Reviewed On: PC

  Available For: PC

  Publisher: Electronic Arts

  Developer: In-house (Electronic Arts)

  Genre: Real-Time Strategy

  Age: 7 (PEGI)

  Price: £34.99

SimCity is a where the simulation genre began, way back in the last millennium.

Construction, growth and destruction had never been delivered in such a fun, user-friendly way, but with an unparalleled layer of depth for those who wished to fully immerse themselves. This year's reinvigoration delivers everything we could have asked for and more.

EA's 'always on' servers present the opportunity for a new multiplayer dynamic, as you can share, say, police or fire services with neighbouring cities.

While the premise is simple as it's ever been - build on land, develop roads, power supplies, collect money through taxes and expand as you see fit - the level of detail, both visually and strategically, is astounding.

Bundle in the incredible social and online strands that perfectly represent the demands of 'always on' gamers right now and you have a nigh-on perfect simulation that will inspire to leave the real world behind and settle down in your own concrete creation.

 

  SCORE: 8 / 10