CITY LIFE: possible Sim City killer??? Total 3D!!! - Page 2

Marco_ · February 14th, 2006, 05:20 PM

This game looks nice IMHO.
SC4 was totally crap, you cant even build diagonal highways and stuff. And all the zones must be build in squares. Crap! No diagonal streets, no historical buildings.

@ seanlax5:
No suburbs? what about the 4th and 10th picture
Bad graphics? are you blind?

TarheelsCubs · February 14th, 2006, 08:27 PM

The question is, will we be able to mod city life? If so, it will probably be better than Sim City 4. If not, the game will get boring after a while. What stands out to me about City Life are the buildings all look the same...not much variety. But the same can be said for Sim City 4 without the MODS. If I have some extra money at some point I will probably buy it for the heck of it...cause you never know.

SUPRARZPOWER · February 14th, 2006, 11:53 PM

This game has merits especially if we are allowed to mod it. Look at Vanilla sc4 it had nothing not even avenues so all who hail maxis think again. I would not hold my breath for sc5 I don't believe it will ever come out. Simply not enough money in it for EA and all they want is cash. If games sell they bring out a new game evey 12 months. How long since Rush hour came out ? 2 years ago at least. No hinting that simcity 5 is being made. That means at leat 2 years till another Simcity. I believe they have given it up.

Giorgio · February 15th, 2006, 06:10 AM

It will be released after City life IF citylife goes well. (selling wise)

heavyzakura334 · February 15th, 2006, 08:26 AM

has anyone tried to contact Maxis? I have been searching but to no avail...

BuffCity · February 17th, 2006, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco_

This game looks nice IMHO.
SC4 was totally crap, you cant even build diagonal highways and stuff. And all the zones must be build in squares. Crap! No diagonal streets, no historical buildings.

@ seanlax5:
No suburbs? what about the 4th and 10th picture
Bad graphics? are you blind?

SC4 crap...excuse me, that was a dumb comment.
so you can't build on diagonal streets huh? can't get diagonal highways? NO HISTORICAL BUILDINGS? fellow SSC forumer...try playing the game, try looking at simtropolis a little...stop trashing the game because you suck at it and move on.

Once a few of these complainers look at some of the cities built here, or maybe what they will see in time will make them realize SC4 is still the best urban planning and managment game on the market, even if city life enters the market tomorrow.

As for SC5, I know of somebody specifically who works at EA, he works in the game creation and I asked him face to face about SC5...he just said "wait" and smiled.

Lucas · February 22nd, 2006, 05:43 PM

well what can i say?
it has good graphics(better than sc4) but i prefer sim city
and it dont look realistic,
i expect a lot more of sim city 5

Moshi · March 2nd, 2006, 01:01 PM

Marco_
"This game looks nice IMHO.
SC4 was totally crap, you cant even build diagonal highways and stuff. And all the zones must be build in squares. Crap! No diagonal streets, no historical buildings.

@ seanlax5:
No suburbs? what about the 4th and 10th picture
Bad graphics? are you blind?"

MARCO

You CAN build diagonal highways by default,
You CAN download a diagonal street mod,
You CAN build AND zone historical buildings.
ALL IN SC4.
And what makes you think City Life would be able to zone any differently?
I might as well say your use of rude language is completely INappropriate as well as unsupported.
As for my opinion on this game...
Just like Rollercoaster tycoon 2 versus 3, City life would no doubt be 100x more cartoonish than SC4. Although being able to see the city in 3D would be cool, I wouldn't recommend this game unless it accepts downloads (mods, lots,GMAX models, etc.) , the vehicles are drivable, and it has transportation systems equal to or greater than that of SC4.
As of now, I prefer Simcity MUCH more.

UNLESS...

Oops, thers already a reply to my quoted post

Daniel_Portugal · March 7th, 2006, 09:51 PM

the game looks great!

the graphics are cool though... a liittle "cartoonish" but cool! the overall graphics are better than SC4.... and now you can live your city in full 3D, like an "in-your-face" game.

the perfect game would be the mix of SC with GTA where you can build your city and live it totally, walking on streets and driving cars and other vehicles.

Joe_centennial · March 8th, 2006, 09:06 PM

Well i think the game isn't that bad, except for the graphics but hey, it's not even released yet.. Who knows if the developer might improve on the graphics before it is released..? One thing that interests me about this game is that we are able to zone buildings diagonally as well, not only the roads and surely the ability to 'stroll' along your city and experience it as how your citizens are... But for now i'm still going for SC4

Metropolitan · March 11th, 2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moshi

MARCO

You CAN build diagonal highways by default,
You CAN download a diagonal street mod,
You CAN build AND zone historical buildings.
ALL IN SC4.

The problem with Simcity is that buildings are built on tiles. When you build a diagonal road, the buildings aren't built along it but still according to the same tiles. You can't chose another orientation of buildings, and that makes the creation of a historical center nearly impossible.

ccecill · March 13th, 2006, 05:39 PM

If you take SC5 and intergrate a The Sims aspect into it (like God mode, Mayor mode, etc) and make it 3D and tweak it up over about 2 years time, and make it way easier, then you've got a game that looks better than City Life, has mods for it, and is more popular

Kev the burninator · March 15th, 2006, 11:08 AM

This game sucks compared to Sim city. Its not real enough yet, and there's way too many buildings that look the same. And like others have said, there's no farms or railroads or anything. As far as i'm concerned, this game needs alot of changes and improvments before I invest in it. I'm sticking to Sim city.

Skyscraperkid2K4 · March 15th, 2006, 07:34 PM

where are the farms? landmarks? railroads? subways? and why does the city look so plastic and lifeless... sorry it just does not look good.

Fabio · March 17th, 2006, 02:22 PM

sorry but to me this is garbage, it looks quite unreal and most of the buildings are ugly and has no diversity, I hope SC5 will be thousands of times better than this.

Æsahættr · March 17th, 2006, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

And those things are included in a stock copy of SC4?

Cities in SC4 really look and work like a real world city?

Gosh, some of the cities Iv seen people post are scraper after scraper...

The centerline thing is true... the sidewalk issue...
Just the left turn lanes arent included

khoojyh · March 18th, 2006, 06:00 AM

wow....!!!! i think this game required a high performance pc to let the game run smoothly....

giergel · March 18th, 2006, 12:38 PM

WOW!!!! I LIKE THIS GAME!!! I WILL BUY IT!

Jayayess1190 · March 19th, 2006, 03:31 AM

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/...ml?sid=6145947

Also check out Tycoon City New York http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256747.asp

Marco_ · March 19th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Tycoon City NY sucks
I finished Greenwich Village, spend almost half a day playin this game. But then I clicked on another district and suddently the game crashed

February 15th, 2006, 06:10 AM	#24
Giorgio nsa fun Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne/Adelaide Posts: 10,608 Likes (Received): 36	It will be released after City life IF citylife goes well. (selling wise) __________________ Impeccable Greece - you'll be amazed

February 15th, 2006, 08:26 AM	#25
heavyzakura334 Comrade Heavy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York WHAT! Posts: 911 Likes (Received): 0	has anyone tried to contact Maxis? I have been searching but to no avail... __________________ Permanent Revolution

March 2nd, 2006, 01:01 PM	#28
Moshi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	Marco_ "This game looks nice IMHO. SC4 was totally crap, you cant even build diagonal highways and stuff. And all the zones must be build in squares. Crap! No diagonal streets, no historical buildings. @ seanlax5: No suburbs? what about the 4th and 10th picture Bad graphics? are you blind?" MARCO You CAN build diagonal highways by default, You CAN download a diagonal street mod, You CAN build AND zone historical buildings. ALL IN SC4. And what makes you think City Life would be able to zone any differently? I might as well say your use of rude language is completely INappropriate as well as unsupported. As for my opinion on this game... Just like Rollercoaster tycoon 2 versus 3, City life would no doubt be 100x more cartoonish than SC4. Although being able to see the city in 3D would be cool, I wouldn't recommend this game unless it accepts downloads (mods, lots,GMAX models, etc.) , the vehicles are drivable, and it has transportation systems equal to or greater than that of SC4. As of now, I prefer Simcity MUCH more. UNLESS... Oops, thers already a reply to my quoted post __________________ Yoshi Da Moshi

March 7th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#29
Daniel_Portugal I Love You... Soraia Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PORTO Metro Area Posts: 28,514 Likes (Received): 1	the game looks great! the graphics are cool though... a liittle "cartoonish" but cool! the overall graphics are better than SC4.... and now you can live your city in full 3D, like an "in-your-face" game. the perfect game would be the mix of SC with GTA where you can build your city and live it totally, walking on streets and driving cars and other vehicles. __________________ pila Last edited by Daniel_Portugal; March 7th, 2006 at 10:29 PM.

March 8th, 2006, 09:06 PM	#30
Joe_centennial Malaysiaku Tercinta Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Petaling Jaya Posts: 165 Likes (Received): 3	Well i think the game isn't that bad, except for the graphics but hey, it's not even released yet.. Who knows if the developer might improve on the graphics before it is released..? One thing that interests me about this game is that we are able to zone buildings diagonally as well, not only the roads and surely the ability to 'stroll' along your city and experience it as how your citizens are... But for now i'm still going for SC4 __________________ MALAYSIA

February 14th, 2006, 05:20 PM	#21
Marco_ XXX Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 515 Likes (Received): 0	This game looks nice IMHO. SC4 was totally crap, you cant even build diagonal highways and stuff. And all the zones must be build in squares. Crap! No diagonal streets, no historical buildings. @ seanlax5: No suburbs? what about the 4th and 10th picture Bad graphics? are you blind?

February 14th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#22
TarheelsCubs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilson, NC Posts: 647 Likes (Received): 0	The question is, will we be able to mod city life? If so, it will probably be better than Sim City 4. If not, the game will get boring after a while. What stands out to me about City Life are the buildings all look the same...not much variety. But the same can be said for Sim City 4 without the MODS. If I have some extra money at some point I will probably buy it for the heck of it...cause you never know.

February 14th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#23
SUPRARZPOWER 300+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 220 Likes (Received): 0	This game has merits especially if we are allowed to mod it. Look at Vanilla sc4 it had nothing not even avenues so all who hail maxis think again. I would not hold my breath for sc5 I don't believe it will ever come out. Simply not enough money in it for EA and all they want is cash. If games sell they bring out a new game evey 12 months. How long since Rush hour came out ? 2 years ago at least. No hinting that simcity 5 is being made. That means at leat 2 years till another Simcity. I believe they have given it up.

February 22nd, 2006, 05:43 PM	#27
Lucas :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Passo Fundo City Posts: 2,500 Likes (Received): 0	well what can i say? it has good graphics(better than sc4) but i prefer sim city and it dont look realistic, i expect a lot more of sim city 5

March 13th, 2006, 05:39 PM	#32
ccecill no whammies... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 72 Likes (Received): 0	If you take SC5 and intergrate a The Sims aspect into it (like God mode, Mayor mode, etc) and make it 3D and tweak it up over about 2 years time, and make it way easier, then you've got a game that looks better than City Life, has mods for it, and is more popular __________________ Check out my Sketchup designs! Here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1085013 and Here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1073695

March 15th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#33
Kev the burninator //////////////////// Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 458 Likes (Received): 0	This game sucks compared to Sim city. Its not real enough yet, and there's way too many buildings that look the same. And like others have said, there's no farms or railroads or anything. As far as i'm concerned, this game needs alot of changes and improvments before I invest in it. I'm sticking to Sim city.

March 15th, 2006, 07:34 PM	#34
Skyscraperkid2K4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,441 Likes (Received): 1	where are the farms? landmarks? railroads? subways? and why does the city look so plastic and lifeless... sorry it just does not look good.

March 17th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#35
Fabio Go Habs! Go! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montréal-QC Posts: 5,092 Likes (Received): 2	sorry but to me this is garbage, it looks quite unreal and most of the buildings are ugly and has no diversity, I hope SC5 will be thousands of times better than this. __________________ Vive la joie de vivre Montréalaise!

March 18th, 2006, 06:00 AM	#37
khoojyh No more world war !!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eastern Garden,City of Twins, Merlion City, Good Little Bay Posts: 1,612 Likes (Received): 1	wow....!!!! i think this game required a high performance pc to let the game run smoothly....

March 18th, 2006, 12:38 PM	#38
giergel Urban Explorer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gent Posts: 1,002 Likes (Received): 1	WOW!!!! I LIKE THIS GAME!!! I WILL BUY IT! __________________ Prejudice is Ignorance

March 19th, 2006, 03:31 AM	#39
Jayayess1190 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia/Pittsburgh Posts: 1,386 Likes (Received): 2	http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/...ml?sid=6145947 Also check out Tycoon City New York http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256747.asp __________________ My Flickr Photo gallery, Visit and comment! or see 4 years worth of Pittsburgh! Camera: Sony NEX-C3

March 19th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#40
Marco_ XXX Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 515 Likes (Received): 0	Tycoon City NY sucks I finished Greenwich Village, spend almost half a day playin this game. But then I clicked on another district and suddently the game crashed

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