Games part of the SimCity series
The SimCity series is a highly influential and well-known franchise of city-building simulation games. It was created by Will Wright and developed by Maxis, a game development studio acquired by Electronic Arts (EA). The first game, simply titled "SimCity," was released in 1989, and the series has continued with multiple sequels and spin-offs over the years.
In SimCity games, players take on the role of a mayor and are tasked with designing, building, and managing a virtual city. The objective is to create a thriving and functional metropolis by balancing various factors, such as zoning residential, commercial, and industrial areas, constructing infrastructure, managing resources, and responding to the needs and demands of the city's population.
Throughout the series, SimCity games have evolved with improved graphics, expanded features, and more realistic simulations. The franchise has had significant impact and influence on the simulation and city-building genre, inspiring numerous similar games and adaptations on various platforms.
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1989DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/95protected simulationDeveloper: MaxisPublisher: Broderbund
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1993DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/95protected simulationDeveloper: MaxisPublisher: Maxis
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1996Windows XP/98/95 vehicle simulationDeveloper: MaxisPublisher: Electronic Arts
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1999Windows XP/98/95protected simulationDeveloper: MaxisPublisher: Electronic Arts