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SimCity 2000 takes the original city-building formula and expands it into a much richer simulation. Players can construct roads, highways, subways, power networks, water systems, residential districts, commercial centers, industrial zones, and an impressive collection of civic buildings. The game introduces a more detailed perspective and a larger set of economic and social systems, making city management considerably more complicated. Population growth brings new opportunities but also new headaches, including traffic, pollution, crime, and demands for better services. Disasters remain available whenever the mayor feels the city has become suspiciously successful. The isometric view gives the game a distinctive appearance, while the freedom to experiment makes every city different. SimCity 2000 is one of those rare sequels that expands its predecessor without losing its charm. It proves that watching imaginary citizens complain about taxes can be remarkably entertaining.