SimCity 2000: Network Edition (PC)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Rebecca Anderson
• Reviewed on: 08/08/1996
• Updated on: 05/01/2000
• Released on: 06/30/1996
• Originally published on GameSpot: SimCity 2000: Network Edition (PC) Review

"Hey! What happened to my bridge?" screamed a SimCommissioner.

"Oops, seems you needed to own the land on both ends of the bridge to keep me from bulldozing it down," I answered.

"So, that's the way you want it, huh?" he replied. "Okay, let's play."

Welcome to SimCity 2000 Network Edition. Although Maxis' latest SimMutation was not developed to give you the network carnage-fest experience of a WarCraft II or a Command & Conquer, you'll still have your chance to raise a little hell in the land of Sims. However, if you're looking for a new fast-paced network game, don't get too excited. This version is essentially SimCity 2000 with a few gameplay enhancements and features that elevate it to the network level of amusement.

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