Statements (807)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:video_game
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| gptkbp:adds |
ferries
bus routes subways new buildings new scenarios new missions New user interface features new vehicles new achievements new challenges New vehicles new industries new gameplay mechanics new customization options Traffic management tools new bus routes new gameplay options New challenges new community challenges new soundtracks new gameplay elements new transportation options new rewards new music tracks new health features new social features new rewards system New gameplay modes new gameplay challenges new hospitals New achievements new transportation systems New customization options new environmental features New soundtracks New community features New social features new community features new safety features New building types New rewards new user interface improvements new public transport options new landmarks New city events New city infrastructure New city management tools New city policies New city services New city types New cultural features New disasters New economic features New environmental features New futuristic scenarios New graphical enhancements New historical scenarios New modding support New political features New public transportation options New scenarios based on real cities New tutorial options new building types new disasters new city planning tools new city services new zoning options new airport options new city ordinances new city tools new city types new civic features new crime features new cultural features new economic features new educational features new emergency response features new emergency services new ferry routes new ferry services new fire safety features new fire stations new graphics enhancements new healthcare features new infrastructure features new modding support new police features new police stations new public transportation options new rail systems new rail types new recreational features new road types new scenarios based on real cities new simulation features new sound features new subway options new subway systems new tourism features new traffic lights new traffic management features new traffic management tools new traffic simulation features new traffic simulation mechanics new traffic systems new tutorial features new utility features new zoning types |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:beach
Earthquakes |
| gptkbp:allows |
gptkb:metropolitan_area
disaster management traffic management multiplayer gameplay real-time simulation traffic management strategies multi-modal transportation modding community support city customization city expansion custom scenarios city zoning multi-player mode customization of cities land zoning customizable cities customizable transit systems customizable transportation routes detailed zoning landscape editing more complex city layouts multi-city gameplay multi-tile buildings players to create cities strategic city management |
| gptkbp:awards |
Best Expansion Pack
Best Simulation Game |
| gptkbp:character_customization |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:Community_Center
active modding community Active modding community |
| gptkbp:community_support |
gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle active modding community |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
Generally favorable reviews generally favorable reviews generally positive reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influential in gaming history
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Maxis
gptkb:North_America gptkb:USA gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Maxis
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| gptkbp:dlc |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:economy |
Complex economy system
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| gptkbp:engine |
gptkb:Glass_Box_Engine
Isometric engine S C4 Engine |
| gptkbp:enhances |
gptkb:public_transportation_system
gptkb:metropolitan_area gptkb:technology community engagement sound effects gameplay experience gameplay mechanics multiplayer features multiplayer options traffic simulation traffic management features economic simulation AI behavior game graphics visual graphics original game existing gameplay city simulation city management features city management tools disaster response mechanics original Sim City 4 gameplay |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Pollution management
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| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:election
Natural disasters City fairs |
| gptkbp:example |
in the simulation genre
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| gptkbp:fan_base |
dedicated fan community
Dedicated fanbase |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:buses gptkb:Company gptkb:video_game gptkb:metropolitan_area gptkb:sports_event gptkb:bridge gptkb:railway_line community engagement Landmarks community services highways land use planning natural disasters airports disaster management resource management user-friendly interface Disasters cultural development energy management City ordinances environmental management trains tourism management traffic lights tunnels water management economic challenges public safety services public transportation systems recreational services education services subways new buildings achievements subway systems disaster preparedness planning new scenarios multiplayer options bus systems new missions disaster recovery options public transportation options new vehicles fire services highway systems police services day-night cycle dynamic weather system new achievements new challenges enhanced graphics power management water supply management multiplayer elements dynamic weather effects transportation hubs modding support real-time strategy elements new policies new gameplay mechanics multi-modal transportation New gameplay mechanics disasters traffic simulation scenarios seaports improved AI New buildings improved user interface user interface customization improved graphics tutorial mode Traffic management tools economic simulation online features public health management new animations New landmarks new soundtracks new transportation options new rewards new health features new social features customizable buildings traffic management tools enhanced sound effects traffic congestion management new environmental features New scenarios city services management new community features new public services new safety features emergency services management scenario editor enhanced graphics engine new landmarks land zoning city planning tools city statistics enhanced AI Improved traffic simulation New transportation options crime management customizable cities new building types new city events new city layouts new disasters realistic city simulation new building styles new community engagement features new city services new zoning options citizen satisfaction tracking city aesthetics customization city budget management city expansion strategies city growth simulation city infrastructure development city planning elements customizable city layouts customizable transportation systems disaster simulation disasters like earthquakes and tornadoes economic growth simulation education system management improved simulation engine improved traffic simulation land value assessment landmarks from real cities new citizen features new city development features new city growth features new city innovation features new city management features new city planning features new city resilience features new city sustainability features new city technology new cultural features new economic features new educational features new emergency services new emergency vehicles new futuristic features new historical features new political features new public transportation options new recreational features new scenarios based on real cities new technological features new traffic management tools new traffic systems new urban planning features realistic city planning realistic economic simulation realistic traffic patterns road building tools transportation network planning zoning tools |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Sim_City_(2013)
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| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Sim_City_4
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| gptkbp:game_engine |
Isometric engine
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| gptkbp:game_length |
Unlimited
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| gptkbp:game_modes |
Multiplayer
Single-player single-player |
| gptkbp:game_replayability |
high
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| gptkbp:gameplay |
gptkb:metropolitan_area
disaster management resource management traffic management city building economy simulation City-building simulation city-building simulation City building and management |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:aircraft
Construction and management simulation |
| gptkbp:gpu |
Isometric view
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| gptkbp:graphics |
3 D graphics
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| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:expansion_packs
gptkb:video_game community support positive reviews user-friendly interface user-generated content active community multiplayer features multiplayer options various difficulty levels modifications active player community various fan sites user interface improvements active online community a dedicated fanbase dedicated fanbase tutorials for new players improved graphics active fan community a strong online community a variety of challenges varied difficulty levels online features various expansions mod support enhanced audio a tutorial mode expansion content a strong legacy expansive maps varied gameplay styles tutorial missions extensive mod support extensive tutorials various gameplay modes expansion features a variety of gameplay modes various expansion packs varied scenarios expansive mod support a rich user interface a strong modding community expansive modding community expansive modding tools multiple expansion packs tutorial scenarios |
| gptkbp:has_a |
dedicated fanbase
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| gptkbp:has_achievements |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:has_community |
active modding community
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| gptkbp:has_expansion |
gptkb:Sim_City_4
gptkb:theorem gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Deluxe_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Anniversary_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Collector's_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Complete_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Deluxe_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Gold_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Platinum_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Special_Edition gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour_-Ultimate_Edition gptkb:battle gptkb:Sim_City_4:_Rush_Hour New vehicles New gameplay mechanics New buildings New challenges New landmarks New missions adds new challenges New scenarios New building types New rewards adds new gameplay mechanics adds new customization options adds new rewards New city services New city types New cultural features New disasters New economic features New environmental features New public transportation options New transportation options New city challenges New historical features New historical landmarks adds new achievements adds new buildings adds new city services adds new cultural features adds new economic features adds new educational features adds new environmental features adds new gameplay options adds new health features adds new public transportation options adds new recreational features adds new safety features adds new scenarios adds new traffic management tools adds new transportation systems adds new utility features adds new zoning options city-building elements enhances existing features improves AI behavior improves graphics introduces new city challenges introduces new city dynamics introduces new city events introduces new city features introduces new city growth strategies introduces new city interactions introduces new city management tools introduces new city planning tools introduces new city policies introduces new city scenarios introduces new city simulations introduces new city types introduces new cultural features introduces new disasters introduces new economic features introduces new environmental features introduces new graphical enhancements introduces new public services introduces new public transport options introduces new simulation depth introduces new sound effects introduces new transportation networks introduces new user interface improvements introduces new zoning options |
| gptkbp:has_gameplay_element |
gptkb:aircraft
city building sandbox gameplay |
| gptkbp:has_song |
original music
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| gptkbp:improves |
gptkb:operating_system
gptkb:technology gameplay mechanics game performance traffic simulation AI behavior city zoning city management features AI for emergency services AI for traffic existing gameplay mechanics |
| gptkbp:includes |
tutorials
new buildings new residential buildings subway systems new scenarios bus systems new gameplay modes new missions new vehicles new achievements new challenges new parks new industries new gameplay mechanics traffic simulation new game modes tutorials for new players new soundtracks new transportation options new economic policies new rewards system traffic management tools new public services new public transport options ferry systems new building types new disasters city management features new city services new city types new industrial buildings new public transportation options new rewards for completing scenarios new scenarios based on real cities new traffic types new transportation hubs |
| gptkbp:influenced |
city-building genre
City-building genre |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Sim_City_4
gptkb:Sim_City_series gptkb:Sim_City_3000 Previous Sim City games |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:metropolitan_area
Urban planning Simulation games strategy games simulation games simulation genre city-building genre City building games city simulation genre urban planning simulation city management games urban planning games |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Advanced simulation AI
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| gptkbp:introduced |
new scenarios
new challenges new gameplay mechanics new transportation options new landmarks new disasters new public transportation options new rewards for players |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:video_game_series
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| gptkbp:is_available_for |
download on various platforms
purchase on various platforms |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:GOG.com
gptkb:PC gptkb:Microsoft_Windows gptkb:Origin gptkb:Steam physical media digital distribution platforms |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
user-generated content
its replayability its innovation in simulation games |
| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
gptkb:Windows_XP
gptkb:Sim_City_4 gptkb:Windows_Vista gptkb:Windows_8 gptkb:operating_system gptkb:Windows_7 various mods Sim City 4 base game Sim City 4 mods |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic in simulation games
a classic simulation game classic simulation game one of the best in the series |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
one of the best expansions
classic in gaming history classic simulation game |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
steep learning curve
performance issues |
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
single-player experience
strategy enthusiasts strategy gamers |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
its replayability
depth of gameplay |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gaming magazines
gaming conventions |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
urban planning principles
real-world city planning real-world urban planning principles real-world urban planning previous Sim City titles real-world city planning principles urban development theories |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gaming industry
simulation gaming genre the simulation genre |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
strategic planning
user-friendly interface strategic gameplay creative freedom its engaging gameplay its user interface modding community support complex gameplay city building mechanics city-building simulation sandbox gameplay its detailed graphics city building simulation city planning simulation city-building gameplay complex city management complex city-building mechanics complex simulation complex simulation mechanics detailed city simulation detailed simulation mechanics its detailed city simulation its detailed city-building mechanics its economic simulation modular building system |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its depth and complexity
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gaming culture
|
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Cities:_Skylines
gptkb:Sim_City_3000 gptkb:Sim_City_5 other simulation games other city-building games |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
educational settings
new players to the series urban planning education |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Sim_City_franchise
gptkb:Sim_City_series gptkb:video_game_series simulation genre city-building genre PC gaming history Maxis portfolio Sim City 4 series best-selling PC games |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:PC
real-time millions of players millions of players worldwide simulation game enthusiasts simulation game fans |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:video_game_series
simulation enthusiasts simulation gamers simulation game fans |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
critics
gaming awards a classic simulation game classic simulation game |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its depth and detail
its depth and complexity innovative design its user interface innovative gameplay |
| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
critics
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
community mods
fan sites official patches |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic
remains popular among fans considered a classic in the genre influenced future city-building games |
| gptkbp:mod_support |
gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:mode |
Single-player
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| gptkbp:modifications |
new scenarios
enhanced graphics new gameplay features custom cities |
| gptkbp:multiplayer |
gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
gptkb:theorem
|
| gptkbp:offers |
multiplayer options
new challenges extensive tutorials extensive city planning options realistic economic simulation |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Sim_City_series
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| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Sim_City_4
gptkb:Sim_City_3000 |
| gptkbp:primary_user |
manage budgets
manage transportation networks create custom routes build airports control city budgets control traffic flow create themed cities create unique cities design road systems manage traffic flow zone land for development |
| gptkbp:provides |
new challenges
expanded city size |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Electronic_Arts
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Electronic_Arts
|
| gptkbp:rating |
gptkb:E_for_Everyone
85 8.5/10 T for Teen ESRBE (Everyone) |
| gptkbp:received |
positive reviews
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
2003-09-30
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2003
September 30, 2003 |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:2003 gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:renovated |
Landmarks
Transportation hubs |
| gptkbp:requires |
gptkb:Sim_City_4
Sim City 4 to play |
| gptkbp:sales |
Over 1 million copies
over 1 million copies |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Sim_City_4
gptkb:Sim_City_3000 |
| gptkbp:set_in |
urban environments
fictional cities Sim City universe |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:location
Fictional cities fictional cities |
| gptkbp:sound |
gptkb:soundtrack
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Original_score_by_Jerry_Martin
gptkb:original_score_by_Jerry_Martin Dynamic music system original music and sound effects |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Sim_City_(2013)
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| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:video_game large cities cross-platform play modifications custom content online play high-resolution graphics modular building design |
| gptkbp:system_requirements |
Windows XP or later
Internet connection for online features 2 GB free disk space 1.5 GB free disk space 1 G Hz processor Windows 98/2000/ XP 512 MBRAM Direct X 9.0 compatible video card 256 MBRAM Direct X 8.1 compatible video card 3 D graphics card with 32 MB video memory Windows 2000/ XP |
| gptkbp:transportation |
Ferries
Subways Bus routes Monorails |
| gptkbp:updates |
user-generated content
patches and expansions Patches released post-launch |
| gptkbp:user_interface |
gptkb:operating_system
graphical Point-and-click 2 D and 3 D views |
| gptkbp:user_reviews |
Positive
positive |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sim_City
gptkb:Sim_City_series |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|