Probably the rarest Maxis
game in existence today, SimCity 2000 Network Edition is
the excellent multiplayer version of Will Wright's popular
SimCity 2000. Released in 1996, the game's sales figure
was so disappointing that Maxis decided to pull it off the
shelves in less than a year after release. Worse, the
version has never been included in any SimCity 2000
compilation that Maxis released, such as the CD Collection
or any subsequent shovelware. As a result, many die-hard
SimCity fans are not aware that this superb version ever
existed - well, until now :)
Welcome to
SimCity 2000 Network Edition. This version is essentially
SimCity 2000 with a few gameplay enhancements and features
that elevate it to the network level of amusement.
The premise of SimCity 2000 remains intact - build a city
from the ground up – but now you can strive to create a
land of milk and honey (or bread and water) for your Sims
with up to three other SimFanatics. Although you won't be
able to inflict disease or provoke a riot in a neighboring
community - you're still limited to natural disasters and
traditional demolition techniques - you can chat with
fellow SimCommissioners, create contracts to swap
resources, and vote collectively on city ordinances. It's
now city by committee!!
Features/Specifications
SimCity 2000 - Network Edition Retail
Includes: Retail Manual, CD with Color
Artwork, Registration Card
You are placed in
charge of a new settlement and must build it into a
thriving city.
You are responsible for raising
taxes, allocating revenues, improving infrastructure
and generally keeping the population happy.
The
graphics have been improved since the original and
numerous new options have been added.
The 'Network Edition' part of the game will
probably attract more players than any other feature.
The protocols supported include Winsock-IPX,
Winsock-TCP, Internet, and DirectPlay via modem.
Players may propose contracts to provide services to
each other in return for services or cash.
Now the
town is big enough for the both of you: Play by
yourself or use a standard modem to compete - or
cooperate - with a friend in the construction of
cities.
Or use the Internet or your LAN to work
simultaneously with up to three other players on a
successful urban sprawl.
Network with other
"commissioners" to strike deals for water, power and
other resources.
Challenge opponents to see who can amass the most
land.
Chat about relevant issues in live, real-time
town meetings - even collectively vote on proposed
laws.
Take advantage of a streamlined toolbar that
puts all the multi-player features at your fingertips.
Import saved cities from SimCity 2000.
Get all the
extras of the SimCity 2000 CD Collection - the Urban
Renewal Kit, challenging new scenarios and more cities
to rule or ruin as you see fit.
Product
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
IBM PC 486/66 MHz or higher (Pentium highly
recommended)
8 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
Windows 95
SVGA video card
2x CD-ROM drive
Hard disk with 25 MB hard-disk space
Mouse
256 color SVGA monitor
LAN play requires IPX/SPX or TCP/IP protocols and
Windows 95 compatible network card
Internet play requires TCP/IP (Winsock) protocol
and modem (14,400 baud minimum, 28,800 baud
recommended)
Modem play requires modem (14,400 baud minimum,
28,800 baud recommended); Supports Windows 95
compatible sound cards.
