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Game Boy Advance · Strategy
SimCity 2000
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Full Fat |
| Publisher | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | SimCity |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Full Fat and published by Zoo Digital Publishing, SimCity 2000 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a strategy game. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the SimCity series. The series also appears on other systems with SimCity DS (DS) and SimCity 2000 (Saturn). Full Fat also made Justice League: Chronicles, Pac-Man World 2 and Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing SimCity 2000 is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
SimCity 2000 cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Always Have Max Money (Only Use 1 Money Code At A Time) | 83002ABC
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Have All Monuments | 33000598
00FF |
| Have All Road Types | 33000588
00FF |
| Have All Ports | 33000596
00FF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00007367
000A
1009D580
0007 |
| Hold R Trigger To Increase Money | 74000130
02FF
E3002ABC
001F |
SimCity 2000 walkthroughs & guides
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SimCity 2000 FAQ
When did SimCity 2000 come out on the GBA?
SimCity 2000 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made SimCity 2000?
It was developed by Full Fat and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
Is SimCity 2000 multiplayer?
No. SimCity 2000 is a single-player game.
How long does SimCity 2000 take to play?
As a strategy game, SimCity 2000 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about SimCity 2000 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.