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SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Maxis Software |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator is a strategy game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Maxis Software and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
Maxis Software also made SimEarth, SimCity and SimAnt for the SNES.
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've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator 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: The Ultimate City Simulator cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Make Cash Around 2,120,613,888 Every Update | AEAB-7DF3 |
|---|---|
| To Start With $99,999,999 On All The Maps EXCEPT "Land of Freedom" | EEF3-8700
3DF3-8760
E9FE-8D60
D9FE-8DA0 |
| Start The "Land of Freedom" Map With $99,999,999 | EEF3-8D00
3DF3-8D60
E9F3-8F60
D9F3-8FA0 |
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator FAQ
When did SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator come out on the SNES?
SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator?
It was developed by Maxis Software and published by Electronic Arts.
Is SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator multiplayer?
No. SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator is a single-player game.
How long does SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator take to play?
As a strategy game, SimCity 2000: The Ultimate City Simulator typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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