It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
Read the user reviews for SimCity on Metacritic, and you'll find what seems like a GR Showdown of epic proportions. The vast majority of them slam Electronic Arts for ruining the single-player experience of a beloved franchise with always-online…
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Retains most SimCity features
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Strong, dynamic systems
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High customization
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Influence of connected cities
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Great graphical detail
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Streamlined functions
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Can be too streamlined for SimCity veterans
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Cities slightly cramped
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Can't save manually
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No terraforming tool
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Always-online DRM with full, inconsistent online servers
