7.6 out of 10 based on 217 reviews

CITIES XL

 

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  • User Score (107)
    5.8 5.8 from 107 reviewers
  • Expert Score (81)
    7.0 7.0 from 81 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    8.6 8.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    5.6 5.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (28)
    8.2 8.2 from 28 reviewers
  • Graphics (31)
    8.0 8.0 from 31 reviewers
  • Sound (30)
    5.8 5.8 from 30 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    7.3 7.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (10)
    6.9 6.9 from 10 reviewers
  • Control (6)
    8.7 8.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    6.1 6.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.7 9.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    5.9 5.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Atmosphere (3)
    5.6 5.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Game depth (4)
    7.2 7.2 from 4 reviewers
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3-4
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1-2
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Users:
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. clearnet.co.nz

    clearnet.co.nz
    16 November 2010

    Developer Monte Cristo made an ambitious move in 2009 by taking its city building game, Cities XL, online. Hampered by interface issues and low server population, the online portion, which gave players the opportunity to trade with and tour other players' cities, ultimately failed. The result is Focus Home Interactive's follow-up Cities XL 2011, a game which eliminates the multiplayer element entirely, in favor of a more refined single player game. Read more

  2. CLEARNET

    CLEARNET
    16 November 2010

    Closing Comments Cities XL 2011 is a solid—not stellar—city building game. It goes out of its way to help you learn the complexities of the city building genre and presents a near-encyclopedic range of tools to create your own dream cities. In addition to this, it offers beautiful graphics and enough administrative tools to please even the most obsessive micro-managers. Read more

  3. ButtonMasher

    18 November 2009

    Maxis has always lead the way with city simulators from as far back as 1989 with their release of the original Sim City . The franchise grew and grew, as did the fanbase. It wasn’t until their last release, Sim City Societies , where they tried something new that the fanbase started really clamouring for a decent city simulator. Read more

  4. Gameplanet

    7.0/10
    17 November 2009

    If it's your gaming ambition to hit new heights of mayoral megalomania, if you love creating spectacular cityscapes or if you just like fun without a lot of fuss then you'll probably enjoy killing some time with Cities XL. If a city-builder isn't your idea of entertainment or if you need the feel of the grey matter burning during your leisure time then steer well clear of this one, you have no business here. Read more

  5. GamingTrend

    8.3/10
    10 December 2011

    Monte Cristo takes the city-building genre to the next level in their new title Cities XL. Having previous experience in this space with City Life, Monte Cristo has expanded on … Read more

    • Graphics are a big upgrade for the genre, New zoning options for more creativity, Complex trade mechanic
    • Graphics are a big upgrade for the genre, New zoning options for more creativity, Complex trade mechanic

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