A port of a PC game makes it's way to the GBA...typical...but it gives the SNES & PSone ports a run for their money.

User Rating: 7.5 | SimCity 2000 GBA
By 4starcashier | Review Date:
Despite what the reviews say, it isn't THAT horrible. You must understand that going from a PC to a Game Boy Advance will limit some of the capabilities that it can do. I understand the traffic/rail graphics aren't there because they will slow the GBA's CPU down, and I"m fine with that. I have to admit, though, the graphics are almost dead on like it's PC successor, even without the moving traffic. The sound FX in the game are used from the PC port as well...but no quirky short tunes, which is a letdown but it doesn't disappoint me.

But compared to the Super NES and Playstation ports to this game, the GBA wins hands down due to load times. The Super NES/PSone port would take FOREVER to load, no matter what you did. Sure the music and the graphics were there, but I'd sooner have faster gameplay rather than improved music. Like everyone says, there are limits....there are only a few selected terrains you can choose from (no editor), which decreases the replay value. But if you are looking for a few hours to kill at the airport or the bus stop, give this a whirl....I"m not saying it's the most magnificent game out there, but it is highly underrated compared to the other users on this site (and they don't know how to spell, either...)

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