Jowi Meli
PlayStation LifeStyleCities: Skylines Review – A Steep Learning Curve (PS4)
Published 8/15/2017
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Stadia / Linux / PC / Mac - 3/10/2015
Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation genre. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!
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- Colossal Order
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- Paradox Interactive
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The critic average is 81 across 43 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–10011 reviews · 26%
80–8924 reviews · 56%
70–797 reviews · 16%
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Metro GameCentralCities: Skylines – Xbox One Edition review – SimCity on a console
Published 5/4/2017
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70
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Read originalJohn Whitehouse
ZTGDCities: Skylines - Xbox One Edition (XB1) Review
Published 5/2/2017
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80
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Read originalMehdi Zadnane
Press StartCities: Skylines (Xbox One) Review - A Whole New World
Published 4/26/2017
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80
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Read originalDan Webb
Xbox AchievementsCities: Skylines Review
Published 4/26/2017
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80
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisCities: Skylines Xbox One Edition Review
Published 4/26/2017
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80
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Read originalChris McMullen
GameSpewCities: Skylines Review
Published 4/26/2017
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70
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Read originalGareth Brierley
TheXboxHubCities: Skylines Review
Published 4/25/2017
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90
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Read originalCody Orme
CGMagazineCities: Skylines – Xbox One Edition Review
Published 4/21/2017
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalCities: Skylines Xbox Version Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 4/21/2017
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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