Features: Expansion for WarCraft III One new Hero per race, and recruitable neutral Heroes A host of new units Player-built shops New multiplayer options, game types, and clan and tournament support Features: The Diablo Battle Chest is the complete Diablo saga in one box Includes Diablo, Diablo II, the Diablo II: Lord of Destruction expansion pack, and the official Diablo II strategy guide from BradyGames Combined retail value of over $70 Fantasy role-playing game Assume the role of a hero fighting against the three prime evils of Hell Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Review It's hard to believe that creator Will Wright had trouble selling his original SimCity concept to publishers. That first game went on to fame, notoriety, and great praise--from critics, gamers, and even educators--and spawned countless imitators, not the least of which include Wright's own smaller-scale The Sims, which went on to become a phenomenon in its own right. Now on its fourth edition, SimCity returns to our hard drives, and would-be city planners everywhere will be busy for a long, long time. SimCity 4 functions much like its predecessors. You've got the power to zone land as residential (green), commercial (blue), and industrial (yellow). You control the budget. You decide where to place crucial services like police, fire, medical, and even utilities like power and water. You place schools, parks, roads, water towers, and scenery as you accede to the many demands of your Sim citizens. Do a good job and your city will grow and the money will flow into your coffers. Do a bad job and the people will pack up and move away, leaving your city treasury in horrific debt and landing you what the game cheekily considers to be a far easier job: senator. The game requires a balancing act that takes both planning and a persnickety nature. There are charts to read, reports to watch, and, above all, needs to juggle. It's rewarding when it all comes together, and frustrating when you fail, once again, to build anything worthwhile. That's why I wish the game came with a better manual. The included book glosses over most major information and then neglects important aspects, such as the RCI indicator (which explains zoning needs) and parts of the budget. At the very least, the manual should include tips on handling debt. There are two tutorials which cover the basics, but again, they won't help you get out of trouble once you get in too deep. You can find this information in the strategy guide, which is sold separately, but you really shouldn't have to go that route. The graphics are amazing, showing a vibrant metropolis with scurrying traffic, wandering Sims, smoking chimneys, and sparkling lights when night falls. Fireworks reward each year of service. And wait until you see the cool disasters you can unleash if the mood strikes you--fire, lightning, tornado, volcano, and giant robot. Oddly, there's a significant performance hit even on fast systems. Thankfully, the stuttery scrolling and slow-to-respond zoom don't hurt the game too much since you can pause it at will or fast forward if you need to wait for your cash reserves to build. The most significant flaw is that the game only offers one save slot, which discourages experimentation. Despite minor imperfections SimCity 4 is an awesome game. You can build several cities next to each other on the map and make them dependant on each other. (You can build the greater L.A. area, in other words.) You can even import your Sims from The Sims to live in your city. Such familiar characters can tell you a lot about what your city needs. Put simply, city planning has never been this fun, this challenging, or this deep. --Andrew S. Bub Pros: Beautiful graphics and animation Deeper and more realistic than ever before Cons: Runs slowly on most systems Inadequate manual Manufacturer's Description In SimCity 4, you don't just build your city, you breathe life into it. Sculpt mountains, gouge riverbeds, and seed forests to lay the groundwork for your creation. Then construct the most realistic metropolis you can imagine. Your city comes alive with the hustle and bustle of construction crews, the snarl of traffic, and the activity of your Sims. Move your personalized Sims into your city and watch as they go about their daily lives. Build mansions on mountainsides, raise skyscrapers Features: Fantasy 3-D real-time strategy game from the masters at Blizzard Entertainment Four unique races armed with distinctive units, magical abilities, and weapons of war Build legendary heroes, whose ability to advance in levels and learn new spells and abilities makes them the core of each race's force Neutral buildings and monsters offer challenge, treasure, and an uncertain factor Full multiplayer support, including Internet play over Blizzard's improved Battle.net Price: $49.99 Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. See details. 3 used & new from $46.88 Platform: Mac OS ESRB Rating: Teen (Content suitable for persons ages 13 or older.) Chat with friends about similar products. 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