Caesar III
Despite the small problems, building a thriving city in Caesar III is fun.
Children of the Nile
Children of the Nile has a lot of personality and some interesting gameplay, but it's weighed down by a few problems not found in some previous city-building games.
Rise of the Middle Kingdom
Emperor is a fun and satisfying management game, but it is primarily the same fun and satisfying management game as those that have preceded it.
SimCity 4 (PC)
Though not as polished as it could have been, SimCity 4 is still a complex and detailed strategy game that can entertain you for hours on end.
Score: 8.1
SimCity Societies (PC)
SimCity returns with a focus on the different "social energies" that buildings can create, and how these energies shape unique urban societies.
Score: 6.0
SimCity Societies: Destinations (PC)
This add-on city pack challenges aspiring city builders to create the ultimate vacation destination, and features new buildings and locales.
Score: 7.0