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Of course, the meat of this package is SimCity 4. As with its predecessors, it was a rewarding challenge that could keep you glued to your computer monitor for hours at a time. Five years after its initial release, the game is still up to that task. The early hours are admittedly slow: You create residential, commercial, and industrial zones while balancing the intricate economic burdens of a growing metropolis. But as your town grows, these needs require a tight balancing act that involves a lot of thought and care. This installment allows for more micromanagement than do prior games; you can set taxes based on social class and zone type, for example, so expect to fiddle around with these options often as you search for that financial sweet spot. In turn, these elements make for an involving game, and seeing impressive new buildings sprout up is an excellent reward for your keen eye and thoughtful calculations.