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Cities: Skylines – reviews and rating

Cities: Skylines has an average rating of 84% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on March 29, 2015 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 85, players on RAWG rate the game 84%.

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What critics praise
„Through deep and rewarding gameplay, Colossal Order’s new simulation fills the increasingly noticeable void in the genre.“
8,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Mar 29, 2015
Platforms
PS4Xbox One
Genres
StrategySimulation
Developer
Colossal Order
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Average playtime
8 h
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of Cities: Skylines?

Cities: Skylines has an average rating of 84% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Cities: Skylines released?

Cities: Skylines was released on March 29, 2015.

What platforms is Cities: Skylines available on?

Cities: Skylines is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Cities: Skylines?

Players on RAWG spend on average 8 hours playing Cities: Skylines.

Is Cities: Skylines worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 84%, Cities: Skylines is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Cities: Skylines?

Games similar to Cities: Skylines are for example Pillars of Eternity, Stellaris, Crusader Kings II, Spelunky and Resident Evil 6.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,1
Best rating
8,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #69 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 91 % of games
  • #4 of 31 games released in 2015 on PS4 better than 90 % of games
  • #10 of 60 games released in 2015 on Xbox One better than 85 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 84%
  • Foreign critics7 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 85%
  • Players (RAWG)704 votes 84%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 34 %
  • Recommended 57 %
  • Meh 7 %
  • Skip 3 %

704 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 17, 2017
Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition brings an excellent city-simulator to consoles offering an amazing interface and excellent visuals. Everything is straightforward in terms of gameplay and the game feels like a modern take on the older and excellent versions of Sim City. While the console version may lack some of the content the PC version does, there is more than enough here to keep anyone...
8,8/10
Game Informer Mar 10, 2015
Through deep and rewarding gameplay, Colossal Order’s new simulation fills the increasingly noticeable void in the genre.

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