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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„Through deep and rewarding gameplay, Colossal Order’s new simulation fills the increasingly noticeable void in the genre.“
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.
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Best rating
8,8/10
Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5
HardcoreGamer
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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
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...
Through deep and rewarding gameplay, Colossal Order’s new simulation fills the increasingly noticeable void in the genre.
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Cities: Skylines has only been beaten 3 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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