City Simulation Game Sim City for ZX Spectrum

Sim City is a pioneering city-building simulation game released in 1990 by Maxis. In this game, players assume the role of a mayor and city planner, tasked with creating and managing a city from the ground up. The game challenges players to balance various aspects of city management, including zoning, infrastructure, and public services.

The primary objective of Sim City is to design and maintain a thriving city, ensuring that the simulated citizens, known as Sims, have places to live, work, and play. Players must strategically zone areas for residential, commercial, and industrial development while managing resources like power and transportation.

Players can choose from different difficulty levels, affecting the starting budget and overall challenge. The game features a variety of scenarios, allowing players to tackle specific challenges, such as managing disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes, which can impact the city's development.

Sim City is notable for its open-ended gameplay and the freedom it offers players to experiment with different city layouts and strategies. The game's success is measured by the city's growth, the happiness of its citizens, and the ability to generate revenue through taxes.