SimCity 2000
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(Sega Saturn - PAL, Simulation)
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Electronic Arts
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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SimCity 2000 is the successor to the city simulation game Sim City. You are once again the mayor, but this time you can fully customize the terrain before building your city. The graphics are isometric, whereas the original had graphics displayed in a top-down fashion.
This title adds numerous features over the original such as the ability to build "light" zones, subways, hospitals, colleges, zoos, and arcos which are actually cities in cities. You can now give names to places, and your city is surrounded by neighboring towns with which you can trade goods. Finally, instead of the poll in the first game, you now have the option of reading several newspapers to get an idea of your progress.
Gameplay involves managing your city's resources, building infrastructure, and balancing the needs of its citizens. You must also deal with natural disasters, traffic congestion, and other challenges that can impact the growth and prosperity of your city.
UPC-A:
046357102325 (United States)
Part #:
191x75 (Brasil)
eBay Product ID:
3787 (United States)
EAN-13:
4974365090272 (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
670-7172 (Japan)
EAN-13:
7891196192043 (Brazil)
ASIN:
B000069T6M (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
GS-9027 (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
T-12601H (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Game Guide
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How to Play
Starting SimCity 2000
Set up your Sega Saturn system according to the instructions in the Sega Saturn Instruction Manual. Plug in Control Pad 1.
Place the SimCity 2000 disc, label side up, into the Saturn's CD tray, lock it into position, and close the lid.
Turn on the Sega Saturn and the TV or monitor. The Sega Saturn logo will appear on the screen. If nothing appears, turn the system off and make sure it is set up correctly before turning it on again.
Once the SimCity 2000 fly-through animation begins, press the Start button on the Control Pad to begin the game.
Main Menu Options
After loading, you will see a menu with the following choices:
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Load City
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Start New City
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Terrain Editor
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Load Scenario
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Update City
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Save City
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Erase City
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About
Mayor's Boot Camp
This section walks you through the basic steps of creating a small city. It covers starting a new city, scrolling, zooming, rotating the terrain, picking a location, laying roads, placing zones and a power plant, and connecting power lines.
To begin, use the D-Pad to highlight Start New City and press Select (C). A new terrain will be generated, and you will be asked to name your city. Accept the default name New City or use the D-Pad to enter a custom name.
Next, choose the difficulty level and starting year. The defaults (Easy, 1900) are fine for starting. Highlight Done and press Select (C). A newspaper will announce the founding of your new city; press Cancel (B) to proceed.
Laying Roads
Press the Z button to activate the toolbar. Use the D-Pad to highlight the road icon and press Select (C). Highlight the road tool again and press Select (C) to close the toolbar.
To lay a road:
1. Scroll the city so the Active Area is at one end of the desired road and press Select (C).
2. Scroll the city so the Active Area is at the other end.
3. Press Select (C) again.
Lay two roads in a big "X" shape as indicated in the visual guide.
Zoning Areas
Press Activate Toolbar (Z) and highlight the Residential Zone icon. Press Select (C) to select the tool, then press Select (C) again to select the first option and close the toolbar.
Zone tools work like the road tool but can create lines or rectangles. To place a zone:
1. Scroll the city so the Active Area is at one corner of the zone.
2. Press Select (C).
3. Scroll so the whole zone is marked.
4. Press Select (C) again.
Place residential zones, then repeat the process for Commercial and Industrial zones using their respective tools.
Powering Your City
Sims require power to move in. Press Activate Toolbar (Z), scroll to the Power tool, and press Select (C). Highlight Power Plants and press Select (C).
Choose the Coal power plant and press Select (C) to return to the city. Scroll to a flat area near industrial zones but away from residential zones. Press Select (C) to place the plant.
To connect power:
1. Press Activate Toolbar (Z) and highlight the Power icon.
2. Select the Power Line icon and press Select (C).
3. Lay power lines from the plant to all zones, similar to laying roads.
The Toolbar
The toolbar holds all tools for building and managing your city. To use it:
1. Press Activate Toolbar (Z).
2. Use the D-Pad Up/Down to highlight the tool.
3. Press Select (C) to view options.
4. Use the D-Pad Left/Right to select an option.
5. Press Select (C) to activate.
Helpful tips:
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Press Cancel (B) to return to the city or close options without selecting.
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Hold Query/Info (Right Shift) to see tool details and costs.
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Hold Help (Left Shift) for additional help screens.
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Darkened tools are unavailable.
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The simulation pauses while the toolbar is active.
Your Role As Mayor
As mayor, you are responsible for:
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Planning and zoning
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City infrastructure (water, power, transportation)
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Government services (fire, police, hospitals, prisons)
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Education and recreation
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City budget and taxes
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Land manipulation
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The health, wealth, and happiness of Sims
You are not responsible for building houses, stores, or factories; Sims build these themselves.
Terrain and City Limits
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Terrain has 32 levels of altitude, including mountains, valleys, and water.
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The land is divided into tiles, each approximately 200 feet on each side (one acre).
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Total city limits are approximately 5 miles on each side.
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Cities are affected by neighbors, which act as markets and competitors.
Menus
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Use the D-Pad to select items and Select (C) to confirm.
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Press Cancel (B) to close menus or return to previous screens.
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The simulation pauses when any menu is open.
Main Menu
Controls
D-Pad
Scroll the terrain
Shift (A) + D-Pad Up
Zoom in
Shift (A) + D-Pad Down
Zoom out
Shift (A) + D-Pad Left
Rotate the city 90 degrees counter-clockwise
Shift (A) + D-Pad Right
Rotate the city 90 degrees clockwise
Start
Starts the game; opens the Main menu
Shift (A) + Marker (X)
Set markers in the city
Cancel (B)
Cancel or Go Back
Select (C)
Affect the active area; select a tool or tool option in the toolbar
Marker (X)
Jump from Marker to Marker; set markers with Shift (A)
Pause (Y)
Pause or unpause the simulation
Activate Toolbar (Z)
Activates the toolbar
Help (Left Shift)
On-screen help
Query/Info (Right Shift)
Open a Query window for information
Items & Weapons
Bulldozer
Demolish/Clear costs $1/mile. Level Terrain costs $25 per tile per altitude change. Raise Terrain and Lower Terrain also cost $25 per tile per altitude change.
Landscape
Add Trees costs $3/mile. Add Water costs $100 each.
Emergency
Dispatch Police, Dispatch Firefighters, and Dispatch Military are available options.
Power Lines
Costs $2/mile over land and $10/mile over water.
Power Plants
Costs range from $100 to $40,000.
Water Pipes
Costs $3/mile.
Water Pump
Costs $100 each.
Water Tower
Costs $650 each.
Water Treatment Plant
Costs $900 each.
Desalination Plant
Costs $1,000 each.
Rewards
You'll have to earn them to find out!
Road
Costs $10/mile.
Highway
Costs $100/section.
Tunnel
Costs $150/mile.
Onramp
Costs $250/mile.
Bus Depot
Costs $250 each.
Rail
Costs $25/mile.
Subway
Costs $100/mile.
Rail Depot
Costs $500 each.
Subway Station
Costs $250 each.
Subway to Rail Junction
Costs $250/mile.
Seaport
Costs $150/mile.
Airport
Costs $250/mile.
Light Residential
Costs $5/mile.
Dense Residential
Costs $10/mile.
Light Commercial
Costs $5/mile.
Dense Commercial
Costs $10/mile.
Tips & Maps
General Strategy
Decide on your city's long-term goals, such as maximizing population, wealth, or quality of life, and adjust zoning, taxes, and spending accordingly. Stay small and keep infrastructure costs low initially to build a financial reserve.
Zoning and Layout
Balance residential, commercial, and industrial zones, with industrial dominating in small cities and commercial increasing as population grows. Avoid dense concentration to reduce pollution and crime, and work with the natural terrain to save money and create an organic look.
Infrastructure and Services
Maintain police funding to prevent high crime from lowering land values and tax income. Fire department funding can be reduced with caution, but remember that power plants must be replaced every 50 years and larger plants are more efficient only for large cities.
Disaster Preparedness
Disasters occur regardless of settings and can be caused or attracted by city conditions. In an emergency, use the Emergency button to deploy resources: firemen fight fires, police control riots, and both can help build dams, while military troops offer general support.
Fires
Fires result from hot weather, poor fire coverage, or other disasters like air crashes and tornadoes. Use the Emergency button to deploy fire departments and block paths, using police to manage crowds, and military troops if available.
Floods
Floods occur in the wet season or from storms and only damage sea-level structures. Protect the city by building seaports upriver, raising terrain for dikes, and deploying police or fire departments to help build dams.
Riots
Riots are caused by heat, high crime, unemployment, or blackouts. Prevent them with a strong economy and low crime, and combat them using the Emergency button and police departments, as fires often erupt during riots.
Air Crashes
Air crashes pose a fire risk and may cause building damage. Extinguish fires quickly and conduct investigations, potentially blaming pilot error or firing air traffic controllers if the crash occurs at an airport.
Tornadoes and Hurricanes
These climatic events cannot be prevented but can be anticipated through weather reports. Reinforce police and fire departments in advance to mitigate damage and improve response times.
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