City Play
- May 19, 2016
- FrameLineNetwork
Get on Steam"City Play" is an indie city-building simulation game with strategy elements. Construct over 80 different types of buildings and manage resources to attract residents. Experience dynamic road traffic and utilize a unique road construction system. Grow your city and unlock new buildings such as town halls, service buildings, and recreational facilities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics that create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Intuitive controls and a good unlock system that makes gameplay enjoyable.
- Ongoing developer support and updates show responsiveness to player feedback.
- Gameplay is slow and often encourages idleness, with long real-time building times.
- Lack of variety in buildings and insufficient tutorial guidance can lead to confusion.
- Technical issues such as lag, poor controls, and a mobile-like feel detract from the overall experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute, cartoonish style that appeals to some players, though opinions vary on their quality. While some appreciate the charming visuals, others feel that the graphics do not meet high-quality standards, particularly for a PC game. Overall, the aesthetic is more suited to mobile gaming.
“Cute graphics.”
“It's kind of a mobile game more than a PC game, but I like it. It's an okay game for me, with nice cartoon graphics.”
“Nice cartoonish graphics.”
“- The building graphics are not high quality; I wouldn't call any of them high quality.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as very slow, but while it has some issues, they are generally considered manageable and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Very slow gameplay.”
“It has a few issues, but nothing that couldn't be resolved and nothing that takes away too much from the gameplay itself.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be problematic, as it seems to have transitioned from a mobile app that previously featured in-app purchases, which have now been removed. Users have noted that certain elements, such as buttons intended for purchasing resources, remain non-functional, indicating a lack of proper updates or adjustments following the removal of these features.
“It seems like it was a mobile app before, and the developers just deleted the in-app purchases.”
“Additionally, it seems that some features, like the plus buttons beneath the resource displays, don't work. I guess they were intended for in-app purchases and were not removed.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly on the main menu, has been positively received, with users likening it to the engaging and enjoyable tunes found in simulation games.
“The music on the main menu sets the perfect tone for the game.”
“I love how the main menu music creates an inviting atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience right from the main menu.”
“The music on the main menu feels very generic and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“The background music doesn't match the game's tone, making it feel disjointed.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be quite amusing, particularly for those who have engaged with its mechanics and can appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“The game's comedic timing is perfect, and the jokes land in all the right places.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game appears to be lacking, as players express frustration over the randomness in tile selection for farming, which detracts from the immersive and strategic experience they seek.
