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Cities: Skylines II
Simulation
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

Developers: Colossal Order
Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Release Date: 24 Oct, 2023
Price (USD): 39,99€
Current Players: 10k

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Mixed(53%)
visual quality
road-building tools
new zoning options
progression system
AI behavior
simulation depth
performance issues
missing features
excessive monetization
The general sentiment among reviewers reflects a mix of optimism and disappointment. While some players appreciated the improved visual quality and depth of the new systems, others were frustrated by significant performance issues and missing features that were expected in a sequel. The game's progression system and its approach to DLC and monetization drew criticism for making essential elements feel locked behind paywalls or incomplete.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciated the detailed graphics and visual quality of Cities: Skylines II, noting an improvement over the original in some visual aspects.
  • The road-building tools and systems received praise for being more intuitive and offering better functionality than the original game.
  • The new zoning options and progression systems were seen as engaging and added depth to city planning and management.

    • Negative Points

  • Numerous players reported significant performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end PCs.
  • The game was criticized for lacking essential features that were available in the first game, such as certain traffic management tools and custom assets, leading to a less polished experience.
  • Reviewers highlighted the excessive monetization and DLC content strategy, which locked away important features and improvements behind paywalls.

    • Mixed Points

  • The simulation depth and realism were appreciated in some areas, such as traffic and economy, but also criticized for being inconsistent or leading to frustrating gameplay due to poor AI behavior.
  • Some players liked the idea of the game's progression system but found it limiting in practice, impacting their enjoyment.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance issues and crashes hindered the overall experience for many players.
  • There was a general sentiment that the game isn't a significant improvement over its predecessor and feels incomplete or unoptimized.
  • The pricing and DLC strategy were major points of contention, with criticism about value for money and the game's perceived lack of content.
    • Updated 12/4/2025, 12:01:53 AM UTC
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