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SimCity 4

(2003, Video Games - Simulation, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great entertainment and educational value.

In this game kids can:   live vicariously, play in a virtual world, use logic to win
updated 07.03.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Ease of play:

    While this game has a steep learning curve, the tutorials help.
  • Educational value:

    Through trial and error, kids learn about how to run their own cities.
  • Messages:

    This game teaches kids that cities are complex and that problems are complicated but through hard work, can be resolved.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Disasters such as tornados, fires, earthquakes, and even giant robots can wreck havoc on your city.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About SimCity 4

Parents need to know that players have the ability to bring down a massive series of disasters (such as tornadoes, fires, earthquakes) to reduce their cities to rubble.

Read our full review by National Institute of Media and the Family

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how these disasters may affect the people who live in the cities.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

      • My highlights are:
      • Educational

      Ok for all, but too hard for little kids

      One of the best games ever. I have a lot of FPSs like COD and Halo. but this game is just as good if not, better. Very educational, Very hard, And very entertaining

    • I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

      i laughed

      its ok but im a bit old 4 this. i lyk the ones wen i can make babies n shiz

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 9
      Lives in New York
      I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

      ihungry

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 9
      Lives in New York
      I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

      ihungry

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 9
      Lives in New York
      I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

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