SimCity 2000: Network Edition

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SimCity 2000: Network Edition lets you build and manage your own virtual metropolis with multiplayer options added to the mix. As mayor, you balance zoning laws, infrastructure, and budgeting to keep your population happy. The Windows version released in 1996 adds local and modem multiplayer for up to four players. You and your friends can collaborate on a single city or take turns competing with separate projects. Each decision affects traffic, pollution, and economy in real time. The multiplayer modes were a fresh twist at the time, letting players test strategies together or against each other. Without online connectivity, it leans on LAN or direct connections but still holds up for fans of the classic SimCity formula. Though not the most complex city-builder today, its straightforward mechanics and cooperative options make it a curiosity for those interested in early multiplayer simulation experiments.