Product Overview
- Product Name: SimCity
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Acceptable
- Save Battery Status*: Brand New Battery Installed!
- Notes: Cartridge works great. Front label worn, rear label missing, and some yellowing on back. New save battery installed — a budget-friendly copy priced to move.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Take the reins of your very own metropolis in SimCity for the Super Nintendo, a groundbreaking strategy and simulation game that lets you design, build, and govern a thriving city from the ground up. As mayor, you’ll zone land for growth, manage budgets, and balance the delicate needs of your citizens while keeping crime, pollution, and disasters in check. Every decision counts, and every success or failure reshapes the destiny of your digital city.
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo in 1991, this version of SimCity was more than just a port of the PC classic—it was a full reimagining built exclusively for the SNES. It introduced colorful 16-bit graphics, simplified controls for the controller interface, and exclusive Nintendo touches like the friendly advisor Dr. Wright, who helps guide players through city management. The balance of accessibility and depth made it one of the most beloved strategy titles ever released on a console.
With its blend of creativity, strategy, and charm, SimCity became a cornerstone of the Super Nintendo library and remains a must-own for fans of simulation games. Whether you’re building small towns or sprawling mega-cities, the SNES version captures that perfect Nintendo mix of challenge and whimsy—earning its place as one of the most respected and enduring city-building games of the 16-bit era.
Gameplay Features
- Design, build, and manage your own city from scratch on Super Nintendo
- Balance zoning, taxation, and services to maintain growth and citizen happiness
- Exclusive Nintendo additions, including the helpful Dr. Wright advisor
- Colorful 16-bit presentation with dynamic city growth animations
- Handle disasters such as fires, floods, and monster attacks with strategic planning
- Deep simulation gameplay adapted for intuitive SNES controller play
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The SNES edition of SimCity was co-developed by Intelligent Systems under the direction of Shigeru Miyamoto, adding Nintendo’s hallmark creativity to the formula. It introduced Bowser as a city-destroying monster during disaster events—an exclusive feature not found in any other version at the time.
SimCity became a critical success on the Super Nintendo, praised for making complex simulation mechanics approachable for console players. Its blend of strategy, personality, and replayability helped establish city-building as a lasting genre on home consoles and remains a favorite among collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Strategy
- Year Released: 1991
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Intelligent Systems
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 040008718774
- SKU: 7088
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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