68/100
Players6 ratings: 71/100
Critics1 review

Where to get it

Steam

2010 · Focus Entertainment · City-building · Simulation

Cities XL 2011

Imagine and conceive cities of all types and sizes on Cities XL planet. From a several million citizens megalopolis to a hyped seaside resort, to an industrial city, everything is allowed in Cities XL 2011! Take advantage of an incredible collection of more than 700 buildings and structures, 47 different types of maps featuring realistic environments. Enjoy never seen before freedom in a city-builder!

Released: 14 October 2010
Platforms: Windows
Genres: City-building Simulation
Developers: Focus Entertainment
Publishers: Focus Entertainment
Series: Cities XL
Modes: Single-player
Themes: Sandbox
Country: France
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Cities XL 2011 is a city simulator developed by Focus Home Interactive. Cities XL 2011 is the second game in the Cities XL franchise. The game focuses on a single-player mode, and was released on October 14, 2010. New features include more buildings and maps, improved public transport, an enhanced tax system, and better trading options.

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Development

The game was officially announced by Focus Home Interactive, who took over the game license when Monte Cristo shut down due to the poor sales of Cities XL.

Reception

Cities XL 2011 received average reviews. IGN describes the game as "much like its predecessor, minus the multiplayer" and concludes that it "doesn't have much new to offer". The review did however praise the game's tutorial and graphics. GameZone compared Cities XL 2011 to Civilization IV and concluded that "while the lack of a game-winning goal or story won't sit well with some players, it by no means disrupts the addictive nature of Cities XL 2011". Aggregate review websites give scores of 75.13% on GameRankings, and 70 (out of 100) on Metacritic.