SimCity DS

Nintendo exclusive

SimCity DS (SCDS) is a city building and management computer game and the first Nintendo DS installment in the SimCity series. It was published by Electronic Arts (EA) and developed by the AKI Corporation and EA Japan.

Released: 22 February 2007
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: City-building Simulation Strategy
Developers: Electronic Arts
Publishers: Electronic Arts
Series: SimCity
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Business
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB E PEGI 3

About

SimCity DS (シムシティDS, ShimuShiti DS) is a city building and management video game and the first Nintendo DS installment in the SimCity series. It was published by Electronic Arts (EA) and developed by the AKI Corporation and EA Japan.

Keywords

tycoon
management
city builder
radiation
world building
fictional currencies

Media

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Gameplay

SimCity DS inherits SimCity 3000's graphics and uses the handheld's dual screens to display additional interfaces. Console-specific features are also prominent, such as the use of the systems' integrated microphone, which is used to blow out fires and the touch screen which is used to control the interface. Before beginning a city, the player must choose a location in the region, one of five advisors and then sign the town charter using the touchscreen and stylus. The upper screen of the DS displays the city and news ticker, while the map, advisor, information and buttons are shown on the touchscreen.

SimCity DS features five advisors who help players make proper decisions in the game by providing recommendations and advice. As opposed to previous versions of SimCity, the player must choose only one advisor to help them when they sign the town charter. The different advisors include Julie McSim, Ayako Tachibana, Kaishu Tachibana, Servo 3000 and a secret advisor named Alien.