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'''''SimCity 4''''' is a 2003 city building simulator PC game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. During the development of the game, Maxis released multiple preview screenshots of the game. Some of them are accurate to the final game while others feature graphics not present in the final game.<ref>[https://www.gamemeca.com/view.php?gid=120258 Gamemeca's article on the E3 2002 presentation of the game.]</ref> None of the beta or alpha versions have been released or leaked. They can roughly be categorized into what appear to be early versions of the game.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20020802021915/http://www.gameport.cz/r-art.asp?id=1020408815&t=gameport Gameport's article on the beta release photos.]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamepressure.com/games/screenshots_list.asp?ID=1146 Gamepressure's gallery of beta images.]</ref> As of now, only screenshots of different versions of the game and 3D renders of buildings are available to view below.
'''''SimCity 4''''' is a 2003 city building simulator PC game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. During the development of the game, Maxis released multiple preview screenshots of the game. Some of them are accurate to the final game while others feature graphics not present in the final game.<ref>[https://www.gamemeca.com/view.php?gid=120258 Gamemeca's article on the E3 2002 presentation of the game.] Retrieved 12 Jul '19</ref> None of the beta or alpha versions have been released or leaked. They can roughly be categorized into what appear to be early versions of the game.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20020802021915/http://www.gameport.cz/r-art.asp?id=1020408815&t=gameport Gameport's article on the beta release photos.] Retrieved 12 Jul '19</ref><ref>[https://www.gamepressure.com/games/screenshots_list.asp?ID=1146 Gamepressure's gallery of beta images.] Retrieved 12 Jul '19</ref> As of now, only screenshots of different versions of the game and 3D renders of buildings are available to view below.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Simcity-alpha-01.jpg||Tiny city area, different buildings and nature textures.
File:Simcity-alpha-01.jpg||Tiny city area, different buildings and nature textures.
File:Simcity4-beta01.jpg||Different weather effects and textures, unfinished road junctions, and cliffs.
File:Simcity4-beta01.jpg||Different weather effects and textures, unfinished road junctions, and cliffs.
File:Simcity-alpha-02.jpg||UI that is a cross between ''SimCity 3000'' and ''4''.
File:Simcity-alpha-02.jpg||UI that is a cross between ''SimCity 3000'' and ''SimCity 4''.
File:Simcity-alpha-04.jpg||Tornado with cows and different road types.
File:Simcity-alpha-04.jpg||Tornado with cows and different road types.
File:Simcity-alpha-05.jpg||Coal power plant with a different appearance.
File:Simcity-alpha-05.jpg||Coal power plant with a different appearance.
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File:Simcity-alpha-08.jpg||Buildings without dynamic decorations.
File:Simcity-alpha-08.jpg||Buildings without dynamic decorations.
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</gallery>
===Late Development Versions===
===Late Development Versions===
Since these were created closer to the game's release, there are less differences.<ref>[http://en.riotpixels.com/games/simcity-4/screenshots/page-6/ Riot Pixels gallery of images showing beta images.]</ref>
Since these were created closer to the game's release, there are less differences.<ref>[http://en.riotpixels.com/games/simcity-4/screenshots/page-6/ Riot Pixels gallery of images showing beta images.] Retrieved 12 Jul '19</ref>
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<gallery mode=packed heights=175px>
File:SimCity4-beta02.jpg||Some features are missing from the UI.
File:SimCity4-beta02.jpg||Some features are missing from the UI.
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File:Simcity-alpha-06.jpg||Fog weather effect and beta buildings.
File:Simcity-alpha-06.jpg||Fog weather effect and beta buildings.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===3D Renders===
===3D Renders===
These images were likely created in a 3D modelling software and not using the in-game renderer.
These images were likely created in a 3D modelling software and not using the in-game renderer.
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File:Simcity4-mockup01.jpg||Hotdogs in Tornado.
File:Simcity4-mockup01.jpg||Hotdogs in Tornado.
File:Simcity4-mockup02.jpg||Tornado.
File:Simcity4-mockup02.jpg||Tornado.
File:Simcity4-mockup03.jpg||Probably a mock-up made early in development of what was planned in the game.
File:Simcity4-mockup03.jpg||Probably a mock-up made early in the development of what was planned in the game.
</gallery>
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==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 04:14, 25 July 2019

Simcity 4.jpg

The game's box art.

Status: Lost

SimCity 4 is a 2003 city building simulator PC game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. During the development of the game, Maxis released multiple preview screenshots of the game. Some of them are accurate to the final game while others feature graphics not present in the final game.[1] None of the beta or alpha versions have been released or leaked. They can roughly be categorized into what appear to be early versions of the game.[2][3] As of now, only screenshots of different versions of the game and 3D renders of buildings are available to view below.

Gallery

Early Development Versions

These screenshots show drastically different graphics from the final game.

Late Development Versions

Since these were created closer to the game's release, there are less differences.[4]

3D Renders

These images were likely created in a 3D modelling software and not using the in-game renderer.

References