Megacity (video game)

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MegaCity
Megacity cover.png
Developer(s) ColePowered Games
Platform(s) iOS, Android, Xbox 360
ReleaseiOS: August 2, 2011
X360: April 2, 2012
DROI: November 19, 2012
Genre(s) Puzzle video game, City-building game

MegaCity is a puzzle video game with a city-building design for iOS, Xbox 360 and Android, developed by British studio ColePowered Games and released on August 2, 2011. [1]

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Gameplay

The game sees the player aim to construct a city and maintain it.

Reception

The game has a Metacritic rating of 86/100 based on 4 critic reviews. [2]

AppGamer said, "The quality feel to the app and its addictive nature makes it an easy recommendation for anyone who likes puzzle games." [4] 148Apps said, "One of those games that's always a pleasure to come back to. Whether or not everything's been unlocked, it's still going to make the hours melt away." [5] AppSmile wrote "Featuring a building sim-style interface with pieces that interact with their surroundings, Megacity HD offers a cerebral challenge that rewards balanced play and thinking ahead." [6] TouchArcade said, "All you really need to do is pay attention. In return, you'll find a satisfying puzzle experience that leaves you tantalized for one more shot at building the perfect city." [3]

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References

  1. "MegaCity HD". ColePowered. Archived from the original on 12 December 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Megacity HD for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic . CBS Interactive . Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 Campbell, Nissa (9 August 2011). "'Megacity HD' Review – City Planning Goes Mathematical". TouchArcade . Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  4. "AppGamer.net | Megacity". Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2014-10-09.
  5. "Megacity HD Review | 148Apps".
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