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My personal experiences with this game have been mixed – they are getting better but for a time I said F-It and went back to the original City Skylines – mainly, it was because of the Mods. The base game is great for the original and the new release BUT Mods make the game – it adds more details that I like, options I use, rebalancing and other aspects that just make the game better for me – not for everyone BUT the modding community made the original the success it was and I spend hundreds of hours playing.
Now, the developers seem to have learned not to piss off the community that funded their expansion and success. The build in mod handler now just works, though you have to read the details of the mods your interested in – this isn’t news to seasoned players but the point cant be hit home hard enough.
(Below is a detailed breakdown with the assistance of AI)
Cities: Skylines 2 builds on its predecessor by offering larger cities, more detailed management systems, and new mechanics like mixed-use zoning and integrated power and water lines in roads. Players can create sprawling cities faster with these new tools, but the complexity of managing everything increases as cities grow, especially with new environmental factors like wind and groundwater affecting decisions.
Despite these advancements, Cities: Skylines 2 has received mixed reviews. On the positive side, players appreciate the depth and flexibility of city planning, with features like customizable industries and more complex economic simulations making the game feel more realistic and engaging( pcgamer)( Shacknews). The streamlined tools for road building and infrastructure integration are a welcome improvement( PCGamesN).
However, the game has faced criticism for performance issues, a sense of detachment as cities become too large, and a lack of some features from the original game, such as decorative props and detailed animations( pcgamer)( PCGamesN). The game also feels incomplete to some, with gaps in content that many expect will be filled by future DLC( Shacknews).
Overall, while Cities: Skylines 2 offers substantial improvements in scale and complexity, it is hampered by technical problems and a lack of polish at launch. Fans of city-building games will likely enjoy the new systems, but may be disappointed by the missing elements and performance hiccups.