SimCity: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of SimCity, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | SNES |
|---|---|
| Content | 3 |
| Gameplay | 1 |
| Graphics | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentSNES
Only the SNES version has Dr. Wright, a green-haired adviser modeled on Will Wright who appears to report the city's problems.1
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ContentSNES
Bowser replaces the monster disaster of the computer versions, and a city of 500,000 residents is rewarded with a Mario statue.1
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GameplaySNES
As the city grows, reward buildings such as casinos, amusement parks and expo centers become available; a bank lends $10,000; and schools and hospitals can't be placed by hand, since the game converts empty residential lots into them.1
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ContentSNES
Finishing the standard scenarios unlocks two bonus ones: Las Vegas under alien attack and Freeland, a map with no water.1
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GraphicsSNES
Buildings look Japanese rather than North American, and trees change color with the seasons.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13