SimCity Deluxe is a huge game with a similarly large learning curve. The main thing that holds it back from being an ideal version of the beloved franchise is the iPhone’s screen size. Short of EA porting it to the iPad (which is happening sometime this summer), there’s no getting around that for the time being. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort to adapt to the game’s user interface, you’ll be rewarded with a fun, meaty gaming experience. If you’re just looking for a way to pass the time waiting for an elevator, look elsewhere.

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