Simcity 4 now available on steam

[koolkalang 2]

YES

store.steampowered.com/app/24780/

Steam is the reason I stopped pirating video games.  This is just too awesome. (now if only simcity 3000, 2000, and the origina would be available on steaml XD)

[joshriddle 29]

I don't quite get what it is your'e saying

[koolkalang 2]

I meant that if only the other simcity games would be available on steam, then that would be awesome. (sorry if that was vague)

If you don't know about steam, it's a very popular game distribution platform, and sc4 on steam means increased attention to the game.

(which means more players, and hopefully, more new modders for more new custom content )

[§haÅ--Ñ€ §hÅŽo 370]

Wow, I wish I knew that before I got the game off of amazon. But the con is that if someone steals your account your game is gone. :C

[koolkalang 2]

true, but if you really don't do anything stupid and use common sense on steam, you'll have a 0.9% chance of having your account being hijacked (and even if it did happen, you can still get it back through customer support.)

Although I do admit this thread is useless for those of us who have the game already

[§haÅ--Ñ€ §hÅŽo 370]

I'm thinking about maybe adding my SimCity game to Steam. Then Steam will make it cooler in some awesome way.

[Rymac91 15]

The one way they could make it even better is if they offered the Mac version as well. But that's just wishful thinking.

[§haÅ--Ñ€ §hÅŽo 370]

They probably will soon.

[Z77 3]

 Wait......That means.....The site rules need updated! Well not updated....But clarified.

5. 

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• Anything relating to the pirating, or copying, of any software game title;
• Anything referring to CD keys or no CD cracks;

Any content malicious to computer hardware or software, such as viruses;

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In the past....The word download was a big No-no. Now i guess just to doubly make sure you are clarifying if it is a Steam Download. 

[BurroDiablo 222]

Just opened up Steam for the first time in months to find this. It's a Top Seller too. Thought it was rather odd that they didn't mention moddability in the little blurb they put along with it, they're missing a massive selling point.

[koolkalang 2]

Well the steam community is usually a community very interested in modding, so some of them will eventually turn up here I'm assuming. (It's pretty high up in the Top Seller chart because it just came out today - it'll probably go down after a few weeks, and then go back up when the infamous steam sales start coming around.)

[CW8 14]

Can we even use B.A.T.S with the STEAM version? I do buy digital versions of games that I've owned and I'm extremely happy to see Simcity 4 Deluxe on GamersGate yesterday, however today I don't see it anymore and only the STEAM version is left. I mostly avoid buying games on Steam unless it's on those massive holiday discounts but even so as a last resort to get a game.

[plus01 0]

does anyone know if mods can be used for the steam version?

[§haÅ--Ñ€ §hÅŽo 370]

I would think yes. I don't see why not. I have Garrysmod and I can still download stuff to it, so it must work for SimCity 4

[iquere 2]

Just to clarify, the steam version of the game can use mods no problem. This is the case with almost all games on steam that support mods normally.

[ironjaw 54]

How does it really work. I tried finding out on their website but cannot get an overview of how it works do you download the game and install it oldschool or is it like a self contained app that downloads ready to play? I would like to give it a go especially the Lucasarts games package with Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis and Digg, etc.

[iquere 2]

Originally posted by: ironjaw

How does it really work. I tried finding out on their website but cannot get an overview of how it works do you download the game and install it oldschool or is it like a self contained app that downloads ready to play? I would like to give it a go especially the Lucasarts games package with Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis and Digg, etc.quote>

It downloads ready to play (well pretty much anyway, some games migth need to update drivers, they'll do that on their own) - you're free to redownload and reinstall as much as you like as long as you're logged on to your account.

It's not too hard, it's pretty easy to understand how everything works just by looking through menus There are free games and demos on steam as well so if you feel a bit anxious you can download steam, get an account and play a free game to get the hang of how everything works.

[Anrik21 0]

What you gotta do:

1. Download the Steam program (mac and PC).

2. Browse the store.

3. Find and buy the game/s you want

4. Follow on screen instructions on how to install

5. Press LIBRARY to see your download/install progress

6. Play it through your LIBRARY tab.

And that goes for every game on steam ^^

And I totaly re-bought SimCity4 on Steam just to support it ^^

[§haÅ--Ñ€ §hÅŽo 370]

I don't understand why'd you rebuy it for steam, just use the game you already have

[Anrik21 0]

It's mostly cuz I don't have the Deluxe version on disc, and because I've lost my user manual = no CD key.

And also just to support the game ^^

[Cyth 0]

I was quite pleased to see this. My optical drive crapped out ages ago and I've been dying to play SC4 again. Now I actually have the deluxe addition (I had originally bought the game when it first came out and then bought the expansion later) and can install it on any computer I want. This was so worth spending the $20 on.

[Decaf Table 0]

I'm not looking to hijack the thread but I thought it would be a great time to mention that if there's anyone looking for an conveniant buyable download for a SimCity 4 Deluxe version to take a look at Direct2Drive's website. The download and installation is a breeze, you don't need to install any third party programs, and you can re-download it at any time.

I find it very handy because you don't need to worry about a box or have that darn cd taking up space in your dvd drive!

BTW, it's 19.99