Cities XL 2011 Preorder

[ACEH 0]

http://eu-focushop.gamesplanet.com/shop/citiesxl2011/?specialOffer=yes

 Congrats!!!

[theBrad 25]

Question to anyone who may know, is this 50% off deal (if you previously purchased Cities XL) only applicable if you participate in the pre-order?

[soltangris 42]

Aaaaah, Asene, izprevari me Misleh az da postna za preorder-a

Regarding your question, theBrad, we don't know. Since there isn't 'post'-order yet, we can't know for sure, but they stated that all 2009 players would get discount, regardless of when they purchace 2011.

[ACEH 0]

Loshoto e che tykmo kogato go praveh preordera neta mi spria za malko i v momenta sa mi charge-nali parite ot smetkata bez da polucha email che sym preorder-nal

[povis123 0]

Originally posted by: ACEH

http://eu-focushop.gamesplanet.com/shop/citiesxl2011/?specialOffer=yes

 Congrats!!!

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anybody know can pay with Paypal in that shop?

[Asheroo 53]

I just pre-ordered, and all is good. 

And yes, I used PayPal to pre-order it from there.

[soltangris 42]

My pre-order went just fine, but I used credit card. However, I had a problem accessing the order area from the link on the main site (a 404 error). If anybody has the same problem, got othe forums here, and click the link in the first post - it worked for me.

[Geodesic7 0]

Tried to pre-order and like other people I have had problems with it. Feelings deja vu. Remember the problems with CXL 2009 registration?

Not a very promising start to CXL 2011!

[Herdervriend 46]

I only had to pay 19.99 euro...So Hopefully I can get the game and don't get creappy problems I used paypal!

[povis123 0]

With Paypal no problems to pre-order, no only wait

[Stef42 0]

No trouble with the pre-order via VISA

[joeynymets 19]

I just pre-ordered using VISA and it went thru. I just hope that Cities XL 2011 i'snt a waste of $20 like Cities XL was.

[kingBosko15 1]

well i wish i could pre-order the game. but i have no paypal card, visa or mastercard.

i think it will be ok if i buy it in retail store, or steam.

i will buy it and i hope it wont be a waste.

[bluespottedhorse 49]

why don't you wait and see the reviews first before blowing your money..especially if your scared it will be a waste.

[City Planner 121]

Originally posted by: joeynymets

I just pre-ordered using VISA and it went thru. I just hope that Cities XL 2011 i'snt a waste of $20 like Cities XL was.quote>

Well, if you're expecting something totally new and shiny, then you're likely to be disapointed.  It is basically 2009 version, but with bug fixes, buildings unlocked, trade system betwen your own cities, subways, and a couple other things.

But there is no drastic change to the game that would make anybody's jaws drop open.

[Fresh Prince of Wmbg 44]

where can i buy it at retail in the united states?

[City Planner 121]

As far as all that I've read, it is not yet available at retail outlets. Supposedly it will eventually be, but at the moment it's digital download only.

[joeynymets 19]

Originally posted by: City Planner

Originally posted by: joeynymets

I just pre-ordered using VISA and it went thru. I just hope that Cities XL 2011 i'snt a waste of $20 like Cities XL was.quote>

Well, if you're expecting something totally new and shiny, then you're likely to be disapointed.  It is basically 2009 version, but with bug fixes, buildings unlocked, trade system betwen your own cities, subways, and a couple other things.

But there is no drastic change to the game that would make anybody's jaws drop open.quote>

Thats what I was expecting in 2009, just having that is good enough for me

[ben995 0]

I hope this is worth it, or i'm going to be really angry with this game!

[City Planner 121]

Originally posted by: ben995

I hope this is worth it, or i'm going to be really angry with this game!quote>

May I suggest then, that you wait and you read what others think of the game.  There is no reason to get angry with the game from not liking it if you wait to see what others say about it.

The thing what we must all remember, is that Cities XL 2011, IS Cities XL 2009 at it's heart.  The game has not changed, it still plays the same way, only now you have a few more toys to play with.

There is nothing drastically changed in the game, if somebody did not like Cities XL 2009, for it's game play, then they are not likely to like Cities XL 2011 for it's game play.

I know it's very easy to get hyped about a game being released, even when we have the history of Cities XL 2009 already in our heads, so one must temper their enthusiasm and understand, IT IS the same game.

That does not mean that I am suggesting people to not buy it, I happen to now enjoy the game for what it is to me, a city plopper building game that is very capable of creating visually pleasing cities (for the most part).  It still lacks things like decorations (without mods), so cities can look all too business like and not realistic at times, however it is still pretty.

Before I was able to wrap my head around the way that the game plays, I thought it was one of the worst CB games ever released.  Now that I've accepted the way that the game play works, I like it.  Sure there are some things in the game that I absolutely hate, like the individual lanes of traffic only going through the intersection one lane at a time, but overall, I enjoy  when my city gets streets that are red and choked with traffic and trying to figure out what I can do about it, and trying to place bus's to be efficient and now with 2011, I will enjoy trying to use the subway system to do the same.  It's not perfect, it's not SimCity 5 and it never will be, however if you want a game that allows you to create visually attractive looking cities, then there is nothing else on the market that compares for that purpose.

Still, I say, save yourself the anger, and read what others say about it before plonking down your cash Ben.

And honestly, anybody that is here and buys the game and gets angry with it, only has themselves to blame, we all know the history of this game, we all know how it plays, if we buy it and am angry with it, we can blame nobody else but ourselves for buying it.

[Stef42 0]

Funny thing is, I can already download the game because of the pre-order (with key and everything provided) While I thought that the release was 24u later.

I've heard on the official forum that people are already able to play the game

[City Planner 121]

Yes true, some people got the email already sent to them with the key and download location. I unfortunately am not that lucky, I'm still staring at my inbox which is devoid of the necessary email. I'm starting to get a little ticked off to be honest, it's like they forgot some of us even though the money has been removed from our accounts.

[Kittani 1]

I got flagged as fraud when I ordered... just like last time... now I have to put on the gloves and fight with metaboli and the devs for a month to get my game. Almost not worth it.

[IssacOzzman 179]

I'm Downloading my Cities XL 2011 Right now I have 1hour and 20mins left on download.

[justinmmm690 0]

How long does it take to get your game key? I've installed it and it's killing me not being able to play it!

Also, those above ground train pictures are sexy.