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SimPark
SimPark is a 1996 video game developed and published by Maxis for Windows and Macintosh. It is a simulation video game where players are tasked to cultivate and manage a successful park in North America. Players must balance the ecosystem by placing a sustainable number of flora, fauna, and facilities for park visitors, whilst managing disasters. Upon release, SimPark received average reviews, with critics praising the game as an educational tool to introduce children to environmental issues, although felt the game was simplistic compared to other simulation titles by the developer.
Article summary
SimPark is a 1996 video game developed and published by Maxis for Windows and Macintosh. It is a simulation video game where players are tasked to cultivate and manage a successful park in North America. Players must balance the ecosystem by placing a sustainable number of flora, fauna, and facilities for park visitors, whilst managing disasters. Upon release, SimPark received average reviews, with critics praising the game as an educational tool to introduce children to environmental issues, although felt the game was simplistic compared to other simulation titles by the developer.
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