Micropolis
Open-source version of SimCity Classic, a city-building simulation game originally designed by Will Wright.
What is Micropolis?
Micropolis is an open-source city-building simulation game based on the original SimCity Classic designed by Will Wright. It provides the complete source code for the game's simulation engine, allowing developers to study, modify, and rebuild the classic urban planning experience. The project has evolved through multiple technological iterations while maintaining the core gameplay mechanics.
Retrocomputing enthusiasts, game developers interested in simulation algorithms, and educators teaching game development or software preservation. It's particularly valuable for those wanting to explore the historical codebase of a classic simulation game.
Developers choose Micropolis because it offers the only complete, legally open-source version of SimCity's original code, enabling both historical preservation and modern adaptation through WebAssembly and various interface technologies.
Overview
Automatically exported from code.google.com/p/micropolis
Use Cases
Best For
- Studying classic simulation game algorithms
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