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Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
Chris Sawyer's LocomotionBuild a transport empire across a massive, detailed world
Cities in Motion 2
Cities in Motion 2Design and run dynamic transit networks in living cities.
Overview
Description

Explore a sprawling, fully simulated world where you design roads, railways, airports and waterways to connect towns and industries. Manage finances, adjust routes and watch the economy evolve as your transportation network grows.

Cities in Motion 2 lets you build, manage, and expand transportation systems across evolving urban landscapes. The sequel adds day‑and‑night cycles, timetables, and a living city that reacts to your decisions. Multiplayer modes let you cooperate or compete with friends, while the sandbox tools give you full creative control over routes, vehicles, and city growth.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Fans of transport and simulation strategy
Fans of transport simulation
Specifications
General
msrp
$29.99−25%
$39.99
release date
2004-09-07
2013-04-02
Specifications
developer
Chris Sawyer Productions
Colossal Order
publisher
Atari, Inc.
Paradox Interactive
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
PEGI 12+300%
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
65/100
78/100+20%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, sandbox-style building tools
  • Rich, dynamic economy system
  • Extensive modding support
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Deep and flexible transit planning tools
  • Dynamic city that reacts to player actions
  • Robust multiplayer with both co‑op and competitive modes
  • Rich variety of vehicles and infrastructure options
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
  • AI traffic can become chaotic in dense maps
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Graphics are dated compared to newer sims
  • Limited mod support out of the box
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