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Star Wars: Demolition
Star Wars: DemolitionExplosive Star Wars vehicular combat on any battlefield
Streets of SimCity
Streets of SimCityDrive, shoot, and race through custom or standard SimCity 2000 cities in 3D.
Overview
Description

Star Wars: Demolition puts players behind the wheel of iconic Star Wars vehicles in fast‑paced, arena‑style combat. Featuring a variety of weapons and power‑ups, the game blends shooter and racing elements for chaotic multiplayer mayhem. Developed by Luxoflux and published by LucasArts and Activision, the 2000 release offers both single‑player challenges and split‑screen multiplayer modes, delivering classic Star Wars action with a demolition twist.

Streets of SimCity is a vehicular combat and racing action game developed by Maxis and released in 1997. Players take the driver's seat in armed vehicles to explore, race, and battle enemies across 3D environments built from their own SimCity 2000 cities or pre-made maps. The game blends arcade-style driving mechanics with combat missions, allowing players to fire weapons at rival vehicles while navigating diverse terrain and weather conditions. It supports both single-player missions and multiplayer modes for competitive and cooperative play over network connections.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing
Racing
Best for
Fans of arcade vehicle combat
Retro gamers and fans of vehicular combat
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2000-11-12
1997-10-31
Specifications
developer
Luxoflux
Maxis
publisher
LucasArts, Activision
Maxis, Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
40/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Exciting blend of shooting and racing mechanics
  • Wide selection of iconic Star Wars vehicles
  • Local split‑screen multiplayer for up to four players
  • Varied arena maps with interactive elements
  • Allows players to import their own SimCity 2000 maps
  • Combines racing and shooter mechanics effectively
  • Includes multiplayer modes for competitive play
  • Offers varied mission objectives and weapon selections
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited online multiplayer support
  • Mixed critical reception with low review scores
  • Dated 3D graphics by modern standards
  • Handling and physics can feel stiff and difficult to master
  • Requires legacy hardware or emulation to run on modern operating systems
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The Verdict

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Star Wars: Demolition is the safer default for local split-screen multiplayer fans, while Streets of SimCity appeals to players wanting to import their own SimCity 2000 maps. The main trade-off is between local four-player Star Wars vehicular combat and custom urban map importing.

Key differences

  • Star Wars: Demolition supports local split-screen for up to four players, whereas Streets of SimCity offers multiplayer over local area networks or modems.
  • Streets of SimCity allows players to import custom city layouts directly from SimCity 2000, while Star Wars: Demolition features arena maps inspired by the Star Wars universe.
  • Star Wars: Demolition features a defined MSRP of $19.99, whereas the pricing for Streets of SimCity is not specified.
  • Star Wars: Demolition has an ESRB T age rating and a critic score of 40/100, while Streets of SimCity has an ESRB E age rating and its critic score is not specified.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Offers an exciting blend of shooting and racing with iconic Star Wars vehicles, though it has a low critic score of 40/100.

Star Wars: Demolition

Platform availability

Specific modern platform availability is not specified for either game, though Streets of SimCity requires legacy hardware or emulation.

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Price & value

Priced at an MSRP of $19.99 with a one-time payment structure, whereas Streets of SimCity has no specified price.

Star Wars: Demolition

Multiplayer / co-op

Supports up to four players in local split-screen multiplayer, whereas Streets of SimCity supports LAN or modem multiplayer.

Star Wars: Demolition

Content & replayability

Demolition offers single-player demolition challenges and varied arenas; SimCity offers custom map imports and structured missions.

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Difficulty & accessibility

Demolition features progressively harder demolition challenges and an ESRB T rating, compared to SimCity's stiff handling and ESRB E rating.

Star Wars: Demolition

Graphics & performance

Both feature dated 3D graphics by modern standards, with Demolition using a dynamic physics engine and SimCity featuring changing weather.

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Choose Star Wars: Demolition if…

Fans of Star Wars and local split-screen multiplayer wanting arcade vehicular combat.

Choose Streets of SimCity if…

Retro gamers and SimCity 2000 players wanting to drive through custom imported cities.

Common questions

How much does Star Wars: Demolition cost?

It is a paid one-time purchase with an MSRP of $19.99.

Can I play multiplayer with friends locally?

Star Wars: Demolition supports up to four players in split-screen, while Streets of SimCity supports multiplayer over local area networks or modems.

Can I use my own city layouts in Streets of SimCity?

Yes, you can import custom city layouts directly from SimCity 2000 to drive through.