The critically acclaimed Cities Skylines is probably one of, if not the best city builder in many years. Since its original release, developers Colossal Order and publisher Paradox Interactive have released several DLC packs to expand the games core content, as is the standard norm for any Paradox game.
The latest expansion rightfully named Mass Transit focuses on additions to the transportation infrastructure of the game. Alongside additions such as rail system, blimps and ferries, core changes to the road system have been made allowing players much more choice and freedom.
Gameplay
Performance & Graphics
The game still runs smooth as ever and the constant patches have left any performance drop a rare occurrence. Larger maps and cities may cause some rigs to struggle as will large amounts of buildings on a single screen.
MINIMUM System Requirements:
o OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit)
o Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+, 3.2GHz
o Memory: 4 GB RAM
o Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 5670, 512 MB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards)
o DirectX: Version 9.0c
o Network: Broadband Internet connection
o Storage: 4 GB available space
RECOMMENDED System Requirements:
o OS: Microsoft Windows 7/8 (64-bit)
o Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.5Ghz
o Memory: 6 GB RAM
o Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards)
o DirectX: Version 11
o Network: Broadband Internet connection
o Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Thoughts
Mass transit adds a nice layer of depth to the transport infrastructure of the game. It allows players more options and choice when it comes to initial road building and city planning. It also allows infrastructure improvements late game that makes the old-school congestion issues much less frustrating to deal with.
Even with the multiple new facilities and content, the overall DLC shares something with the games past DLC, it still feels light. For $13 there could have been more content and its certain a common complaint with the game DLC.
CITIES: SKYLINES - MASS TRANSIT VERDICT
The improved road and transport infrastructure the content allows for is pretty great but like the other DLC’s, the content seems lacking in quantity.
TOP GAME MOMENT
Reliving a traffic Jam
Price and Purchase
Cities Skylines Mass Transit can be picked up on GMG for $13.99 USD.
Good vs Bad
- More choice of basic roads
- Additions allow more build freedom
- Scenarios
- New Policies
- Solves terrain issues
- Lacks content
