Game Description
SimTower: The Vertical Empire (known as The Tower (ザ・タワー, Za Tawā) in Japan) is a construction and management simulation video game developed by OpenBook Co., Ltd. and published by Maxis for the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh System 7 operating systems in November 1994. In Japan, OpenBook published it the same year, and it was later released for the Sega Saturn and 3DO in 1996. The game allows players to construct and manage a tower, as well as choose the facilities to include, in order to eventually construct a five-star tower. During play, random occurrences occur, such as terrorist activities, to which the player must respond instantly.
The game received mostly positive reviews from critics. The game’s formula was acclaimed in reviews, citing its open-ended nature and ability to immerse the player in the game. The game’s lack of documentation was criticized, as several reviewers found it difficult to understand how to play. The in-game speed was also criticised for being excessively slow, which was a critical issue in the game because time needed to pass for the player to acquire money to buy new facilities.
| Publishers | Maxis, OpenBook Co. |
| Developers | OpenBook Co. |
| Release date | 1994 |
| Genre | Simulation |
Gameplay SimTower Download For Windows PC
SimTower allows the player to design and operate a modern, multi-use skyscraper. They must plan where to locate facilities such as restaurants, condominiums, offices, hotel rooms, retail outlets, and elevators in the skyscraper. To deter tenants from leaving their premises, the player must reduce their stress by providing medical centers, parking lots, recycling facilities, clean hotel rooms maintained by housekeepers, and an efficient transit system that includes controlling elevator traffic. SimTowe, which is based on an elevator simulation program, emphasizes good elevator administration.
The game starts with a one-star tower and few development possibilities. To raise the tower’s star rating, more living space must be provided to entice more tenants (or office space, and later in the game, hotel, and various types of commercial space). While the tower develops from a one-star rating to a five-star rating, new facilities are made available. The highest potential rating is “Tower,” which can only be obtained by constructing a cathedral at the very top of a five-star building with all feasible tower levels above ground created. The tower can only have 100 stories above ground and nine stories below ground. To reduce tenant stress, standard elevators, which can reach a maximum of 30 floors, and express elevators, which can span the entire height of the building, must be operated efficiently.
Certain occurrences may occur during the course of tower management. Terrorists, for example, may call the player to inform them that they have planted a bomb in the building and demand a ransom. If the ransom is not paid, security services must locate the device before it explodes, or the tower will suffer serious damage. If the player constructs facilities underground, the game may alert them that their workers have unearthed gold treasure, awarding the player a large sum of money. There are notices at random intervals during the game indicating a VIP will be visiting the tower shortly, and the player must prepare for their visit. If the VIP likes their stay due to factors such as a comfortable hotel suite and easy navigation, the VIP will rate the tower favorably. If the tower receives a favorable rating, it will be able to proceed to the next star level, if all other requirements are completed. Although it has no effect on the tower, Santa Claus and his reindeer fly across the tower at the end of the fourth quarter every year in the game.
Download SimTower Download For Windows PC
We might have the SimTower game free download for Windows PC available for more than one platform. SimTower is currently available on these platforms:
Windows 3. x (1994)
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