Hudson Soft's "Lost" 'SimCity' Game For Japanese Phones Has Just Been Preserved | Time Extension
Hudson Soft's "Lost" 'SimCity' Game For Japanese Phones Has Just Been Preserved | Time Extension
SimCity 3D launched back in February 2006
In 2006, Hudson Soft developed SimCity 3D as an exclusive feature phone game in Japan. A recent preservation effort by a dedicated game preservationist has made this 'lost' title available once again.
The Game Details
- Development: Hudson Soft, 2006
- Platform: Japanese feature phones (DOCOMO FOMA 901i/902i series)
- Functionality: Enhanced 3D graphics with zoom-in/zoom-out and rotation; helper function; ability to transfer in-game progress from other devices.
Background
SimCity 3D was an expanded version of the Network Edition. It featured 15 missions, including five original scenarios, which were exclusive to the Sony-developed models. The game could be played with a monthly fee of 200 yen for new content and continued experience.
Preserved Version
The preservationist XYZ has archived this variation that came preloaded on certain SO902i devices. More details, including gameplay footage, are available via the Keitai Wiki Discord (link in the original article).
Have you ever played SimCity 3D on one of these feature phones? What was your impression?
Brilliant, its a shame what is lost to claimed protections by rights holders. Great to see this.