Make a full version and remove Micro Transactions – TheoTown Review

Dear developers, Release a paid full version and ditch the micro transactions. This game goes back to the formula that made Sim City so great in the first place but unfortunately falls flat with the same micro transaction formula that so many apps utilize. I’d happily buy a full version of this game, but that’s not an option. Some features are locked behind the games ‘diamond’ currency (bought with real money or earned very slowly) and a lot of the strategy in city management is lost to these mechanics. For example, instead of taking out a loan you watch a 30 second ad and just receive as much money as you want. There’s an awesome feature for installing player-made mods, but these are also locked behind the ad/micro-transaction formula. Some buildings can only be unlocked or places with the diamond currency. There is immense variety and detail in this game. Traffic is dynamic and consistent, cities in the same region can’t be connected and interact like in Sim City 4, public transportation can be highly customized, and there is a surprising variety of environments to build in. This game is already better than Sim City’s current IOS title, but the micro transactions hold it back and it will remain a three star game until that changes.
Review by PorridgeJustRight on TheoTown.