Lincity-NG

Lincity-NG: Open Source City Simulation Game for Linux

Lincity-NG is an open source city simulation game for Linux. It allows players to build and manage a virtual city, making decisions around zoning, power plants, transport and more to keep citizens happy.

What is Lincity-NG?

Lincity-NG is an updated version of the classic open source city building game Lincity. As the mayor of a virtual city, the player is responsible for managing essential infrastructure and utilities for the growing municipality.

Key gameplay elements involve zoning land for residential, commercial and industrial development; building power plants, public transit and other services to support citizens; and maintaining positive budgets, employment rates and overall happiness levels. Taxes can be raised or lowered and policies set to influence growth.

Built for Linux operating systems, Lincity-NG features isometric 2D graphics, soundtrack and sound effects. The open source codebase is written in C++ and allows the game's look, feel and mechanics to be customized. There is an active online user community that creates game modifications, builds and shares custom cities.

As an open-ended simulation, Lincity-NG has no specific goals or end point. Play continues indefinitely as long as the player makes choices to ensure resources, facilities, jobs and finances remain in adequate supply for the growing population. Advanced options bring additional challenge in transportation, waste management and environmental impact.

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