The original City Life was praised for bringing originality to the city building simulation genre and the title managed to carve out its own niche in the genre. City Life Edition 2008 brings as much originality and detail as its predecessor, and the 3D game engine with its detail and animation promises total freedom of construction.

Several new features have been added, including:

• 60 new buildings making it a total of 360 buildings
• 10 new maps
• An updated editor with the possibility to import real life satellite maps

F rom superb villas in residential neighborhoods to imposing skyscrapers in the financial district, design, construct and develop the city of your dreams. Provide comfort and satisfaction for your citizens by offering them work, health care, entertainment facilities, and much more and ensure that your city's coffers are brimming. It's up to you to manage this city efficiently, ensuring booming development while at the same time regulating the very delicate issues of pollution and traffic. Let peace reign between the six unique subcultures, or pay the price if the situation deteriorates into conflict, riots, and, in the worst-case scenario, fires.