Cities XL 2012 Review  Cities XL 2012 merely adds some new
buildings and maps to the otherwise identical Cities XL 2011.
Playing a virtual mayor may be a lot more enjoyable than doing
it in the real world. Cities XL 2012 simplifies the messy
rigmarole that comes with running a municipality; you eliminate
things like labor problems, uptight councillors, and calls from
angry residents about raccoons getting into garbage cans in
favor of focusing on urban planning. Developer Focus Home
Interactive does an impressive job on this big picture, too,
thanks to a wide variety of map terrain and a straightforward
interface that make it easy to build the metropolis of your
dreams. But there is one big problem: You've seen it all before.
This game is a complete rehash of Cities XL 2011, with only some
new buildings and maps added to the feature set. While the
publisher is making no secret that this is more of an expansion
than a full-blown sequel and is offering an upgrade to owners of
last year's game for $15, there st