SimAnt

1991 life simulation video game

Video gamevideo gameQ610138

Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Maxis
Released: 1991
, October 31, 1993
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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Genre: life simulation game
, biological simulation video game
Game mode: single-player video game

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SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony is a 1991 life simulation video game by Maxis and the company's third product, focusing on the lifecycle of ants. It was designed by Will Wright. In 1992, it was named "Best Simulation Game" at the Software Publishers Association's Codie awards. SimAnt was re-released in 1993 as part of the SimClassics Volume 1 compilation alongside SimCity Classic and SimLife for MS-DOS, Mac and Amiga. In 1996, SimAnt, alongside several of Maxis' simulation games were re-released under the Maxis Collector Series with greater compatibility with Windows 95 and differing box art, including the addition of Classics beneath the title.

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Distribution format: CD-ROM
Input device: computer mouse
Country of origin: United States
Title: Sim Ant
Game designer: Will Wright
Justin McCormick
USK rating: USK 6
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Review score: 79% review score by: Gen4 · platforms: PC game
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