xCity: Game Review

xCity - Free for Android by developer Aidi Game

My boyfriend and I downloaded xCity for Android last week and have not been able to put it down.  xCity allows you to build your very own virtual city, whether it is a quiet town, bustling city, Christmas village or whatever else you can dream up.

As the Mayor, you design, build and manage your own city in real time while interacting with other Mayors in the Papayan World (25 million players and counting).  I have tried many virtual city games for Android in the free market and this is by far and away my favorite, with the best variety in buildings, layout and challenges. It is easy to pick up quickly and play casually with plenty to keep you busy, and doesn't require the concept of 'energy' like most others which always slows down city progress. Main game features include;

• City customization (name of city, easy to redesign anytime you want)
• Choose from over 200 different kinds of houses, businesses, community buildings and decorations (new content is available frequently with an emphasis on seasonal content such as Halloween, Christmas, etc.)
• Plant dozens of different fruits and vegetables in your crops
• Play with friends all over the world; send gifts, help build each others new buildings, manage their cities while they are away, open treasure boxes, build franchises in other Mayors cities
• Challenges to tackle; you always have three at a time, complete one and get a new one
• Build your level and reputation; Gain XP and rep points for collecting income, constructing new buildings, helping friends, etc.  At each level you unlock new buildings, decorations and on occasion land

City Screen

Build Menu

One of the great features is that once you unlock the casino, you have the ability to turn your in game coin into in game cash (which unlike most others, you typically have to shell out real money for). You can gamble with cash, coin or random gifts and pay tables change for x1, x2, x3. Spin the wheel in the casino to make matches which give you bonuses like cash, coin, rep points, XP, buildings, decorations and more!  

If you haven't played this game yet, I highly recommend you give it a go (best played on a tablet).  Add me as your first friend 'RedLace' and let's build our cities together!