A downloadable version of the classic SNES version of the popular sim game, provided through Nintendo's Virtual Console service.

Begin with empty land start a town name it yourself and build it into a city. See if you can sustain enough growth to build your city into a megalopolis or take on the responsibility of saving a city burdened with problems. Whether it's taxes zoning crime transportation fire control pollution or other critical issues the duties as Mayor are yours. Time is passing and every decision you make has future consequences. Your assistant Dr. Wright can help you make the right decisions if you ask. You also have full access to reports charts and maps that will guide you through the decision-making process. Surprise catastrophes threaten your growing city-fire earthquakes airplane crashes even a giant Koopa who has a nose for industrial pollution! Will your city grow and prosper? Or will disgruntled citizens vote you out of office?