This version introduced several "game-changing" mechanics that are now standard in the modern game:
According to reviewers and the player community, the game remains one of the highest-rated simulations on platforms like Steam and Metacritic .
While the game has updated its requirements for the current 2026 version, the generally runs smoothly on older hardware: OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit) CPU: Dual core CPU 2.4 GHz RAM: 4 GB GPU: GeForce GTS 450-class (Intel HD 4000)