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In 1992, it was named "Best Simulation Game" at the Software Publishers Association's Codie awards.
Using Wilson's scientific data, Wright said the game was designed with layers of complexity based on how ants function in the real world, making it a form of "self-directed learning.
The game was reviewed in 1992 in Dragon #178 by Patricia Hartley and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column.
Computer Gaming World stated that "players seeking a non-linear, unconventional and provocative strategy simulation will hit paydirt with SimAnt.
GamePro named it "Educational Game of the Year", commenting that "SimAnt is a delightful combination of simulation, strategy, and adventure."
Designer Will Wright stated in 1994 that he considered the game his biggest disappointment up to that point in his career as he felt he failed to convey "how cool ants are.
In a 1996 postmortem, Wright considered SimAnt as effectively educational yet "too simple" and lacking the same level of creativity and personal imprinting of the original
He said in 2003 that he would like to remake SimAnt with a more immersive, first-person perspective if given the opportunity.
Wright has stated that working on SimAnt helped inspire him to create the hugely successful social simulation game The Sims, first released by Maxis in 2000.
In the Japanese game magazines, the "Cross Review" of Famitsu gave it 7, 7, 8 and 7, for a total of 29 out of 40, and its rating in the "Game Report Card" reader poll run by Family Computer Magazine was as shown below, 19.40 out of 30.
This score placed it 233rd among all Super Famicom titles (323 titles in total, as of 1993).
It sold over 50,000 copies by February 1992.
According to one game box, using a statistic from the Software Publisher's Association, more than 100,000 copies of the PC version had sold by April 10, 1992.
Maxis partnered with Broderbund to first release SimAnt in North America in November 1991.
This last port, developed by Tomcat System, contains eight gameplay scenarios alongside the full game; has unique graphics and music; and is compatible with the Super NES Mouse.
He said in 2003 that he would like to remake SimAnt with a more immersive, first-person perspective if given the opportunity.
Wright has stated that working on SimAnt helped inspire him to create the hugely successful social simulation game The Sims, first released by Maxis in 2000.
It was localized by Maxis for the North American Super NES in November 1993.
A canceled enhanced CD-ROM version was planned for a November 1993 release featuring Super VGA graphics, digital sound, 20 minutes of full-motion video, and an avatar named SimAntha to entertain and guide the player.
A canceled enhanced CD-ROM version was planned for a November 1993 release featuring Super VGA graphics, digital sound, 20 minutes of full-motion video, and an avatar named SimAntha to entertain and guide the player.
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