Seems like more than a small number, though we wouldn't expect a publisher of a major title such as this to come out and say anything otherwise. The Windows launch was pretty horrible, and sadly it seems the Mac release has followed suit. It's disappointing to say the least, especially when we're talking major game developers and publishers here, not some small-time indie release.
Compared to the number of Windows gamers, those wanting to play on Mac would be relatively small, so somewhere there are some deep-seeded issues that need to be resolved. If you've taken the plunge on Sim City for Mac, drop us a line in the comments with your own experience.
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Good, bad, indifferent, we'd love to hear how it's gone for you. Update: According to a statement from, the installation issues faced have now been resolved.