To be honest, as EA's signature IP with a history of 27 years, this mobile game did not disappoint me. Just the fact that the number of downloads has exceeded 15.5 million and that iOS China has topped the list for a week is enough to illustrate its weight in the hearts of players. But today we are not going to talk about data. I want to combine my own experience to share some practical strategy tips for players who have just entered the game or are still hesitating. I hope it can help everyone~
First, let's talk about the most critical point when getting started with the game: Don't rush to spend money in the early stage, resource planning is the key! Many novice players fill the vacant land around the city hall with residential areas as soon as they start. As a result, the population increases, but the water and electricity supply cannot keep up, garbage disposal is not timely, and citizen satisfaction drops. In the end, the gain outweighs the gain. ❌ The editor's suggestion is to prioritize upgrading the city hall in the early stage, unlock more functional buildings, and then gradually expand the residential area, so that the city will develop more smoothly. In addition, urban storage capacity is limited, and various building materials take up space. Remember to prioritize small tasks such as warehouse expansion. You can never have too many warehouses!
Regarding the layout, we have to be careful. The game uses true 3D graphics. Although it looks beautiful, there is also logic behind it. Residential areas should be built as close to commercial areas and service facilities as possible, which can effectively shorten the commuting distance of citizens and improve their happiness. Don't pile up landscaping buildings like parks in one corner. The scattered layout covers a wider area and the effect of increasing land prices is more obvious 🌿
Next is the utilization of the task system. Missions in the game will give you experience and gold coins. The most cost-effective way in the early stage is to follow the missions and let the progress of the missions drive the pace of city development. When there are events, you need to rush even more, especially limited-time redemption events, where you can exchange for many rare decorations that usually cost a lot of simulation coins to buy!
Then let's talk about the aviation system and coastal development that I particularly like. ✈️ After unlocking the airport, you can unlock the themes of Tokyo, Paris and other charming towns. The beauty of this system is that you don't need the entire city to be built in a certain style. You only need to match the corresponding themed buildings in specific areas to create a unique and exotic style. The editor is currently transforming the southeast corner of the city into a little Paris. It feels quite romantic to have a drink in a cafe on the bank of the Seine on weekends~
When it comes to romance, we have to mention the beach. A coastal landscaped avenue is built along the coastline, with palm trees and beach loungers. The silhouette of the city at sunset is really beautiful. Here's a little trick: placing beach facilities continuously can improve the beauty index of adjacent buildings, making it easier for surrounding residential buildings to rise in grade, killing two birds with one stone!
By the way, regarding land expansion, try not to use gold coins to buy land before level 50, because gold coins are more urgently needed to upgrade basic resources. Land can be unlocked slowly by continuously completing tasks to accumulate green coins. Friends who really can't wait can focus on land discounts during weekend events, and occasionally there will be good discounts.
Finally, I would like to say something to all the mayors: The most comfortable way to play this game is to be more Buddhist and not impatient. I go online every day to collect taxes, do tasks, and watch the city become more prosperous. The sense of accomplishment is really that of working slowly and carefully. Watching your city slowly transform from a wasteland into a brightly lit city that never sleeps, with citizens walking on the streets and resting in the park, that kind of satisfaction can only be known if you have experienced it yourself 😌
Okay, the editor will stop here today. If you have any tips on urban development, please share and discuss them in the comment area below! We are all builders of this city, let's make this gaming community lively together! See you next time~ 👋