Heian City Story: A Beginner’s Guide to Thriving in Ancient Japan
Navigating the complexities of Heian-era Japan in Heian City Story can be daunting for a newcomer. This guide will illuminate the game’s mechanics, offer proven strategies, and equip you to build a prosperous city while defending it from supernatural threats.
Laying the Foundations for a Flourishing City
Heian City Story masterfully blends city building with engaging mini-games like tower defense. Here’s how to get started:
- Maximize Your Income: Don’t underestimate the value of prime real estate! Construct residential areas on expensive land to maximize tax revenue. Remember, you can always relocate houses later as your city prospers.
- Unlock New Possibilities: The key to progress lies in expansion. Build new facilities as soon as you can to unlock a wider array of jobs, streets, and opportunities for your city to flourish.
- Stay Up-to-Date: Ensure you’re playing the smoothest version of the game. Version 1.0.3 squashed a pesky bug that caused freezing during the “Koume Utaawase” song competition. Download the update here.
Secret Character Unveiled: Whispers travel through the bamboo groves of a mysterious visitor from afar. Rumor has it that a traveler from Cairo Park might grace your city with his presence! Official Website To unlock this enigmatic figure, rise to the challenge of the “Rescue Cairo-kun Lv. 40” request. Achieve a perfect 5-star rating and reach a score of 500 in Food, Living, Entertainment, and Culture in the city evaluation. Your efforts will be rewarded with Cairo’s unique house, which generates a staggering 500% tax revenue based on land value! Source: Bulletin Board
Mastering the Art of Spiritual Defense
Protecting your city from Yokai and unruly animals is paramount to your success.
- Understanding Enemy Behavior: Enemies emerge from fixed locations and will relentlessly target your houses and watchtowers. Your only safe haven is the 3×3 area surrounding the Dosojin, the traveler’s guardian statue.
- Strategic Placement is Key: Construct commercial districts near enemy spawn points to act as buffers, protecting your residential areas and buying precious time to replenish your Onmyoji’s (spiritual mage) power. While destroyed houses can be repaired, the disruption to work and daily life can set you back.
- Land Expansion Battles: Time is of the essence when expanding your territory. Engage animal enemies swiftly, as a time limit adds an extra layer of challenge.
Advanced Combat Tactics:
- Mid to Late Game Strategy: As your city grows, so too will the strength of your enemies. Utilize Onmyoji who wield rebound curses to counter enemies shielded by barriers or those who attack from a distance.
- Conquering Boss Battles: When facing formidable boss enemies, summon a Shikigami (summoned creature) with high HP to absorb the brunt of the boss’s attacks. Meanwhile, your other Shikigami and strategically placed facilities can focus on whittling down the boss’s health. Remember, you can resummon your Shikigami as needed.
- Beware During Expansion: Be vigilant during land expansion battles. The area where animals spawn can dynamically shift and expand. Plan your Shikigami placement accordingly to avoid being caught off guard.
- The Cairo Advantage: Unlocking Cairo Bodhisattva provides more than just a tax bonus. Like your trusty watchtowers, Cairo can unleash attacks on encroaching enemies, bolstering your defenses.
