Cities: Skylines is a strategy and economic game produced by the Colossal Order team, which previously created two productions – Cities in Motion: Simulator of Urban Transport (Cities in Motion) and Simulator of a modern metropolis: Transport and public transport (Cities in Motion 2: The Modern Days ). This time, the developers decided not to limit themselves only to the subject of urban transport and challenged SimCity projects.

Cities: Skylines is a classic representative of the city builder type strategy. The goal of the game is to build an efficient city while maintaining its financial liquidity. The whole thing should be designed from scratch – the player starts in an area of 4 square km (with time he can expand it to a maximum of 36 square km) and must route roads, arrange residential, commercial and industrial zones, design public transport routes and ensure satisfaction. people. The next elements related to city management are unlocked gradually as the population grows.

There are several types of roads at the player’s disposal that provide different capacity. All (except highways) also allow for the erection of various buildings as well as residential, commercial and industrial zones. If a street is too narrow to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles, traffic jams will arise, obstructing the transport of goods and the movement of people.

To function, the city needs adequate infrastructure – electricity, water and garbage disposal – as well as buildings that ensure the safety of residents – police, fire brigade, health protection and funeral services. In addition, the player may also choose to introduce public transport, such as buses. Its role, however, is not limited only to erecting appropriate structures – it must also mark out the lines on which the vehicle is to run.

However, erecting each of the structures requires sufficient funds. The city can guarantee its revenues through taxes, exports of goods and profits from public transport.