Simulation Genre Game Guides - Page 9

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Spirit of the Island Building Guide

In Spirit of the Island, you will find that there is more to life than just farming. In order to truly make a thriving farm, you need to get used to using the building mechanics. These are what allow…

March 16, 2022 | 12:36 EDT

Your first farming plot.
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Spirit of the Island Farming Guide

One of the most important parts of playing Spirit of the Island is growing your homestead. This means ensuring the crops are growing, materials are building, and animals are eating. Like most games,…

March 16, 2022 | 12:33 EDT

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Spirit of the Island Guide - Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Spirit of the Island is a charming game that has you starting life on a small island. It’s here that you will learn to grow your farm, build useful tools, and find the truth behind your birth. To…

March 16, 2022 | 12:32 EDT

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New Home: Medieval Village Tips and Tricks Guide

New Home: Medieval Village, like any simulation game, is going to be heavily tied to town managment. You need to know how to make the most profit in order to have your town truly flourish and be able…

January 14, 2022 | 02:21 EST

A Prosperous Village
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New Home: Medieval Village Management Guide

New Home: Medieval Village is as much about building a nice-looking town as it is managing multiple systems. You need to manage money, happiness, housing demand, job demand, and town attractiveness…

January 14, 2022 | 02:21 EST

The start of a new town.
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New Home: Medieval Village Beginner's Guide

New Home: Medieval Village is an early access game being developed by Mustafa Caner Tonbul. It's a town management sim that is well balanced and easy to understand, especially if you have played…

January 14, 2022 | 02:21 EST

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Deiland Crafting and Unlocks Guide

In this Deiland Crafting and Unlocks Guide, I'll tell you how to unlock new items, weapons, and more in Chibig's Farming RPG. How Deiland Crafting Works Deiland Crafting is fairly straightforward…

December 19, 2021 | 12:23 EST

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Deiland Guide for Beginners

In this Deiland Guide for Beginners, I'll tell you what you need to know to understand this new Farming RPG from indie developer Chibig. What is Deiland: Pocket Planet? Deiland: Pocket Planet is a…

December 16, 2021 | 08:18 EST

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Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Monster Raising Guide

As the name sort of implies, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is a game about raising monsters to the best of your ability. However, because it’s also a Japanese sim, it’s not going to hold your hand…

December 8, 2021 | 09:30 EST

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Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Starter Guide - Tips & Tricks

Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX brings a series that has long been dormant here in the west back to our screens for the first time since 2006. Whether this is your first time trying out the series, or…

December 8, 2021 | 09:30 EST

A JP-style Velociraptor in Jurassic World Evolution 2
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Jurassic World Evolution 2: Jurassic Park Chaos Theory Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2's Chaos Theory charges you with successfully running the defunct parks that never were or shouldn't have been. It's more like a proper campaign than the actual Campaign…

December 3, 2021 | 09:49 EST

A T. rex roaring in Jurassic World Evolution 2
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Jurassic World Evolution 2: San Diego Chaos Theory Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2's second Chaos Theory map is loosely based on The Lost World: Jurassic Park. This time we're going to revive Jurassic Park: San Diego, the construction of which was cut…

December 3, 2021 | 09:49 EST

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Jurassic World Evolution 2: Jurassic World Chaos Theory Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2's fourth Chaos Theory map is all about creating the park from Jurassic World. Even though they succeeded in the film, they made one tiny misstep in creating the Indominus…

December 3, 2021 | 09:49 EST

The Chaos Theory screen in Jurassic World Evolution 2
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Jurassic World Evolution 2: Chaos Theory Tips and Tricks

In Jurassic World Evolution 2, Chaos Theory allows you to explore what would happen if you were put in charge of all of the failed parks and ventures from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films.…

December 1, 2021 | 05:20 EST

An aerial view of a dinosaur park in Jurassic World Evolution 2
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 Beginner's Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a business simulation game in which you're charged with building a successful dinosaur theme park. While it's not as robust as other park builders like Frontier's own…

November 21, 2021 | 10:18 EST

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Sandbox Mode
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Jurassic World Evolution 2: How to Unlock All Dinosaurs For Sandbox Mode

Sandbox is the penultimate mode of Jurassic World Evolution 2, where you finally get to put everything to use and build your dream dino park. If you boot up Sandbox Mode right away, however, you'll…

November 21, 2021 | 09:49 EST

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Park
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 Appeal Guide

Like with any park-builder, your end goal in Jurassic World Evolution 2 is to build the ultimate dinosaur park for your guests. There's a lot of complex systems that go into that, but if you really…

November 16, 2021 | 03:42 EST

Grow Song Of The Evertree Villager
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Grow: Song of the Evertree Social Management Guide

Grow: Song of the Evertree has a lot of things going on at once to keep you busy and create an engrossing gameplay loop. Outside of growing your own floating worlds, there is a bustling town…

November 16, 2021 | 10:57 EST

Grow Exploration Tree
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Grow: Song of the Evertree Exploration Guide

Grow: Song of the Evertree has a lot going for it, and no matter what move you’re in, there is an activity for you. There are tons of different worlds you can create using your alchemy and while…

November 16, 2021 | 10:30 EST

Grow Song Of The Evertree Builder
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Grow: Song of the Evertree Building Tips and Tricks

Grow: Song of the Evertree is a sandbox game that really lets you take control of the world around you. Not only can you grow your very own world atop the Evertree, but you get to manage your own…

November 16, 2021 | 09:48 EST

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Grow: Song of the Evertree Beginner's Guide

Grow: Song of the Evertree is a cozy sandbox RPG that allows you to explore, build, manage, and farm a beautiful world. You aren’t just an everyday farm though; you’re an alchemist with the power to…

November 16, 2021 | 09:00 EST

Jurassic World Evolution 2
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 Comfort Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2, just like its predecessor, has you building your ideal dinosaur park. The most important thing, of course, is making sure your dinosaurs are provided for and have…

November 13, 2021 | 09:31 EST

Animal Crossing 2.0
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Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 Daily Checklist

With Animal Crossing New Horizons finally finishing up its major updates, players now have the full game installed on their systems. With the massive 2.0 update, there are a whole lot of new things…

November 11, 2021 | 11:31 EST

Happy Home Paradise All Unlocks
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Animal Crossing - Unlock Everything in Happy Home Paradise DLC

Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise is a huge DLC that has a massive amount of content to unlock. If you are looking to fill your world with the best vacation homes when possible, then you’re going…

November 11, 2021 | 08:38 EST

Animal Crossing Design
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise Tips and Tricks

Animal Crossing brought back its 3DS Happy Home Designer by making it a massive piece of DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Happy Home Paradise DLC gives you the ability to go to work as an…

November 5, 2021 | 09:14 EDT

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Cooking and Recipe Guide

Animal Crossing has tons of activities for you to do, including cooking. The cooking feature was added in the game’s very last update and game with dozens of recipes to decorate your island with.…

November 5, 2021 | 08:55 EDT

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Let's Build A Zoo Visitor Attraction Guide

Any good zoo needs visitors! No, literally, your zoo can close if you don't have visitors. That's also how it works in the real world. So how do you get and keep visitors in Let's Build A Zoo? Let's…

November 5, 2021 | 08:26 EDT

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Let's Build A Zoo Money Making Guide

As with any good management and simulation game, Let's Build a Zoo requires you to make oodles of cash, partly to progress the story and partly just because, well, that's what zoos are for. Starting…

November 5, 2021 | 08:25 EDT

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Recipe For Disaster Tips and Beginner's Guide

Aspiring chefs and restaurant owners looking for tips to managing kitchens in Recipe For Disaster, look no further, this guide will teach you how to run your kitchen. Getting Started in Recipe for…

November 3, 2021 | 08:00 EDT

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Let's Build A Zoo Breeding & Splicing Guide

Breeding and Splicing in Let's Build A Zoo Breeding and splicing are major gameplay mechanics in Let's Build A Zoo, and you can't do any splicing without breeding. But overall, each process is…

November 3, 2021 | 05:01 EDT

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Let's Build A Zoo Morality Guide

How Let's Build A Zoo's Morality System Works One of the core mechanics of Let's Build A Zoo is its morality system. Both passive and active decisions -- for example, how well you pay your employees…

November 3, 2021 | 02:49 EDT

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Let's Build A Zoo Beginner's Guide | Tips & Tricks

As a management and building simulator, Let's Build A Zoo has many gameplay mechanics involved, which can make the indie title seem hectic when you're first starting out. Furthermore, when things…

November 3, 2021 | 02:49 EDT

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Moonglow Bay Boss Guide

It's somewhat unexpected that Moonglow Bay is a little more than a sim where you catch a few fish. You can also cook homemade dishes and bond with the townsfolk, and saving the town both in a morale…

October 26, 2021 | 02:58 EDT

Moonglow Bay Area Fish
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Moonglow Bay Areas Guide

Moonglow Bay is a game that features over a hundred different varieties of fish. You won’t be able to get them all just by sitting onshore and casting your fishing line though. The game has several…

October 26, 2021 | 10:04 EDT

Moonglow Bay Beginning
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Moonglow Bay Beginner Guide

Moonglow Bay is a charming fishing sim by Bunnyhug. The game places you in control of an old fisher who lost their partner three years prior. Motivated by your child, you decide to once again take up…

October 26, 2021 | 09:55 EDT

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Moonglow Bay Upgrades Guide

Moonglow Bay is an expansive fishing sim that has a lot of different activities for you to spend your time on. One of the things you will quickly notice is that there seems to be some room for…

October 26, 2021 | 08:09 EDT

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Moonglow Bay Selling Guide | How to Make Money

Making Money in Moonglow Bay Selling the fish you've caught and the dishes you've cooked are the most prominent ways of making money in Moonglow Bay. You can also complete requests found on the…

October 25, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

Moonglow Bay Marine Harbor
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Moonglow Bay Tips & Tricks

Moonglow Bay is a fishing simulator, but it's also much more than that. After your spouse passes on, you can help them fulfill their dreams of fishing in the small harbor town and selling homemade…

October 25, 2021 | 01:06 EDT

Potion Craft Alchemist Simulator Map Guide

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator Map Guide

Getting lost in Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator? Look no further for our guide to the first map in the game, the water-based potions. Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator Map Guide - Potion of…

September 22, 2021 | 09:25 EDT

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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator Beginner's Guide

We’re here to help you get started in Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator from niceplay games and tinyBuild. The systems of the game are pretty simple once you get the hang of them, so let’s take a…

September 22, 2021 | 09:15 EDT

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Honey, I Joined a Cult Guide for Beginners

This Honey, I Joined a Cult Guide for Beginners will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this game that's all about starting a hokey new religion and lining your pockets with the…

September 19, 2021 | 09:36 EDT

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Hell Architect Beginner Guide

Hell Architect is a new Indie title from Woodland Games and Leonardo Interactive. Built as a simulator game in Hell Architect you get to be in charge of your own new circle of hell, periodically you'…

August 18, 2021 | 09:52 EDT

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New Pokemon Snap Mightywide River Pokemon Guide

Joining the Founja Jungle and Elsewhere Forest this New Pokemon Snap update brings with it the Mightywide River on the Belusylva Island. The New Pokemon Snap Mightywide River is reminiscent of the…

August 4, 2021 | 01:26 EDT

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New Pokemon Snap Barren Badlands Pokemon Guide

Today a new update for New Pokemon Snap was released. While there were a number of quality of life updates applied one of the reasons to be excited is the New Pokemon Snap Barren Badlands Level.…

August 4, 2021 | 12:46 EDT

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New Pokemon Snap Secret Side Path Pokemon Guide

Nintendo has released their update to New Pokemon Snap and with it, there are new areas for fans to explore. In the Secret Side Path, you get a new perspective on Pokemon as you shrink down into the…

August 3, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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How to Unlock the Mines in Hokko Life

Are you wondering how to unlock the mines in Hokko Life? In this guide, I'll tell you how to open the Hokko Life mines and what you can find inside! How to Unlock the Mines in Hokko Life Before you…

July 25, 2021 | 05:41 EDT

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Hokko Life Farming Guide

In this Hokko Life Farming Guide, I'll teach you how to unlock farming and what's the best way to make money with farming in this life sim from Wonderscope and Team17. How to Unlock Farming in Hokko…

July 25, 2021 | 05:20 EDT

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Hokko Life Storage Guide – How to Build Storage

Are you wondering how to build Hokko Life storage? Well, there's good news — a post-launch update has finally added buildable storage items to the game! Hokko Life is a life sim game that's somewhat…

July 23, 2021 | 05:32 EDT