Hello everyone! - Hotel from the movie "Saw": Skylines II – continuation of the sequel Cities: - Hotel from the movie "Saw", published back in 2015 year. We had to wait for the continuation 8 years, and here in 2023 year, the Colossal Order studio under the auspices of Paradox Interactive released this game taking into account the wishes of the players, having improved the mechanics and graphics.
The game is a strategy simulator, where you will need to plan, build, develop and improve your city (At present, the development of several remote cities is possible). As we progress, the game will reward you, giving access to new cells and technologies, which you can choose at your discretion.
In this guide I suggest you:
- Get acquainted with existing maps, which are available at the beginning of the game and select one, which may suit you based on your preferences.
- Analyze common problems and recommendations for solving them.
Selecting a card
At the very beginning of the game you have to decide on the choice of your card for further play. Below is a current list of cards with their descriptions at the time of the game’s release..
It is worth noting the following:
- If on your card there is sub-zero temperature – it means, that it will snow during the winter season.
- On rainy maps Residents of your city will use parks and open public spaces less often.
- Not all maps contain all types of external links, but you can create an outer join yourself, for example rail or water transport (To do this you need to purchase the necessary cells).
- At selected parameters “Unlock everything” and “Endless money” achievements will not be available.
List of available cards:
- Archipelago
- barrier island
- Great Highlands
- Windy fjords
- mountain village
- Twin Mountains
- River delta
- Lake District
- Strait
- San Francisco (available upon pre-order)
- Tampere (available upon pre-order)
- Wide Plains
Description of cards
Island chain, surrounded by water. This map includes atolls, lagoons and peninsulas. Highway, passing through it, connects some of the major islands, and also provides communication with the outside world. The development area is divided into several sections, thanks to which it is possible to establish communication by land here, water and air.
Topic: European style
Climate: 8-30°C (Rainy)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 16%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
The Long Chain of Barrier Islands Has Huge Potential for Luxury Real Estate. Highways and railway lines run along the mainland coast, which is separated from the islands by a spacious bay. There is a shipping route on the map, going across the bay to the open ocean.
Topic: North American style
Climate: 10-29°C (Solar)
Latitude: Southern Hemisphere
Construction site: 41%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
This map is dominated by mountain ranges with flat tops and rocky cliffs. The land is cut by long narrow lakes, and in the valleys between the mountains there is enough space for construction. The coastline with islands allows for navigation.
Topic: European style
Climate: -3-19°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 41%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
To get to the shore, you need to pass by long and narrow bays, surrounded by steep cliffs. Fortunately, The plot is mostly flat and there is enough space for construction, and numerous rivers satisfy the city’s need for water. Highways and railway lines will sometimes require tunneling through rocks.
Topic: North American style
Climate: -6-18°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: Southern Hemisphere
Construction site: 21%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
Grassy meadows surrounded by mountains. Water, flowing from the hills, forms a river valley of stunning beauty in the center of this map. The building area is quite flat, but there's not much space, therefore, special attention will have to be paid to planning here.
Topic: European style
Climate: -12-27°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 21%
All external connections are available (excluding water communication), as well as all natural resources.
small river, flowing between a plateau with steep slopes, splits the map into two parts. A gentle slope descends to the ocean and forms the coast, dotted with cliffs and beaches. There is no train service here, it will have to be organized from scratch.
Topic: European style
Climate: -4-15°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 39%
All external connections are available (excluding railway connections), as well as all natural resources.
A wide, winding river flows through the center of this area., branching into branches in the delta. The land surrounded by hills has plenty of space for development., and delta, although it seems difficult to navigate, perfect for shipping and maintaining communication with the outside world.
Topic: European style
Climate: -4-34°C (Solar, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 42%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
Calm and beautiful landscape with dense forests, sparkling lakes and hills. Stunning views create a beautiful backdrop for any city, and the low elevation of the terrain provides enough space for construction. Two highways connected to each other, which allows trucks to enter the city at an early stage.
Topic: European style
Climate: -15-26°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 49%
All external connections are available (excluding water communication), as well as all natural resources.
Two massive mountain ranges border the map on both sides, and the space between them is flat enough for construction. A deep, winding river flows in the center of the map., into which several mountain streams flow. Train tracks run through the entire area, allowing easy connection to the existing rail network.
Topic: North American style
Climate: -5-36°C (Solar, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 53%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
Iconic peninsula with steep hills and stunning views of the bay. The map is surrounded by water: Pacific Ocean to the west and San Francisco Bay to the east. The Golden Gate Bridge crosses the strait and connects San Francisco to Marin County.
Topic: North American style
Climate: 5-28°C (Rainy)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 42%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
Tampere, cradle Colossal Order, famous for its stunning natural beauty and shipping routes. The map includes an isthmus between two large lakes, Nyasijarvi and Pyuhyajarvi, which are connected by a river. The surrounding area is hilly, with dense forests and many lakes. Three connected highways could form the basis for urban traffic.
Topic: European style
Climate: -13-24°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: North hemisphere
Construction site: 66%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
Numerous beaches in cozy bays between huge rocks provide convenient access to the ocean expanses. An extended chain of high mountains on the opposite side of the map creates a wonderful landscape, and on the wide plain between the ocean and the mountains there is enough space for construction. There is only one highway running through the entire map.
Topic: North American style
Climate: -4-23°C (Solar, rainy, snow falls)
Latitude: Southern Hemisphere
Construction site: 31%
All external connections are available, as well as all natural resources.
Sure, everyone decides for themselves, which card does he like best?, but personally my choice immediately fell on San Francisco, so I'll focus on it.
Common problems and recommendations for solving them
- Problem with terraforming terrain from water.
- The problem of removing sand after removing water.
Problem with terraforming terrain from water
To solve this problem you need save the game after terraforming and load this save again, in simple words, enter your peace. So the problem is with “impossibility of building on water” will be resolved.
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