Gamers take pride in video games being a way of warping them into a diverse set of lives that they could have never experienced in real life but can now live through their screens using immersive experiences thanks to modern technology. Gamers can be soldiers, warriors, racers, athletes, explorers, adventurers and so much more without ever having to devote their lives to one such journey or ever needing it to even be tied to reality.
There are countless games that let gamers be whatever they want, but there is one such genre that takes this concept very seriously, and these are simulators. Now that Construction Simulator is back with a bang, here are some tips that should get players at the top of their game and be the best builder in town.
10 Turn Off Traffic Offenses
This may seem a bit unorthodox, especially since it’s a simulator and players usually want to keep on settings that offer full immersion. That being said, there are some settings that just get in the way rather than enhance player experience, especially when they're backed by AI that might not be the smartest or the most sophisticated.
Some games can boast very advanced AI, but Construction Simulator (2022) might not fall in that category. Therefore, it may be best to turn off traffic offenses so that players don’t get fined left and right as they may pile up and hinder growth.
9 Buy Or Rent
A general idea is that it’s always better to purchase and keep everything in the inventory and on hand for whenever it is needed. However, it can be unrealistic to suggest this until the player has managed to generate a lot of cash.
The best way to go about this is to play the game a bit initially to identify what the most common operations are. Equipment that is used the most and is required frequently for longer periods such as a crane should be purchased while equipment that is used occasionally such as for drilling should be rented. Players shouldn't forget to return rented items once done unless they want to be charged rent for not even using the equipment.
8 Get Skills That Suit Play Style
Construction Simulator (2022) has an array of wonderful skills that players can use to level up their game. These skills allow players to grow faster, work better and make construction easier. A highly recommended skill is the ‘Good Business Sense’ skill which allows players to get more money for every job they do.
Players can combine this skill with ones that focus on saving money and enhancing efficiency for greater effect through the combo. Increasing space capacity combined with increasing the speed of certain common operations is a great way to save time.
7 Fast Travel
Fast traveling, even if not needed, is a core component nowadays, and fast traveling in Construction Simulator (2022) is particularly fast. Players can jump from one vehicle to another wherever it is and can jump from one location to another as long as it is discovered. The keyword here is ‘discovered’. So to really benefit from this feature, here is something players should do during the initial hours of the game.
Rent a car and just go around the entire map, discovering various locations, for example. This may seem a bit tedious but will prove to be very beneficial in the long run.
6 Increase The Scope Of Contracts
No doubt players will start with a lower scope of work in order to keep things easy and simple, but it is advised to use this opportunity to get to know more about operations and activities. Then, gradually increase the scope of work as it allows greater returns.
Players will find that there are certain jobs in which returns double for every scope increase with only a small increase in the number of steps and duration to complete the contract, thus providing the player with a greater value for the work they are putting in.
5 Unlock The Foreman
When players start out in the game, they will soon realize that they can only take up one job at a time. However, players don’t need to stay restricted as a little bit of leveling up can solve this issue.
Selecting ‘Company’ from the top bar and exploring this section, players will see that the company sizes are divided into small, medium, and large. The Foreman is unlocked in the later levels which allows players to unlock two more slots in order to take up to three jobs at once.
4 Use Plants To Save A Ton Of Cash
Games like this can require some management of resources. There is an easy way to save lots of cash if the player is willing to spend a few minutes fast traveling. The player will notice that they can easily fill up their dump truck on the spot with materials such as gravel or soil through the relevant menu.
This will cost them some cash, however, if they visit a plant and buy material from there, they will get it at a discounted price. Fast traveling will cost a small fee and a few minutes but will help save a lot of money.
3 Utilize Construction View Often
Construction view is an option that comes in really handy when the player is excavating a site and digging out soil. It does push the experience out of immersion for a while as it is not something one can do in real life but after all, where a game causes restrictions, it also allows liberties.
Simulators can get stressful at times, but that's why features like this exist. The construction view allows players to see if the soil is level or not. If it is green then the soil is level, however, if it is red, that area still needs to be dug out.
2 Use A Job Filter At The Material Dealer
It is understandable that a lot of players don’t just stock up on lots of materials so that they would be utilized when it is needed. That just sounds like a bad business decision. So the correct way is to manage inventory by first landing a contract and then purchasing materials that are needed for the job at hand.
To make this part easier, players will have the option to press the filter button on the dealer’s menu which will show only the required items to be bought for the particular job being worked on.
1 Read The Manual
Simulators, in general, can be a bit daunting to get used to, especially when they are as in-depth as this particular game, but that is the beauty of it.
No matter how many tips and tricks players go through and the hours they put in, there is always a chance to get stuck and not know what to do next. In such cases, it is best to read the manual which tells players everything they need to know about the vast array of vehicles, equipment, jobs, and other elements of the game.
Construction Simulator (2022) is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.