New Cycle is brutal.
When you get stuck in a rut like that, the game feels completely bleak.
Ive tried to come back from the brink of disaster on all three runs, but just given up.
Surely I did something wrong?
So I just restarted.
This run, Ill take my time.
Micromanage every bit of my settlement.
Of course, it didnt go to plan.
Im yet to build a properly successful city.
Ive had fun, but its been a testing learning curve.
My town is ruined and everyone is dying again.
The challenge is oppressive.
This isnt my first city-building rodeo, but New Cycle is ferocious.
It gives you no break.
I can’t imagine how hard this game is on more difficult prefs.
Some general tips I learned while playing:
On my fourth run, everything went much better.
I really, really took my time.
Slowed the game down to a snails pace and micromanaged each building.
I finally reached trains, and region expansion, and defense.
Im in a difficult position where either I just suck at the game, or its unbalanced.
I cant tell, because Im one of the few that have played the preview.
I dont have anyone to judge my successes and failures against.
No YouTube playthroughs, no tutorials, no guides.
