Just as you're about to earn enough money to buy something, the maintenance fee kicks in, and you have to start saving all over again. Some problems that I noticed, the maintenance fee seems a bit high. However, this still isn't a four star building. Well, the object of this game, is to build until you get to put the specialty item on top of your tower, while keeping down your tenant's stress levels. The new feature of this game that my wife really liked was the ability to build multiple towers, and you can even put a skyway between them! Also, a good four star restaurant wouldn't hurt.
All these things cost money, so, you'll need to attract tenants, with office space, movie theatres, malls, and more shops. You arrange for security, to deal with the occasional bomb threat, housekeeping staff, and garbage detail. Later, as it grows, you get more options. I think I did pretty good to start out, as I'm merely trying to illustrate the game on a 14" screen. These guys thought of everything! This isn't a very good design, as the game seems to want you to put like developments on the same floor. I've put up a couple of condos, two coffee shops, and an ice cream parlor. Now, the fun really begins, as you choose what to put on each floor. Add an elevator, followed by a couple of floors, and you're set. In this case, the first thing you have to put down, is a lobby for your tower.
You get a basic layout, on which to build. If you've played any of the SIM line of games, you know what's next. I chose Hawaii, because, well, who wouldn't wanna own a luxury tower in Hawaii? All have their advantages and disadvantages. Yoot Tower offers three different scenarios: Hawaii, Kegon Falls, and Tokyo. You deal with it." So, I put on the t-shirt, loaded up the software, and went to work.įor those of you not familiar with Sim Tower, let me walk you through this game from the beginning.
I received the software via express delivery, and it even included a nifty t-shirt, with their logo and slogan, "You build it. Ok, it's an upgrade, but I'm the Hollywood Guy, so what the heck.
Tapping such items allows their size to be adjusted left and right, expanding the puzzle-like aspect of the game.32 MB of RAM, 100 MB free hard disk spaceĪs we had purchased Sim Tower a month before, I anxiously awaited receiving Yoot Tower, the pulse pounding sequel. Changes for the iPad version include the limiting of city settings like the Security Room, Recycling Facility, and Parking Space to one per building. If you can create a pleasant atmosphere, the population of your skyscraper will continue to rise, and once the population reaches 15,000, you may well witness a miracle in the cathedral that sits on the top floor of your great tower. You must manage the accessibility, security, and amenities of your building as you try to expand it. If residents have difficulty moving around the building, they will leave, lowering the amount of rent income the player can work with.
The key to gameplay is managing the stress levels of people waiting for elevators. Assuming the role of a building manager, the player edits the building, designating areas for offices, retail shops, and transportation. Assuming the role of a building manager, the player edits the building, designating areas for offices, retail "Yoot Tower" is based on the PC game "The Tower", which has sold over a million copies worldwide, and has been redesigned for the iPad's touch-based interface.