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InZOIis the newest and hottest life simulation game on the market, with players finally getting to experience photo-realistic graphics and almost unlimited customization. However, with so much going on, players jumping intoInZOIfor the first timemay find themselves overwhelmed.
This guide will walk players through theirfirst steps inInZOI, making sure they don’t miss anything, while helping themget off to the best start.
Creating A Family & Choosing A Place To Live In InZOI
Naturally, the very first step inInZOIis character creation, which also involves pickingoutfits for different occasions and weather. This can be extensive if players wish, but for those just looking to jump into the gameplay, there are thankfullytonnes of presets, as well as a growing collection published by other players viaCanvasin the top right corner.
Character creation also involves picking Traits, andadult Zois will additionally choose a Desired Life. If players want their ZOi to be part of a family, it’s best to make them all at the start, although members can be added later by going to the City Map and editing families.Roomates are another option.
Find A Place To Live
After players have created their Zois and named them. They will need tochoose a city to live in, with each offering different aesthetics, cultures, and experiences from around the world.
Finally, players will need tochoose a house or apartmentfor their Zois. For those who enjoyarchitecture in games, there are a few plots of land to choose from. This will enable them tobuild their own house.
Prebuilt houses can come ready furnished, or players can purchase them empty. For the latter option, players will want to make sure they install the following appliances.
Of course, there are many more options and luxuries, but these are the essentials to survive. At this point, players may also want to decorate, especially asmany decorations are practical, such as books, which can be read. Even art can be admired. Using images andInZOI’s3D Printer, players can also make their own furniture.
Edit Your City Settings In InZOI Before Starting Play
Before pressing the play button, players may want toedit the world they live in, helping to set the scene for their story. This is done by pressingM to open the map, and then at the top of the screen, click Manage City.
Here, players have many options, with sliders allowing fordesolate dystopian citiesor anidyllic paradisewhere everybody gets along nicely. While these options can be changed at any time during a playthrough, including some aesthetics, it’s more immersive todo this at the start, especially when going for extremes. Options include:
The latter two options and many more visual changes are found in theCity Appearance tab.
Choose Your Character’s Preferences In InZOI
Preferences inInZOIrefer to hobbies and favorite food types, but for some reason, these arenot chosen during character creation, nor are they mentioned upon starting a game. To open this menu, click on theZoi card in the bottom leftand then select Preferences.
Each Zoi can have a maximum of 10 likes and dislikes. If a Zoi likes gaming, for example, they willdo it more oftenandfeel goodwhen they do it. They will also be able totalk about their passions.
For an easier time, select more Likes. Zois will become happier and do productive things more often.
Choose Your Ambition In InZOI
In character creation, players will have chosen a Desired Life for their adult Zois. However, Ambitions are slightly different and can only be set in-game. Players will want toset an Ambition at the start of the game, especially as their wholesome Zoi might have been randomly given the desire to cause Social Disorder.
Ambitions inInZOIprovidesmall, goal-oriented taskswith rewards for certain areas of life. Only adult Zois can have these, and they can bechanged via the mobile phone. In the top right corner of the app screen, look forAmbition Notes. Ambitions include:
Start A Career In InZOI
The next step toget started inInZOIis to find a job, although this is only available foradult characters. Children and teenagers will instead be automatically enrolled at school. Senior characters will not be able to apply for jobs either, as they are at the end of theirlife cycle inInZOI.
To job hunt,open the mobile phoneat the bottom of the screen. In the bottom left is the career app, and here Zois canapply for entry-level jobsof their choosing.
Ready To Start Playing InZOI
With all of that done, Zois should befully set up to get on with their new lives. For options on what to do next, justtry clicking on your Zoisto see all the possible actions and interactions.Click on household itemssuch as a PC to browse the web or choose a book to read if you have a bookcase. Open themap by pressing M, and visit a cafe or art gallery.
Players may also want to check their game settings before starting. The length of day can be alternated, manual driving can be turned on, and much more.
