Kairosoft has done it again with Heian City Story. As a long-time fan of their management sims, I found this dip into historical Japan to be one of their most atmospheric titles yet. You aren't just building a city; you're balancing the spiritual and physical needs of a burgeoning capital during the Heian period. The pixel art is as charming as ever, but there's a newfound depth in how you place buildings to create 'combos' that boost your city's culture and commerce.
The inclusion of supernatural elements—dealing with Yokai and maintaining shrines—adds a refreshing twist to the standard city-builder loop. It's a slow burn, but watching your small settlement evolve into a sprawling, majestic capital filled with aristocrats and artisans is incredibly satisfying. It’s the perfect 'zen' game for anyone who loves micro-management with a historical soul.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.11Thu Jul 11 2024
Now available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean!
Travel back to olden times and become Director of your own city!
Attract new residents and try to become the greatest city in the land! Add buildings like restaurants and teahouses to make your town a place where samurai and commoners alike will want to live.
This is the past, so don't forget to add some touches of traditional culture! Features like temples and gaming halls can give your city a lot of personality, especially when arranged in harmony with the surrounding environment. You might end up attracting tourists to the town, who will move in if they like it enough.
It's not all fun and games in the mists of history. Sometimes ghost, demons, and other baddies will come to attack your city. You'll have to summon your own Guardian Spirits to banish the evil ones and keep your townsfolk safe. Consider your spirits' abilities and placement for the best effects - strategy is the key word!
With a whole host of land expansion options, facilities, and residents to collect and customize, it's never been easier to create a city that will go down in history.
Start building your ancient city today!
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Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom.
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Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Travel back to olden times and become Director of your own city!
Attract new residents and try to become the greatest city in the land! Add buildings like restaurants and teahouses to make your town a place where samurai and commoners alike will want to live.
This is the past, so don't forget to add some touches of traditional culture! Features like temples and gaming halls can give your city a lot of personality, especially when arranged in harmony with the surrounding environment. You might end up attracting tourists to the town, who will move in if they like it enough.
It's not all fun and games in the mists of history. Sometimes ghost, demons, and other baddies will come to attack your city. You'll have to summon your own Guardian Spirits to banish the evil ones and keep your townsfolk safe. Consider your spirits' abilities and placement for the best effects - strategy is the key word!
With a whole host of land expansion options, facilities, and residents to collect and customize, it's never been easier to create a city that will go down in history.
Start building your ancient city today!
--
Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom.
Search for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at http://kairopark.jp
Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and paid games!
Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues!
Follow us on X (Twitter) for the latest Kairosoft news and information.
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Heian City Story is a deep management simulation game set in the golden age of ancient Japan. As the governor, you are tasked with designing a city that balances beauty, spirituality, and economic growth. Place traditional buildings, gardens, and shrines to attract new residents and satisfy the Emperor. Manage resources, fend off disasters, and discover unique architectural combinations to make your city the jewel of the Heian era.
Classic Kairosoft pixel art aesthetic
Deep building synergy and combo system
Historical Heian-era events and characters
Relaxing, strategic management gameplay
Pay close attention to building adjacencies. Placing a 'Tea House' near a 'Zen Garden' creates a cultural synergy that drastically increases the land value and the amount of money visitors spend in your city.
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The game follows a seasonal cycle. During winter, tourism might slow down, but it's the perfect time to focus on city layout and infrastructure upgrades before the cherry blossoms bring in the spring crowds.
While the main 'scoring' period ends after a set number of in-game years, you can continue building your city indefinitely in 'Free Play' mode.