Kingdom Eighties

Take a moment to teleport back to the 80s. Leg warmers, mixtapes and an unwavering sense that something sinister was lurking around every corner. That’s the setting for Kingdom Eighties, a strategy game that tasks you with defending your town from “Greed.” As you gather resources and construct structures to fortify your home base, this throwback title brings retro charm into the danger of nightfall.

If you’re a fan of the classic Kingdom series or you just want to see what it’s like building an 80s-themed stronghold, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will provide some key elements that make Kingdom Eighties stand apart from its predecessors. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just starting out, there’s plenty here for everyone.

The Basics of Kingdom Eighties Gameplay

At first glance, Kingdom Eighties is all about balance and building power over time. You start off as a ruler in charge of a small town with only coins and citizens who don’t know heads from tails about strategy. Your objectives are:

• Town Development: Construct buildings such as farms and archery ranges (also arcades!) to generate income, defenses and recruit new citizens.
• Resource Management: Coins are king when it comes to running your town; everything costs money.
• Nightly Defense: When darkness falls, Greed rises up from beneath the soil. They’ll try to steal your cash and create chaos in their wake. Put up walls, equip your townsfolk and plan ahead so no one gets hurt.

Bringing the ’80s to Life

The theme doesn’t simply change how things look in-game; it directly affects how things play out on-screen as well! Using fast travel? Put down those wheels — use walkie-talkies instead! Need someone to deliver a message quickly? Send out teenagers on BMX bikes! When you see neon signs lighting up the landscape, it’s clear that this game is taking nostalgia and turning it into a strategic, enjoyable mechanic.

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Your Goal: Building Strength for Survival

At first look, it might seem like you’re just doing the same things over and over again. But with each night survived your town becomes more robust. The satisfaction of seeing your defenses grow, your citizens turn into skilled archers and expanding beyond those protective walls is unmatched.

Tips for New Kingdom Eighties Rulers

The first couple days – both day and night – are key to setting yourself on a path to success. Here are some tips on how to start your ’80s reign off right:

• Save Every Coin: Focus on income generation from the very beginning. Establish hunter camps to gather coins from deer in a reliable manner and construct basic farms to get workers started.
• Archers First: It’s easy to feel like other defenses are more important or pressing, but having towers full of archers early on will give you that extra ranged power against Greed.
• Expansion with Calculation: Expanding your territory is always tempting but stretching yourself too thin can leave you vulnerable. Cut down trees for extra coins if needed, but make sure what you already have won’t be lost before proceeding.

Cash is King: Maximizing Your Income

Coins make the world go round in Kingdom Eighties. Here are some tips on how to gather those shiny discs faster:

• Worker Priorities: Citizens start out as vagrants until assigned either builder, archer or farmer jobs (for which an investment must be made). Consider what’s most important for your town and make sure they’re filled accordingly.
• Seasonal Changes: Deer disappear during winter months so when planning ahead, keep track of what income will look like then. Farms will become even more important during this time.
• Good Investments Only Please: Each building has a cost. Determine if the return (new recruits, defenses) outweighs the price before going all in.

Defense vs Expansion: Finding the Right Spot

• Wall Power (Defense): The basic walls are cheap, but flimsy. Upgrade to stone as soon as you have the funds.
• Scouting Pays Off (Expansion): Venturing out can help you find chests with gold and other goodies, shrines that offer beneficial bonuses, and land ripe for development.
• Reacting to the Greed: Pay close attention to where on your kingdom the Greed attacks. It will give you an idea of where they’re concentrating their forces, so you can bulk up that section of your town.

“Aha” Moments: The Joy of Discovery

Half of playing a game like Kingdom Eighties is learning how its puzzles fit together. Some examples include when a new strategy clicks into place; when a structure or building’s purpose becomes clear; or when you realize an effective trick to combatting the Greed. By encouraging players to experiment and take calculated risks, Kingdom Eighties makes these moments more likely and rewarding.

Why the 80s Theme Works So Well

Though some might think we chose the 1980s aesthetic just because it looks cool, there’s actually more rhyme to our reason:

• Lower Tech: No advanced communication systems or overpowered medieval weaponry here — just archers, slow-building walls built out of stone instead of wood for increased durability, and good old fashioned wits will do fine.
• Small-Town Vibe: Your recruits aren’t knights in shining armor – they’re bakers, BMX riders, and whatever else you find snoozing beside your road. This creates a charming atmosphere that fits perfectly with rule by resourcefulness rather than brute strength.
• Unconventional Threats: Where knights usually batter down city walls in base Kingdom games, this time around a different kind of threat has emerged from across the sea. Dealing with these tricky ‘80s-themed Greed requires more creative thought and cunning.

Welcoming New Strategists

Though others might feel a pang of nostalgia at the sight of a neon sign, some players will appreciate Kingdom Eighties‘ simpler look. The lack of complex tech trees and graphic-intensive visuals make it easier to approach for those who are curious about strategy games but might be intimidated. Don’t underestimate the allure of bright colors and a catchy soundtrack when trying to convert someone to your favorite genre.

A Touch of Lightheartedness

Kingdom Eighties is still plenty challenging in its own right, but it’s got less bite than its more somber predecessors. From kooky town businesses to occasional wacky characters, there’s an undercurrent of levity that keeps things from becoming too oppressively serious. It’s all as if the ‘80s were sending you their own message: “Chill out, man.”

Conclusion

Whether you’ve been barking orders at digital soldiers since the days when pixels had edges or this is your first time ever looking up your kingdom’s tax rate, we think you’ll find Kingdom Eighties as engaging as we do.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Your Town

Think what you’ve done so far is impressive? Just wait until we hit you with our first expansion pack! New structures, biomes, and story elements could take your ‘80s adventure even further into weirdness.

Time to Defend Your Town

If any part of this guide has ignited a burning desire in your soul play Kingdom Eighties (it’s usually Part 3), search for “Kingdom Eighties download” online or check out the “Kingdom Eighties trailer” to watch a bunch of clips of people playing. Your legwarmers need air anyway.