InZOI Beginner's Guide: How to Play & Tips and Tricks

InZOI is finally available in Early Access, and we can check out the long-awaited game.  As you already know, it's an ultra-realistic take on The Sims franchise. Whether that's what you're into or you need some more depth, that's up to you. If you're new to InZOI or want to understand its gameplay mechanics, this guide will help you get started.

Creating Your Zoi

Zois are InZOI's main selling point. It's all about the realistic looks, taken to a whole new level. The game offers some insane customization options, allowing you to tweak everything from hair and clothing to facial features and body structure. 

Choosing Traits

So, you know what your Zoi looks like, but let's give them some personality. There are 18 traits to choose from, and you can pick the ones that align with the character you have in your head. 

Selecting a Desired Life

You can choose a life path for your Zoi, such as wisdom, creativity, or simplicity. While optional, these choices influence your gameplay and can be changed later.

Starting the Game

Once you're done creating your character, it's time to jump into the real InZOI gameplay. There are a few things you need to consider.

• Select a city: Choose where your Zoi will live.

• Pick a house: Start with a basic home and upgrade later.

• Adjust settings: Configure graphics, audio, and simulation speed.

Managing Your Zoi

Similar to The Sims, your Zoi has eight basic needs: hunger, hygiene, sleep, bathroom, fun, social, recognition, and energy. Keeping these balanced is key to a happy and productive life.

Enabling Autonomy

Turning on autonomy gives your Zoi more freedom to do as they wish. They'll take care of themselves with just a little help needed.

Understanding Emotions

Your Zoi experiences multiple emotions at once, affecting their actions and interactions. This is the game's dynamic system where feelings impact decision-making and relationships. You probably know how it works if you've played The Sims.

About the User Interface (UI)

The UI of InZOI definitely needs some extra loving from the developers, but thankfully, this is not the game's final version. It can look quite overwhelming at first, but it’s easy to navigate once you understand the main things about it:

• Bottom Right Menus: Includes Pat’s Guide, Edit City, Edit Streets, Build Mode, ZOY Card, and Relationship Menu.

• Bottom Left Menus: Displays time, temperature, and simulation speed.

• Phone App: Allows you to manage ambitions, pay bills, buy a car, order food, and more.

Making Money in InZOI

To sustain your Zoi’s lifestyle, you’ll need to earn money. Here are some ways to do so:

• Getting a job: Check out our article about jobs in InZOI here.

• Selling items

• Setting up stalls

• Buying lottery tickets

InZOI Tips & Tricks

We're getting into the Tips and Tricks section of the article. Check out the advice we have for you.

Focus on your Job

Different jobs offer unique benefits. Choose a career that matches your Zoi’s traits for better progression. Careers are your way of making money, so make sure you don't skip days and perform well. 

Plan Your Finances

Budgeting is important in simulations (and real-life). Buy the important things first, you can always upgrade later.

Prioritize Needs Wisely

Balancing your Zoi’s eight needs is key. Just make sure they're feeling well...

Use Autonomy Settings

You can adjust autonomy to let your Zoi take care of themselves if you're feeling overwhelmed. However, don't forget to keep an eye on them.

Conclusion

InZOI is shaping up to be a fun and exciting game. It's still in development, so it will probably get even better in the future. InZOI might seem complex and difficult initially, but we promise it's pretty easy to play.