Cities: Skylines 2 – Citizen Happiness

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Cities: Skylines 2 / 22 Sep 2023

Citizen Happiness is pretty much the vibe check for your city. It’s all about making sure your folks are content & chill. Think of it like a mood ring for your town – when everyone’s feeling good, things are smooth sailing. But if they’re not, you’ll definitely get an earful. Happiness is a combo of Well-being & Health. And hey, you can always check out a citizen’s mood real quick by taking a glance at their info panel.

Well-being: Keeping Heads Straight

Well-being is all about keeping your mind in a good place and feeling secure. Here’s what you need to know:

Basic Needs: Ensure your folks have what they need – I mean solid electricity, clean water, and plumbing that doesn’t bail on you. Nobody’s got time for plumbing drama, you know?

Garbage & Pollution: Let’s keep this city sparkling! Manage your trash and cut down on pollution. Trust me, no one wants to live by a landfill or breathe dirty air.

City Services: Make sure your city services are top-notch. We’re talking fire departments, police, hospitals – these are must-haves for a peaceful city.

Housing & Amenities: Everyone needs a place that feels like home. Families are looking for space and some peace and quiet, while the single folks and students are cool with smaller spaces. And don’t forget those must-haves like speedy internet and a functioning post office.

Shopping & Goods: Let’s be real, shopping is life -> make sure there are plenty of spots for your citizens to spend their hard-earned money.

Leisure: Grind Hard, Play Harder

People gotta have time to unwind and just enjoy life. Here’s how to make sure your citizens are living it up:

Parks & Attractions: Build some parks, plazas, and sports spots. Whether it’s chilling at a picnic or playing some soccer, make sure there’s a bunch of fun stuff to do…

Shopping & Dining: Commercial spots are where it’s at. Think malls, small shops, bars, and restaurants – give your people places to shop and grub.

Tourism & Travel: Can’t forget about exploring the world. Sometimes your folks will want to jet set and be tourists for a bit.

Weather & Choices: Weather’s a big deal, no joke. Sunny days mean packed parks. But if it’s raining or freezing? Expect everyone to hit up the mall or find a cozy spot to eat.

Health

Keeping your citizens healthy and in top shape is key. Here’s the lowdown:

Healthcare Facilities: Make sure there are enough clinics and hospitals around. Quick access to healthcare? That’s clutch.

Pollution & Waste: Just like with Well-being, you gotta keep pollution and waste in check for Health too.

Sickness & Accidents: People get sick, accidents happen. Make sure your ambulances are ready to roll and your hospitals are on their A-game.

Risk & Recovery: Being sick or hurt sucks. The sicker a citizen is, the riskier it gets. But with the right care, they’ll bounce back before you know it…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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