Mindustry

**Mindustry - How to Play Guide** Welcome to Mindustry, where industrial strategy meets tower defense! Below is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate and thrive in this complex and engaging game. **1. Basic Controls:** - Use the mouse to navigate menus and interact with buildings. - Use the keyboard to navigate the map and manage your resources efficiently. **2. Building Basics:** - Construct drillers to extract resources. - Build conveyor belts to transport resources to your core. - Place production buildings to process resources into usable materials. **3. Deploy Drones:** - Build drones for automated mining and to assist in construction tasks. - Program drones to defend your core against enemy attacks. **4. Manage Liquids:** - Allocate liquids strategically to enhance production or extinguish fires. **5. Turret Placement:** - Strategically place turrets to defend against enemy waves. - Upgrade and customize turrets for maximum efficiency. **6. Research Technologies:** - Access the technology tree to unlock advanced capabilities. - Experiment with over 120 technologies to improve your industrial infrastructure. **7. Campaign Progression:** - Navigate through 12 built-in regions with varied challenges. - Collect resources and launch them to advance in each area. - Research and unlock technologies for continuous progression. **8. Game Modes:** - **Survival Mode:** - Build and upgrade defenses to survive waves of enemies. - Launch your core using collected resources for further research. - **Attack Mode:** - Construct mechs and assault enemy cores while defending your base. - **PvP Mode:** - Engage in competitive matches against up to 4 teams. - Attack opponents' bases and defend against enemy assaults. - **Sandbox Mode:** - Test designs and experiment without resource limitations or enemy threats. **9. Custom Games and Multiplayer:** - Utilize 12 built-in maps for customization. - Play co-op, PvP, or sandbox modes. - Join public dedicated servers or host private games with friends. **10. Custom Map Editor:** - Create custom maps using the powerful in-game editor. - Experiment with different terrains, resources, and enemy layouts. - Share your creations on the Steam Workshop. **11. Advanced Strategies:** - Experiment with diverse turret combinations. - Optimize conveyor belt layouts for efficient resource transport. - Develop effective drone deployment strategies. **12. Game Settings:** - Explore and customize game rules according to your preferences. - Adjust difficulty settings to match your skill level. Dive into the intricate world of Mindustry, balance your industrial processes, and defend against relentless waves of enemies. Your strategic prowess will determine the success of your industrial empire! Good luck!