Iron Desert Walkthrough [Guide]

From My.com Games comes another online building and combat simulation game that aims to topple titles like Clash of Clans and Boom Beach from the top of the pile when it comes to this genre. Whether the game will be a success or not is anybody’s guess, but Iron Desert is still definitely worth a try –especially for fans of the build and battle type of games. Here, players can get control of a desert base and build their defenses and troops so that they are able to better maintain the integrity of the camp while also being able to destroy their enemies. Here’s our guide on how you can fare much better than the rest of the group as the commander of your very own military base.

Gameplay
Iron Desert is an online building simulation and battle game where in, like most games of its kind, gameplay revolves around building our base and maintaining resources that can be used to improve and upgrade your facilities as well as your defenses and troops. Players can attack other bases, and they may also get attacked. Using wise strategy on where to allocate resources as well as knowing when, where, and what to attack with is essential in order to find success within the game.

Currency
Gold and diamonds are the two types of currencies within Iron Desert. Diamonds are the game’s premium currency, and it is used to speed up tasks such as building and upgrading facilities as well as training troops. Diamonds can also be used to purchase premium items such as additional gold and oil, shields, and additional workers. Diamonds are awarded sparingly, such as whenever certain achievements have been completed, and while players are provided with a decent amount of this resource at the beginning of the game, it can quickly run out. For those who want more diamonds, it can be acquired via in-app purchases.

Gold, on the other hand, serves more like a renewable resource within the game. Alongside oil, it can be acquired via resource generating facilities and also acquired by attacking enemy bases. There’s a maximum capacity as to the number of gold and oil that you can store, and players must upgrade or build more storage structures to carry more. Take note that these resources can be stolen from you as well. Both oil and gold are used for functions such as building, upgrading, and training troops.

Building
Both building and upgrading will usually require builders; additional ones may be purchased using diamonds for a maximum of six. Several types of buildings can be constructed and each will serve a specific purpose such as generating and storing resources, training, defending your base, or unlocking new content for the game. Upgrading them, in turn, will make their purposes more productive as well as increase their health. Building and upgrading will take some time and resources, but premium currency can be used to speed the process up as well as make up for whatever gold or oil you may not have.

The most important building in your base is the command center, as its level defines what items would be made available to you, and it also defines how many and up to what level structures can be upgraded to. This should also be the most defended part of your base since this, along with your resource generating constructs, will be your enemies’ main targets.

Troops
Troops can be trained, and these can be brought along with you in battle. The higher your command center’s level, the better the troops that you will be able to train. Existing structures, once repaired, will also improve on the skills and stats of your troops. Improving on your training centers, on the other hand, will increase its capacity, allowing you to store and bring more troops in an attack.

A special type of unit is the Zeus, and it can also be upgraded so that it can store more energy. Energy is required for it to perform actions in battle. Leveling up your command center will allow it to have more skills, making it more useful when attacking others.

Battles
Players can do single or multiplayer campaigns. In the former, players will attack computer controlled bases and exploring new areas will require players to pay gold. On the other hand, multiplayer battles will also require gold, and bases to attack will be completely random.

In both single and multiplayer battles, the gameplay is essentially the same. Players have a time limit to destroy the enemy’s command center while avoiding having their troops wiped out. Players will earn gold and oil only when they are successful, and troops that have not been destroyed can return to your camp. Destroying structures will also earn you additional energy which is very important especially when you are relying on the Zeus to back you up. Take note that skills will have increased energy requirements with each time that you use it.

Of course, other players will be able to attack you as well, so you should make sure that your base is also properly defended. Buying shields as protection as well as putting well placed towers, mortars, and mines, among others, are the best way to ensure that invading forces will not be successful should they choose you as their target.

Shields
Shields are special items that you can use so that you can avoid being attacked. Shields with different lengths of protection are available, and these can be purchased using diamonds. Take note, however, that attacking other players will instantly bring down any shields that you may have put up, and this will make you vulnerable to their attacks as well. Buy shields to give you ample time to set up your base so that you will be able to better protect yourself.

Achievements
Different achievements may be completed within the game, and these would provide players with rewards in the form of diamonds. Make sure to check up on whatever achievements are available, and collect on those that you have already completed. Examples of achievements include upgrading your structures to a certain level, winning a specific number of battles, and many more.

Social Function
Iron Desert also has a social function, and this includes both tournaments and alliances with other players. Players can join clans which allows them to chat with each other as well as join battles where in the top players will be able to earn rewards. Battling against other players will also help increase your ranking. Both solo and clan tournaments last five days each and the top ranking players will get prizes, mostly in the form of diamonds, in return. These features will be made available at the latter stages of the game and once certain criteria have been met.