Shrek Swamp Tycoon: A Beginner’s Guide

Modified Jul 18, 2024 12:25 GMT

A beginner — Shrek Swamp Tycoon (Image via Roblox)

Shrek Swamp Tycoon is a title from DreamWorks that places you in charge of rebuilding the iconic Swamp from the Shrek series. Guided by the titular character himself, you will collect coins and reinvest them to develop the Swamp and restore it to its former glory. Explore the map for various sources of income, improve your strength through training, and lead the rebuilding effort in this experience.

Here’s everything you need to know about the core mechanics of Shrek Swamp Tycoon.

Getting started in Shrek Swamp Tycoon

Overview

Official cover art for the game (Image via Roblox)

Shrek Swamp Tycoon has you accompany the famous ogre from the DreamWorks movies in an effort to rebuild the Swamp after its destruction. Giving you some coins to lay the foundations with, the game will lead you into the area, guiding you using pressure plates. Upon stepping on a pressure plate, you will spend coins to build the specified element.

As you contribute to the rebuilding effort, you will unlock a strength-training panel that uses coins to improve your power. Obtaining more power allows you to drag heavier objects across the field, giving you a quick and easy way to earn more coins.

Using the coins earned through dragging objects and claiming various rewards, you can transform the massive empty Swamp into a beautiful and lush place.

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Controls

Movement: W, S, A, D
Interact: E
Jump: Spacebar
Double Jump: Spacebar (tap twice)

Gameplay Mechanics

Drag objects to earn coins (Image via Roblox)

Rebuilding the Swamp: The main objective is to use whatever in-game Coins you have to rebuild the Swamp. Do this by stepping on the various pressure plates in the area, which deduct the specified amount of Coins to construct the object. Using certain plates unlocks many more, creating a steady progression toward a completely renovated Swamp.
Earning Coins: Earning Coins is a matter of dragging particular objects across a small section of the map. The amount of money you earn depends on the type of object you drag. The Earwax Candles give out the lowest amount of money, while items like Prince Charming’s Sword reward you with hundreds of Coins. Note that you must unlock these items using coins first before being able to use them to earn more money.
Strength: Strength functions as your power level, dictating how many objects you can drag across the field. Higher Strength levels make it simpler to drag six of each object type at once, rewarding you with thousands of coins.
Strength Training: The Strength Training station serves as the primary way of improving your overall power level. Increasing it requires you to spend hundreds of coins, which creates a gameplay loop of raising strength with Coins and dragging objects to earn more. Repeat this until you reach the level cap or access the following areas.
Potions: Potions give you passive abilities for a limited time that can significantly cut down on the grind time. You can earn more money or double your strength with these Potions. They can be obtained by activating specific pressure plates later in the game or purchasing through Robux.
Rebirth: Undergo Rebirth to upgrade your title, add a multiplier to your Coin and Strength gain rates, and receive Tokens. The catch is you must forego your current Strength levels and reset the entire Tycoon. If you’ve completed the entire game, this is a good way to do it all over again but at a much faster rate.
In-game shop: Access the in-game shop to purchase Potions, Server Event Lures, Coins, and VIP Memberships. The VIP Memberships include standard VIP and VIP Deluxe, which give unique perks like reduced shop prices, double rewards, and access to a VIP area.