New York Nights: Success in the City

The player can use the directional pad (D-pad) or the numeric keypad to move the player character around. To chat with non-player characters, the player has to go near one and press the button on the center of the D-pad or the numeric button 5 when prompted to interact. There is a heavy amount of interactions that can be performed. Many activities and actions can be performed, such as eating pizza, watching television (TV) and getting a tan. These actions contribute to the four attributes of the character (health, beauty, humor, and culture). The player can visit facades commonly found in New York City.

The player only taps on the screen to point the area where their avatar will go. To chat with non-player characters, the player has to tap the interaction button prompted whenever near one. There are many interactions that can be performed, such as chatting, flirting, and pranking. Many activities can be performed, depending on which location the player is at. Performing activities results in addition or subtraction of the player character's attributes (there are 16 of them). The player can visit the many famous landmarks of Manhattan.