- December 7, 2021
- Sinkhole Studio
18Korea
35%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
60% User Score 10 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
"18Korea is a strategy game for 2-5 players, playable in single-player, local or online multiplayer mode. Run railroad companies, trade stocks, and build railroads across the Korean Peninsula, with 30 unique asset cards to help devise strategies. The Korean War breaks out during gameplay, destroying tracks and stations, altering the game's direction and challenging players to adapt for the best profit."






Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions
- The game offers a unique mechanic with the Korean War elements that adds an intriguing layer to strategy and planning.
- It has a good implementation of the 18xx board games, with auto-calculated train routes that save time compared to tabletop versions.
- The developers are actively working on bugs and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The rules are unclear and contain terminology that can confuse players, making it difficult to fully grasp the gameplay.
- There are significant bugs affecting gameplay calculations, which can hinder the overall experience and enjoyment.
- The game lacks a save feature for multiplayer sessions, making it unsuitable for players who cannot dedicate long periods to play.
- gameplay2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay features a unique mechanic where advancing to era 3 results in half of the map being wiped out, offering a distinct experience within the 18xx genre. However, players express frustration over unresolved bugs and the lack of developer support for necessary gameplay adjustments.
“Update: developers appear to have abandoned this game while there are still some important gameplay elements to adjust and some bugs to squash.”
“This game has a very unique mechanic (as far as my exposure to 18xx, which is pretty extensive) with half of the map getting wiped out once you advance to era 3 (brown tiles).”