Golden Rails: Small Town Story

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In "Golden Rails: Small Town Story" , Jack and Jill find themselves on a new adventure in the Old West, building a railroad to connect a small town to the civilized world. They must contend with outlaws and unforgiving terrain, while saving settlers and recruiting heroes to help. Using a bonus system, players must work smart and think fast to complete levels and keep the outlaws at bay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging time management gameplay with interesting level design and a variety of tasks.
Charming graphics and cheerful music that enhance the overall experience.
Offers a good challenge, especially in hard mode, making it enjoyable for casual gamers and achievement hunters.

Lacks replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics and no compelling story to revisit.
Some mechanics may take time to adjust to, especially for players familiar with the previous game in the series.
Can become tedious with the need to repeatedly collect resources for tasks, which may frustrate some players.

story
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story in "Golden Rails: Small Town Story" is considered shallow and lacks depth, with no significant endgame mechanics or replayability to engage players. While it features a lighthearted western-themed backdrop, the narrative does not enhance the overall gaming experience, making it less appealing for those seeking a compelling storyline.
- “Comes with a fun and perky (albeit not intrusive) western-themed music and a background story that's, in my opinion, even for this genre, more on the shallow side, but doesn't do anything to diminish the playing experience.”
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- “Probably that means that for some players the game would be boringly easy; these games are (I hope) never played for the story.”
- “The background story is, in my opinion, even for this genre, more on the shallow side, but it doesn't do anything to diminish the playing experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features some changes from the previous installment that may require an adjustment period for returning players. However, it lacks replayability due to the absence of endgame mechanics, map metrics, and a compelling story. While some mechanics, like hidden objects and shooting minigames, may feel unnecessary, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Some of the mechanics changed in this game from the previous game and take a little time to adjust to if you move into playing from the previous game.”
- “All of that are just rules, while they are slightly regrettable they don't spoil the gameplay and are not bad enough for me to start thinking negatively about the developers.”
- “These mechanics may be unnecessary, but they are not too spoiling for an arcade enthusiast or hidden object game hater like me.”
- “Some of the mechanics changed in this game from the previous game and take a little time to adjust to if you are coming from the previous game.”
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no endgame mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
replayability
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics, map metrics, and a compelling story, making it unlikely for players to return after completing it.
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The music is described as cheerful and fittingly unobtrusive, enhancing the gameplay without drawing too much attention. While some find the background story shallow, it does not detract from the overall experience, with one reviewer expressing a strong desire to purchase the soundtrack.
- “The music is cheery but one of those you stop noticing around 10 seconds into it, which I guess is exactly what it should be.”
- “It comes with fun and perky (albeit not intrusive) western-themed music, and a background story that's, in my opinion, even for this genre, more on the shallow side, but it doesn't do anything to diminish the playing experience.”
- “I would buy an OST of this music.”
- “Music is cheery but one of those you stop noticing around 10 seconds into it (which I guess is exactly what it should be).”
- “Comes with fun and perky (albeit not intrusive) western-themed music, but the background story is, in my opinion, even for this genre, more on the shallow side, which doesn't do anything to diminish the playing experience.”
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised as brilliant, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience filled with activities that keep players mentally stimulated.
- “A great game with brilliant graphics and sound, offering plenty to do that keeps you thinking and busy.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted, jaunty western tune reminiscent of classic cowboy films, effectively complementing the comedic antics of the characters, particularly the goofy sidekick.
- “It's just a jaunty western tune, the kind that they used to play in old cowboy movies when the goofy sidekick would do something funny, so it's very appropriate for this game.”