RAILED
- August 30, 2019
- WarGem LLC
Get on Steam"RAILED is a single-player puzzle game where you lay random railway tracks between four train destinations and a gold mine. Starting with $50 million, players must construct a maze of tracks while managing their funds. With progressive Steam achievements, random challenges, and timed bonuses, the goal is to connect the most train destinations and accumulate fortunes to win the game."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Railed is a fun and engaging puzzle game that offers a good mix of strategy and randomness, making it enjoyable for short gaming sessions.
- The game has high replayability due to its randomized elements and scoring system, encouraging players to improve their scores and try different strategies.
- The graphics and overall design are appealing, and the game is well-suited for casual play, making it a great option for quick breaks.
- The game heavily relies on luck, which can lead to frustrating experiences when players are unable to get the tiles they need to complete their routes.
- The music and sound effects are often criticized for being mismatched or unappealing, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- Some players find the mechanics and tutorial lacking, making it difficult to fully understand the game without prior experience or additional research.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it oddly fitting and pleasant, while others feel it detracts from the overall experience, describing it as slow and mismatched. Many suggest turning off the in-game music in favor of personal playlists to enhance enjoyment. Overall, while the sound effects align well with the game's theme, the music's reception varies significantly among players.
“I love the graphics, music, and overall design.”
“The music changed the whole feel of the game; it was suddenly much better.”
“The graphics are nice, and the music is surprisingly pleasant, not something you'd want to turn off after 10 minutes.”
“One small complaint I have about the game is that it has somewhat weird music that doesn't really fit the game and sounds more like it belongs on the soundtrack of a super-depressing Russian art movie or something.”
“There is one thing that unfortunately makes the game boring, slow, and a huge drag, and that's the music.”
“I would suggest using your own music when playing this game because it will definitely make the experience more enjoyable.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and challenging, with a simple concept that offers random layouts and pieces for varied experiences. However, some players find it slow-paced and lacking in engaging goals, such as a campaign mode, which can lead to boredom after extended play. Overall, while the scoring system enhances the core gameplay, the absence of structured objectives may detract from long-term enjoyment.
“The gameplay is fun and challenging.”
“Many games choose from these extrinsic rewards, but it’s the last category that truly utilizes the scoring system in a manner to enhance the core gameplay.”
“You can easily look at the original Pac-Man to its championship counterparts to identify the differences in how they value their scoring systems as well as how those systems apply to the gameplay.”
“You'll need to play a few games and read to get all the mechanics.”
“The game has a simple concept, but the random layouts, pieces, and challenges can provide hours of fun and/or frustration if you're into this sort of thing. However, I would have preferred a bunch of hand-crafted scenarios or a campaign of sorts, because without any goals besides achieving a higher score, and with it a higher level that affects nothing, the gameplay is very slow, and I got bored of it after an hour or so.”
“Many games choose from these extrinsic rewards, but it’s the last category that truly utilizes the scoring system in a manner that enhances the core gameplay.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its short playtime of around 15 minutes per session, with randomly generated maps and track layouts that provide fresh challenges each time. Players appreciate the variety and the opportunity to push their skills, making it an engaging experience for repeated play.
“Tons of replayability and good challenges for when you want to push yourself.”
“The game is actually quite short, 15 minutes max each time you play it, but it is replayable as every map is different, the layout of the maps is random, and the received tracks are random.”
“The game is actually quite short, with each playthrough lasting a maximum of 15 minutes. However, it is replayable because every map is different, the layout of the maps is random, and the received tracks are also random.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and overall design, contributing positively to the gaming experience. However, some users have noted issues with train animations that can slow down gameplay, and the lack of a proper full-screen option can lead to distractions from the taskbar. Despite these drawbacks, the music complements the graphics well and enhances the overall atmosphere.
“I love the graphics, music, and overall design.”
“The graphics are nice, and the music is surprisingly pleasant, not something you'd want to turn off after 10 minutes.”
“The graphics are impressive, with detailed environments and vibrant colors that enhance the overall experience.”
“There are separate volume settings to go with the audio and resolution options to go with the graphics, but no proper full screen option, so even after picking my desktop resolution, I could often see the taskbar or move the window around by (mostly accidentally) clicking on the top of the screen.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is enhanced by the option to select a "main mission" at the start, which not only adds depth to the narrative but also rewards players with a bonus score upon completion. This feature encourages engagement and adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game stems from the absurdity of completing a route with only 30 tiles available on a board of 36, where players are guaranteed to encounter unhelpful mountains and a gold mine, creating a comically frustrating challenge.
“The challenge to complete a route using 30 tiles is hilariously bad because there are only 36 tiles on the board, five of which will always be mountains, and one of which will be a gold mine.”
