RAILED

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RAILED is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by WarGem LLC and was released on August 30, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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."

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Railed is a fun and engaging puzzle game that offers a good challenge and encourages replayability as players strive for higher scores.
The game features a simple yet appealing design with enjoyable graphics and sound effects, making it a pleasant experience overall.
Sessions are short and perfect for quick play, making it an ideal choice for casual gaming during breaks.

The game heavily relies on luck, which can lead to frustrating experiences as players often receive tiles that do not fit their needs, undermining strategic planning.
The system for acquiring new pieces is slow and can feel tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Some players find the music to be a poor fit for the game, suggesting that turning it off and playing with personal music enhances the experience.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 more suitable for a somber film. Many users recommend turning off the in-game music in favor of their own selections to enhance enjoyment. Overall, the music's impact varies significantly among players, influencing their engagement with the game.
- “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, 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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 structured 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 crafted scenarios may limit long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging.”
- “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.”
- “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 to enhance the core gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 there are limitations in the display options, such as the lack of a proper full-screen mode.
- “I love the graphics, music, and overall design.”
- “The graphics are nice, the music is surprisingly pleasant, not something you'd want to turn off after 10 minutes.”
- “There are separate volume settings to go with the audio and resolution options to go with the graphics.”
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 single 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.”