Railroad Engineer
- May 19, 2023
- SP Digital Arts Inc.
Get on Steam"Railroad Engineer" is a train simulation game where you build railroads, drive trains, and manage resources. The game features seven raw resources, such as wood, coal, and iron, which can be collected and transported to manufacturing buildings to create more advanced goods. Different rail cars are used to transport specific types of resources and goods, with ten products available in the game, including lumber, steel, and processed food. Your goal is to effectively manage and transport resources to help cities grow.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging sandbox experience where players can build railways and manage resources.
- It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of playing with train sets, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game lacks multiplayer functionality, which could limit its appeal for family play.
- There are issues with controls and automation, making it challenging for players who struggle with multitasking.
- Some bugs and quality of life improvements are needed, such as better save management and train operation mechanics.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on a series of missions centered around resource management and delivery tasks. Players experience time pressure as they manage trains to meet the needs of various settlements, which can lead to frustration due to frequent autosaves and mission restarts. Overall, the story aspect is minimal, emphasizing gameplay mechanics over a cohesive plot.
“The campaign consists of a variety of missions that range from limited resource management to driving deliveries.”
“Some of the later missions and the freeplay mode will require the player to micromanage multiple trains simultaneously to meet the demands of industries and settlements.”
“There is time pressure in most of the missions and modes, as settlements that are not supplied with their needs will become unhappy and start losing their population.”
“☑ no story”
“The campaign consists of a bunch of missions that range from limited resource management to just driving deliveries.”
“There is time pressure to most of the missions and modes since settlements not supplied with their needs will become unhappy and start losing their population.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered good enough, with a simplistic style that complements the gameplay. While not overly detailed, they are deemed fitting for the game's overall experience, contributing to the fun factor, especially for a first-day release.
“The graphics might be simple, but they sort of fit with the gameplay.”
“Graphics are simplistic but not bad, and the gameplay is fun for a first-day release.”
“The graphics might be simple, but it sort of fits with the gameplay.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, particularly for a first-day release, despite the simplistic graphics. Overall, players find it fun and promising.
“The graphics are simplistic but not bad, and the gameplay is fun for a first-day release.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that stability issues persist, particularly with multiple locomotives operating within a single train, leading to buggy performance.
“Multiple locomotives in a single train are buggy as well.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and stuttering, which ruins the experience.”
