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Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue

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49%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
graphics, story
79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by MadRails and was released on July 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Players will board a train and lead their team through the land of madness and desolation. And you will need to make supply runs during the treacherous journey, surviving while already fallen into despair. Make sure you are ready to face those sinister creatures. Bosses will end your pathetic lives with no hesitation. Navigate in skirmish and attack the enemy using a crushing blow. Conqu…

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Railroads & Catacombs offers a unique blend of roguelike deckbuilding and tactical combat, providing a fun and strategic experience.
  • The game features deep card synergies and a compelling exploration mechanic, enhancing replayability.
  • The art style and atmosphere are engaging, reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon while offering its own distinct gameplay elements.
  • The user interface and tutorial are criticized for being confusing and in need of improvement, particularly for newcomers.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with some bosses being overly difficult and punishing, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are technical problems, such as resolution support and bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features an intriguing exploration mechanic complemented by a sanity system, enhancing the dark atmosphere of the game. While the card mechanics are generally easy to understand, players new to deck-building may find the upgrade system somewhat confusing. Overall, the combination of these elements creates a unique and engaging experience.

    • “The idea is interesting, and I love the mechanic of exploring.”
    • “There's a sanity mechanic.”
    • “It has card mechanics that were pretty easy to grasp, but I don't play a lot of deck-builder games, so the upgrade mechanic was a bit confusing to me.”
    • “It has card mechanics that were pretty easy to grasp, but I don't play a lot of deck-builder games, and so the upgrade mechanic was a bit confusing to me.”
    • “Of course these dark games would have a sanity mechanic the more I explore.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is considered sharp and replayable, earning a rating of 7.5/10, with opportunities for players to refine their strategies and experiences upon replaying.

    • “Rating: 7.5/10 – sharp and replayable, with room to refine.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature an art style reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, incorporating similar visual elements while establishing its own unique identity.

    • “The art style is reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, but this game stands on its own with stunning graphics.”
    • “The visuals are absolutely breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making every environment feel alive and vibrant.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them unappealing.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story involves high stakes, as players must navigate challenges carefully; failing a mission can result in character death, which adds a layer of tension and urgency to the narrative.

    • “I thought it needed you to grind, but your character could die after failing a mission.”
    • “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent flow.”
    • “Character motivations were weak, making it hard to care about their outcomes.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Railroads & Catacombs" is highly praised for its fitting ominous music and effective sound effects, which enhance the overall experience by creating an immersive and engaging environment.

    • “Additionally, railroads and catacombs have a great sound to them, with fitting ominous music and good sound effects for both enemy attacks and environmental sounds, setting the atmosphere well.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Railroads & Catacombs" is praised for its ominous tone, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere alongside well-executed sound effects for enemy attacks and environmental elements.

    • “Additionally, Railroads & Catacombs has a great sound to it, with fitting ominous music and good sound effects for both enemy attacks and environmental sounds, setting the atmosphere well.”
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Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue is a role playing game.

Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue was released on July 21, 2023.

Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue was developed by MadRails.

Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue is a single player game.

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