- January 6, 2024
- Flying Lab Software
Rails Across America
48%Game Brain Score
gameplay
graphics, music
70% User Score 20 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
Rails Across America is a game of railroad empires in North America, covering the period from 1830 to the near future. It is a real-time strategy game with a "sim" flavor. Rails allows hundreds of tracks with thousands of trains crossing the continent. Players must focus on strategic decisions: where to expand, where to compete, and when to call in favors from government officials, union…
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music1 negative mentions
- The game is a nostalgic classic that still holds up for many players, providing enjoyable gameplay.
- It offers a surprising level of strategic depth and flexibility in difficulty settings, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
- Despite its low-res graphics, the game is addictive and allows for various rail-related activities, such as raiding rival companies and upgrading locomotives.
- The AI is poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay, especially in fatal bankruptcy mode.
- There are significant technical issues, including lag and a lack of modern features like internet matchmaking and resolution adjustment.
- The game lacks essential guidance tools such as tooltips, tutorials, and an instruction manual, making it difficult for new players to understand.
- graphics6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics are described as low-resolution and top-down, which some players find dated compared to contemporary standards. Despite this, many reviewers appreciate the game's fun and challenging gameplay, expressing a desire for a visual update to enhance the overall experience.
“This is an amazing game; the graphics are top-down, but the gameplay is very fun and challenging.”
“While the graphics are low-res by contemporary standards, there's a whole lot of playability in it.”
“While the graphics are low-res by contemporary standards and the music is repetitive (at best), there's a whole lot of playability in it.”
“I just wish someone would recode this game so that it met modern visuals.”
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