Railway Islands 2 - Puzzle
- November 20, 2023
- Rising Moon Games
Get on SteamA minimalist and relaxing experience with a unique look. You are the manager of a railway line responsible for delivering resources to Islanders, residents of a group of distant islands. Create a safe path and deliver all the resources to the small towns on the islands. - 40 islands. - 4 variation of environment. - Satisfying and relaxing sound effects. - Unique puzzles. - A minimalist and relax…
Reviews
- The puzzles are well-constructed and progressively challenging, providing a satisfying brain workout.
- The game features beautiful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is a level editor with workshop support, allowing for a surprising amount of user-generated content.
- The controls are awkward, with non-rebindable hotkeys and limited keyboard support, making navigation cumbersome.
- Trains can derail unexpectedly, leading to confusion and frustration, especially when speeding up the gameplay.
- Many issues from the first game persist, such as poor level setup and lack of level numbers, indicating a lack of improvement.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as unmemorable and familiar, lacking originality, yet it features a relaxing soundtrack that complements the beautiful visuals and enjoyable gameplay. Overall, while the audio may not stand out, it contributes to a soothing atmosphere.
“Beautiful visuals, relaxing soundtrack.”
“Game with relaxing music and fun levels to solve.”
“Unmemorable audio; the music sounded familiar, possibly the same as before.”
“The soundtrack lacks originality and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
“The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it easy to forget.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their quality, featuring beautiful visuals that enhance the overall experience, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack. Additionally, the controls are noted for being simple to learn, making the game accessible to a wide audience.
“The graphics are very well done, and the controls are simple to learn.”
“Beautiful visuals, relaxing soundtrack.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its simplicity, with users indicating that there are not many mechanics to engage with.
“There aren't many mechanics to speak of.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“The controls are unresponsive and frustrating.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express that the game's stability is hindered by persistent glitches, which detract from the overall experience. If these issues were resolved, the game would receive much stronger recommendations.
“If the annoying glitches were removed, I'd highly recommend the game.”
“The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as completing all levels leaves little incentive to revisit them, though players can reset levels if desired. Despite this, it remains a recommended choice for fans of casual puzzle games, especially at its current price.
“While there is probably not much replayability - after you have completed all levels, that's it. Although you can reset the levels, the game can still be recommended for fans of casual puzzle games at the current price.”
“Once you've finished the game, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of new content or challenges makes replaying feel redundant.”
“The game offers minimal replay value; once you've experienced everything, there's no real reason to return.”
