State Railroad: Train Game
Get on Play Store"State Railroad: Train Game" is a simulation game that allows you to manage railroad traffic, upgrade train stations, and expand your territory. Create and optimize train routes, maintain and upgrade trains and tracks, and grow your network to become a successful railroad tycoon. With various scenarios, sandbox mode, and realistic graphics, this game offers a challenging and immersive experience for train enthusiasts and strategy game lovers.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is simple and easy to learn, making it a good time killer.
- Cute graphics and catchy music enhance the overall experience.
- The game can be enjoyable if played offline to avoid ads.
- There are excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay every 30 seconds.
- Progress can be frustratingly slow, with no offline earnings and long wait times to unlock new areas.
- Players have reported losing progress after updates or due to bugs, making the game feel unplayable.
- monetization336 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with users reporting ads appearing every 30 seconds to a minute, often interrupting gameplay. Many players feel that the $8 fee to remove ads is not justified, especially since even after purchasing, ads still persist for certain upgrades. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the gaming experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among users.
“After buying the no ads option, it would be nice if you could disable the ad offers to upgrade things early.”
“Game content not worth $8 for no ads.”
“It's not worth paying for no ads.”
“The game is not user-friendly, nor are the controls, and the ads are overkill.”
“There's an insane amount of ads; they go off anywhere between 90 seconds to 180 seconds, so it really makes the game unplayable.”
“Even if you pay for it, you have to wait, wait, wait (yes, too long), and for everything besides the main game, you still have to watch ads.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily criticized for being dull and frequently interrupted by excessive ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Many users report that the constant ad interruptions make it difficult to engage with the game, leading to frustration and boredom. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay itself, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly hampers their ability to appreciate it fully.
“Lots of ads, but I enjoy the gameplay flow enough to not mind.”
“I can't work it out... it's very frustrating... takes ages to unlock the next area... gameplay needs improvement!”
“Simple gameplay with ads every 30 seconds.”
“Even if you exclude the overly aggressive ads, the gameplay is just so dull.”
“Excessive ads, especially in the middle of gameplay, is incredibly deterring.”
“Constant ad interruption made the gameplay terrible, especially when you go to click on a station to upgrade and suddenly it's an ad.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the cute design and nostalgic 90s aesthetic, while others criticize them as recycled and lacking depth. Overall, the visuals are described as minimalistic, and while they may be appealing initially, they can become repetitive and uninspired over time.
“Cute graphics and catchy music.”
“Nice graphic design, gameplay works well.”
“Graphics reminiscent of the 90s.”
“Graphics feel like they are from the 90s.”
“The graphics have all been recycled.”
“Graphics are lacking, and there's no content.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. Some users appreciate the absence of ads, while others note that the music can become repetitive over time. There are humorous references to the music resembling that of another game, Prodigy, which adds a lighthearted touch to the reviews.
“Cute graphics and catchy music.”
“It's really good, not a lot of ads; the background music is great. It is a really good game, highly recommend.”
“Haven't gotten any ads yet like the other reviews keep saying, but the Prodigy music is nice to hear after not having played that game in forever.”
“Not the Prodigy music, lmao. Good game if you don't like ads; just turn off the music. It gets boring sometimes.”
“I'm loving this totally not stolen Prodigy music, lol.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and freezing during ad breaks, which disrupts the overall gameplay experience.
“Gameplay is quite buggy.”
“The game freezes during ad breaks.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, such as unresponsive interactions with settlements. Overall, the experience evokes a strong emotional connection.
“A heartwarming experience for everyone.”
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears.”
“I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its short length, which significantly limits its replayability value, leading to a consensus that it lacks incentives for players to revisit it after completion.
“It's a short game with no replay value.”
“Once you finish it, there's really no reason to play again.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the game's story, noting a lack of engaging quests or events, which leads to a repetitive experience of simply drawing lines and waiting. This absence of meaningful progression detracts from the overall enjoyment, making players feel that their time is wasted.
“I would give 5 stars, but this game needs quests and events. There's nothing to do other than draw a line and wait. It makes no sense to pay to skip ads when there's no way to level up and you just have to wait for the bar to go up. It's a lot of wasted time.”
“The story is incredibly shallow and lacks depth. I found myself losing interest quickly because there was no engaging narrative to keep me invested.”
“I was really disappointed with the storyline. It felt rushed and poorly developed, leaving many plot points unresolved and characters underexplored.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, frequent forced advertisements, and issues with input detection, leading to a frustrating user experience.
“Poor performance, forced ads, and fails to detect inputs properly.”
