Steam: Rails to Riches
- March 25, 2017
- Acram Digital
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Reviews
- Good implementation of the board game with enjoyable gameplay.
- Challenging AI and strategic depth make it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- Visually appealing with a clean interface, and offers both basic and standard game modes.
- Numerous game-breaking bugs and interface issues hinder the overall experience.
- Limited multiplayer options and high costs for additional maps make the game feel restrictive.
- The tutorial is insufficient, lacking tooltips and clarity, making it difficult for newcomers to learn the game.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and appealing graphics, offering deep strategic decisions within a simple framework. However, the tutorial is criticized for being insufficient in teaching newcomers the game mechanics, which may hinder initial understanding. Overall, while the game benefits from a streamlined digital adaptation, players may need several playthroughs to fully grasp its complexities.
“Amazing gameplay.”
“Nice graphics and good board game mechanics.”
“Pros: hex tiles (always appealing); deep decisions with a simple premise (i.e. good mechanics design); stable; clean and simple interface; AI so far seems pretty ruthless and has clearly schooled me on easy.”
“I've never played the board game, but the tutorial was nowhere near the standard it needs to be in order to introduce newcomers to the game mechanics.”
“I played the tutorial many times (it is very short) and didn't understand a lot of even the basic gameplay.”
“Also, I like digital adaptations of board games because they are used to streamline the gameplay by removing unnecessary manual steps, but that isn't much true for this game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has very low replayability, likened to the repetitive nature of a children's game, suggesting that players may quickly lose interest after a few rounds.
“It's as replayable as a game of ring around the rosy.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, complementing the game's solid board game mechanics effectively.
“The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience.”
“The visual design is impressive, making every scene a delight to explore.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, adding depth and immersion to the gameplay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as resembling that of a cash grab typically seen in free-to-play games, suggesting a focus on profit over player experience.
“This is something I would expect from a cash grab in a free-to-play game.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing glitches that affect the overall stability of the game.
“There are also some glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect for providing strategic decision-making opportunities while avoiding tediousness, making it an engaging experience rather than a burdensome one.
