- Feral Interactive brought the iconic game “Sid Meier’s Railroads!” to iOS
- Players compete with historical railroad barons and learn railway history
- Players build and manage their own railway empire and transport goods and passengers
Feral Interactive recently brought the iconic game “Sid Meier’s Railroads!” to iOS. It’s a fun way to learn railway history, although some controls are challenging. The railroad management game is where players are tasked with building and managing their own railroad empire. It offers a unique experience of planning and managing railway networks, building stations, laying tracks, and transporting goods and passengers across a diverse landscape.
In the game, players compete with historical railroad barons who built and contributed to the industry across countries like North America and Europe. They include Jim Hill, Baron Rothschild, George Stephenson, Czar Nicholas II, and many others. For example, as the last Russian monarch, Nicholas II was instrumental in establishing the Trans-Siberian Railway. It’s the longest railway line in the world at over 5,772 miles, from Moscow in the west to Vladivostok in the east.
The game has 16 fictional and historical scenarios, each with a map and specific goals. Players can, for instance, connect the American West during the Gold Rush, build the first passenger line in 1830s Great Britain, or assist Santa Claus with the Christmas rush at the North Pole. The game is based on the supply and demand of raw materials, finished goods, passengers, and mail. Players must establish an efficient network that transports these resources to their required destinations to succeed.
To expand a railway network, players must construct new tracks on the ones they already possess, necessitating careful planning. Players can generate revenue by connecting the initial location to the closest farm or mine, depending on the local industry requirements, or transporting passengers between cities. Tapping and dragging a railway next to a location that has one creates the railway, and you can drag it to a nearby location. The train moves back and forth between the two sites, racking up expenses along the way and delivering profits when it returns home.
Sid Meier’s Railroads! is a simulation game that allows players to build their own railway networks while competing against other players. Players can build more rail tracks as their wealth increases, although some challenges exist. As they progress, they can also acquire stocks and manage their investments while keeping an eye on their competition. The game was originally released on the PC and has since been adapted for mobile gamers. The game has a modest learning curve with some challenging scenarios and campaigns. Although some of the touchscreen controls can be awkward, the game is enjoyable for playing alongside other activities. Sid Meier’s Railroads! is available for iPhones and iPads for $12.99.
If you’re looking for an engaging and interesting game to play on your mobile device, Sid Meier’s Railroads! is an excellent choice. Not only will you get to learn more about history, but the game also provides an automatic iCloud save feature and a variety of campaigns and scenarios. With its modest learning curve and some challenging elements, it’s a great game to play while multitasking. So, if you’re ready to build railway networks and manage your stocks, why not give Sid Meier’s Railroads! a try? Share this article with your friends and get ready to embark on your railway building journey!