75
The game seems to be addictive and at least passably fun while in the middle of it, but I can't really say that I ever got excited playing it, or ever really looked forward to playing it when I was off doing other things.
80
A wonderful thinking game.
90
One of the most compulsively playable strategy games of the year, both online and off...Simplicity is the main ingredient that makes RAA so enjoyable.
10
I'm amazed at how fun and engrossing this game is. Single player is fun, but multiplayer is truly amazing. If you fall behind at the beginning, you can switch your strategy and come from behind to win. What's even better is that I can play two complete games in a night with my friends!
Rails Across America
Released On:
Sep 18, 2001
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Generally Favorable
81
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Generally Favorable
8.0
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It has truly original game mechanics, sharp artwork, an exciting multiplayer dynamic, an addictive quality, and enough flexibility to keep you coming back for more.
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One of the most compulsively playable strategy games of the year, both online and off...Simplicity is the main ingredient that makes RAA so enjoyable.
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An extremely enjoyable time.
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A wonderful thinking game.
76
Rails Across America's many weaknesses certainly don't totally dampen the fun of racing to see who can outbuild the competition.
70
If you ignore the sub-par audiovisual effects, you will find a decent and engrossing intellectual challenge underneath it all, which particularly exciting in human-to-human competition.
67
It definitely has a strong boardgame feel, although it's not as hands-on as the popular "crayola rail" games, nor as addictive as the recently released "Monopoly Tycoon."
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Dec 10, 2010
10
I'm amazed at how fun and engrossing this game is. Single player is fun, but multiplayer is truly amazing. If you fall behind at the beginning, you can switch your strategy and come from behind to win. What's even better is that I can play two complete games in a night with my friends!
SummaryA game of railroad empires in North America, covering the period from 1830 to the near future. It is a real-time strategy with a "sim" flavor. Rails allows hundreds of tracks with thousands of trains crossing the continent. Players must focus on where to expand, where to compete, and when to call in favors from government officials, unio... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date:Sep 18, 2001
Developer:
- Flying Lab Software
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