Rails Across America

Rails Across America

Infobox VG
title = Rails Across America


developer = Flying Lab Software
publisher = Strategy First
designer =
engine =
released = 2001
genre = Business simulation game
modes = Single player
Multiplayer
ratings = none
platforms = Windows
media = CDROM
requirements =
input =

"Rails Across America" is a railroad simulation game released in late 2001 by developer Flying Lab Software and publisher Strategy First. It received generally positive reviews [ [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/railsacrossamerica?q=Rails%20Across%20America Rails Across America (pc: 2001): Reviews ] ] . Though no official expansions have been released, a rudimentary map-editing tool was made available to the player community.

Gameplay

The game covers the period 1830 - 2030 in North America (including parts of Canada and Mexico). The game is 'strategic' with emphasis on expansion of rail networks, finance, and competition with other railroads.

Rails Across America uses a proprietary 2D engine and 3D-flavored sprites, which are outdated when compared to contemporary games of the time. The game is played in a top-down view with various zoom levels. At the closest zoom, one can see animated trains and industries. At the furthest zoom the map is an abstract of the rail network. The user interface includes many 'report' style screens which allow players to analyze the performance of specific aspects of their railroad, to compare themselves to their competitors, to obtain financing, etc.

The seamier side of the great age of railroad expansion is represented by a system of 'influence' which is gained by various achievements, and which can be expended in various ways to undermine the competition. Influence is represented by colored 'cards' with number values and some flavor text. The color and numbers are used in contention with opponents and the outcome can affect finances, construction, prestige, etc. Some smaller scenarios do not use the influence system.

Single-player mode includes multiple scenarios with specific goals, and longer 'campaign' games. Multi-player mode supports up to eight players over LAN or GameSpy. Players who drop out are replaced by AIs.

The game provides several options which allow players to customize the experience, especially in multi-player mode.

ee also

* Railroad Tycoon
* Sid Meier's Railroads

External links

* [http://www.railsacrossamerica.com Official website]
*moby game|id=/rails-across-america|name="Rails Across America"

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