‘Sid Meier’s Railroads!’ is a simulation strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games in 2006. Recently, Feral Interactive brought the game to iOS, making it available for iPhone and iPad users. The game is a fun way to learn railway history, although some controls are challenging.
The game offers a unique experience of planning and managing railway networks, building stations, laying tracks, and transporting goods and passengers across a diverse landscape. In Sid Meier’s Railroads!, 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.
Players can build more rail tracks as their wealth increases, although some challenges exist. For example, trains can’t share the same section of track on more challenging difficulty levels, necessitating the construction of parallel tracks. Over time, your net worth rises, and you have ten stocks that you can purchase or sell. While keeping an eye on other players, you must manage your stocks to protect yourself while acquiring their stocks to prepare for a potential merger or liquidation.
Due to its nature as a simulation game, its pace is quite relaxed. Therefore, playing alongside other activities, such as watching television or listening to music, could be more enjoyable. ‘Sid Meier’s Railroads!’ is available as a 1.6GB download for the iPhone and iPad for $12.99. It requires iOS and iPadOS 15.5 or later.
Source: AppleInsider
