Sid Meier's Railroads! - A 3D Economic Strategy Game
Sid Meier's Railroads! is a 3D economic real-time strategy game developed by Firaxis and Sid Meier. The game focuses on the economic aspect of railroad building and players create and sustain a whole industry using the railroad system. The game has an auction system where players can bid on new technologies and exclusive rights for ten years. Railroad building is much easier and automated than in Railroad Tycoon, and players can also use it to prevent opponents from creating new useful paths. The game features 15 historical scenarios where players can act as several notorious railroad magnates of the past. A multiplayer mode is also present in the game, allowing four players to play a game using LAN or Internet.
Railroads! has a smaller game field compared to Sid Meier's previous games, which encourages more interactions between players. Hills, mountains, rivers, and straits are much more important as there is little space for creating flat and long parts of the roads. The game is perfect for players who enjoy economic strategy games and want to create and manage their own industry. With its 15 historical scenarios and multiplayer mode, Sid Meier's Railroads! offers a unique and exciting experience for strategy game fans.
