Shack: During what time periods does the game take place?ĭan Magaha: Primarily 1830's to 1950's or so, though some scenarios run a little longer depending on the trains you can use in the scenario. Generally speaking, we've tried to include most of the really important and iconic trains that people recognize, so you'll see the F3 "Super Chief", the 4-8-4 Golden State "Daylight", the 4-6-2 Pacific, the A4 "Mallard", and so on.ĭan Magaha: New trains become available as time progresses, but we've tried to balance them between cargo and passenger duty, so that you always have an interesting choice to make. There are more electrics in Germany, for example, and more steams in the UK and US scenarios. Each geographical area has between 10-12 unique trains it can use, and the mix of the trains depends on the area. Shack: What types of trains are available?ĭan Magaha: Right now we have around 40 trains in the game. We also thought it was a great way to crystallize our focus for this game, which is all about the trains! We felt that the "Tycoon" genre had really sort of lost its way and that consumers now tend to associate very different feelings and emotions with the word "Tycoon" now than they did 10 or 15 years ago. The name change was a very deliberate move on our part. Shack: So, we've got Railroad Tycoon, and we've got Sid Meier's Railroads! Any connection there? Why the omission of the Tycoon name?ĭan Magaha: There's a definite connection – Sid created the Tycoon genre nearly 20 years ago with the original Railroad Tycoon, and this new game is really Sid returning to that classic and refocusing the franchise on all the things that people loved about the original, but taking advantage of the things that couldn't be done 20 years ago. I had the chance to chat with Firaxis' Dan Magaha, the game's producer, to find out how the next game to proudly wear a Sid Meier label is shaping up. Promising railroad setups your significant other would never allow you to construct in your basement, Sid Meier's Railroads! promises to give train enthusiasts exactly what they want: lots and lots of trains. Bridges tunnels railroad stations and switches sprout up automatically where they're needed.Challenging to master - with a new market system that tracks supply and demand and complex random events that can cause a boom or bust at any time players must stay on their toes at all times or risk obsolescence financial collapse or hostile takeover.It's all about the trains! - over 30 trains to use from the primitive 0-4-0 Planet to the Super powerful 4-6-6-4 Challenger from the classic diesels to ultra-modern bullet trains.LocoBuilder - customize your train liveries from color schemes to custom logos.While it may not bear the word "Tycoon" in its title, make no mistake, Sid Meier's Railroads! is nothing if not a spiritual successor to the classic Railroad Tycoon. Cities and industries grow up around you as you service them hauling raw materials to market and carrying manufactured goods away Cargos are loaded onto train cars and passengers shuffle between cities.Easy to get started - laying track is as easy as clicking and dragging. Combining the best of real-world and model railroads Sid Meier's Railroads! puts you in charge of building the greatest rail empire in the nation - managing trains cargo and your bottom line - while engaging in all-out corporate warfare against rival tycoons slick entrepreneurs and robber barons!Product HighlightsReal-time action - lay track route the trains and the world comes to life. Sid Meier's Railroads! comes home to its original creator the legendary Sid Meier who together with his team at Firaxis Games will take this game to a whole new level of fun!The greatest railroad building game of all time is back in a vibrant 3D world delivering exciting multiplayer options in-game customization tools streamlined interface and unmatched gameplay that's easy to learn yet challenging to master. Forge Your Rail EmpireProduct InformationSid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular "tycoon" genre and inspired a new generation of games.
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