A new Railway Empire game
Railway Empire 2 is a premium simulation game for PC from Gaming Mind Studios. This sequel to the first Railway Empire train simulator takes place during the start of the railway industry. Players will take over a small company, tasked with creating a large network that services passengers from all over.
Compared to the first Railway Empire game, the new Railway Empire 2 features noticeably larger maps to work with, letting players expand and cover more land than ever before. That is complemented by a deep and extensive system that allows them to build in all kinds of ways.
A lot of ground to cover
The first Railway Empire game was a sleeper hit with a loyal group of fans composed of both sim purists and hobbyists. Railway Empire 2 was a long-time coming but it’s finally here. You’re an up-and-coming railway tycoon that took over a small business and you’re tasked with building a railroad network that will stretch far and wide, catering to passengers everywhere.
Start off in a small town as you lay down tracks and a special industry it excels at. Utilize this strength to gain income and establish trading with other towns for a healthy economy. You also need to pick the right train type to facilitate this or end up with losses. The same goes for the workers you’ll hire, manage them properly and keep them motivated.
You’re the only one with lofty aspirations, though, and this is where the game introduces the concept of Rivals. Compete and outsmart others and be the largest and most successful railroad tycoon from North America across Europe. Having said all of this, outside of a few improvements, there really isn’t anything new with this sequel. It looks and plays much like its predecessor, which some won’t like.
Nothing new
In summary, the release of a new Railway Empire is great news to fans of the series. However, this sequel didn’t bring much new things to the table outside of a few quality-of-life improvements. As a result, you get a game that looks marginally better but plays similarly to the original. It’s still a good game all the same. Just manage your expectations.
