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Railgrade
Developer(s)Minakata Dynamics
Publisher(s)Minakata Dynamics, Gamera Games, (formerly Epic Games)
Designer(s)Daniel Dressler
Jordan Gaines
Programmer(s)Jordan Gaines
Daniel Dressler
Christoph Wilk
Artist(s)Maksim Karamyshev
Alejandro Gorgal
Pavel Tarnowski
Ren Philips
Philip Agabe
EngineUnreal Engine
Platform(s)
Release
  • Windows, initially only on the Epic Games Store
  • September 9, 2022
  • Mac OS, Steam Deck
  • October 13, 2023
  • Nintendo Switch
  • September 29, 2022
Genre(s)Puzzle video game, Strategy video game, Simulation game
Mode(s)Single-player

Railgrade (stylized as RAILGRADE) is a 2022 puzzle strategy video game developed by Japanese developer Minakata Dynamics. Set in a dystopian sci-fi world, it tasks the player with creating increasingly complex railway networks to deliver raw materials and goods from one place to another. Development started in mid 2019[1] with the first release being as a timed Epic Games Store PC exclusive in September 2022 with a Nintendo Switch release later that month and the game being published on other storefronts such as GOG and Steam in 2023.

The game received "generally favourable" reviews from both critics and players, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[2]

Gameplay

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A majority of the focus of the game is about creating efficient train routes to delivery cargo from one location to another, eventually creating a network to complete the given goal of a level. The core of the game is 50 different levels that gradually introduce new mechanics to the player. After release the game was updated to add a sandbox mode with a tech tree to allow the player to unlock more buildings and mechanics.[3]

Reception

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Overall reception for the game was good, with many praising the puzzle design.[4] Others were disappointed at the lack of an overarching story between levels or an open-ended sandbox mode on release.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Dressler, Daniel (2022-09-29). "Hi! I'm Daniel, Developer on RAILGRADE. That Train game from the last Mini Direct. Ask me Anything!". r/NintendoSwitch. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  2. ^ "RAILGRADE". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. ^ "RAILGRADE (Switch): all the updates (latest: Ver. 5.0.54.1)". Perfectly Nintendo. 2023-12-21. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  4. ^ Fraser, Mick (2022-11-07). "Railgrade review". GodisaGeek.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  5. ^ Maciejewski, A.J. (2022-09-28). "RAILGRADE Review · Freight out of 10". videochums.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  6. ^ Dominic Tarason (2023-10-18). "Railgrade looks like a sandbox train builder, but it's actually the rare sim with missions that keep me on track". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  7. ^ a b "RAILGRADE". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  8. ^ "RAILGRADE for Nintendo Switch". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 23 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  9. ^ Trent Cannon (5 October 2022). "RAILGRADE Review (Switch eShop)". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on 2 June 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.