If you've ever used the United Kingdom's rail network in the South in rush hour, you've likely been in many situations where you've haphazardly yelled into a crowd proclaiming you could do a better job managing the system. Kalypso Media challenges you to do just in Railway Empire - and by 'that', we mean make lots of money.
Whether you know one or not, there's a massive community of people who're really into trains. Almost the original definition of the word 'Otaku' in Japanese culture, model railway systems are an expensive (and popular) hobby that hasn't shied away from the digital age.
Planned for a Q1 2018 release, Railway Empire isn't your typical modern railway simulator. It isn't here just to look pretty and educate players on the intricacies of rail networks, locomotives and what to do if a pigeon is stuck in the front grill; but it will teach you to sap money from those who depend on speedy transport services.
Railway Empire reveals its first Gameplay Trailer before release in Q1 2018
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Only this time, they're not that quick. Spanned a 100-year journey starting at 1830, you'll be pioneering the steam train empire and taking out rival companies with raids and tactical espionage. Hiring staff and planning routes are some of the more everyday tasks you'll need to train up on, while researching 300 technologies and picking out a fleet from over 40 historically accurate trains will likely take some tough decision-making.
To pull everything together far before its launch, Kalyspo Media have pieced together an informative 'How To' video. Either embed it into your memory, or remember it exists when the game launches.
