Rails Across America

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    It has truly original game mechanics, sharp artwork, an exciting multiplayer dynamic, an addictive quality, and enough flexibility to keep you coming back for more.
  2. Yahoo!
    90
    One of the most compulsively playable strategy games of the year, both online and off...Simplicity is the main ingredient that makes RAA so enjoyable.
  3. Computer Gaming World
    90
    One of the best-designed games to come along in years. [Jan 2002, p.115]
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  5. Gamezilla!
    86
    An extremely enjoyable time.
  6. GameSpy
    84
    An excellent macro-insight into running a railroad empire. Simple to learn, completely absorbing, ultimately challenging.
  7. GameZone
    80
    A wonderful thinking game.
  8. GameSpot
    76
    Rails Across America's many weaknesses certainly don't totally dampen the fun of racing to see who can outbuild the competition.
  9. IGN
    75
    The game seems to be addictive and at least passably fun while in the middle of it, but I can't really say that I ever got excited playing it, or ever really looked forward to playing it when I was off doing other things.
  10. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    If you ignore the sub-par audiovisual effects, you will find a decent and engrossing intellectual challenge underneath it all, which particularly exciting in human-to-human competition.
  11. Electric Playground
    67
    It definitely has a strong boardgame feel, although it's not as hands-on as the popular "crayola rail" games, nor as addictive as the recently released "Monopoly Tycoon."

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PC Game of 2001
63
#63 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. bigfire
    Dec 10, 2010
    10
    I'm amazed at how fun and engrossing this game is. Single player is fun, but multiplayer is truly amazing. If you fall behind at theI'm amazed at how fun and engrossing this game is. Single player is fun, but multiplayer is truly amazing. If you fall behind at the beginning, you can switch your strategy and come from behind to win. What's even better is that I can play two complete games in a night with my friends!… Full Review »
  2. JamesN.
    Jan 13, 2004
    9
    This game makes you think.
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