Train Valley is a puzzle simulation game published by BlitWorks. The game is simple. You build tracks and control them. Do your best not to crash anything. Then it’s okay. In simulation games, this is pretty solid.
Train Valley leaves it to the player to control the various stations. Create tracks from one station to another and overlap them as needed. When you’re ready, you can leave a train from one station, release one, and then release the next. Of course, if it takes too long, the train will depart independently. This can be confusing if you don’t pay attention to the direction of the track.
You can control the direction of the truck, but you have to keep up with it. Otherwise, it’s very easy for trains to collide and collide (I know this from experience). In fact, that’s the point of gameplay. Build railroad tracks, monitor trains as they move along the sidewalks, and avoid harm from other trains.
Fortunately, there is a handy and dandy pause button. If you have two trains in motion and you need to stop and think about who should go first, press Pause. This has been a lifesaver for me many times. Train Valley is not just a simulation game, it’s a puzzle game. How can you optimize your tracks? Also, which train should I allow to leave the station first?
You also need to manage your finances. It costs money to lay a railroad track. Applying railroad tracks to buildings and forests will incur additional charges as they must be demolished before laying the railroad tracks. Also, if a train crashes, the surrounding area, including the railroad tracks, will be destroyed. So you have to pay for the cleanup and put the truck back in. When you run out of money, the level ends and you have to start over.
How do you make money? Allow trains to arrive at the correct station and depart on time. The longer the train, the less money you have. Each train is assigned red, blue, green and yellow colors, as are stations. Therefore, when the red train departs, you need to send it to the red station. If a train goes in the wrong direction and arrives at the wrong station, you will not be able to make money on that train.
Train Valley has five “seasons”. The first is Europe from 1830 to 1980. However, there aren’t many story elements in the game. The main difference is landscaping. Playing together will add even more items. For example, other trains, various stations, bridges, etc.
The game is placed and works from the top down view. It’s rare to see anything other than an easy and quick way to get from one station to another. It’s smooth to control and easy to learn. As an additional challenge, each level has a purpose. It’s not necessary to complete the level, but it’s fun to work on.
Train Valley is a relaxing simulation game with fun puzzle games. All levels are the same and I could only handle it in short bursts. But I enjoyed my time with it and see myself coming back more. This is a great addition for simulation fans.
