Railway Empire

Railway Empire is my only Tycoon-Esq game I play, so I can't give a comparison, however, headline takeaway is that RE is a fun, rewarding game that gets better the more you play.
There is a learning curve in the game, what kind of track layouts work and what don't, the best way to buy and adjust trains to get the most growth, etc etc. It does have to be said their is a little jank within the system where the game simply refuses to let you place track despite it looking perfectly good.
This however is worth the price of admission as the more you play and the more you understand the game, the more you will be able to begin the process of using the complexity of the game. For example you can keep adding new rail lines and shipping more goods directly on single trains, but when you use the slightly more complex systems of warehousing to get over the flow of goods this becomes a better experience. I am by no means a master of all this at time of writing but once you get to grip with a mechanic it becomes second nature and the game rewards you for that.
The campaign missions are tough but manageable. To progress you will have to start delving into the functionality of the game rather than doing only the most basic play. This challenge is great if you like that element of gaming, however there is a 'Free Mode' that allows you to sandbox on various maps to create and experiment at the same time. So if you just want to make trains go choo-choo, you're golden.
The game is also quiet stable, and tabbing in and out is something the game lets you do no problem. Graphically, I think Railway Empire straddles the pretty enough vs taxing live very well for this type of game. It's by no means ugly.
So should you get RE? If you are looking for a good game in this genre, then I would absolutely recommend it. Especially if you are going to concentrate on this title or only have one game of this type. As I say, the game becomes better the more you play. It's also great as a casual player to jump in and out of a game, you can put this game down and jump back in with relative ease.
So, go live out you Hornby dreams without the mortgage and converted attics lads, just play this instead.

For a genre and industry obsessed with time, can anyone explain why it takes 30 in game days to travel from Cheyenne to Rock springs on a straight line with no stops?
Locking the game behind a long tutorial scenario in which the game does not tell you vital game mechanics is bad. Not letting you move on to other scenarios until you beat it is worse. Failing to tell you there is a time limit to the scenario is wrong.
Voiced characters are loud and obnoxious too. Game does a lot to keep you from wanting to try again or play at all

In my humble opinion, this is the better Railway Empire game; while the 2nd streamlines a lot, it takes away the fun in the management and complexity.
The 1st one is also WAY cheaper, and so engaging, and still looks great for today's standards!
Top game! Get it if you like trains, or had fun with Factorio's trains

This game is very reminiscent of the original Railroad Tycoon. Where this version differs is in the ability to ride along the rails in the trains with multiple camera angles available, making it more immersive.

I've been playing this game for many years, both on my Windows PC and my Xbox. It's one I leave for a few months then return to it again and then get hooked on it again for a few more months. I also own RE2 on PC but I prefer this version better, just used to it more I suppose.

Fun and engaging gameplay, challenging scenarios. A step up from RRT2P, which is still iconic to me but this game here is more modern.

Awesome game! Totally love it. But there is a special place in hell for GD who brought uckin Express line missions. I wish that person got an ass migraine.