Play: – Select a starting level from the menu.
– Use the cursor arrows to guide the Railroad Engine.
– Do not run over houses.
– Avoid the little cherry-bomb’s (they’ll blow you up!)
– Watch out for the MASKED BANDIT! If he catches you it’s all over!
Points: 1 point for every Section of Track your engine lays.
100 points for scooping up an Oil-Can
1000 points for a Dollar Sign!
Screen: 25th line – SCORE: Points earned
– OUT: Number of times remaining until the trapped
Masked-Bandit automatically escapes
– BT: Number of Back-Tracks remaining
– LVL: The level currently being played
Hints: At certain levels, if your Engine gets trapped in the tracks you’ve layed, then the engine will automatically follow the tracks back to the other end and you can restart from there! This is called “”Back-Tracking”” (see Screen Section above)
Scores over 100,000 are simple and easy once you learn “”the Tricks!””
Watch the OUT number! When it reached zero, the Masked Bandit automatically blows up the walls around him and comes after you! (but THAT’s what you need for REALLY HIGH POINTS!)
When the MASKED BANDIT blows up a wall HE LEAVES a 1000 point Dollar Sign in his place!
The trick is learning how to avod the Masked-Bandit and go back around to scoop up the 1000 point bonuses! It’s really rather simple, once you figure it out!”
Another thing that really makes Railroad Runner enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Railroad Runner. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
