

However, I found creating my own layout quite tricky as the controls are awkward and poorly explained. This is a great addition to the basic puzzle game and allows for creativity.

Become an Island Builder My very, very simple island!Īs well as the ‘campaign’ mode, Railway Islands – Puzzle has a ‘workshop’ mode, where you can create your own islands. It’s lovely to see the seasons change as you progress through the levels, and the sound of the steam train puffing around the track is delightful. The resulting layout can twist, turn, and go over the same bits of track several times. All of these additions make it more challenging and interesting to complete. Some of the bridges have tracks underneath them, so you need to connect both levels properly. It can sometimes be difficult to see where the land is higher, but you can rotate the island to clarify it. Inclines and bridges will allow movement between land levels. If the switch has a number associated with it then it will change direction after that number of passes. The train will follow the track in the direction of the blue arrow, but once passed that tile, the points change direction. Railway track switches allow for more complicated layouts. The game quickly progresses to incorporate different track types. You must complete the level in order to progress. Luckily the game doesn’t reset your arrangement, so you can tweak it as necessary. Any mistakes, including not delivering all the cargo, and the train will derail. When you are happy with your route, you send the train off on its journey. Thankfully, Railway Islands – Puzzle starts with a few easy ones, where you only have to rotate and swap the hexagonal track pieces. There are 50 levels in the puzzle mode ‘campaign’ to test your skills. Will my track switching abilities be first-class or will I never see the light at the end of the tunnel? Twist Those Train Tracks Is there a straightforward path through the island?

The aim is to arrange the hexagonal track pieces, so as to connect the start tunnel with the end tunnel and deliver all the cargo en route. Originally released on Steam, Railway Islands – Puzzle is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Review code used, with many thanks to QUByte Interactive. System: Nintendo Switch (Also on Steam (Windows), Xbox One/X/S and PS4/5)ĭeveloper | Publisher: Rising Moon Games | QUByte Interactive
