Mashinky is a strategy game that gives players the chance to take on the role of a railroad tycoon. Players establish and develop their own transportation empire by building railway lines and connecting different cities so that they manage to gain a monopoly on local transportation.

Working Up a Little Steam

One of the great things about Mashinky is the attention to detail that the creators display. The game is set in the golden age of steam and there are plenty of historical details thrown into the mix to help players feel as though they are being transported back into the past. The main hurdle is figuring out how to lay railway track over different types of terrain in order to connect the different settlements in the area, although once this has been mastered it is basically a case of repeating these moves.

Staying on the Right Track

Most strategy games of this type tend to pose quite a bit of a challenge, which for many people is a big part of the fun. However, players of Mashinky are likely to find that this game is rather easy, mainly because the cities that need to be reached have been placed close together. While this could be a boon for younger gamers and those who have trouble completing other strategy games, anyone who is looking for a real challenge may prefer to look elsewhere.