3D Ultra Lionel Traintown
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | 3D Ultra Lionel Traintown |
3D Ultra Lionel Traintown is a railroading puzzle title released in 1999, developed by Dynamix and published under the Sierra Attractions label, with licensing from Lionel, LLC. Players can create custom train track designs and operate various locomotives, including a Union Pacific EMD SW1500 switcher, an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway EMD F3A diesel engine, a classic 2-8-0 steam locomotive, and a passenger car reminiscent of the 1950s era.
In 2000, an upgraded version called 3D Ultra Lionel Traintown Deluxe was made available.
Gameplay
Players engage with six progressively challenging job rosters, each containing 11 tasks plus an additional twelfth mission that becomes accessible upon completion. The majority of these assignments focus on transporting freight and passengers efficiently. Some challenges require arranging numbered freight cars to solve arithmetic problems designed for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. The game also includes several timed mini-games such as memory matching, pick-up sticks, hangman, Tower of Hanoi puzzles, and anagram rearrangements. Users can explore seven distinct settings, including desert landscapes, arctic scenes, a living room environment, and even a lunar backdrop.
Reception
At the 3rd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, 3D Ultra Lionel Traintown earned the accolade for "Computer Family Entertainment Title of the Year."
See also
- Lionel Trains: On Track: A Nintendo DS game officially licensed by Lionel, LLC