West Train

West Train Walkthrough

In the nineteenth century, pioneers traveled west to start new lives. Some struck gold, while others struck out! The history lesson is over; the game that I'm about to describe is West Train, a Flash puzzle game with no focus on actual history. If you want to learn more about settlers of the nineteenth century, then consult Wikipedia or play Oregon Trail.

The goal of West Train is to collect all of the money bags on each level and safely reach the end of the track. Successfully completing these objectives unlocks the next level of the game. If you fail, however, you will have to retry the current level. You have an unlimited number of attempts on each level of this puzzle game, so if you get stuck, you can keep trying until you find a solution. Your progress is automatically saved at the end of each level, so if you need to take a break, you can do so without having to start from the beginning the next time that you play.

You do not have direct control over your train in West Train. Instead, you must click and drag key points of the track to set the path that your train will follow. When you are satisfied with the layout of the track, click on the play button (adjacent to the train's starting position) to set the train in motion. As you progress in this train game, additional items will become available. These items and their uses are explained on the levels that they are introduced in.

The Wild West wasn't all prairies and gold, and neither is West Train! As you progress, you will encounter Natives, bandits, buffalo, and other potential hazards. Do your best to avoid them; if you crash, you will have to start the level over! Luckily, there are powerups which can be collected in this train game, such as guns to shoot enemies out of your path, bombs to blow them away, and temporarily invulnerability. It is best not to rely on these items, but if you can collect them, they may make your journey much easier.

You may not be able to learn history or catch dysentery in West Train, but you can still have a rip-roaring good time. All aboard the West Train, destination: puzzle game fun!