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American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley

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47%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
stability, music
47% User Score Based on 142 reviews

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American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley is a single player simulation game. It was developed by keume and was released on June 11, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

American Railraods - Summit River and Pine Valley is an arcade railroading physics simulation of a fictional late 1800s branch line based in the Rocky Mountains. Core features - Fully steerable, kinematically simulated locomotive with working Stephenson valve gear, rods, pistons, axles, bell etc.- Fully steerable, kinematically simulated crane - Tender and cars with firewood, freight and access…

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game has great graphics for a Unity-built title, especially the locomotives, and offers an immersive experience for train enthusiasts.
  • It features engaging gameplay mechanics, such as manually managing firewood and water levels, which adds depth to the simulation.
  • Many players appreciate the potential of the game and express hope for future updates and improvements.
  • The game has been largely abandoned by the developers, leading to numerous bugs, glitches, and a lack of updates, making it feel unfinished.
  • Controls are clunky and unintuitive, with issues like keybinding limitations and frustrating interactions that hinder gameplay.
  • Many players report that the game is unplayable due to frequent derailments and technical issues, leading to a poor overall experience.
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this Unity-built game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the detailed locomotive models and the ability to adjust settings for different performance levels, including 4K support. While some users find the overall visuals appealing for an indie title, others criticize the landscape quality and performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement, especially with future updates and a planned migration to Unreal Engine 4.

    • “The graphics are very nice, even with the most potato PCs, more so when the game eventually gets migrated from the Unity engine to Unreal Engine 4.”
    • “Its got great graphics and it will keep you busy for a long home lockdown. The developers are creating new content and there is a good Steam community of people who love the game and are willing to help.”
    • “I like the models, I like the graphics, and I think this game has a ton of potential.”
    • “The graphics are not the best, but considering this is an indie game and built in the Unity engine, it is still a beautiful one.”
    • “This game is the most broken game I have ever played, and even on the lowest graphic settings, it runs like garbage!”
    • “When I got this game, it felt a lot like a tech demo, having pretty shabby graphics, clunky controls, and only one locomotive with not really much to do.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, including random derailments and visual issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players feel the game is incomplete and abandoned by developers, leading to frustration and a lack of recommendation until significant updates are made. Overall, the game's stability is described as poor, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.

    • “Even trying to drive your locomotive at its max speed, you are then met with visual glitches and bugs that will launch your train into the stratosphere.”
    • “This game is far from ready and still very buggy.”
    • “This is a great game at first, I am still playing it but the glitches and bugs are getting very annoying. I would not recommend buying it until you see updates have been posted for random train derailments and explosions.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally perceived as limited and tedious, though some players find it rewarding once they grasp the mechanics. Initial impressions may be negative, but deeper engagement can reveal a more enjoyable experience.

    • “Quickly changing my review because it's better than I had originally thought when I wrote this with 2 hours of gameplay.”
    • “A little wonky but really fun when you understand the game mechanics.”
    • “It's very tedious, which is fine if the gameplay was actually rewarding.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with some players praising the soundtrack as great, while others find it repetitive enough to warrant turning it off after a while. Overall, it seems to enhance the gaming experience but may not hold players' attention throughout.

    • “Great game with a great soundtrack.”
    • “The music was okay for a bit, but I eventually had to turn it off.”
    • “The soundtrack quickly became repetitive and dull.”
    • “The music didn't fit the game's atmosphere and felt out of place.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is straightforward, focusing on the player's role in buying goods and transporting them to various locations, such as sawmills, to generate profit.

    • “The story is fairly straightforward; you buy goods and transport them to places like sawmills to make a profit.”
    • “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
    • “There is little to no character development, which makes it hard to care about the outcome of the story.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as players feel there is little incentive to start over due to the lack of new experiences or variations in gameplay.

    • “The replay value is sadly lacking; based on my experience, there isn't much incentive to start the game over.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much reason to replay it, as the experience feels largely the same.”
    • “I found the replayability to be quite poor; after finishing it once, I had no desire to go through it again.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features optimized graphics that allow for smooth gameplay in 4K resolution (2160p), enhancing the overall visual experience for players.

    • “The optimized graphics allow for stunning visuals, making the game truly shine in 4K resolution.”
    • “I love the ability to play in 2160p; it enhances the overall experience and immersion.”
    • “The optimization of the game ensures smooth performance even at high resolutions.”
    • “The game struggles with optimization, making it difficult to maintain a stable frame rate even on high-end hardware.”
    • “Despite the promise of 4K graphics, the optimization is so poor that it often results in lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “The lack of proper optimization means that even players with powerful systems experience significant performance issues.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively captures the authentic atmosphere of small steam operations, offering a level of accuracy that larger budget simulators often overlook. Players appreciate the attention to detail that enhances the immersive experience.

    • “Being quite familiar with small steam operations like the one portrayed here, I can speak to the accuracy and atmosphere that this game provides, which big-budget simulators often neglect.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere truly captures the essence of the environment, making every moment feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “The sound design and visual details create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
    • “Being quite familiar with small steam operations like the one portrayed here, I can speak to the accuracy and atmosphere that this game provides, which big-budget simulators neglect.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, expressing frustration that the effort required does not lead to satisfying rewards.

    • “Don't even get me started on how tedious the game is to play.”
    • “It's very tedious, which is fine if the gameplay was actually rewarding.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with one user highlighting it as a significant source of joy and comfort during difficult times, even referencing a past painful experience.

    • “This game has provided me with the only emotional light since my 5th grade girlfriend kicked me in the nether regions.”
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American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley is a simulation game.

American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley is available on Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley.

American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley was released on June 11, 2018.

American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley was developed by keume.

American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

American Railroads - Summit River and Pine Valley is a single player game.

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