Hmmsim Metro

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Hmmsim Metro is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Jeminie Interactive and was released on June 25, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Line 1, the most complicated subway in Seoul, is now coming in PC version. You can feel high immersion with the graphics that realize the actual Seoul scenery, the train driving sound, and the realistic train driving system. Experience the operation of the Seoul subway!

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Audience ScoreBased on 139 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Highly detailed and realistic simulation of Seoul Metro Line 1 with authentic train models, controls, and stations.
Outstanding graphics and lighting, capturing the urban environment beautifully both above and below ground.
Developers are passionate and consistently update the game adding new content, improvements, and features.

Steep learning curve due to limited, basic tutorials and many in-game instructions, alarms, and menus being in Korean.
Lack of interactive tutorial and English translations makes initial access difficult for non-Korean players.
Missing features including passengers on trains and platforms, weather effects, and more varied camera controls.

graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals, detailed environments, realistic lighting, and smooth performance, often standing out as some of the best seen in train simulators. Reviewers highlight the use of advanced engines for impressive urban scenery, high levels of detail in trains and infrastructure, and optimized performance even on modest hardware. Overall, the game's graphics significantly enhance immersion and realism, making it highly recommended for fans of train simulations.
- “I absolutely love this game; the graphics and lighting are some of the best I've ever seen in any game, including smooth frame rates.”
- “The level of detail is terrific; the graphics are second to none.”
- “Very detailed simulation with great graphics and performance.”
- “The graphics using Unreal Engine are realistic; the developer clearly spent a huge effort making this authentic.”
- “Can't change the graphic settings because they are still in Korean.”
- “While Hmmsim has very realistic urban city graphics, a desire remains for more urban train sims with graphics similar to the Japanese train sim 'Railfan' for PlayStation.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
42%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, realistic physics, and immersive environment, offering a detailed and challenging experience. Despite minor translation issues, players find it accessible and engaging, especially for fans of simulation games. The game’s solid mechanics and high-quality graphics contribute to a compelling and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “It's smooth, looks good, and driving mechanics are done very well.”
- “Its immersive environment, detailed mechanics, and diverse fleet make it worth checking out, especially if you're up for a challenge.”
- “The physics mechanics are more or less spot on.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game boasts impressive optimization with smooth performance, no stuttering or freezing, and better efficiency compared to similar simulators on the same engine. Its detailed graphics and realistic simulation run well, providing an enjoyable and stable experience. Users appreciate the focused attention on optimization alongside visuals and controls.
- “Very detailed simulation, great graphics and performance.”
- “Graphics is amazing, and better optimized than TSW2 running on the same engine.”
- “Unlike other popular sims, I get no stuttering or freezing.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect is noted for having no narrative or a minimal storyline, with users indicating that the game lacks a traditional story element.
- “No story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and train announcements receive high praise, particularly for their authentic and well-executed station announcements in both Korean and English. However, fans note the absence of the iconic metro music, which is missed despite the quality of other audio elements.
- “The station announcements are probably the best I’ve heard in any game, with the musical introduction followed by the station announcements in both Korean and English.”
- “Train announcements are great, but unfortunately this iconic metro music is missing.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor aspect is highlighted through playful praise of the game's detailed and dynamic environment, such as AI traffic and changing skies, which are described as both impressive and amusingly efficient on basic hardware.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game demonstrates impressive stability, running smoothly with reliable controls, which is a notable improvement compared to other train sims that have historically been plagued by bugs and instability.
- “Game looks great, controls great and runs great.”
- “For the last decade, a lot of us have just learned to live with big, buggy train sims who seem to only care about releasing high-priced DLC.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that the monetization aspect involves numerous elements, including ads and possible interruptions, suggesting a potentially busy or intrusive implementation.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding in the game quite demanding, often requiring extensive playtime or additional resources to progress effectively.