JR EAST Train Simulator

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"JR EAST Train Simulator" is a realistic train driving simulator that offers high-definition, live-action images of JR East's train lines. The game provides an authentic experience with instrument panels and sounds recorded from actual trains. The basic pack includes the Keihin-Tohoku line and various train cars to choose from. You can drive the train from the same perspective as the driver and enjoy a professional simulator used for training by JR East drivers.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+33

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 330 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features very realistic train and car sounds, enhancing the immersive experience.
Beautiful scenery and a focus on authentic Japanese routes make it enjoyable for train enthusiasts.
The developers are actively updating the game, adding new content and fixing issues, which shows their commitment to improving the experience.

The base game is considered expensive for the limited content it offers, with additional DLCs priced even higher.
Gameplay is repetitive, as it primarily consists of watching a video with minimal interaction, lacking features like free-roaming or varied timetables.
There are technical issues, such as poor support for high refresh rates and a lack of customizable controls, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
Gameplay in this title is characterized by its simplicity and realism, appealing primarily to those who prioritize authenticity over complex mechanics. However, many users feel it lacks depth compared to other train simulation games, citing issues like bugs, inconsistent performance, and a lack of instructional overlays as detractors from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, it is marred by technical shortcomings and a sense of incompleteness, leading to mixed reviews.
- “The mechanics are simple and easy to grasp, but it takes time to master braking and the stop zone.”
- “The gameplay and audio are worth the price when you compare it to other similar games, but it still needs a lot of polish.”
- “And the core gameplay itself is good, simple, and enjoyable too.”
- “Gameplay... well again if you are coming from TSW with its all-day timetable, several scenarios, and the journey mode which gives a kind of 'best of' experience, JRETS does fall a bit flat.”
- “I assume this because the amount of bugs, gameplay choices that draw you out of the experience, and lack of support would surely produce real-life drivers one would think twice about entrusting their safe commute to.”
- “At my first gameplay, it was 50fps and suddenly dropped to 15fps, sometimes even worse, and then came back to normal. I didn't enjoy that.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The graphics in the game are praised for their ultra-realistic quality and immersive visuals, often likened to real life, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users report issues such as pixelation in 4K resolution, jagged edges, and a lack of customizable graphics settings, which detracts from the visual fidelity on certain hardware setups. Overall, while the graphics are impressive, there are notable inconsistencies that could affect gameplay for some users.
- “Graphics is just real life; no other sim will give you such an insight.”
- “It has great quality sounds, very easy to operate, stunning real-world style graphics, and actual people.”
- “Super immersive train simulator with epic visuals and very good sound and beautiful lines.”
- “One thing I have noticed watching YouTubers run this game is that very often their displays have jagged edges on the text and the visuals of the scenery are slightly janky.”
- “The quality of the graphics in 4K looks pixelated and low resolution.”
- “There are no graphics options to fix this.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many users noting that rides feel repetitive and lack variety in services and routes. Players express a desire for more diverse lines and historical timetables to enhance the experience, though there is some hope for future updates to improve content and replay value.
- “My biggest complaint is that there definitely could be more services included with each route - even with lines where there's little variation in services, historical timetables with different timings to the present-day timetable could be included to add replay value.”
- “Good game if you like trains and are interested in those in Japan; I kind of wish there was a bit more replayability with those lines, such as being able to go from one end to the other and vice versa. I also wish there would be more diverse lines.”
- “This would greatly improve replayability outside of route sightseeing.”
- “Low replayability; every ride is almost the same.”
- “Due to low replayability, it won't become your main train game.”
- “I kind of wished there was a bit more replayability with those lines, such as being able to go from one end to the other and vice versa. I also wish there were more diverse lines.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players report smooth performance even on low-end systems, others express frustration with the lack of performance evaluation and summary features. Many users find the overall optimization lacking, leading to disappointment, especially for those struggling to achieve a stable experience.
- “Runs smoothly, even on toasters.”
- “Seems a plenty of people have a decent experience.”
- “Unless something changes regarding optimization, it's a disappointment, not even talking about minor flaws mentioned in other reviews.”
- “No performance review or summary at the end of the run, no record of how many km you have driven in the game.”
- “Your performance is not evaluated.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
75%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, sound setting malfunctions, and video freezes, particularly when stopped at stations. While the simulation runs well overall, players have reported problems with physics and sound inconsistencies, which detract from the experience. Developers have acknowledged these issues and plan to expand the game with more routes and improvements.
- “The simulation runs smoothly, and while there are currently only two short routes available, the developers have promised to expand the game with more routes, which is a positive sign for future updates.”
- “The overall performance of the sim is impressive, and I appreciate the developers' commitment to enhancing the experience by adding more content in the future.”
- “Despite some minor issues, the stability of the simulation is commendable, and I look forward to seeing how the developers will improve it with future updates.”
- “This game is still buggy; my sound settings get screwed up all the time.”
- “When stopped at a station, the video freezes.”
- “It's like just sitting in a cockpit that can't move, and when I'm playing, it sometimes freezes.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of farming simulations to be somewhat tedious, often characterized by a stop/start gameplay style that can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the genre remains popular among simulation enthusiasts, with some titles standing out as superior to others.
- “Can get a little tedious as it is very much stop/start.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is presented in two parts, offering a substantial amount of content relative to its price, which users find to be a strong value on the Steam store.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for effectively immersing players in the experience of driving Japanese commuter trains, complemented by a vibrant and authentic Japanese urban setting.
- “It gives you the experience of driving Japanese commuter trains and has a nice Japanese urban atmosphere.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment over the inability to adjust the display settings or stop the menu music.
- “Very disappointing, cannot adjust display or stop the menu music.”

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