Locomancer
- May 23, 2016
- Selkcip
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Virtual Reality
Windows
Linux
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay, especially for those who enjoy trains and model building.
- Offers a unique VR experience with the ability to build and ride your own train layouts.
- Active developer support with regular updates and improvements to the game.
- Controls can be confusing and difficult to master, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including issues with trains derailing and performance problems.
- Lack of a comprehensive tutorial makes it challenging for new players to understand the mechanics.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of fun and cool mechanics, though players note issues with bad controls and confusing mechanics. Despite these challenges, the game is considered a hidden gem for model train enthusiasts, rewarding those who invest time in understanding its unique combinations.
“Fun, cool mechanics overall; great experience!”
“There are lots of weird combinations, but once you figure out what they do during gameplay, you realize it is an overlooked piece of simulation that needs your attention.”
“Bad controls, confusing mechanics, great game though for model train fans.”
“Lots of weird combinations, but once you figure out what they do during gameplay, you then realize it is one overlooked piece of simulation that needs your attention.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the experience by providing a relaxing soundtrack that players can choose while exploring community tracks on a railcart. The combination of soothing music and simple environments creates a tranquil atmosphere for players to enjoy.
“The game features a diverse selection of soundtrack music that enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack offers a variety of choices that cater to different moods and preferences.”
“Go in one of the community tracks, get on a railcart, and just sit with some music playing as you slowly travel round and round a simple, relaxing environment.”
“Has some choice of soundtrack music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be limitless and consistently entertaining, leading to hours of enjoyable gameplay.
“The game has no limitations, is hilarious, and I've had fun with it for hours.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game could benefit from further optimization and bug fixes, suggesting that improvements in these areas would enhance their overall experience and increase their willingness to engage with additional content.
“If the developers fixed some minor bugs and focused on further optimization, I would definitely be excited for a full DLC release.”
“The optimization in this game has significantly improved my overall experience, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate the continuous efforts in optimization; it really enhances the performance and responsiveness of the game.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization leads to frustrating gameplay and constant crashes.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report ongoing stability issues, indicating that the game remains buggy and broken despite recent updates.
“Update 2: Electric Boogaloo: Nope, still buggy and broken.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered multiple glitches that completely disrupted my experience.”
