Rail Cargo Simulator

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Rail Cargo Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by United Independent Entertainment and was released on June 7, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

As the head of a marshalling yard you are aiming, according to the single, specified tasks, at coordinating the goods traffic with the available shunting locomotives and by using the hump yards in the most efficient way.

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Single-Player

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17%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

monetization3 negative mentions

Solid graphics that enhance the visual experience.
Some players find it to be one of the best rail cargo simulators they've played, significantly better than previous versions.
The game has a unique concept that appeals to fans of simulation and logistics games.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with missions feeling almost identical.
There is no tutorial or proper guidance, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress.
The controls and graphics are poorly implemented, leading to a frustrating experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive and monotonous mission structure, where players find themselves completing the same tasks with little variation or engagement. Despite the potential for more dynamic gameplay elements, such as varied missions and improved controls, players express frustration over the lack of meaningful content and the absence of any real narrative depth. Overall, the experience is described as boring and lacking in creativity, failing to hold players' interest over time.
- “There are usually green track markers that light up the track selection - there were none in the dark-black missions.”
- “There was also no visible wagon connecting spots in the dark-black missions, yet in normal daylight there were big yellow and green glowing spots.”
- “By mission 19 you are still just breaking a train of carriages down onto lines 1 and 3.”
- “It's just the same mission over and over again; tell the worker to fix a switch, back the train up to connect, pull into lane 2. Yay, now for mission 18, we are going to pull into lane 3!”
- “It's no fun, and what's more, it is totally boring. What were the developers thinking when they made this mission?”
- “By mission 19, you are still just breaking a train of carriages down onto lines 1 and 3.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with many users citing poor quality, visibility issues, and a lack of detail. While a few mention solid 3D scenery, the overall consensus leans towards dissatisfaction, highlighting bugs and interface problems that detract from the visual experience.
- “Solid graphics, wish there was a better tutorial.”
- “Completely detailed scenery in 3D graphics.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “Poor graphics, poor gameplay, no real motivation to play, and a ton of bugs and interface problems.”
- “Lousy graphics, no tutorial, and it's not even worth the $2.50 I paid for it on sale a while back...”
- “I tried to brighten the game graphics and my PC screen but there was still nothing visible.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is criticized as being exploitative, with users labeling it a "simulator" cash grab that prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “This game is just a 'simulator' cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and overly aggressive.”
- “I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by constant ads and paywalls.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being unengaging and riddled with bugs, poor graphics, and interface issues, leading many users to deem it a waste of money and time.
- “Waste of money, don't buy it; not even worth it for one second of gameplay.”
- “Poor graphics, poor gameplay, no real motivation to play, and a ton of bugs and interface problems.”