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SimRail Early Access available nowhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1422130/SimRail__The_Railway_Simulator/ About the GameSimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue...presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train! Become the Driver...of the E186 locomotive carryin…

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and immersive sound design, creating a realistic train simulation experience.
It offers a detailed and complex simulation with many interactive elements, appealing to train enthusiasts.
The developers are responsive to community feedback, showing promise for future updates and improvements.

The controls are overly complicated and not intuitive, making it difficult for new players to get started.
The game suffers from performance issues and frequent crashes, especially on lower-end systems.
The tutorial lacks clarity and fails to provide adequate guidance on key functions, leading to frustration.

graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the detailed and realistic visuals while others criticize performance issues and optimization challenges, particularly on lower-end systems. Many users note that while the graphics can be impressive, they often require a powerful GPU to run smoothly, and there are still areas needing improvement, such as distant rendering and anti-aliasing. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, but they come with caveats regarding performance and consistency.
- “Graphics are nice and detailed.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, but you do need an RTX 3070 or similar to enjoy max details at full HD resolution.”
- “The graphics are excellent, and the sound effects are pretty good too.”
- “Needs a lot of performance optimization (lagging on GTX 1050 with low graphics) and overall polishing.”
- “At default graphics settings, the rendering distance is ridiculously low, scenery objects just look plain bad, and the game completely fails to render at a consistent or sufficient framerate.”
- “To be honest, the graphics aren't great right now and, despite that, the FPS are pretty poor too.”
optimization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance on high settings, while others report significant lag and stuttering even on recommended hardware. Many users highlight the need for further optimization and polishing, particularly for lower-end systems, as performance issues persist despite improvements since earlier demos. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential, the game still requires substantial work to achieve consistent performance across various setups.
- “I see many negative comments about performance, but I can run this at ultra settings with no issues, and my PC is not that great.”
- “I've noticed a good performance boost as well compared to the first demo version.”
- “As this is their second demo, it's much more refined - the initial demo had some performance issues as well as graphical items in need of tweaking... which they did.”
- “Performance is absolute dogwater, no matter the settings.”
- “Needs a lot of performance optimization (lagging on GTX 1050 with low graphics) and overall polishing.”
- “Very unoptimized and not so polished....”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its realism and immersion, particularly in comparison to other train simulators, offering a more fleshed-out experience with features like a functional radio system. However, some users note issues with clunky controls, performance problems, and a lack of customization options, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics and sound quality are generally well-received.
- “Most realistic and immersive gameplay + simulation”
- “This free demo already has more simulation gameplay to offer than Train Sim World without any add-ons.”
- “Gameplay is very similar to TSW (which I have sunk multiple hours into), but it feels more fleshed out - with an actual radio system in use with voice dialogue versus the single option in a radial menu in the aforementioned game.”
- “Not so performance friendly... haven't tried gameplay, but not so performance friendly on default settings.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and difficult to respond to things fast enough with your mouse because the developers have decided that joysticks and keyboards apparently don't exist.”
- “The challenges are train physics; the graphics have horrible antialiasing issues and flickering textures; not being able to bind your own keys; their gameplay mechanics include all these little submenus that reduce immersion; the control screens in the commuter train are fuzzy.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a meaningful story, with several users explicitly stating "no story" or expressing frustration with the game's structure and missions. While some players appreciated the tutorial and certain missions, the overall narrative experience is minimal and does not engage players effectively.
- “First of all, the tutorial and night mission are a great introduction to what the final game is about.”
- “It can be pretty chill, I loved the fright mission.”
- “The cargo mission I have not completed yet due to me not having enough time in my play sessions to do it in a single sitting, so being able to load where I left off would be a nice to have.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ no story”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." While some aspects of the game, like the simulation and tutorials, are well-received, the frustrating mechanics, such as the brake system, detract from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Speaking of the cargo mission, the brake system for the e186 is irritating at best: when I try to apply it to slightly reduce my speed (or completely stop), it either stops at 6% despite me holding down the button, or in a different instance it didn't apply at all and when I pressed the button again to see if I actually applied it - the emergency brake activated, grinding me to a complete stop. The brakes on the emu were a breeze to understand in comparison, so I hope this gets a look over in the final game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, random activation problems, and instances of freezing that lead to "not responding" errors. Despite its potential, players express frustration over the lack of recent updates and patches to address these ongoing problems.
- “Most buggy game ever.”
- “The biggest issue I have, though, is the game freezes and goes 'not responding.'”
- “This game holds a lot of promise, but it's very buggy still, and development seems to have stopped. It's been a long time since the last patch.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be delightful, particularly enjoying the amusing interactions between characters and their quirky dance moves.
- “The in-game characters are hilarious with the way they interact with each other and the little dances they seem to do.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love the quirky jokes and playful banter between characters; it adds so much charm to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Simrail is praised for its visually appealing graphics and realistic elements, which together foster a highly immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Simrail is a very pretty game, with an added element of realism that truly creates an immersive atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users highlighting its emotional depth and memorable melodies. Some reviews note that the sound design complements gameplay effectively, creating a cohesive experience. However, a few players feel that certain tracks could be more varied to prevent repetition during extended play sessions.
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The sound effects are poorly mixed, often overshadowing the music and creating a jarring experience.”

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