SubwaySim Hamburg
- May 16, 2023
- Simuverse Interactive
Get on Steam"SubwaySim Hamburg offers a detailed and authentic simulation of the U3 line of Hamburg's elevated railroad. Operate the DT5 electric multiple unit, complete various tasks, and experience a realistic driving experience with dynamic AI and accurate soundscape. Explore picturesque stations and route sections with high-quality graphics using the Unreal Engine 5."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful scenery and well-modeled trains, providing a realistic experience.
- Recent updates have significantly improved performance and fixed many initial bugs, making the game more enjoyable.
- The simple control mode and the ability to drive in expert mode add depth to the gameplay, appealing to both casual and hardcore simulation fans.
- The game suffers from poor optimization and performance issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and crashes.
- There are numerous bugs and inconsistencies, such as the red light bug and issues with the UI and sound effects, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks sufficient content and features, making it feel incomplete and repetitive, especially with limited AI traffic and scenarios.
- graphics32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the realism and detail, particularly in train models, while others criticize performance issues and graphical glitches. Despite updates improving certain aspects, many users still find the visuals lacking and not enough to warrant a positive overall impression. Overall, while there are commendable elements, significant technical problems detract from the graphical experience.
“Well made train models, nice graphics and sounds.”
“Have played it for about 2 hours and I'm amazed, the graphics look so real that you think you are there. UE5 does a good job; the performance could be better and there could be more routes.”
“Graphics perfect, details as well.”
“Even with the updates, the visuals of this game are horrible.”
“I tried really hard over the past few weeks, but it's dull and lacks good visuals.”
“I refunded it on release day because of the issues that were there (tons of various bugs, the sound of the cab, graphics settings not applying, fps issues,...)”
- optimization32 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly on high-end systems, leading to low frame rates and frequent lag. While some updates have improved performance for certain users, others still find it lacking and in an alpha state, indicating a need for substantial tuning and fixes. Overall, the optimization is considered below expectations, with many hoping for future improvements.
“The performance pretty much improved by threefolds, my very old PC is now able to run this game in its highest settings pretty smoothly, not full 60 fps but a fairly stable 40+ fps.”
“Edit 1: 4 updates in, performance improved even further, the UI is properly translated and also brand new, with more information and a lot cleaner.”
“The patches released by the developers have knocked out some issues and improved the performance.”
“Optimization is non-existent.”
“I was really hyped for this game, but sadly it's in an alpha state with no optimizations. I have a very powerful PC and yet am lucky to get 25 FPS at most. I'm actually feeling sick after one route; it's that bad. Maybe in a year I'll give the game another chance when I know it's in a better stage, right now just hoping for that refund.”
“Terrible performance/optimization and many small issues that should have been fixed before release.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as straightforward and not particularly innovative, appealing mainly to fans of easy-to-play games, especially when on sale. However, a significant update has improved performance, reducing crashes and enhancing frame rates, making it more enjoyable for players, particularly rail enthusiasts. Despite its simplicity, the gameplay loop remains engaging for those interested in train simulation.
“(Update on review May 2024) After almost 1 year of being off playing this train sim game, I have to say wow, what a year! The 70% rework is done great; it's running way better now with no crashing to desktop every time I try to play, and the FPS is way better now. There are 2 things that need to be done to make this better: 1) the lights on the front of the train need to be brighter, and 2) we need more S-Bahn routes added like U1. I have to say if you're a railfan, then this is worth buying. You can see my gameplay on my YouTube channel, Australia Worldwide Gaming, and it is in English.”
“It is nothing new or interesting in terms of gameplay, but for any 'easy to play game' fan, it is worth it, especially on discount.”
“The gameplay loop is pretty sweet to me.”
“(update on review may 2024) After almost 1 year of not playing this train sim game, I have to say, wow, what a year! The 70% rework is done great; it's running way better now with no crashing to desktop every time I try to play, and the FPS is way better now. There are 2 things that need to be done to make this better: 1) the lights on the front of the train need to be brighter, and 2) we need more S-Bahn routes added like U1. I have to say, if you're a railfan, then this is worth buying. You can see my gameplay on my YouTube channel, Australia Worldwide Gaming, and it is in English.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting significant bugs and performance issues, particularly after updates, rendering it unplayable for many. While a few minor graphical glitches were mentioned positively, the consensus leans towards advising potential players to avoid the game unless they have high-end hardware.
“I have to say it was good at first, but a few updates later broke the game and made it unplayable. I don't see this going to be any good in the future. I find that just trains you to buy DLC for Train Simulator Classic, which is way better in detail and frame rate. Stay away from this at all costs, trust me. Take it from someone who has been into simulation video gaming for over 30 years; it's buggy as hell. You think TSW's lag is bad? Ha! That is nothing compared to this.”
“(Unless you have a beefy rig, don't buy yet) It's a little buggy here and there and a little lackluster in the sounds department, but small stuff like that will come around, I guess.”
“(Unless you have a beefy rig, don't buy yet) It's a little buggy here and there and a little lackluster in the sounds department, but small stuff like that will come around, I guess.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
“Cash grab.”
“Cash grab.”
