Train Fever

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,250 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • optimization
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Train Fever is a transport simulation game that lets you build and manage your own transport company from 1850 to 2050. Start by laying tracks and transporting passengers and goods, then expand your network and upgrade your vehicles to meet the demands of a growing urban population. Experience historical milestones like the transition from steam to electric and diesel-powered engines, and adapt your strategy to changing economic and technological conditions.

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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,250 reviews
graphics111 positive mentions
optimization35 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and detailed models that enhance the immersive experience.
  • Addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours, especially with the transport management aspect.
  • Active modding community that adds variety and content to the game.
  • Clunky user interface that makes navigation and management cumbersome.
  • Performance issues, especially in late game, leading to lag and crashes.
  • Lack of tutorials and clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand game mechanics.
  • graphics256 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and detail, particularly for vehicles and environments, while others criticize performance issues and lack of optimization that lead to lag and crashes. Some users find the graphics enjoyable and immersive, likening them to modern standards, while others feel they are mediocre or outdated compared to similar titles. Overall, the visuals are generally considered a strong point, but technical issues detract from the experience for many players.

    • “The graphics are excellent, and they just released a free USA DLC, which is lots of fun, especially when you get tired of playing with the European trains.”
    • “The graphics are nice, laying track is well done, I like the map generator.”
    • “Graphically, the game looks fantastic, but unless you are running a top-of-the-line video card, you will experience stuttering and slowness when the game has to start tracking more vehicles and lines.”
    • “Graphics are poor - dull, drab and lacking crispness.”
    • “I've run into numerous game-breaking bugs, the game crashes all the time and the graphics engine is very poorly optimized, turning the game into a stuttery mess even on the small maps.”
    • “The graphics, while they can be laggy at times, are stunning to look at.”
  • gameplay181 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its clunky mechanics, lack of polish, and steep learning curve, which can make it frustrating to master. While some appreciate the depth and potential for strategic planning, others criticize the poor interface, insufficient tutorials, and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the core gameplay enjoyable and addictive, especially for fans of transport simulation games, suggesting that with further refinement and updates, it could become a more polished title.

    • “Old game but love the concept and the overall gameplay.”
    • “Awesome little tycoon game, large variety and endless gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is nice and challenging.”
    • “The underdeveloped mechanics and features further contribute to the game's lack of polish.”
    • “It is the very nature of its clunky mechanics and unforgiving track and road building collisions that make this game difficult to master.”
    • “Gameplay is simplistic by design, and worse yet, it's badly explained.”
  • optimization109 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues, especially in late-game scenarios with larger maps and more vehicles. Despite some improvements noted in patches, users still experience stuttering, lag, and long loading times, indicating that the game is not fully optimized and requires further development to enhance performance. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay concepts are appreciated, the poor optimization detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Performance has increased massively, more features being added even still, free DLC, and most of the annoyances I had at first are gone.”
    • “The gameplay seems a bit laggy at times due to a little work needing to be done in optimization, but the creator is working on that and has provided updates to make the game even better.”
    • “Since its release, the game has improved in terms of performance and user interface.”
    • “Terrible performance, even on Skylake and a R9 GPU.”
    • “Once you build up your rail network a little bit, enough that you're covering 4 or 5 cities, the performance takes a serious nose-dive and the game becomes unplayable.”
    • “The performance (even on the lowest possible setting) is so poor that it is impossible to move around.”
  • music68 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and enjoyable nature, while others criticize it for being repetitive and not fitting the game's setting. Many users suggest that the soundtrack could benefit from more variety and historical accuracy, particularly for different time periods. Overall, while some find the music enhances the gameplay experience, others feel it detracts from immersion due to its simplicity and lack of depth.

    • “Stylish & varied music track!”
    • “The music is also very cheery and always brightens up my day when playing this game.”
    • “The music is fantastic.”
    • “The music is absolutely abysmal and made me want to quit this game before it's even started.”
    • “The sounds are fine, but the music soundtrack leaves a bit to be desired in my opinion; it doesn't fit the mood of the game at all.”
    • “Music is f***ing terrible with 16 songs repeated, crappy electronica always, and being like 2 minutes long with no real variety.”
  • stability48 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of stutters, freezes, and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as feeling incomplete and frustratingly buggy, with issues persisting even after updates. While some players note occasional smooth performance, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from severe stability problems, making it difficult to enjoy.

    • “Transport is almost bug-free.”
    • “Usually runs great, but the last update made it hard to view multiple trains at the same time.”
    • “Great when it plays; however, this is far from a complete and bug-free game.”
    • “So many stutters and freezes whenever it has to calculate a lot of things at once.”
    • “The game freezes for many seconds at times and this gets worse as the game progresses.”
    • “In short this game looks like it should have been in for development for another year and it would be this generations open TTD, but instead we get a buggy engine that crashes and stutters even on high-end machines, a frustratingly stupid track building system, and a road building system apparently inspired by 'lol I can curve da road'...”
  • grinding22 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, particularly in tasks like building railways, replacing vehicles, and managing infrastructure. Many reviewers noted that the micromanagement elements are clunky and unintuitive, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. The repetitive nature of these tasks, combined with performance issues, detracts significantly from the overall experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's tedious and boring.”
    • “Replacing/upgrading vehicles is very tedious and can throw off the productivity of an entire line.”
  • story14 mentions

    The game is criticized for its lack of a structured story or missions, offering only a sandbox experience that can feel aimless and unengaging. Players express frustration over the absence of goals, AI competitors, and random events, which leads to a sense of monotony and disinterest. While some appreciate the freedom of a sandbox environment, many feel that the lack of narrative elements ultimately detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It's not easy to understand at first, but playing the missions helped.”
    • “But sometimes that's what you want, to just fiddle around and not have some corny derivative quest thrown at you.”
    • “But there is no campaign and goals; you make your own path. This may sound interesting at first, but when you have no goals and no missions, you may lose interest in the game!”
    • “It's a true sandbox game though, no story or missions, no AI companies.”
    • “There are no AI competitors, no random events, no side-quests, missions, or anything else to make the game more interesting.”
    • “The game lacks any storyline and is simply an impersonal generated map, with no specific goals, needs, or other driving factors.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while randomly generated maps and modding options enhance replay value, the absence of transport options and a campaign detracts from it. Some players find it enjoyable for long-term play, but others feel it leans more towards being repeatable than truly replayable.

    • “The randomly generated maps are also a nice touch, as it does make the replayability quite interesting.”
    • “Depth and replayability make this a long-term enjoyable experience.”
    • “There are hours of replayability with this game and it is well worth the $30.”
    • “The lack of transport options or a campaign definitely destroys the replayability value of it.”
    • “While everything is freshly generated every time you start a new game, I'd probably say it's repeatable rather than replayable.”
    • “The modding possibilities look like they will help with replay value.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and quirky elements, such as amusing mechanics like purchasing coaches and wagons instead of trucks. Players find the game enjoyable and relaxing, with moments of humor that enhance the overall experience, particularly in features like the sorting in the route list. Overall, it offers a charming and funny atmosphere, especially when acquired on sale.

    • “In the early game, you can buy coaches and wagons instead of trucks; that's funny.”
    • “This game is great for relaxation, and while it can be a little challenging, it definitely has its funny moments.”
    • “Sorting in the route list looks funny.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab and expressing disappointment over misleading advertising regarding its features. Despite its potential, the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Don't buy this contender for ultimate trash cash grab of 2014.”
    • “This game has the potential to be awesome, but the 'flexible building' as described in the ads is a lie.”
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Play time

81hMedian play time
159hAverage play time
31-138hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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