Train Frontier Classic
- December 14, 2017
- Team Train Frontier
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Train Frontier Classic" is a train simulation game that challenges players to build and manage their own railroad company. Players can design and operate their own train routes, maintain tracks, and manage schedules to ensure the success of their company. With a variety of trains, landscapes, and weather conditions, the game offers a realistic and immersive train simulation experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic masterpiece, especially for those who played it on Xbox 360, and it still holds up as a fun and creative sandbox for train enthusiasts.
- Players appreciate the freedom to build layouts and drive trains, making it a great game for both beginners and experienced model railroaders.
- Despite being abandoned, the game offers a decent selection of trains and props, allowing for enjoyable gameplay and creativity.
- The game has not received updates in several years, leading to concerns about its abandonment and lack of developer support.
- Many players experience bugs, including issues with launching the game and crashes, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and boring after a short time, with limitations on the number of trains and cars that can be used.
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a general consensus that the game lacks a compelling story, with some users explicitly stating there is no story at all, while others describe it as poorly executed. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a significant weakness.
“No story.”
“Bad story.”
“No story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have been praised for maintaining a nostalgic feel, allowing players to experience the game as it was originally intended. However, some users expressed disappointment due to the lack of graphical enhancements and customization options.
“I am happy they changed nothing graphically, not only for nostalgic purposes, allowing people to have an experience like they did back then, but because it feels like a genuine continuation.”
“No graphics or rebinding options.”
“7/15 graphics.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted as an improvement over the classic indie Xbox 360 title, offering a more refined experience while retaining the essence of the original. However, some users feel it lacks depth, describing it simply as "just gameplay."
“If you want the classic indie Xbox 360 game but improved gameplay compared to the original game, this is your game.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“2/15 gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezing, persistent black screens, and endless loading times. Additionally, the lack of ongoing support for bugs has left players frustrated and without solutions.
“Every time I try to launch the game, the screen stays black and freezes.”
“The game is buggy and no longer works on my son's laptop, and the game is abandoned, so there's no hope of technical support.”
“There's a bug where it stays on the loading screen forever, but if that wasn't enough, it freezes on the main screen.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires a significant investment of time, almost likening it to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is considered limited, with players noting that the experience feels repetitive after a few sessions, leading to a lack of motivation to return.
