Train Mechanic Simulator 2017

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"Train Mechanic Simulator 2017" is a simulation game where players assume the role of a train mechanic, tasked with repairing a variety of locomotives in one of three workshops set in a vast 25 km2 open world. With a focus on realism, the game features nine different trains, including steam, electric, and diesel units, and more than 1000 parts that can be repaired. The game aims to provide a realistic and engaging experience for train enthusiasts and mechanics alike.

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Play Modes

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

Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 screenshot

+10

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 595 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and provides a fun experience for train enthusiasts.
Graphics are good, and the game runs smoothly without major bugs.
The ability to repair and drive different types of trains adds variety to the gameplay.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited missions and tasks.
There are issues with camera controls and sensitivity, making navigation frustrating.
The game lacks depth in mechanics and features, feeling rushed and unfinished.

gameplay
320 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
75%
8%
The gameplay of Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is largely reminiscent of the Car Mechanic Simulator series, focusing on diagnosing and repairing various train types through a series of work orders. While it offers a laid-back experience with some interesting mechanics, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with issues such as clunky controls and limited content. Overall, it appeals to fans of mechanic simulators but falls short of expectations set by its predecessors.
- “The gameplay is surprisingly fluid.”
- “While there are still some gameplay mechanics that can be improved, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is still a great game to play when you just want to play a laid-back game and go at your own pace with no time limit.”
- “You not only fix trains but you drive them; it's easy to play, and if you like car mechanic games, then you will love this one.”
- “Camera is crap, does not save any settings (for the ones it does offer), and the gameplay is crap because of how badly done the mechanics are.”
- “The overall impression of the game is that they've taken car mechanic simulator and just shoved 4-5 train models into it, and simplified trains and train repairs to the point of being patronizing.”
- “Gameplay was mindblowingly repetitive.”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
35%
3%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their fluidity and beauty, with many users noting that they enhance the overall experience without overloading hardware. However, some players have pointed out issues such as limited graphical options, occasional glitches, and a lack of detail in certain areas, which detracts from the otherwise strong visual presentation. Overall, while the graphics are considered good to excellent, there are areas for improvement that could elevate the experience further.
- “The graphics are very fluid and pretty - I enjoy every aspect of it, and it looks beautiful (and it doesn't bog down my graphics card like some of the higher-end games can).”
- “The graphics are excellent and the scenery in the outdoor portions is really quite beautiful.”
- “Now the good stuff, great graphics, smooth to operate and play in the workshops and around the world.”
- “Little to no graphics options.”
- “It's a shame that the developers spent so much time developing artwork and structural mechanics for this title, only to have it wasted by having poor camera, boring repairs, and challenges moving about the shop and the world.”
- “Its a good game but there are a few things wrong, the biggest one for me is when you leave the garage (you have to do on the 3 job) it just crashes and also you can't turn down or up the graphics, only just fiddle around with shadows and textures and it's basically impossible to get the game to look good.”
story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
87%
4%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and linearity, with players noting that it consists of 75 missions that quickly become repetitive and lack meaningful narrative engagement. While some appreciate the complexity of the train mechanics and the addition of recovery missions, many feel that the missions are poorly structured and offer little variety, leading to a sense of monotony after completing the main campaign. Overall, the absence of a compelling story and the limited diversity in missions detracts from the overall experience.
- “One particularly neat aspect I enjoyed is the recovery missions.”
- “When you complete the main campaign, you unlock the ability for randomly rolled missions to replay.”
- “The game has 75 missions, 25 for each type of train: diesel, electric, and steam.”
- “No 'story' either.”
- “I don't know what their idea of 'story' is.”
- “After you complete all the missions, there is not much else to do but repeat them in a random order.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking diversity, leading some to turn it off quickly. While some appreciate the relaxing tunes during gameplay, others are frustrated by the volume settings not saving between sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point, with a desire for more varied and fitting music.
- “The open world has more of a toy train set feel, the graphics are nice and the soundtrack is easier to listen to than the one in Car Mechanic Simulator.”
- “It runs smooth and has nice graphics; also, the music while driving along the sea with my train was very relaxing.”
- “Soundtrack - good.”
- “The soundtrack lacks diversity; the same songs play over and over again, which is terrible, not to mention the fact that it doesn't even match the type of subject it tackles.”
- “The sounds are mediocre (and like some reviews have stated, the train horn does sound like trainhornsound.wav)... and the music was annoying, so that was turned off fairly quickly.”
- “I have to set the music in the sound settings to off every time after I load my save, because the settings don't save.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
11%
78%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of severe glitches, including crashes, corrupted saves, and unresponsive controls that hinder gameplay. Many users express frustration over the lack of updates to address these issues, leading to a recommendation against playing due to the persistent bugs. However, a few players note that the game runs well for them, indicating mixed experiences with stability.
- “No problems, runs great.”
- “Can't recommend this buggy game.”
- “There are a few ugly graphical glitches to one of the train models as well as some mission bugs which need urgent fixing, but we don't get an update since weeks now.”
- “I faced many glitches like crashing, corrupt saving, and (not sure if this is a glitch or not) lack of the ability to use certain switches on the railroad.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, likening it to monotonous tasks that lack challenge and slow progression. The requirement to drive trains to repair others adds to the repetitiveness, making the overall experience feel more like a chore than an engaging mechanic. While fans of the genre may appreciate the theme, many feel that the grinding detracts significantly from the enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I mean, I like mechanic games, but this is just tedious.”
- “You don't earn money fast enough, so progression is also tedious.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game offers an enjoyable experience with good visuals, but it suffers from low replayability, leaving players feeling that there isn't much incentive to return after the initial playthrough.
- “It's good until you realize that there's no replayability at the end.”
- “I enjoyed it for a short time, but there is not much replayability.”
- “The replayability isn’t huge, sadly enough.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with many users noting that significant aspects have been overlooked, leading to performance issues.
- “A huge amount of it has been skipped in terms of optimization.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently highlight the atmosphere as relaxing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Personally, I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.”