Train Sim World 3

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"Train Sim World 3" offers players the chance to master a variety of powerful locomotives from different countries, such as the ES44C4, ICE 1, and Class 395. The game features new volumetric skies and extreme weather conditions, adding realism and atmosphere to the routes. Creative tools allow for a personalized experience as players haul cargo, commute passengers, and race high-speed trains.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,509 reviews

graphics102 positive mentions

optimization27 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments, enhancing the overall experience.
Dynamic weather and improved lighting systems add realism and variety to gameplay.
The training center and tutorials provide a solid introduction for new players, making it easier to learn how to operate different trains.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including stuttering and crashes during gameplay.
DLC prices are considered excessively high, making it expensive to access additional content.
Many players feel that TSW3 is not significantly different from TSW2, leading to disappointment over the perceived lack of new features.

graphics
247 mentions
41 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics in Train Sim World 3 have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the improved visuals and realism compared to previous versions, while others criticize performance issues and outdated elements. Some users noted that despite the graphical enhancements, the game can still suffer from glitches, crashes, and subpar environmental details. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they are seen as needing further optimization and refinement to fully meet modern standards.
- “The graphics are stunning, with an impressive level of detail on the trains, stations, and landscapes.”
- “Absolutely love this game; the graphics are super awesome and run super smooth on my computer.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics and environments is impressive, providing a visually stunning experience.”
- “The graphics look 10 years old, even on ultra settings.”
- “Dated graphics, poor lighting (forget about driving at night), unrealistic sounds, unrealistic physics.”
- “The graphics are not great even on the highest settings and trees etc. still render in as if there is a glitch.”
optimization
73 mentions
14 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
37 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting good performance on lower-end systems, while others report significant stuttering and crashes, even on high-end hardware. Many users express frustration over persistent performance issues and bugs, suggesting that the game feels poorly optimized compared to its predecessors. Despite some improvements, the overall consensus indicates that optimization remains a major concern, with calls for further patches to enhance stability and performance.
- “Good optimization for use on lower-end computers.”
- “I was against TSW3; I thought it should have only been a free update, but now I am aware that it has better performance than TSW2 and a huge test track to learn to drive the engines. The training center is massive and full of stuff to do. Bottom line: quite a lot of content was added to the base game.”
- “TSW3 is a much more optimized game, and it offers so much more realism.”
- “This game crashes a lot; many missions in chapters or in training are not even opening, and there is also no technical help available from either the game makers or Steam. Most of the missions and chapters crash after loading, and the screen gets stuck. I always have to restart my system to regain access. Especially in the diesel locomotive chapter, I'm never able to complete a single mission because the game crashes at the same point every time. This issue is only happening in this game. There's a pop-up that appears when the game crashes asking to raise a complaint, but that doesn't work either because the system hangs. That's why I will not suggest anyone download this crash-filled game; the performance is terrible!”
- “Sorry, the poor optimization ruins everything in this game.”
- “The stuttering is bad and downright annoying; even Cyberpunk 2077 does not stutter like this game does, and I have an i5 9th gen, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 1660 Ti.”
gameplay
69 mentions
20 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the train simulator is generally described as accessible and engaging, with intuitive mechanics that cater to both newcomers and experienced players. However, it suffers from issues such as repetitive scenarios, complex controls, and performance problems like stuttering, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the graphics and immersive elements, many express disappointment over the lack of significant improvements and the feeling of being sold a reskinned version of previous titles.
- “Overall: a decent game for the novice train simulator user, with decent graphics and gameplay and a good value for its price!”
- “The gameplay is engaging and challenging, with a variety of scenarios and missions that will keep you hooked for hours on end.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players.”
- “This is all utter garbage scenario writing for the sake of gameplay, and yet the game as a whole claims to be life-like and realistic.”
- “It falls victim to overly complex controls that hinder rather than enhance the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is really repetitive and quite misleading; for example, one of the services says it goes from London to Dover but you only drive it on one bit. Also, the game is really fussy about exploration, despite literally having a mode for exploration.”
story
59 mentions
5 % positive mentions
85 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting that it lacks a coherent narrative or engaging plot, often describing it as having "no story." Players express frustration with the rigid mission structure and frequent crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the variety of missions and customization options, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game fails to deliver a compelling story or enjoyable gameplay due to technical issues and restrictive mechanics.
- “Awesome graphics and story performance.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and challenging, with a variety of scenarios and missions that will keep you hooked for hours on end.”
- “This is literally the same story of the now dead TSW 2.”
- “No difference in the scenery and I was turned away from playing the high-speed train route due to the first mission being in a tunnel most of the time, not really thrilling in any way.”
- “Before you play this game, I think it is very important to play the previous two entries in the TSW franchise, so you can understand the lore/story.”
stability
49 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. Many players experience frequent freezes, crashes, and incomplete features, leading to frustration and a sense that the game feels unpolished and abandoned by developers. Despite some positive aspects, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by stability problems that remain largely unaddressed.
- “Overall, don't buy this game unless you want a buggy, slow, and terrible looking train operation experience.”
- “The game stalls every 2 minutes and freezes anytime you click something.”
- “I can't believe how buggy this is, especially for a franchise that has been out so long.”
monetization
25 mentions
8 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over the high prices of DLC and the perceived lack of quality and development. Users feel that the frequent release of new titles and aggressive in-game advertising contribute to a cynical approach to monetization, leading to a negative perception of the franchise. Overall, players recommend avoiding purchases unless heavily discounted, citing a need for better ethics and competition in the market.
- “The downside is a lot of in-game purchases to expand your experience.”
- “Their monetization is bad, but the game is fantastic.”
- “Everything about this dev is just a blatant cash grab with minimal work input.”
- “This game would be better if it was priced at a reasonable degree but it's not; there is a lot of DLC that is just not good enough for the prices they charge. Lots of things are broken and take forever to get patched, if they ever do. This is just a cash grab by Dovetail on the train sim community.”
- “It's a thoroughly cynical cash grab rushed out the door release.”
grinding
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic commitment akin to having a "second life" to achieve all accomplishments. This sentiment is compounded by concerns that the game's design prioritizes data farming over genuine player experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding if you want to get all achievements.”
- “Disguising these data-farming practices as gathering analytics to improve player experience is dishonest and evil.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the reviews is characterized by a mix of irony and self-deprecation, with users finding amusement in the game's persistent bugs and crashes, despite its claims of improved performance. The juxtaposition of the developers' long experience with the game's ongoing issues adds a layer of comedic frustration, while some players still manage to find joy in the content related to their passion for trains. Overall, the humor is derived from the absurdity of the situation and the community's shared experiences.
- “It's funny watching streams showing new content with the hosts enjoying the sound of their own voice while noticing the bugs that'll be there for ages.”
- “Rather hilariously, after years of experience developing 'Train Simulator', DTG has only managed to improve the latest dumpster fire by an iota.”
- “As funny as it might sound, it's like Dovetail Games had listened to my prayers as I was reading about the Kassel - Würzburg Schnellfahrstrecke in TSW3.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the menu music for its relaxing and chill vibe, highlighting it as a standout feature. However, there are concerns about the overall music quality, with hopes for improvement in future updates.
- “I love the menu music; it's perfect for chilling out.”
- “Given the emergence of competitors recently, one can only hope that Dovetail actually starts delivering on the music going forward.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through diverse scenarios and routes, bolstered by a supportive community and user-generated content. However, some players express concerns about bugs and the lack of VR support, which could impact the overall experience.
- “Great simulator with a ton of replay value but there is still no VR support.”
- “The inclusion of scenarios and routes adds depth and replay value, while the supportive community and user-generated content contribute to its longevity.”
- “Hopefully if DTG really buckles down and starts to scrub out the bugs and listen to their audience, the game will become more playable and this review will become a positive one.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning new sky textures and dynamic weather effects, which significantly enhance the immersive experience. Players appreciate the realistic portrayal of extreme weather, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms, that adds depth and turbulence to the gameplay. However, some feel that certain areas of the world still lack a compelling atmosphere.
- “Amazing atmosphere within the game, especially with the new sky textures and clouds!”
- “New extreme weather and volumetric skies bring a transformed atmosphere to routes. Clouds, rain, snow, and lightning among intense thunderstorms create a sense of turbulence as wind physics hit the side of your train!”
- “The world lacks atmosphere.”
- “New extreme weather and volumetric skies bring a transformed atmosphere to routes; clouds, rain, snow, and lightning among intense thunderstorms create a sense of turbulence as wind physics hit the side of your train!”