Train Station 2: Train Games
Get on Play Store"Train Station 2: Train Games" is a Simulation game that offers a good story and delightful gameplay, accompanied by splendid graphics and good music. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding, frequent ads, occasional bugs, and some humorous elements. The game invites you to become a railroad tycoon, collecting and managing cargo transport trains.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization1,741 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards rather than being forced to do so. However, recent updates have introduced mandatory ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among users who feel this shift has turned the game into a cash grab. While some players find the ad system manageable and the in-app purchases reasonable, others criticize the excessive reliance on ads and high costs for upgrades, ultimately detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It has microtransactions, but honestly I think they're laid back compared to the majority of mobile games.”
“In-game purchases are not necessary at all in order to progress, which is good because they are expensive.”
“Not too aggressive with monetization - it's quite possible to make good progress spending little or no money.”
“Quickly becomes a cash grab; starts out fun and do-able without paying to play.”
“The game was fun for a while until you introduced the forced ads.”
“The constant bombardment of ads makes it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
- graphics1,718 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, detail, and overall quality, with many users highlighting the impressive 3D models and vibrant visuals. However, some players have expressed disappointment with recent updates that altered the graphics negatively, leading to a desire for a return to previous designs. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, the gameplay pacing and monetization strategies have drawn mixed reactions, suggesting that the visual appeal may not fully compensate for gameplay frustrations.
“The graphics are amazing and you'll want to look at every little detail.”
“Incredible graphics, though!”
“I personally love the art style of the engines and scenery of the game, good job Pixel Federation games!”
“Competitions have made it more interesting; however, the game is in need of a major graphical overhaul.”
“The graphics are harder to see and the challenges take too long unless you use diamonds (which makes it seem like a money grab).”
“The graphics are puerile and make grown adults feel patronized.”
- story1,298 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the narrative and graphics; however, many express frustration over the lengthy mission times, which often extend to an hour or more. This pacing issue detracts from the overall enjoyment, as players find themselves waiting for missions to complete rather than engaging with the gameplay. Additionally, the requirement for specific trains to progress in the story can lead to a sense of stagnation, particularly for free-to-play users who struggle to obtain the necessary resources and upgrades.
“The graphics are great and the story makes good sense.”
“I love the storyline and the graphics, but the instability made it impossible to use.”
“The story mission is good.”
“The only complaint is the missions take forever to complete.”
“I find I'm opening the game for about a minute, just sending my trains off to do their ridiculously long jobs that apparently have a story but it's not clear what, and then having to log off for another hour while they complete.”
“The game started out fun but as you go on it takes forever to complete missions unless you want to spend a lot of money.”
- gameplay663 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews for the game are highly polarized, with many players expressing frustration over slow progression and excessive wait times for tasks, often leading to a feeling of tedium. While some appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay initially engaging, they often criticize the monetization strategies that push players towards in-app purchases to speed up progress. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple and relaxing but marred by long delays and a lack of meaningful engagement, making it difficult for players to maintain interest over time.
“The gameplay is fun and addicting.”
“The gameplay is well paced and the special events add a nice twist!”
“The graphics are excellent & gameplay is fun.”
“The story of the game, on the other hand, is good, but gameplay ruins everything.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay is too boring and repetitive.”
“Good graphics but awful gameplay.”
- grinding283 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game starts off enjoyable but quickly devolves into a tedious grind, particularly after reaching higher levels or new regions. Players express frustration with long wait times for tasks, repetitive gameplay, and a perceived need to spend real money to progress effectively. Overall, while some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, many find it excessively monotonous and frustrating, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment.
“The game gets really boring and pointless just farming keys to try over and over.”
“Starts well enough... but after level 10 it's painfully hard to progress, tedious, and repetitive... it's a terribly disappointing game after having played the original for so long.”
“Good fun game to start with but very quickly loses its appeal and becomes tedious, repetitious and utterly devoid of anything interesting, tasks take an hour to do, the development curve flattens out very quickly and you find yourself visiting the game less and less and ultimately deleting it, which is what I'm about to do.”
- stability202 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and in-game purchases due to these issues, particularly after updates. While some users have experienced fewer problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires significant improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
“The game is interesting, no glitches so far, the ads are perfectly positioned not to interfere if not interested.”
“Very addictive game, fun yes some missions take an hour but overall very smooth experience, no glitches.”
“Best game I've ever seen, it's too good and there is no lag or glitches.”
“I'm really upset that all the glitches cost me time and money, and when I show customer support proof, they blow me off.”
“This train station 2 game is very buggy as it keeps freezing and shutting off every time I play it.”
“My only problem is the number of times the game freezes, which results in you losing purchases.”
- music94 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a strong preference for the original soundtrack over the current tracks, which they find less appealing. While some appreciate the soothing and relaxing qualities of the background music, others criticize the inability to turn it off during certain gameplay moments and the lack of variety in musical tunes. Overall, there is a call for the return of the old music and sound effects to enhance the gaming experience.
“The smooth music, along with the pastoral settings of fantasy Britain and Germany, is soothing and relaxing.”
“I love the game and soundtrack.”
“The background music is very relaxing.”
“The new soundtrack is terrible; it removes the charm of the game.”
“Music is impossible to turn off during the tutorial, so the game was uninstalled.”
“Because not only does it have horrible music, it's slow and boring; you don't do anything, which is absolutely sad.”
- optimization47 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and graphics, while others report significant performance issues, including slowdowns and unresponsiveness, particularly on lower-end devices. Many users express a desire for more graphical settings to enhance performance and reduce resource consumption. Overall, while some find the game runs well, others are frustrated by ongoing performance problems that detract from the experience.
“Everything runs smoothly and is well thought out.”
“It runs smoothly and no glitching whatsoever.”
“Very well designed, runs smoothly, and is very enjoyable.”
“This loses 1 star for performance issues where the game grinds to an almost halt and only restarting the app will fix it.”
“Please fix edit: there continues to be more performance issues in the current update which cause my phone to be completely unresponsive.”
“Edit: it's just worse with every update: new bugs, slower performance, nothing new content-wise.”
- humor30 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny interactions and comments from the developers, as well as the amusing character quirks. However, some users feel that certain glitches and gameplay mechanics detract from the overall comedic experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's execution. Overall, while many find the game entertaining and humorous, others express frustration with aspects that hinder enjoyment.
“The devs' comments here are hilarious.”
“This game is awesome and super funny; I love it!”
“Fun game! I enjoy the interaction and the funny things the characters say.”
“Is not funny; you have to wait for hours to continue playing. It's a good idea with a wrong execution.”
“Not relaxing, not funny.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, users express significant frustration with the game's replayability, citing issues such as the random selection of trains and lengthy dispatch times, which hinder enjoyment and engagement. While some players appreciate the game's potential without payment barriers, the consensus is that improvements are needed to enhance replay value and overall playability.
“Much more playable without payments than most games, though sometimes slow.”
“Your making the game more playable.”
“I love this game very much but please make this game into ultra realistic graphics so it will become more playable.”
“If the trains were actually able to be purchased individually, rather than a random selection (of the same basic level trains), this game would be more playable.”
“No replayability at all.”
“This game is good, but I hate the 1-hour time for every dispatch of the train for the job. Please reduce that time to 10 minutes or 5 minutes so that the game will be more playable and make more ways to earn the gem, or else this game is trash for sure.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its retro charm, enhancing the overall experience, but players express frustration with slow servers that hinder competitive play. Additionally, the lack of nighttime effects is noted as a missed opportunity to further enrich the atmosphere, while some users report a toxic environment due to community interactions.
“The retro atmosphere is awesome.”
“It would be nice to see nighttime effects; they would add to the atmosphere of the game :)”
“Super fun, but a slow server prevents a true competitive atmosphere.”
“Would be nice to see nighttime effects; they would add to the atmosphere of the game.”
“(Also, unions keep banning me for no reason; such a toxic atmosphere, don't even dare chatting.)”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome nature, which contrasts sharply with the presence of inappropriate advertisements. Players express a deep connection to characters, such as the charming "mafia man," evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia, even leading some to feel a sense of home despite cultural differences. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional responses, though some players are conflicted about its advertising choices.
“I am giving this because of that beautiful mafia man in the ad, the grandpa el mafioso Luis Francesco. He just made me feel like home even though I am Finnish. I... just gotta say please give him a hug for my part. My name is Leo Tuovinen. I won't say much, but with a warm hug, anything works. I downloaded your game; now I might never play it, as I have Call of Duty Mobile on my phone and I am not playing it. So don't take it badly, this looks amazing. Keep going, guys!”
