Train Station: Classic

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"Train Station: Railroad Tycoon" is a Simulation game that offers a real 2D train simulator experience with USA and Euro engines. The game boasts good graphics and ingenious gameplay, but it is weighed down by excessive grinding, numerous ads, and several bugs. Players must transport cargo and gold on rails to progress, making it a challenging yet engaging experience.

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Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics126 positive mentions

stability73 negative mentions

graphics
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
25%
13%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the detailed artwork and smooth visuals, particularly for the trains and environments. However, some users express disappointment with the simplistic or outdated graphics, describing them as cartoonish or lacking depth, especially in comparison to promotional materials. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the gaming experience further.
- “The graphics are wonderful and I've never had too many problems with slow loading.”
- “Amazing graphics, realistic trains.”
- “Great graphics and sounds.”
- “Very primitive graphics and almost zero directions; you can eventually figure it out through frustration and trial/error.”
- “The graphics shown on the trailer are not the same in-game.”
- “Graphics are terrible; it's nothing at all like the preview video.”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly after updates. Many players experience long loading times and issues that require force-closing the app, leading to frustration and decreased enjoyment. While some users note that support is responsive, the overall consensus is that the game is currently too buggy to provide a consistently enjoyable experience.
- “No glitches or bugs so far.”
- “It runs great and is truly free to play.”
- “Absolutely love this game; no glitches, easy to understand.”
- “I dropped my rating from 5 stars to 2 stars because if the game loads (usually after 15 minutes or so), I play for about 30 minutes and it freezes up.”
- “The game regularly freezes, takes forever to load, and is kind of ugly.”
- “This game freezes so much that I would uninstall it if I weren't so invested.”
monetization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
25%
57%
Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is mixed; while many players appreciate the minimal presence of ads and the option to play without in-game purchases, some express frustration with the frequency of ads and the high cost of microtransactions. Several users report issues with ad functionality, including crashes and failures to reward bonuses, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, many find the game enjoyable and commend its balance between free play and optional purchases.
- “I like that you can actually play the game without microtransactions if you'd like!”
- “Very well put together, great balancing, no ads, no 'pay for this and that.' Full 5 stars from me.”
- “Loads of content and fully playable without the in-app purchases.”
- “Very very slow progress unless you're willing to spend tons of money on in-game purchases.”
- “Microtransactions in a game that should be free is not good!”
- “Boring, ads infested idle game.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
7%
Gameplay in this game is generally described as addictive and enjoyable, with simple controls and a variety of mechanics that allow for customization and strategic planning. However, some players find it repetitive over time, and there are concerns about the frequency of special offers and the challenges faced by free-to-play users. Overall, while the gameplay has its flaws, many appreciate the graphics and the relaxing nature of the game, making it a solid choice for casual players.
- “Once you begin playing and understand the play mechanics, due to the tutorial, this game soon becomes extremely addictive.”
- “The gameplay is always fun because of all the different kinds of challenges you encounter... you're also able to study the history of the different locomotives and all of the different cars.”
- “With its great gameplay style and variety, Trainstation is one of my favorite games, with the ability to customize your station from the city your train is in, to the certain train cars you want; it is absolutely fabulous.”
- “The special offer trains are too frequent and interfere with gameplay.”
- “Initially good but then after some time, the gameplay starts feeling repetitive and boring.”
- “There is no comparison in what they showed in advertisement and in gameplay.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The game's story is primarily driven by a variety of missions, including resource and contract tasks, which keep players engaged and provide a sense of progression. However, some users express frustration with the lengthy wait times for mission completion and the lack of a more dynamic story mode or multiplayer challenges. Overall, while the missions are enjoyable and offer a fun way to pass time, there is a desire for improvements in storytelling and mission mechanics.
- “The game has a great story, but there needs to be an easier way to collect jewels.”
- “The quests and contracts are achievable and fun!”
- “Seasonal themes and missions keep it fresh, and it's easy to do quick updates at work during short breaks.”
- “Trying to do a challenge where I need to deliver a train (Mr. General) to Mrs. Wilma, but I can't acquire all the train cars and I can't complete the mission without them. I guess I can't complete those contracts... almost spent money on the game because I enjoy the ship game they have so much; this one seems slightly broken.”
- “Could use a story mode and some multiplayer challenges or battles.”
- “Shorter trip times would be nice; a week is a pretty ridiculous amount of time to wait for a quest to be completed.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and stress-relieving, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with background sounds, such as train noises and ambient effects, which can detract from the music. Additionally, there are complaints about bugs affecting music playback and a desire for more variety in the soundtrack.
- “Also, the music is such a stress buster.”
- “But music is great.”
- “Kidding, nice game music, not annoying for this genre of gaming.”
- “Music doesn't work, train leaving/approaching sound plays constantly; this bug showed up all of a sudden.”
- “What kind of depressing music is this? Did someone die?”
- “Only downside is the monotonous music.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some appreciate the artwork and mechanics, many find the grinding tedious and excessive, especially when it comes to gathering materials and managing tasks like sending trains. Although the game offers rewards and can be played without heavy reliance on ads or spending money, the overall sentiment leans towards it being overly grindy, detracting from the fun.
- “It's a great concept with too much grinding if you can't afford gems.”
- “Overall game is nice..but very grindy.”
- “In conclusion, this game became so tedious that it was no longer fun to play and that's a shame.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance on Android and commend the game's addictive nature, many express frustration with recent updates that have negatively impacted performance, causing lag and slow loading times. There is a strong demand for improvements to address these issues, with some users threatening to uninstall if performance does not improve.
- “It runs smoothly and I can control all my trains faster than my PC.”
- “Trainstation is the best world class at performance.”
- “Otherwise the gaming performance is fair.”
- “That update has ruined the performance of the game.”
- “The graphics have been improved, but the performance has degraded. Please release a new version with better performance, or I will uninstall it. One week left.”
- “Latest update, once again style over performance.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it consistently amusing and entertaining. However, some users feel that it lacks depth in its comedic elements, suggesting that while it has its funny moments, it may not be overwhelmingly humorous for everyone.
- “It's a good game for sure; I can't stop laughing!”
- “It's funny :)”
- “Just funny games.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of enjoyment and frustration regarding the game's emotional impact, highlighting a desire for smoother gameplay mechanics while appreciating the overall experience. The emotional connection seems to stem from the game's engaging elements, despite some navigational challenges.