Train Station Renovation: First Job
- April 21, 2020
- Live Motion Games
- 99h median play time
Get on SteamWelcome to the prologue to Train Station Renovation. This is where you will learn and teach how to renovate these small and the largest train stations in the world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and satisfying experience, allowing players to clean and renovate train stations.
- The demo is well-polished with minimal bugs, providing a good introduction to the gameplay mechanics.
- Players appreciate the game's potential and are excited for future updates and the full release.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and lag, which hinder the overall experience.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, particularly with tasks like sweeping and cleaning.
- The lack of content and defined objectives leads to a feeling of emptiness and a quick loss of interest after initial play.
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detail and overall appeal, while others criticize them as lacking polish and feeling rushed. Many users note that the game runs well on high settings, but some experience performance issues on lower-end hardware. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point by some, but there are calls for improvement to enhance the game's visual appeal.
“I do recommend it because the graphics look amazing!”
“This game is really awesome.. it has very nice graphics and music and the controls are pretty easy to work with.. I can't wait until the full release, going to purchase.”
“The game's graphics are great, and the concept is unique.”
“Considering that my computer can run these other high power and demanding games, I would expect this game to run smoothly when I place it on minimal graphics.”
“With minimal graphical settings applied, the frame rate is bare minimum.”
“The graphics are a little ugly, in other words.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying its relaxing and satisfying mechanics, particularly in restoring abandoned buildings, while others feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more mechanical elements. Overall, it offers a casual and immersive experience, appealing to fans of simulation games like Car Mechanic Simulator and House Flipper, but some users remain cautious due to limited gameplay experience. Ratings vary, with scores around 7 to 8 out of 10 reflecting a generally positive reception.
“Quite a fun demo which introduces you to all the essential and basic mechanics of the game, as well as lending an immersive and casual atmosphere.”
“The gameplay is pretty satisfying, giving care for abandoned buildings feels really good with the jobs you can do.”
“You need to restore the stations and this is where the gameplay ends.”
“Therefore, at this time I will remain neutral until I am able to play the game, as this seems to have great potential. However, I will leave this review as 'not recommended', as I have had zero gameplay experience as of yet, but do look to have plenty.”
“Gameplay feels really relaxing, especially because of the nice chill music.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around the renovation of train stations, each featuring a unique backstory that adds depth to the gameplay. While players appreciate the concept of building a narrative through these missions, some have encountered issues with mission completion, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a promising element, though it may require refinement to enhance player engagement.
“It's something different from any other train simulators, but the main focus is on the renovation of stations, each in various states of disrepair, with each level giving a nice little backstory.”
“It's a good game to play; it's similar to another game called House Flipper, where you update lots of old train stations and complete missions to earn money for upgrading your tools.”
“Could really build a world and story just through one job.”
“I like the idea behind the game but I cannot get the first mission to start up.”
“- it seems the single mission that it does have will never complete as it refuses to see that you actually placed the items that are according to the quest required.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and chill atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the soothing soundtrack, which complements the cleaning and repairing mechanics, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gaming environment. Overall, the music is highlighted as a standout feature that adds to the game's appeal.
“The soundtrack is nice as well, giving a relaxing atmosphere.”
“I love the whole cleaning and repairing aspect of the game, and the music soundtrack is really relaxing to listen to.”
“Gameplay feels really relaxing, especially because of the nice chill music.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting the demo version is free of glitches and bugs. However, some mention minor bugs, particularly when using the train model feature, which is considered somewhat expected.
“No glitches or bugs in the demo version; I did not try the full game because I'm waiting for Steam.”
“No glitches that I have found.”
“You can also play with the train model in your house, although it's pretty buggy.”
“Bit buggy, but to be expected really.”
“No glitches or bugs.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Train Station Renovation to be tedious and repetitive, particularly with tasks like sweeping the floor. While some gamers enjoy these monotonous jobs, others feel they detract from the overall experience, making the game less enjoyable after the initial playthrough.
“Train station renovation is not a bad game the first time you play it; after that, it gets tedious and repetitive.”
“The reason I don't recommend the game is that it can get very tedious very fast.”
“The game could be fun if the tedious jobs could be minimized, but judging from other reviews, those jobs are exactly what the gamers want, just not me.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for including in-game advertisements despite being a paid title, leading some players to perceive it as a potential cash grab rather than a commitment to ongoing updates and quality.
“In-game advertisements for a paid game?”
“I really do hope this is not a quick cash grab and then there are no more updates. You can see a lot of work has gone into the game.”
“Feels like a cheap and quick cash grab at this stage, much like the job you do on the station in-game.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with users reporting smooth performance even on minimal graphics settings, indicating it runs well on a variety of systems without technical issues.
“The game runs smoothly, and I had no technical issues with it.”
“Considering that my computer can run these other high power and demanding games, I would expect this game to run smoothly when I set it to minimal graphics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as immersive and casual, enhanced by a pleasant soundtrack that contributes to a relaxing experience. The demo effectively introduces players to the game's mechanics while maintaining a fun and engaging environment.
“Quite a fun demo that introduces you to all the essential and basic mechanics of the game, while also providing an immersive and casual atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is nice as well, creating a relaxing atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be light and amusing, providing a charming touch that enhances the overall experience.
