TrainerVR

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TrainerVR is a single player casual city builder game. It was developed by sumalab and was released on December 27, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

TrainerVR is a physics-based VR train construction game where players can build and drive their own train networks with no limitations. Create simple tracks or elaborate rail systems, and control multiple trains to avoid collisions. The game allows for endless creativity in building and operating your own virtual train system, all while battling against the laws of physics.

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Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and satisfying experience, allowing players to build intricate train tracks and watch their trains run, evoking nostalgia for childhood train sets.
The controls are intuitive and easy to learn, making it accessible for players of all ages, and the game provides a relaxing sandbox environment for creativity.
The graphics are appealing, and the game is fun to play, with many players expressing a desire for more content and features, indicating a strong foundation for future updates.

The game suffers from limited content, with many players requesting more tracks, trains, and environmental options to enhance gameplay variety.
There are issues with the physics and track placement, leading to frustrations with trains derailing and difficulty connecting complex track layouts.
Some players have experienced bugs, such as save corruption and awkward menu sizes, which detract from the overall experience.

stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by significant framerate issues and a sense of underlying bugs that cause erratic performance, even when minimal content is present. While players report occasional glitches, the overall experience remains enjoyable and engaging, providing hours of fun despite these technical shortcomings.
- “The framerate feels like there is something fundamentally wrong or buggy here, causing it to jump around so much regardless of if anything has even been built or on-screen.”
- “But as much as there are glitches in this game that can be frustrating at times, it is so much fun!”
- “Despite its early glitches, it does give hours of fun.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics are widely praised for their excellence and engaging visual appeal, making it enjoyable to watch the trains in action. However, some users report performance issues, particularly with VR setups, and note that the physics require improvement, especially when transitioning to the train driving view. Overall, while the visuals are captivating, technical optimizations are needed for a smoother experience.
- “The graphics are amazing; it's a ton of fun just watching the little trains chug along.”
- “It's simplistic, the graphics are excellent, and it's super easy to lose yourself for hours playing this.”
- “The graphics are stunning, making the gameplay visually captivating.”
- “I have a pretty decent VR rig, but for some reason, this game just murders my graphics card.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with some users noting that it features ambient city sounds and tunes reminiscent of "Charlie Brown" cartoons. There is a call for more musical variety and enhancements to the overall audio experience to better engage players of all ages.
- “There's some ambient city sounds that play in the background as well as some music, some of which sounds like it came straight from a 'Charlie Brown cartoon special' on CBS.”
- “The trainer is certainly a base start, with more musical options, ambience in the lighting, and a few more world objects. It's basically all the stuff a big kid in their 40s cares about, whereas a 5-year-old might not appreciate it as much.”
- “The music is just okay.”
- “There are some ambient city sounds that play in the background, as well as some music, some of which sounds like it came straight from a Charlie Brown cartoon special on CBS.”
- “The trainer is certainly a basic start; more musical options, ambience in the lighting, and a few more world objects would enhance the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the game's impressive atmosphere, noting the dynamic weather effects and real-time changes in lighting as day transitions to night, which significantly enhance the immersive experience.
- “The weather effects and the ability to change the time of day in real-time significantly enhance the atmospheric lighting.”
- “The dynamic weather effects and real-time time-of-day changes create a captivating atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to invest hours in customizing tracks and train setups to their preferences. This creative freedom encourages repeated playthroughs and experimentation.
- “You can spend hours building tracks and setting up trains to your liking, so it offers plenty of replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users express a desire for greater control over performance settings, indicating that they want the ability to manage the impact of object density on their gaming experience.
- “I'd like to be the one who determines if my performance is suffering due to the number of objects.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The provided text does not contain any information about the game's story, focusing instead on technical issues related to running the game on the Oculus Quest. Therefore, no summary regarding the story aspect can be made.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the experience is characterized by a strong sense of discomfort and rejection, as the individual recalls a childhood memory of being forced to interact with Santa Claus, leading to feelings of confusion and distress. This highlights the often complex and humorous nature of childhood emotions in response to adult expectations.