TrainerVR

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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and satisfying experience, allowing players to build intricate train tracks and watch their trains run smoothly.
It's a nostalgic experience for train enthusiasts, reminiscent of childhood wooden train sets, providing hours of fun and creativity.
The developer is responsive and actively working on improvements, making it a promising title with potential for future content updates.

The game currently lacks a variety of tracks, trains, and environmental options, which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
There are issues with the physics and controls, particularly when placing track pieces, which can lead to frustration during complex setups.
The save function is unreliable, with reports of corrupted saves that can erase progress, which is a significant drawback for players.

stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by significant framerate issues and occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay, leading to a feeling of underlying bugs. However, despite these frustrations, players still find the game enjoyable and engaging, indicating that the fun factor outweighs the stability concerns.
- “The framerate feels like there is something fundamentally wrong or buggy here, causing it to jump around so much regardless of whether anything has even been built or is 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
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their excellence and engaging visuals, making the gameplay enjoyable and immersive. However, some users report issues with performance, particularly in VR, where the game can be demanding on hardware, and there are concerns about physics inconsistencies, especially when controlling the trains.
- “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 visuals are stunning and really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “I have a pretty decent VR rig, but for some reason, this game just murders my graphics card.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game features ambient city sounds alongside tracks that evoke a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of "Charlie Brown" specials. While some players appreciate the existing musical elements, there is a desire for more variety and depth to enhance the overall experience.
- “Trainer is certainly a base start, with more musical options, ambience in the lighting, and a few more world objects. Basically, all the stuff a big kid in their 40s cares about.”
- “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 basic start; more musical options, ambience in the lighting, and a few more world objects would enhance the experience. Basically, all the stuff a 40-something cares about, whereas a 5-year-old may not appreciate it as much.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's dynamic atmosphere, noting the impressive weather effects and real-time changes in lighting that enhance the overall immersive experience. These elements contribute significantly to the game's mood and environment, making it feel more alive and engaging.
- “The weather effects and real-time changes in the time of day beautifully modify the atmospheric lighting.”
- “The immersive atmosphere created by the dynamic weather and time transitions is truly captivating.”
- “The way the environment shifts with the weather and time of day enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its extensive track-building and train setup options, allowing players to invest hours in customizing their experience.
- “You can spend hours building tracks and setting up trains to your liking, so it offers plenty of replay value.”
- “The game has so many different scenarios and challenges that I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “With multiple paths and strategies to explore, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to return for another round.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of variety in gameplay leads to a quick decline in replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for greater control over performance settings, indicating that they want the ability to manage how the number of objects affects their gameplay experience.
- “I appreciate being able to control my performance and adjust the number of objects to optimize my gameplay experience.”
- “The optimization options allow me to tailor the game to my system's capabilities, enhancing my overall experience.”
- “It's great to have the flexibility to fine-tune settings for better performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “I'd like to be the one who determines if my performance is suffering due to the number of objects.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas.”
- “Optimization seems to be an afterthought, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The user did not provide any specific feedback about the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical issues related to running it on the Oculus Quest with Virtual Desktop.
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the experience reflects a strong sense of discomfort and rejection, as the individual recalls a childhood memory of feeling overwhelmed and distrustful towards Santa, leading to a poignant moment of frustration for both the child and the mother.