Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

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Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by N3V Games and was released on January 7, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 offers regional editions for North America, Europe, and the UK, each with unique content. The game encourages expanding your collection through free downloadable content and DLC bundles, with savings up to 75%. The Eastern Europe Route Pack is one of the DLC bundles available for purchase."

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,564 reviews

graphics100 positive mentions

optimization19 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and realistic train models, enhancing the overall experience for players.
The ability to create custom routes and scenarios offers a high level of creativity and engagement for players.
The game has a large community with a wealth of user-generated content available for download, providing endless possibilities for gameplay.

The download speeds for additional content are extremely slow, often capped at 5 KB/s unless players purchase a subscription, leading to frustration.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game.
The game suffers from performance issues, including frequent crashes and low frame rates, even on high-end PCs.

graphics
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
47%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail, particularly in train models and environments, while others criticize the outdated graphics and performance issues, especially on lower-end systems. Many users note that despite improvements over previous versions, the graphics still feel subpar compared to modern standards, leading to a frustrating experience for some. Overall, while the game offers immersive visuals for those with capable hardware, it struggles with optimization and consistency across different setups.
- “Probably the best train simulator game I've ever played. I really love the graphics of this game, and it's really fun to play once you get the hang of it.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the attention to detail in the scenery and train models is remarkable.”
- “With its extremely beautiful graphics and such, it's a helluva lot better even than T:ANE in my honest opinion.”
- “The graphics presented in the trailers are not accurate representations of in-game content.”
- “Released in 2019, but the graphics feel like they are still from 2012 or worse.”
- “The graphics are poor, the train movements are very jerky, and the controls are absolutely terrible.”
optimization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
51%
29%
The game's optimization has seen some improvements over previous versions, but many users still report significant performance issues, particularly under heavy loads or with custom content. While adjustable settings allow for better performance on mid-range PCs, high system requirements and frequent stuttering or low frame rates remain common complaints, especially for players with older hardware. Overall, while the game offers high-quality graphics, its optimization is considered lacking, leading to frustration among players.
- “The game offers adjustable settings to accommodate a wide range of PCs, and most users will find acceptable performance levels with modern mid-range hardware.”
- “The quality of it is very high and a lot better in performance than a new era; this is by far the best Trainz game that has been released so far.”
- “Performance optimization has also improved from past versions, though system requirements can still be demanding if you want to enjoy the game at its visual best.”
- “However, loading custom content-heavy maps or high-resolution textures can occasionally cause long load times or stuttering, especially when complex AI scripts and heavy rail traffic are present.”
- “The performance is terrible, completely terrible, even with an i7 7700k, 16GB of RAM and a GTX 1060 with 6GB it's hard to run at 30 FPS sometimes (with low-med) graphics.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many users criticizing the slow and outdated menus, as well as frequent bugs that disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the immersive and detailed aspects of gameplay, they also express frustration over long download times and inconsistent mechanics across different routes. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from significant issues that hinder enjoyment.
- “The gameplay itself is great and, if it weren't for the monetary issue, it would be a top game of mine.”
- “The base game comes with a relatively large variety of things to make use of in both the course of normal gameplay as well as in creating your own routes.”
- “Trs2019, in my opinion, is a huge step forward in graphics and gameplay above T:ANE and previous versions.”
- “Terrible, slow, and outdated menus and graphics, same for the terrible gameplay.”
- “99% of the 'gameplay' time is just sitting in the launcher/content manager, waiting for the content to download, and troubleshooting faulty kuids.”
- “Gameplay, however, can be periodically buggy, with the most common I've experienced being that objectives have not been met, even though I've completed the criteria for them (such as dropping off a few cars at an industry), which can only be solved by reloading the session.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly when using mods or community-created content. Many players have experienced game freezes during key actions, such as coupling or uncoupling, and have noted that troubleshooting and managing dependencies can be frustrating. Overall, the game is described as heavily reliant on user-generated content, which often exacerbates its instability.
- “Runs great on a low-end system like mine.”
- “Most assets are community-made, and it's the responsibility of the uploader to keep them bug-free.”
- “Not to mention that I have spent approximately 5 hours troubleshooting faulty assets from these old assets and downloading some missing dependencies through the 'wonderful' downloading speed of the 'Trainz Downloading Station' (DLC) at just 10 kb/s.”
- “This game is buggy, it lags.”
- “Between the skeevy practices going on with its interactions with the Steam platform, the shoddy state of the download throttling, and general bugs, glitches, poor design, and oversights in the game itself, I can't recommend it.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
55%
36%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with multiple users noting that there is no narrative to engage with. Additionally, mission instructions can be unclear, leading to confusion about objectives and navigation. Overall, players feel that the lack of a compelling story detracts from the experience.
- “Imagine having played a single mission for upwards of an hour.”
- “Mission instructions are unclear, leaving players unsure of where to go and what to do.”
- “There is no story.”
- “Trainz has never been and possibly never will be the most groundbreaking game ever to emerge in our lifetimes; there's no story to it and no tasks in it besides those you find in the tutorials.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
22%
56%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with users highlighting misleading advertising regarding free DLC, pervasive in-game ads, and a heavy reliance on subscriptions and microtransactions for additional content. Many feel that the game resembles a cash grab, offering indie-quality graphics while necessitating numerous in-game purchases for a complete experience, despite the availability of community-created mods that often surpass official DLC in quality. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative, detracting from the game's value.
- “With indie-quality graphics, subscriptions, and microtransactions through DLCs, this game combines all the things we adore about modern gaming.”
- “I have yet to find a route or scenario that doesn't require another in-game purchase other than the tutorials.”
- “This publisher is breaking marketing laws by advertising this product as containing 6 free DLC routes when in fact it does not.”
- “It is very dependent on in-game purchases.”
- “Its a cash grab asset flip with subscription plans... the community makes quality mods and for a price you can get stuff that's better than the DLC.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a "second life." While the tutorial experience is praised for its quality, the overall gameplay can feel outdated and demanding, particularly in comparison to other titles like Farming Simulator.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A game that revolves around farming has better user-generated content support than a game full of creativity centered around trains.”
- “During the tutorial experience, the game is high quality like Farming Simulator 19; however, even with a Ryzen 5, GTX 1070 Founders Edition, 16GB of RAM, two 1TB 7500 RPM drives, one 250GB SSD for the OS, and a 600W PSU with Windows 10 Pro, it still acts like its older brother, T:ANE.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and photorealistic visuals, effectively enhanced by dynamic elements like fog and lighting that shift the mood. Players feel a strong sense of realism, whether navigating through foggy landscapes or bustling stations at sunset.
- “Whether you're guiding a freight train through foggy hills or maneuvering a passenger service into a bustling station at sunset, the atmospheric visuals do an excellent job of creating immersion.”
- “Add fog and the atmosphere's mood changes.”
- “With fully enabled shaders, it creates a photorealistic atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from ironic situations, such as the frustration of waiting for content to download while still being counted as "playing," and nostalgic reflections on past creations that evoke self-deprecating laughter. Players find amusement in both the game's quirks and their own experiences related to it.
- “Haha, funny train game.”
- “These games are a part of my childhood, which is funny to laugh at myself for the past creations I made.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered infinitely replayable due to its multiverse concept, allowing players to explore various scenarios and outcomes, enhancing the overall experience with each playthrough.
- “Infinitely replayable due to its multiverse concept.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustration over the excessive and costly DLC, which primarily consists of updated content from previous versions rather than new experiences. This has led to disappointment among players who feel that the emotional investment in the game is undermined by its monetization strategy.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for featuring recycled tracks from the previous title, TRZ 2004, leading some players to feel that the new release, TRZ 2019, lacks originality and innovation. Overall, the audio experience is perceived as outdated and not sufficiently refreshed to match the expectations of a new game.
- “Many of the sounds in the steam and diesel locomotives are recycled tracks from TRZ 2004. It feels more like a retexture than a new game, and even the retexturing is limited to just a few models of trains. Half of the content included in this 'new' TRZ 2019 features old and outdated locomotives, wagons, and scenery.”

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Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 is a simulation game.

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 29 hours playing Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 was released on January 7, 2019.

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 was developed by N3V Games.

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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