Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
- January 7, 2019
- N3V Games
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and improved performance compared to previous versions, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a vast amount of user-generated content and the ability to create custom routes, providing a high level of creativity and flexibility.
- The game is enjoyable for train enthusiasts, allowing players to drive various trains and explore different routes.
- The download speeds for additional content are extremely slow, often capped at 5KB/s unless players purchase a subscription, leading to frustrating wait times.
- Many users experience frequent crashes and performance issues, even on high-end PCs, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.
- The game has a steep learning curve with a confusing user interface, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand.
- graphics197 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in Trainz 2019 have received mixed reviews, with many praising the improved visuals and attention to detail, particularly in train models and scenery. However, numerous users have reported performance issues, including low frame rates and graphical bugs, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the graphics stunning and a significant upgrade from previous versions, others criticize them as outdated and not meeting modern standards, especially given the game's 2019 release.
“The graphics are stunning, and the attention to detail in the scenery and train models is remarkable.”
“Amazing graphics.”
“Great graphics make me feel completely immersed in the game.”
“This game is literally a copy and paste from previous Trainz games with some lighting and graphical changes.”
“Released in 2019, but the graphics feel like they are still from 2012 or worse.”
“The graphics are very poor, the train movements are very jerky, the controls are absolutely terrible, this is not worth it, and I am going to uninstall it ASAP.”
- optimization55 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance even on high-end systems, often struggling to achieve playable frame rates. While some players noted improvements over previous versions, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from numerous bugs, slow loading times, and a lack of intuitive settings, making it frustrating to play. Despite its detailed graphics and content, the optimization issues detract from the overall experience, leading many to recommend caution before purchasing.
“Good game performance with fast loading speeds.”
“The scenery is well detailed and runs smoothly on high-end PCs!”
“It's a great game; the quality and performance make it worthwhile for Mac users!”
“Although this game has lots of content and is very detailed, the performance is just not there.”
“I have a pretty good computer, but the game optimization is very bad. I play with an RTX 3050 and only get 30fps, which is unreasonable for a game from 2019.”
“The performance is terrible; even with an i7 7700k, 16GB of RAM, and a GTX 1060 with 6GB, it's hard to run at 30fps sometimes with low to medium graphics.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is marred by significant downtime spent in the launcher and content manager, with users frequently waiting for downloads and troubleshooting issues. While the game features beautiful graphics and a variety of content, the gameplay itself is described as fun but inconsistent, with bugs affecting objectives and a lack of realism in certain mechanics. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the frequent interruptions and technical issues detract from the overall experience.
“Game ini memiliki grafis yang indah, gameplay yang seru, konten yang melimpah, dan fitur komunitas yang aktif.”
“There's nothing wrong with the gameplay; the game itself is fun.”
“Trs2019, in my opinion, is a huge step forward in graphics and gameplay above T:ANE and previous versions.”
“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 issue 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.”
“The several days I've spent trying to download the DLC I've paid for, having the servers repeatedly crash and fail to download the files, and the overall clunkiness of the game has led me to a refund request - not sure I will get my money back though, as I've clocked up nearly 30 hours in-game (of which, might I add, at least 25 of those were waiting for content to download in the asset manager... so no fun gameplay here!).”
- stability17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly during gameplay interactions like coupling and uncoupling. Many players experience significant lag and freezing, often requiring session reloads to resolve objective tracking problems. Overall, the game is described as heavily reliant on community-made assets, which can exacerbate its instability, making it a frustrating experience for many.
“Runs great on a low-end machine like mine.”
“Most assets are community-made, and it's the responsibility of the uploader to keep them bug-free.”
“This game is buggy, it lags.”
“Buggy, slow running, crash prone and heavily mod dependent.”
“Too buggy, dated graphics, and clunky interface makes this a chore to play.”
- story10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of clarity, with mission instructions often being unclear, which can leave players confused about their objectives. Additionally, several users noted the absence of a cohesive narrative, describing the experience as lacking a meaningful story. Overall, the game seems to focus more on gameplay mechanics than on delivering a compelling storyline.
“Mission instructions are unclear, leaving players unsure of where to go and what to do.”
“No story.”
“Imagine having played a single mission for upwards of an hour.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism, with users labeling it a "cash grab" due to misleading advertising about free DLC, reliance on subscriptions, and pervasive microtransactions for additional content. Many players feel that the game lacks sufficient vanilla content and is heavily dependent on in-game purchases, often leading to frustration over download speeds and overall quality. Despite these issues, the community has created valuable mods that offer better alternatives to the official DLCs.
“With indie-quality graphics, subscriptions, and microtransactions through DLCs, this game combines all the things we adore about modern gaming.”
“So subscriptions and microtransactions through DLCs are part of the experience.”
“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.”
“I have yet to find a route or scenario that doesn't require another in-game purchase other than the tutorials.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in certain games, particularly farming simulators, can be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." Additionally, some games offer better user-generated content (UGC) support, enhancing the grinding experience compared to others.
“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 around trains.”
“Games such as Farming Simulator by Giants Software have their own hub and better user-generated content support for mods than what Trainz provides.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find humor in the irony of being unable to refund a game while waiting for content to download, as well as in the nostalgia of reflecting on their past gaming experiences. The blend of frustration and amusement highlights a lighthearted take on the challenges of modern gaming.
“These games are a part of my childhood, which is funny to laugh at myself at past creations I made.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is considered infinitely replayable due to its multiverse concept, allowing players to explore various scenarios and outcomes repeatedly.
“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.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable, though some users note that it features recycled tracks from previous titles, which may detract from the novelty of the experience. Overall, while the sound design is fun, it appears to rely heavily on older content rather than offering a fresh soundtrack.
“It's very fun and the music is great! There are a bunch of tutorials available, which makes it even better.”
“The music really enhances the experience, making it enjoyable to play.”
“Many of the sounds in the steam and diesel locomotives are recycled songs from TRZ2004. I think this is more of a retexture than a new game, and the retexture is only applied to some models of trains. Half of the content included in this 'new' TRZ2019 consists of old and outdated locomotives, wagons, and scenery.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“I was disappointed by the soundtrack; it doesn't match the atmosphere of the game and often feels out of place.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its photorealistic quality, enhanced by fully enabled shaders, which can be further transformed with the addition of fog, altering the mood significantly.
“Add fog and the atmosphere's mood changes.”
“With fully enabled shaders, it creates a photorealistic atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustration over the extensive and costly DLC offerings, which many players feel are merely updated versions of older content rather than new, meaningful experiences.
