Tram Simulator Urban Transit
- December 5, 2023
- stillalive studios
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn Tram Simulator Urban Transit, become a tram driver and manager in the North American-inspired city of Angel Shores, originally from Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop. Operate 6 tram models, each with a distinct driving feel, and transport passengers to various stops while managing routes and timetables. Overcome challenges such as traffic rules, weather scenarios, and obstacles to expand your tram network and earn in-game profit.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun to play and offers a laid-back experience, making it enjoyable for short bursts.
- It provides a unique opportunity to drive trams, which can be a new and interesting experience for players.
- The graphics and sounds are generally pleasant, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
- The game is criticized for being a cash grab, as it feels like a rebranded DLC for Bus Simulator 21 rather than a standalone title.
- Many players report significant bugs and glitches, including issues with AI behavior and unrealistic driving physics.
- The game promises six trams but only delivers three models with variations, leading to disappointment among players.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and derivative, leading them to abandon it early. While the gameplay in story mode is considered fun and accessible, limitations such as the inability to modify routes and the lack of competition with other trams detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players have expressed frustration with specific mission challenges that hinder progression.
“The gameplay in story mode is fun and not difficult to find your way through; the only significant negative for story mode is you cannot have other trams running.”
“You can pick up gameplay through the tutorials; there's a story mode as well as career and sandbox.”
“It would be great to compete with other trams and buses in story mode.”
“I didn't play the story all the way through because it didn't catch my interest and it's just a copy of BS21, just without buses.”
“My route got messed up, and the story mode ensures I can't modify it, therefore I can't progress any further.”
“Moral of the story?”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is likened to that of bus simulator games, featuring similar mechanics and maps, which may appeal to fans of the genre but may not justify the full price. After extended playtime, some users note improvements over previous iterations, particularly in comparison to the tram DLC from an earlier title, though the overall experience remains limited.
“This review has been rewritten in its entirety after 5 hours of gameplay.”
“Literally like a bus simulator, same map and same mechanics.”
“If you like the gameplay of the bus simulator games by Still Alive, you'll probably like this, but I don't think it's worth full price - maybe wait for a sale.”
“After about five hours of gameplay, I can easily say this is a marked improvement over the BS21 tram DLC - though the bar was set a bit low with that, let's be honest, with a small area of map and only one effective tram that has door sounds from BS18.”
- stability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with AI behavior and performance, which detract from the overall experience. While some players initially found it relatively bug-free, many others reported persistent problems reminiscent of its predecessor, Bus Sim 21. Overall, the game requires significant improvements in stability to enhance enjoyment.
“Just 30 minutes in, I posted an over-excited review that said: '...I may update this, but so far it has been bug-free for the most part.'”
“It was so buggy.”
“The game has a lot of glitches that the programmers should fix, like the crazy AI.”
“Any issue from Bus Sim 21, such as poor performance and glitches in the customization menu, applies to this one.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is severely lacking, with users rating performance at 3/10 due to poor performance, glitches, and repetitive elements carried over from Bus Simulator 21. The map is also criticized for being unoptimized and a direct copy of its predecessor, further contributing to the overall negative experience.
“Performance - 3/10 - the performance is terrible.”
“Map - 3/10 - the map is not optimized and is the same as the map in Bus Simulator 21, but they removed the European city, which, in my opinion, is a shame.”
“As it is a copy-paste of Bus Simulator 21, any issue from that game (for example, the poor performance, glitches in the customization menu, and banal, repetitive conversations between passengers) apply to this one.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring realistic visuals and physics that enhance the experience, particularly in its city design. However, some users have noted the presence of occasional glitches that detract from the overall visual quality.
“An excellent game, with awesome graphics, realistic physics, and a realistic city. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes trams.”
“The game offers some nice graphics; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in its low quality and unrealistic tram designs. Many feel that the game is not worth any price, highlighting that it relies on misleading advertising regarding the number of unique models.
“This is literally nothing but a cheap, barely functional cash grab.”
“I am extremely happy that I got this game for free because I purchased the Bus Sim 21 bundle; this is not worth it. It's a quick cash grab, as people have described it, and the tram designs are terrible and not realistic at all.”
“Advertising 6 'unique' trams is blatantly false, as there are only 3 models, with 3 longer variants.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Tram Simulator Urban Transit to be repetitive and potentially tedious during extended play sessions, though it can be enjoyable in shorter bursts. Some users suggest that the amount of grinding required feels excessive, likening it to needing a "second life" to fully engage with the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Tram Simulator Urban Transit is a fun game to play, yet sometimes it feels repetitive and can become boring and tedious if played for long periods. It's better suited for short bursts.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability with all six trams being playable, allowing players to experience diverse gameplay and strategies.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back for more.”
“The dynamic events and random encounters keep the gameplay fresh every time I start a new game.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing enough to overlook any shortcomings.
“It was pretty funny, so I'll let it pass.”
