TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator
- October 29, 2020
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- 10h median play time
Get on SteamTramSim Vienna offers a realistic tram driving experience in Vienna, Austria. Explore the city's scenic streets and iconic landmarks while navigating challenging traffic and weather conditions. With accurate tram models, detailed environments, and a comprehensive career mode, this simulator provides an immersive and exciting ride for tram enthusiasts and simulator fans alike.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features highly detailed graphics and an authentic representation of Vienna, making it visually appealing.
- Driving the trams is fun and offers a realistic experience, with good physics and sound design.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game over time.
- The game is poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- There is a lack of content, with only one route and limited scenarios, making it feel repetitive.
- The controls and user interface can be confusing, especially for non-German speakers, and there are significant issues with AI behavior.
- graphics44 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their detail and realism, particularly in depicting the city of Vienna, with many users noting the immersive quality provided by high-detailed textures and the use of Unreal Engine 4. However, performance issues such as stuttering and frame rate fluctuations detract from the overall experience, indicating that while the visuals are impressive, optimization remains a concern. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, though some minor issues and a lack of polish are noted.
“The part of the map presented here is exactly how it is in real life, and Unreal Engine graphics combined with high-detailed textures really make it feel immersive and authentic.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the environment and sounds are great.”
“If you are a fan of public transport, TramSim brings you that feeling of reality by finally letting you drive a tram in Vienna, and offers you exceptional graphic quality.”
“Performance is still poorly optimized with a fair bit of stutter on graphics which are not exactly state of the art.”
“I didn't encounter any major bugs, just some minor graphical issues and pretty large variations in performance, but while there's nice detail, a fair bit of polish is sadly missing.”
“With an i7-10700k and a GTX 1070 Ti, the game with standard graphic configuration (not ultra!) can't take up more than 30fps and the fps are constantly fluctuating down causing lag.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates, even on mid-range systems. While some users experience smooth gameplay, the general consensus is that the game suffers from poor optimization and numerous bugs, leading to inconsistent performance and a lack of polish. Despite updates, many feel that the situation has not improved, with ongoing complaints about the game's ability to run efficiently, particularly in VR.
“I didn't encounter any major bugs, just some minor graphical issues and pretty large variations in performance, but while there's nice detail, a fair bit of polish is sadly missing.”
“Performance-wise, I have not seen any issues and frames are smooth.”
“I do think the game needs a bit of optimization in the visual department, though my PC is just below recommended spec (GPU only has 6GB of VRAM rather than 8GB) and while 80% of the time I was getting consistently acceptable FPS, the other 20% it would drop to 20 FPS or less.”
“Performance is still poorly optimized with a fair bit of stutter on graphics which are not exactly state of the art.”
“Yeah, I praised it before, but it's just an unoptimized buggy mess at this point. It's been one year and nothing seems to have changed; anytime I try to play it, it just gets laggy, and I somehow end up being tilted 90 degrees in the air.”
“Unfortunately, the main reason I cannot recommend this game is because of poor optimization for VR.”
- stability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs and performance issues, particularly in VR mode. While some updates have improved stability, many players still experience frustrating glitches, lag, and unresponsive menus, leading to an overall impression of an unoptimized and buggy experience. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the game, particularly for its core gameplay elements.
“The latest update (Route 71) seems bug-free.”
“I've experienced no crashes or glitches since the last patch.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major issues.”
“Game is extremely buggy.”
“If reaching this buggy mess took 8 minor versions, I do not even want to imagine version 1.0.”
“Yeah, I praised it before, but it's just an unoptimized buggy mess at this point. Firstly, I gave it the benefit of the doubt, which looking back at it was a bad idea. It's been one year and nothing seems to have changed. Anytime I try to play it, it just gets laggy, and I somehow end up being tilted 90 degrees in the air.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the simulation aspect, particularly for those interested in trams and Vienna. However, many criticize the gameplay mechanics as flawed, with issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite the high price point for limited content, some users still find enough value in the gameplay modes to recommend the game.
“Gameplay-wise, I like it still, and if you have an interest in trams and some connection to Vienna, you'll like it as well.”
“I'm going to say it's a yes to the recommendation, only because the overall experience and gameplay modes just about justify the price point.”
“They create an excellent simulation, but then throw it away with terrible gameplay.”
“Does anyone get past the gameplay tutorial?”
“The price is quite excessive at £32.00 for just one train and one route; hopefully this will change over time, but right now, it's a hard sell.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as repetitive, with users noting a lack of innovation in Aerosoft's titles. Players engage in a practical learning experience through free ride missions, which help them familiarize themselves with the game mechanics and the tram-driving environment. Overall, the narrative seems to be minimal, focusing more on gameplay and simulation than on a compelling storyline.
“I've tried so many Aerosoft games, and it's always the same engaging story.”
“I learned how to drive the trams by doing the free ride missions, just driving around the city, picking up people, and getting to know how trams work.”
“After that, you do the single missions and full schedule after you get used to it.”
“I've tried so many Aerosoft games, and it's always the same story.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, enhanced by well-designed controls and appealing graphics. Players appreciate the realistic settings and the creator's evident passion, contributing to a captivating overall experience.
“The controls are well thought out, the graphics are nice, and the atmosphere (real retailers, etc.) is fantastic.”
“This is a great and very atmospheric title, with a creator who is truly passionate about what he does.”
“The game creates a very good atmosphere.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with users highlighting low effort and fundamental flaws. Additionally, there is disappointment over the lack of VR support, despite it being advertised on the official website.
“This is a low effort cash grab with fundamental flaws.”
“Cash grab in my opinion, intentional or not.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users find the game highly replayable, especially for fans of transit themes, but note that the limited number of routes and trams currently available may hinder its overall value and replayability.
“Overall, Tramsim has become one of my favorite games and is easily replayable multiple times if transit is a particular topic you enjoy.”
“The current lack of further routes and trams does limit value for money, as well as replayability.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the experience, making it an ideal choice for relaxation while playing, as players can enjoy their own music while driving in the simulator.
“The best tram simulator I know of, and a great evening chill-out game: put on some music and just drive!”
