Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue
- January 23, 2024
- Pentacle
Get on SteamTake the helm of a classic Russian locomotive, discover the raw beauty and wildness of Siberia and try to survive on the longest railway line in the world. This is the Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator. A game for real adventurers! Complete the tutorial and the first kilometers of the route for free. The Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator offers amazing rail and survival challenges on real Russ…
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of train simulation and survival mechanics, providing an immersive experience with detailed controls and a captivating atmosphere.
- Players appreciate the intricate train mechanics and the engaging storyline that includes elements of crime and survival, making it a standout in the genre.
- The graphics and overall design are praised for their attention to detail, creating a realistic and enjoyable environment for players.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, lacking clear explanations for various controls and mechanics, which can lead to confusion and frustration for new players.
- Performance issues, including low frame rates and glitches, detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.
- The survival mechanics, such as hunger and thirst meters, are criticized for being overly demanding, disrupting the flow of gameplay and immersion.
- story20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging blend of train simulation and narrative elements, featuring a humorous and immersive plot intertwined with survival mechanics and mafia connections. Players appreciate the intriguing missions, though some express concerns about the limited content in the prologue and the potential for a cash-grab approach. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, with excitement for future developments and missions.
“Great train simulator with a story, side quests, and survival aspects.”
“Really excited to see where this goes; it has the same maintenance depth and life sim aspects of My Summer Car, an immersive and detailed simulation of operating the train, and on top of that, a genuinely intriguing mafia connection story.”
“Love trains + story = perfect combination.”
“I tried to complete the mission several times, but every time something happens that is not explained and then it's game over.”
“The direction this game is going for is concerning, having the demo re-labeled as an individual release is also a red flag for a cheap cash grab, even the game, in its current state, could justify having a 15-burger price tag with promised Siberian route and storylines.”
“This prologue has very low replayability, though, since there's only the one mission that you can complete.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as immersive and organic, with a focus on realistic train mechanics that enhance the experience. While some players appreciate the survival elements and varied objectives, others note that the current content feels limited, resembling more of an extended demo than a full game. Optimizations and additional content could elevate it to a standout title in the genre.
“Gameplay experience seems organic; the locomotives feel like the heavy-duty machines they are, not as sterile and dull as Train Sim World.”
“It's an immersive train simulator with a lot of elements that add purpose to it, like survival mechanics and unique objectives/quests.”
“The train mechanics are quite fun and not as difficult as piloting a spaceship.”
“Too realistic to figure out the mechanical part.”
“The truth is that there is only about an hour of gameplay here, so it's more of an extended demo than anything real. If you've previously played the demo, there's not much more content here. However, if the devs can continue to add interesting jobs, things to do, and places to go, then this could be the next great survival life sim when it finally hits early access.”
“If they can optimize it more and refine the visual and gameplay mechanics like Metro Exodus, this game will be awesome.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, contributing to an immersive experience, especially in the train simulation aspect. However, some users have noted issues with unstable frame rates and microfreezes, suggesting room for improvement. There are hopes for future enhancements, such as ray tracing, to further elevate the visual experience.
“Graphics are great, train simulation is great, story and side quests are funny and immersive.”
“What a nice train game with good graphics.”
“The locomotive itself is very nice with great detail, very realistic and fun to drive.”
“I'm playing with maximal graphics settings (except for disabled motion blur), and the prologue seems to have an unstable FPS with regular microfreezes and stuttering.”
“Graphics is adequate; I hope they will add ray tracing in the future.”
“Stronger Russian theme/aesthetics/vibe is still needed, but it could be just me confusing modern Russian with Soviet.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying the energetic rock soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, especially during humorous moments like train collisions. Users express a desire for more music options, indicating that the existing tracks are well-received and contribute positively to the overall atmosphere.
“The music is so good <3”
“I'm also looking forward to more music in the tape recorder.”
“I'm also hoping for more music in the tape recorder.”
“I laughed a lot when I didn't notice a brake signal in time and ran into another train head-on at 10 km/h, which resulted in a big explosion and energetic rock music playing over the game over screen.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as incredible and immersive, with many users highlighting its strong sense of place and simulation quality. Overall, it is regarded as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal, even in its early access stage.
“I loved the simulation and atmosphere of this game from the first moment.”
“Incredible atmosphere!”
“The atmosphere and sense of place are also top notch.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The optimization in the prologue release has received criticism for degraded performance compared to previous versions, with users reporting unstable frame rates, microfreezes, and glitches, particularly at maximum graphics settings. While the game remains playable, significant improvements are needed to enhance overall performance.
“I've been playing since the first beta test, and the prologue release seems to have much degraded performance, even compared to the last demo.”
“I'm playing with maximal graphics settings (except for disabled motion blur), and the prologue seems to have unstable FPS with regular microfreezes and stuttering.”
“The biggest areas for improvement, at least within this prologue, are the performance issues, which are really bad, and there are already some noticeable glitches.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for unstable frame rates, frequent microfreezes, and noticeable stuttering, particularly during the prologue. Reviewers highlight significant performance issues and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
“I'm playing with maximal graphics settings (except for disabled motion blur), and the prologue seems to have unstable FPS with regular microfreezes and stuttering.”
“The biggest areas for improvement, at least within this prologue, are the performance issues, which are really bad, and there are already some significant glitches.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as engaging and immersive, particularly within the story and side quests, complementing the overall great graphics and train simulation experience.
“The graphics are great, the train simulation is fantastic, and the story along with the side quests are both funny and immersive.”
“The humor in the game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the dialogue is filled with witty remarks that keep me laughing throughout the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The prologue offers minimal replayability due to its singular mission, limiting players' opportunities for varied gameplay experiences.
“This prologue has very low replayability, though, since there's only the one mission that you can complete.”
