Transport Fever 2

The controls and UI work well on consoles, and the visuals are great, making Transport Fever 2: Console Edition well worth checking out.

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Transport Fever 2 is a transport simulation game that allows players to build and manage their own transportation routes by land, water, and air. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes three exclusive scenarios, six historical vehicles, new animals, and additional in-game soundtracks. The game aims to promote progress and prosperity through transport infrastructure, while also providing a challenging and engaging experience for players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,347 reviews

graphics452 positive mentions

stability101 negative mentions

Transport Fever 2 offers a visually stunning experience with detailed graphics and a wide variety of vehicles.
The game provides a deep and engaging gameplay experience, allowing players to build and manage complex transportation networks.
The modding community is vibrant, offering extensive customization options and additional content that enhances replayability.

The campaign mode is often criticized for being tedious and poorly explained, leading to confusion for new players.
The game's economic model can feel unbalanced, as profits are primarily based on distance rather than realistic supply and demand.
Performance issues arise in late-game scenarios, particularly on larger maps, causing lag and crashes even on high-end systems.

graphics
916 mentions
49 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics in Transport Fever 2 have received widespread acclaim for their stunning detail and immersive environments, significantly improving upon its predecessor. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and realistic animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some have noted performance issues and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful graphics, making it a standout in the transport simulation genre.
- “The graphics are stunning, with a high level of detail and realistic animations that bring the virtual world to life.”
- “Transport Fever 2 impresses with its visually stunning graphics and attention to detail.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the models are detailed, and the gameplay is intricate.”
- “I don't know why anyone would play this except if they like the graphics, which are very laggy even with my 4060 ti.”
- “Graphics also feel a little dated and under-researched or rushed, with things like buildings having the wall textures on the ends of the roof, trains having steam exit the cylinders (not chimney) and the engineer standing in an idle animation in the middle of the cab (with no fireman existing) rather than being anywhere near the controls, none of which matters a lot, but it all makes the game feel twice as old as it really is.”
- “Game is plagued with graphical glitches, hiccups, and horrible frame rates.”
gameplay
641 mentions
26 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Transport Fever 2 has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and engaging mechanics, while others criticize its simplicity and lack of depth compared to its predecessor and competitors. While the game features beautiful graphics and a variety of vehicles, some mechanics are seen as flawed or overly simplistic, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game offers a solid core gameplay loop, but many players feel it could benefit from more complexity and refinement in its mechanics.
- “Its relaxing gameplay and well-balanced pacing allow you to focus on building efficient routes without feeling rushed.”
- “The evolution from Train Fever to Transport Fever 1 and now Transport Fever 2 shows a remarkable progression in quality and gameplay depth.”
- “The attention to detail and the seamless mechanics make it a joy to play.”
- “The gameplay is basically connecting point A and point B and then wait... and wait... and wait again for a long time, until you go to connect the next two points together.”
- “The game is incredibly tiresome, being a mix of player-hostile mechanics and if not actual bugs then really bad design.”
- “I don't recommend buying this unless you have a lot of patience in trying to figure out how the mechanics work on your own.”
story
444 mentions
14 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the campaign missions to be poorly designed and lacking clarity in objectives. While some appreciate the historical context and voice acting, others criticize the missions for being tedious, overly simplistic, or frustratingly vague, often requiring external resources to understand. Overall, the campaign serves as a basic tutorial rather than a compelling narrative experience, leading to a sense of disconnection between missions and a lack of engaging storytelling.
- “The campaign has some interesting storytelling, but less challenging since budget is no longer a concern.”
- “The missions are interesting and the new map tools are amazing.”
- “The campaign specifically offers very well polished scenarios, interesting and different missions, with a very decent playtime.”
- “The campaign missions range from asinine to ludicrous, frequently not giving the player any real idea of what is to be accomplished or how.”
- “The goals are so vague most of the time that there is no way to progress without looking up a guide on what is actually required to satisfy the mission.”
- “The campaign has its moments but in a few missions there is nothing to do, the quest and side quests are boring, restricting your own playstyle and it's way too easy.”
optimization
297 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly in late-game scenarios and on larger maps. While some users report smooth gameplay on high-end systems, others experience stuttering, crashes, and long loading times, especially when using mods or managing complex transport networks. Overall, while developers have made strides in improving performance through updates, many players still feel that further optimization is necessary for a more stable and enjoyable experience.
- “The game is well optimized, allowing smooth gameplay even when hundreds of vehicles may exist.”
- “Good performance, excellent mod support that profits a very active modding community and great devs still optimizing and improving their game years after release.”
- “The last update has added a lot of depth and replayability, not to mention performance improvements.”
- “My main issue with the game, however, is the performance, as on older devices it runs quite poorly at times, with very frequent crashes, while also taking forever to load.”
- “It's very pretty, but it runs like unoptimized trash and the logistics side of the game is so hand-holdy that you can't create half the systems you really would want to.”
- “The biggest weakness is how poorly optimized it is - it's hard to play a map to completion without reducing your framerate to single digits even on a decent machine.”
music
126 mentions
38 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the diverse and immersive soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive or poorly suited to the game's historical settings. Many appreciate the main menu music and campaign tracks, but some find certain themes annoying or distracting, leading them to mute the game in favor of their own playlists. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect of the game, contributing positively to its atmosphere, despite some dissenting opinions.
- “The game's soundtrack is also excellent, with a selection of tracks that perfectly capture the mood of the game.”
- “This game has one of the best soundtracks and vibes of any game, let alone sim game.”
- “Its immersive gameplay, beautiful graphics, and excellent soundtrack make it a standout game that is sure to keep you hooked for hours on end.”
- “The inappropriately modern and excessively loud music that then intentionally drowned out the old white guy's mission narration was an insult and an instant immersion killer.”
- “The only pain for me, cause it has a huge influence on me, the music is not that great.”
- “But goddamn you gotta turn off that music because that gets annoying real quick.”
stability
111 mentions
9 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes affecting gameplay. While some players find it enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over frequent freezes, graphical problems, and the need for constant troubleshooting. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess" that requires significant improvements to enhance stability and user experience.
- “The game itself is bug-free, runs smoothly, and mods are optional.”
- “Well designed and mostly bug-free.”
- “Ran fine, no glitches on i7/1070 GTX for several hours.”
- “Far too buggy and unstable to play; you can play a little before it crashes.”
- “When this game works, it's really fun and one of my favorites, but recently the increasing number of glitches and crashes have made it completely unplayable.”
- “This is a rushed out buggy mess that should have stayed in beta.”
grinding
81 mentions
4 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant effort to progress. Many reviewers express frustration with the lack of intuitive tools and the repetitive nature of tasks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some players find the game addictively fun despite its grindy elements, others feel that the experience can become overwhelmingly monotonous and frustrating.
- “Playing on the megalomaniac map means that building over 100 stations becomes quite tedious, and I would love for the ability to be able to save my station layouts as a prefab that I can just paste down in cities I have yet to touch.”
- “There is just enough work that needs to be done that makes the game fun but not tedious.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The campaign is tedious to say the least, no challenge, endless money, very boring.”
- “While I can't complain about the gameplay loop, after about 3-4 hours in a game, it gets so tedious to manage everything that it kind of ruins the fun of the game.”
replayability
50 mentions
48 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, largely due to a vibrant modding community that continually introduces new content, including vehicles, maps, and gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the variety of scenarios and modes available, which contribute to an almost limitless gaming experience. However, some users note that certain aspects can become repetitive, suggesting that additional features like multiplayer could enhance replay value further.
- “Replayability is excellent thanks to the huge set of mods and maps available in the workshop.”
- “The active modding community provides a steady stream of user-generated content, including new vehicles, maps, and gameplay mechanics, expanding the game's replayability and adding to its longevity.”
- “Between the campaign, free play, map editor, and Steam Workshop, virtually endless replayability.”
- “First the game has low replay value; if you've made one successful company in this game, you've made every successful company in this game. It gets very repetitive, mainly because of the next big issue.”
- “You can't upgrade industry or towns, the supply chain is simple and unchanging, and it becomes quite repetitive, without much replayability except to do the same thing a slightly different way with different scenery.”
- “It's an okay game, but I would recommend that you buy the first one as it is a lot more replayable with only a few less features.”
humor
34 mentions
97 % positive mentions
-6 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it quirky and entertaining, particularly in side objectives and historical contexts, while others criticize the campaign's attempts at humor as lacking depth. Many appreciate the creative missions and the amusing quirks of gameplay, such as disappearing cars and humorous bridge designs, but some feel that repetitive tasks diminish the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of funny moments and clever satire, though opinions vary on its effectiveness.
- “It also manages to blend enough humor on the side objectives with mostly serious main objectives, which is good.”
- “The missions and tasks are pretty creative, have a good bit of humor and you can learn a bit of history while playing.”
- “The stories are interesting and some are funny/satirical; it's a joy to play the campaign.”
- “The humor in this game feels forced and falls flat, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “The jokes are stale and lack creativity, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Attempts at humor often miss the mark, leaving players feeling more frustrated than entertained.”
monetization
11 mentions
18 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
82 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the perceived lack of depth and quality in the gameplay compared to its predecessors. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions and frequent updates, the overall sentiment suggests disappointment in the reliance on DLCs and advertising rather than meaningful game development. Players feel that the game fails to innovate or improve upon earlier versions, leading to a negative perception of its monetization strategy.
- “The developers update the game regularly, ensuring a fresh experience without microtransactions or endless DLCs.”
- “There are no advertisements in the game.”
- “The official DLC is a cash grab.”
- “In summary, if you own Transport Fever, then don't bother with this disappointing cash grab.”
- “This game is a quick cash grab based on certain players who feel nostalgic for the earlier version. I was one of those players and have given the game a lot of chances. Based on my 31 hours in the game, I cannot recommend this game; the interface is a mess, the rules for the trains are very unclear, there is no progression arc, and they did not develop anything new visually. I started up the old game and the graphics are exactly the same as in the original.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Transport Fever 2 is characterized by its slick music and historical context, which some players appreciate for enhancing the game's vibe. However, the lack of dynamic visuals, such as weather and day/night cycles, along with limited immersive elements, detracts from the overall experience. Improved ambient sounds and sound effects are suggested as potential enhancements to create a more engaging atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere of Transport Fever 2 is also noteworthy.”
- “Slick music and atmosphere.”
- “Some people love to play it slower, and enjoy the atmosphere of certain eras, e.g., steam.”
- “No weather, night/day/season cycles or other noteworthy dynamic visuals to get some atmosphere; those flock of birds are a laughable tiny step to take. There are no immersive differences in cargo quantity, pricing, and profits within production chains.”
- “Better music, ambient sounds, and sound effects could really help with the atmosphere.”
- “I like seeing the historical contexts, but the atmosphere, the feeling, the vibe, and the humor are lacking.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, finding joy and nostalgia in its visuals and city-building mechanics. The experience evokes strong feelings, from awe during scenic moments to heartbreak when witnessing the intricacies of their creations. Overall, the game successfully taps into players' emotions, reminiscent of their fond memories with classic titles like SimCity 2000.
- “I enjoy the visuals and views the game gives me when I am just watching the gears turn, but then I want to cry when riding through a tunnel filled with sunlight.”
- “And the view is heartbreaking!”
- “It made me feel the same joy when I played SimCity 2000 for the first time.”