Transport Giant
- September 5, 2014
- Fancy Bytes, Reactor
Get on Steam"Transport Giant" is a business simulation game set in the 1850s, where players establish a transportation company to meet the growing demand for goods and workers in cities. The game offers opportunities to build a business empire by transporting raw materials and passengers, and expanding operations through strategic planning and investment. It simulates various modes of transportation, including trains, boats, and horses, and allows players to plan and manage routes, schedules, and resources. The ultimate goal is to become a dominant force in the transportation industry.
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Nostalgic experience that brings back fond childhood memories.
- Engaging gameplay that allows for hours of fun, especially for fans of economic simulation games.
- Diverse transportation options and a complex economic simulation that offers high replay value.
- Frequent crashes and performance issues make the game nearly unplayable on modern systems.
- Lack of tutorials and confusing controls lead to a steep learning curve for new players.
- Graphics and interface feel outdated, with many bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- graphics29 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its 2004 origins, yet many players appreciate the nostalgic charm and attention to detail that still resonate today. While some users note that the visuals are rough around the edges and could benefit from improvements, others find them clear and functional, emphasizing that gameplay remains the primary focus. Overall, the graphics may not impress by modern standards, but they are deemed adequate for the game's enjoyment, especially for long-time fans.
“The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
“Dated graphics but still works well, everything looks nice and clear.”
“For a game that came out in 2004, it's definitely worth trying out. If you played the game back in the day, it's a lot better; the graphics look amazing compared to what they were, and it plays a lot smoother and better.”
“The game's graphics are horrible.”
“Graphic fails all over this game!”
“It's seriously been months and they knew about the graphical glitches on the first day of release.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment, with some players noting clunky controls and poor construction mechanics that hinder the experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the depth and complexity of the gameplay, reminiscent of older titles, and find it rewarding once the mechanics are understood. However, newcomers may struggle due to a lack of guidance and slow graphics, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Still, expect to have hundreds of hours of gameplay and refreshment.”
“Where it lacks in the looks department, it totally makes up for in terms of gameplay mechanics.”
“I highly recommend this game; though the graphics are dated, it is gameplay that really counts.”
“Bad construction mechanics which make building painful.”
“Five hours of gameplay before the program does not work on Windows 10.”
“Slow graphics, confusing gameplay, poor mechanics.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting improved performance in the Steam edition compared to the Gold edition, but still facing significant issues such as severe lag when zoomed out and various bugs. While some players found temporary fixes by adjusting resolution settings, the consensus is that the game's low performance is a major drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
“Though there are a few performance problems with later OS, they don't seem incredibly game-breaking.”
“This would definitely change if the performance issues in Transport Giant were addressed.”
“Performance-wise, it's okay, unless you zoom out fully, which made my game run at 2 fps, not really enjoyable.”
“A lot of bugs, lack of optimization, do not appear competitors in the game, do not appear tips.”
“Performance wise it's okay, unless you zoom out fully, which made my game run at 2 fps, not really enjoyable.”
“Low performance sadly is the killer for this game.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent stutters, freezes, and unresponsive controls reported by users. Many players experience crashes shortly after starting, particularly when interacting with the map, indicating persistent graphical glitches that have remained unresolved since launch. Overall, these stability problems detract from the gameplay experience and suggest a lack of timely updates from the developers.
“Massive stutters and freezes while moving across the map.”
“Game constantly freezes, sometimes barely 3 minutes into gameplay... no issues with PC.”
“It constantly causes freezes and the cursor goes completely inactive.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of the game retains the original campaign missions for the US and Europe, while introducing new Australian missions that were previously released as an add-on. Set in 1850, it emphasizes the use of ox and horse carts to complete missions, maintaining the same vehicles, sounds, and music as the original. Overall, players appreciate the nostalgic elements of the narrative, despite some technical issues.
“What I like about the game is it starts in 1850 and really makes you use ox and horse carts to achieve the mission.”
“The campaign missions for the US and Europe are the same as the original game.”
“Same missions, vehicles, sounds, and music.”
“I haven't played the Australian missions before this release, so that's all new to me; however, I know they were also released as an add-on a couple of years after the original game came out.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users considering it one of the best soundtracks they've experienced in gaming. It contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“Good music and a nice relaxing game.”
“One of the best soundtracks in any game I've ever played.”
“But the music... it's the best I've heard in any game... ever.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
“The soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The same missions, vehicles, sounds, and music make the game feel monotonous.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its diverse content, which encourages multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
“The game offers high replay value through its diverse gameplay options.”
“Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the variety of choices available.”
“The different character paths and endings encourage multiple runs.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the original skin and interface of the game effectively complemented its graphics and overall atmosphere, while the Steam edition's design is considered unattractive and detracts from the immersive experience.
“The original skin/interface was nicer and really in sync with the game's graphical atmosphere; the Steam edition one is very ugly.”
