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"World of Subways 1 - The Path" is a train simulation game set in the New York subway system, with a route stretching from New York to New Jersey. The game boasts detailed graphics, realistic physics, and a range of features such as animated displays, intelligent announcements, and an extensive scoring system. Players can experience shift services, incidents, and a simulation of wear and tear based on their operating style.

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Play Modes

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

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

For a game released in 2009, it has surprisingly good graphics and immersive environments, especially in tunnel sections.
The game offers a fun and easy-to-learn experience for casual players, with realistic schedules and shifts.
It provides a unique subway simulation experience that is not commonly found in other train simulators.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including frequent crashes and savegame corruption, making it unplayable for many users.
There is no tutorial or in-game help, which makes it difficult for new players to understand the controls and gameplay mechanics.
The graphics and overall design feel outdated, with static NPCs and a lack of detailed animations, detracting from the immersion.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The graphics of the game, while utilizing an older engine, are generally considered acceptable and even impressive for its release year, particularly in tunnel environments with dynamic lighting. However, external views and station details fall short, and players have reported significant issues, including crashes when adjusting graphics settings and occasional graphical anomalies. Overall, the visuals provide a decent experience for train driving, but they lack the polish and eye candy that modern titles offer.
- “For the age, this game has some outstanding graphics.”
- “But for 2009, it actually has quite good graphics.”
- “The graphics inside the tunnels are excellent, especially the dynamic lighting that lights up the cab as you drive along.”
- “It uses an ancient graphics engine meant for FPS games, and it shows.”
- “I don't mean crashing in-game because you jacked the graphics to max settings; I mean you change the settings in the menu, hit 'OK' to save it, the game crashes, and none of your changes are saved, meaning the game is perpetually stuck at the default graphics settings.”
- “Graphics are awful and there is no manual.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, screen glitches, and occasional freezes, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users feel that the developers have neglected these problems in favor of releasing new titles.
- “Bugged as hell, the devs abandoned it and went on to sell more buggy games.”
- “When I take a screenshot, the game screen glitches (the whole game screen turns gray) and I have to quit the game and relaunch it.”
- “The game freezes sometimes.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging content, with missions feeling repetitive and simplistic, leading to a frustrating experience where players often have to restart due to limited options. The monotonous driving segments, particularly in the subway, detract from the overall narrative immersion.
- “Therefore, you have no choice but to end the mission and start all over again.”
- “There isn't much to actually do in the missions; the driving becomes simple, and endlessly driving the subway through the long stretches of the tunnel segments is, at best, a way to mess up your eyes.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note a lack of auditory elements associated with grinding, specifically mentioning the absence of the typical subway sounds, such as the grinding hum during acceleration and deceleration.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's performance has been criticized, with users indicating that while the game itself is enjoyable, optimization issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Gameplay is primarily experienced in fullscreen mode, even when the game is set to windowed, with only the main GUI appearing in a window. Some users have reported graphic anomalies, but these can often be resolved by adjusting the fullscreen settings. Overall, the gameplay remains engaging despite minor technical issues.
- “The gameplay is immersive and engaging, making every shift feel unique and exciting.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet challenging, keeping me on my toes throughout the game.”
- “The controls are responsive, allowing for smooth navigation and a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I experienced pink and black graphic anomalies, but unchecking fullscreen seems to have fixed that. It's worth noting that even with fullscreen unchecked and the game running in windowed mode, only the main GUI is windowed. Once you start a shift or take a route, the gameplay switches to fullscreen, albeit with the Windows taskbar, which is somewhat forgivable.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as highly immersive and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”