World of Subways 2 – Berlin Line 7
- June 12, 2014
- TML-Studios
Get on Steam"World of Subways 2 - Berlin Line 7" is a subway simulation game that lets you experience the longest route of Berlin's subway, the U7 line. With a coverage of 31.8 km and 40 stations, this large profile line runs completely underground and passes through five districts of the German capital. The game features realistic train controls, animated display monitors at stations, and a day-night cycle, providing an immersive and authentic subway experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features very realistic graphics and accurately models the Berlin U-Bahn Line 7, providing an authentic experience for players.
- It offers a good level of detail in the train and station designs, along with interesting sounds and announcements that enhance immersion.
- The game is compatible with Raildriver, making it an interesting option for train simulation enthusiasts.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
- There are no dynamic passengers on the trains, which detracts from the realism and makes the gameplay feel empty.
- The controls are confusing and often unset, with no tutorial available to help new players learn how to operate the trains effectively.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and accuracy, especially considering its 2009 release, with many users noting the impressive representation of Berlin's stations. However, some criticisms include static passengers, occasional freezing issues, and subpar visuals inside subway stations. Overall, while the graphics are decent and offer good performance, they are not without their optimization flaws.
“The graphics are extremely realistic for a 2009 game.”
“The graphics are decent enough for a game of this age, and the stations are surprisingly accurate (I've lived in Berlin for the past decade and have used many of the stations).”
“The graphics are beautiful (I live in Berlin, and these are awesome representations of all of the stations), and I really wish that I could enjoy this game.”
“But my only problems are the static passengers on the platform and the game randomly freezing, even after adjusting graphics settings.”
“The graphics are decent enough for a game this age and the stations are surprisingly accurate (I've lived in Berlin for the past decade and have used many of the stations).”
“-poor graphics inside the subway stations”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users noting that it runs smoothly despite some imperfections. Players can choose between two train models, the older f90 and the newer h01, and it's suggested to watch related videos for a better understanding before diving in.
“Not perfectly, but it runs and the gameplay isn't bad at all.”
“For that, I would recommend watching World of Subways Vol 2 videos before your actual gameplay.”
“Moving on to the actual gameplay: you get to choose from two different trains: an older F90 and a newer H01.”
“For that, I would recommend watching World of Subways Vol. 2 videos before your actual gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their quality, but some users note that they lack optimization, particularly given its status as an older simulator. Overall, performance is generally considered excellent.
“Graphics are great and performance is excellent.”
“It has good graphics, although they are not very optimized, but again, it's an old simulator.”
“It has good graphics, although they are not very optimized; however, it's an old simulator.”
“The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and raises questions about the development quality.
“This game would be a lot more fun if it wasn't so incredibly buggy.”
“But how can any professional developer of an entire series of related titles make something this buggy?”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's replayability, suggesting it feels limited compared to other titles like Flight Sim X Steam Edition, which is perceived to offer a more engaging and varied experience.
“Flight Sim X Steam Edition is currently available for $12, and I definitely feel that the game offers a better deal and better replayability.”
“I haven't played for that long yet, but I do feel the game is kind of lacking in its replayability factor.”
“Flight Sim X Steam Edition is currently available for $12, and I definitely feel that game offers a better deal and better replayability.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on the simulation experience rather than a narrative. While some missions are reported to be broken, players familiar with train simulation games may still find enjoyment in the gameplay, particularly in creating their own scenarios. Overall, the emphasis is on gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling story.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its authenticity, effectively capturing the essence of a real train experience.
“The atmosphere perfectly captures the essence of a real train journey.”
“The immersive environment makes you feel like you're truly on a train.”
“Every detail contributes to an authentic and captivating train atmosphere.”
