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Trainz

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 16 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 2 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Strategy First Inc.
Developer: Auran
Genre(s): Simulation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: January 29, 2002
Summary
Trainz is a complete virtual model railroad experience that allows you to collect, create and control, the many aspects of a working railroad. Start by building up your collection of locomotives, rolling stock, objects, buildings, flora and fauna, then create the ultimate railroad layout using the simplest and best landscape editing tool available before jumping into the driver's seat for a whole new perspective. [Strategy First]
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Yahoo! Games
Powerful, easy to use, and loaded with potential, it could become the flagship computer title for train enthusiasts.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
If you've ever been at least slightly captivated by the romance of the rails or have perhaps thought of dabbling in model railroading, Trainz could easily make an enthusiastic convert of you.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
Truly a work of art. It attains the virtual railroad experience with excellence. There are absolutely no negative surprises.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
While the gameplay will mostly appeal to the hardcore fans of the hobby, almost anyone will get a smile as they watch the cars roll by.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
Those looking for less scenery and pretty looking trains and more gaming, should probably pass on Trainz as they will lose interest in the game before too long.
Read Full Review >IGN
Model railroaders with a tad bit of computer savvy will spend hours...and hours...and hours on this.
Read Full Review >GamePen
The graphics in Trainz are top notch. I was blown away with the detail of the engines and carriages, not to mention the environment. Everything looks gorgeous.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
The amazing flexibility of the Surveyor tool guarantees zealous builders will have endless miles of track and numerous layouts on which to ride.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
The single most endearing attribute of this title is its simplicity and ease of use, regardless of which aspect of the hobby enthralls you.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Magazine
Nothing else on the market offers the chance to recapture the glory of model railroading on the cheap and, more importantly, without the basement-sized mess.
Read Full Review >Media and Games Online Network
The best train game on the market today. It does lack depth though.
Read Full Review >PC Gamer
Trainz isn't really a game at all, but rather an intricate simulation of what is itself an intricate simulation. [May 2002, p.62]
Computer Gaming World
The Auran graphics engine is flat-out stunning. [May 2002, p. 77]
G4 TV
Even though the game is well thought out and relatively well executed, it's not the most exciting subject matter.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
While it might not be a bad game, it can never be a great game due to its extremely limited appeal.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Richard C. gave it a 10:
Really awesome. I played it once and loved it.
