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Trainz

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Trainz
79
10.0 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 16 critic reviews
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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...

90

Yahoo! Games

Powerful, easy to use, and loaded with potential, it could become the flagship computer title for train enthusiasts.

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87

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.

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87

Gamezilla!

Truly a work of art. It attains the virtual railroad experience with excellence. There are absolutely no negative surprises.

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83

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.

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81

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.

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80

IGN

Model railroaders with a tad bit of computer savvy will spend hours...and hours...and hours on this.

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80

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.

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80

ActionTrip

The thing that makes Trainz so special is its visual engine.

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80

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.

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80

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.

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80

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.

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75

Media and Games Online Network

The best train game on the market today. It does lack depth though.

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71

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]

70

Computer Gaming World

The Auran graphics engine is flat-out stunning. [May 2002, p. 77]

60

G4 TV

Even though the game is well thought out and relatively well executed, it's not the most exciting subject matter.

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55

Armchair Empire

While it might not be a bad game, it can never be a great game due to its extremely limited appeal.

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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.

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