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Train Sim World 2020
Released On: Aug 15, 2019
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
6.0
All Platforms
Train Sim World’s 2020 upgrade certainly adds some much needed polish, but doesn’t fix the base game’s poor visuals or technical gremlins.
Told with nerdish detail - and limited production values - Train Sim World 2020 might surprise you. [Eurogamer Recommended]
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
6.0
50% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
25% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
25% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
6.0
50% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
25% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
25% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Probably the best train simulator out there, just missing a few things from being perfect. Each game update polishes a bit more the experience. Each DLC add something different from the other and improves on the previous one. I'll list the pros and cons down below.
PROS: very realistic train physics and sounds (especially on the latest DLC, East Coastway), you can walk around the tracks, stations, your train or even board a train from the AI and be the passenger, a very relaxing game experience, excellent graphics, all trains are very complete, the game keeps on improving with frequent updates and frequent new content. CONS: Short routes (between 35 and 75 km), as for now only focuses on 3 countries (UK, USA and Germany), trains aren't very frequent if you want to be a passenger even on German S-Bahn commuter trains which are known for their high frequency and the business model of the game (DLC after DLC after DLC). In summary: if you want a good realistic train simulator that even simulates the relaxing vibe of train journeys, but can also simulate the challenging timetables of commuter trains, well go ahead and buy it !
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PlayStation 4
This SIM is made with soul and heart, love for trains. There is no super action, but there is beauty of locomotives and love for small things. I genuinely loved this SIM, great work, guys!
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PlayStation 4
Nearly perfect, for a sim enthusiast like me. The blurb says "perfect for everyone", but I disagree. If you're looking for high-octane action, then move along the carriage and be prepared to give up your seat for someone who needs it more than you do. If, however, you seek an almost Zen like experience then you will find much to like about this reboot of last year's Train Sim World. Additional routes, including the lovely Northern Trans-Pennine, and Class 101 DMU, as well as the revamped tutorials and scoring system, only add to the need for perfection on the part of the player. If you wish for an escape, and a one that brings quiet thrills as well as being a relaxing and enjoyable diversion, then this is for you. Please note, due to adverse weather, this review will shortly be replaced by a bus service.
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PlayStation 4
This gets lots of things so right but there's too many problems letting it down. In short, this is very much a train simulator rather than a railway simulator. Let me explain.
Plonk yourself into London at 8:30am and where is the rush hour traffic? There's maybe 1 train every 15mins let alone the lack of passengers. There should be constant movement, but its just dead! The general lack of traffic on the line while playing through scenarios really does remove some of the immersion. The lack of accurate traffic is also frustrating with the great Western railway route only featuring 3 trains. Where are the electrics? Of course you can't include everything that would come down the line but driving down the route with nothing using the nicely modelled overhead wiring is a bit off.
Being a train nerd I didn't need to use the tutorials to get going. However they are obviously lacking. We need signalling tutorials for the different routes for beginners. Lots of scenarios require you to obey and chase yellows and begginerswould have no clue! I don't know how a beginner would know to use the "contact signalman" function either which is required on many scenarios. And the game made me repeat the same compulsory tutorial for each new route. 1. Get in train, 2. Play with cameras. I shouldn't have to do this 5 times over for each new route.
Then we get into the performance issues. So the draw distance is pretty bad on ps4. Anything further than 10 meters or so away looks pretty terrible and the framerate walking around busy stations is unplayable at times. Also noticed loads of visual "fuzzy" glitches, especially the train wheels. Big fuzz balls. But I do appreciate that optimisation isn't easy. There seems to be a really extreme surround sound effect which is really off-putting at times. Panning around the cab moves the sounds so drastically from one ear to another that it makes you feel deaf in one ear. It's just too much in my opinion. Frustrating as the sounds otherwise are great. Wish there was an option for a more stereo experience.
Certain shortcuts really need to be implemented for the ps4. You cannot drive the BR DMU outside of the cab as their is no controller shortcut for the gear selector. Pretty frustrating when everything else has a shortcut bound to it.
Some good points though. The trains do look amazing and the weathering is superb. The sounds are great despite the surround sound effect. The track detail is really nice. The trains feel big and heavy. They rock about as they should - Dovetail have made some great advances with the physics.
We need a multilayer!
In conclusion this game is great if you are more of a train enthusiast rather than a railway enthusiast. No matter how good the locomotives are modelled, if the surrounding traffic on the line just isn't realistic, my immersion is ruined. We need real rush hour traffic, both with the volume of trains and the people!
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PlayStation 4
This game is broken.
Its been a few months since I tried but the MAIN MENU IS BROKEN. you will hit the button for options and it will take several minutes loading a map you did not want.
I dedicated time to learn a specific train and still it would just fail to operate. On ps4 at least, this isnt worth anyone's time or money
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PlayStation 4
Summary Train Sim World is an immersive first-person simulator perfect for everyone, with complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and hours of gameplay. Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master new skills.
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
Initial Release Date: Aug 15, 2019
Developer:
- Dovetail Games
Publisher: Dovetail Games
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