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Not Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 18.6 hrs on record (11.8 hrs at review time)
Posted: Nov 27, 2015 @ 6:59pm
Updated: Nov 27, 2015 @ 7:01pm

I would leave a Mixed review if I could, but because a large majority of the DLC is of low quality and low support I'm leaving a negative review. I've decided to only buy 3rd party dlc mainly steam trains because they seem to have more quality to them.

I ONLY RECOMMEND BUYING THE GAME AND DLC WHEN ON SALE!

The prices are way too high. I buy DCS planes for around the same price as some of the dlc trains, and DCS plane quality is HUGELY better so asking the same price for one of these trains is a joke.

PROS:
-Lots of trains and routes to chose from if you're willing to pay

-Although graphics are dated, can look nice especially rain effects on windows

-Some train dlcs are very nice and well done, if you're on a limited budget make sure to buy the 3rd party trains first

-Interface is nicely designed

-Includes an editor for making your own routes

MIXED:
-The "simulation" is fairly tame compared to World of subways; Often not all buttons work in trains and many small features missing that make a game a true simulator

-Amount of dlc would make EA proud

CONS:
-Questionable performance and optimization; I originally refunded this because of how bad my fps was on a powerful computer, I still can't play on full graphics

-The dlc seems to be quantity over quality type production

-Very high price dlcs considering their quality and their content

-Apparently many dlcs have low support and have bugs or problems that have never been fixed

-Game uses an old game engine, game has been renamed to "2016" to make it seem like the newest version

-Graphics are dated in many places
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4 Comments
Arachnid Apr 30, 2016 @ 4:35am 
$5000 worth of dlc? Really?? I've spent a ton of money on DCS planes / helicopters and World of Tanks as well. I feel like I am getting more value from those dlc's though. Really missing the days when we would buy a game and everything was included.
AtomicWoodchuck Mar 30, 2016 @ 4:49am 
Very much this. You, sir, have hit the nail directly on the head.

The quality of DCS DLC is vastly superior to the Train Simulator stuff, yet there is little or no difference in pricing. I'd buy a few DLC packs at 75% off, but anything else represents very poor value, and a single fingered salute to the userbase.


South_Park]Skankhunt42 Mar 23, 2016 @ 5:23am 
so, this game does have low graphics quality??? if so, then im NOT buying this...
TLV14HERZ Nov 30, 2015 @ 12:19pm 
Honest and correct review.