Is the game worth it?

[Balanse]

I noticed this game recently came out and just wondered if there were any simrail veterans who could recommend the game or not depending on their experience.

[AoFA | FightDrug *-* [GER]]

i have play the playtest for 130 hours total and when you search for a realistic train driving or dispatching simulation you dont find something better

[CrossTrekHarry]

it's great, best train sim

[Wonderbadger]

I agree with the other 2 replies. Just be aware that it is a realistic simulator so sometimes you have to entertain yourself while you have a layover on a cargo run etc. If you need things like collecting chocolate and teddy's like in Train Game World 300 then this might not be for you... as a sim though, love it and wish my download speed was faster so I can see what's been added since the playtest.

[Klingelständer]

Its good but be aware its a hardcore sim. There are tutorials for two trains but that doesnt mean you'll understand the other ones. I just tried to start the express train from Katowice to Warsaw but I had no freakin clue what to do lol
At least I got electricity somehow but had no idea how I did that xD

[Balanse]

Originally posted by serious_phil:

Its good but be aware its a hardcore sim. There are tutorials for two trains but that doesnt mean you'll understand the other ones. I just tried to start the express train from Katowice to Warsaw but I had no freakin clue what to do lol
At least I got electricity somehow but had no idea how I did that xD

Probably got the electricity from the nearby power station at katowice but that's my guess...

It seems like this game got a steep learning curve but what you are saying is it at least chill?

[AoFA | FightDrug *-* [GER]]

Originally posted by Balanse:

Originally posted by serious_phil:

Its good but be aware its a hardcore sim. There are tutorials for two trains but that doesnt mean you'll understand the other ones. I just tried to start the express train from Katowice to Warsaw but I had no freakin clue what to do lol
At least I got electricity somehow but had no idea how I did that xD

Probably got the electricity from the nearby power station at katowice but that's my guess...

It seems like this game got a steep learning curve but what you are saying is it at least chill?

when you on the open track with the next signalbox 22 km away with good music you come to think about things

[Red1Alpha]

There´s something very relaxing about being/driving a train.

Yes It´s worth It, If you like real trains.

[Klingelständer]

Originally posted by Balanse:

but what you are saying is it at least chill?

eh not always. There is this fine balance between accelerating and breaking once you're driving on the track. I'm a noob with trains and am constantly jerking around with the power/brake levers. The trains have a pretty high braking distance which I think is pretty realistic considering the monstrous weight they have. And yeah you need to keep a balance because when you're going slow and brake to much, the train will stop completely and you'll lose time while trying to get it going again. I've driven the freight train in the tutorial and actually didnt had time to watch the scenery because I was constantly watching the speed limits and when to operate the levers lol
But like I said, I'm a noob but still like the challenge this game gives.
Train Sim Classic is easier if you're interested

[AoFA | FightDrug *-* [GER]]

Originally posted by serious_phil:

Originally posted by Balanse:

but what you are saying is it at least chill?

eh not always. There is this fine balance between accelerating and breaking once you're driving on the track. I'm a noob with trains and am constantly jerking around with the power/brake levers. The trains have a pretty high braking distance which I think is pretty realistic considering the monstrous weight they have. And yeah you need to keep a balance because when you're going slow and brake to much, the train will stop completely and you'll lose time while trying to get it going again. I've driven the freight train in the tutorial and actually didnt had time to watch the scenery because I was constantly watching the speed limits and when to operate the levers lol
But like I said, I'm a noob but still like the challenge this game gives.
Train Sim Classic is easier if you're interested

thats true but you can handle it after a time because you get a feeling about the train like how long it takes to speed up or need to brake

[N.N.Q]

It doesn't have very much content yet but what it has will offer more hours of fun than many other games in steam...

[AoFA | FightDrug *-* [GER]]

Originally posted by N.N.Q:

It doesn't have very much content yet but what it has will offer more hours of fun than most other games in steam...

thats true the playtest was just 2 hours driving when you lucky but i have play it everyday you see everytime new stuff :D

[Cyber_Chupacabra]

Well if you like trains and more serious gameplay its a banger!

[Thudster]

Is there written documentation? I don't know how to drive a train, and I don't seem to be understanding the balance, signals, brake operation, etc. It would be good to understand the controls first.

[Cyber_Chupacabra]

Take a look at official forums: https://forum.simrail.eu/

I`m pretty sure in the next few days Steam guide section will have some useful tutorials as well.

[I'm_Not_A_Robot]

Nop....no scenario, only 3-4 trains and two lines...not worth he price at all...should be half price easy.