Is this game fun?

[Steward]

Hello im a Saudi flying enthousiast, looking to give train a try.
Is this game fun?

[IC125]

Define ''fun''. It is not a game, but a simulator. If you like stuff to do, some of it may be a bit tedious. However, it can be challenging and offers the opportunity for scenarios, free roam. wuick drive and building. What are you looking for in terms of a train simulator, as there are a few others out there. (including free simulators.)

[Steward]

I own train simulator but i have never played it, i do like FSX and play it alot. Is Train Simulator kinda the same but with trains? Is there alot of freeware addons?

[IC125]

Surely if you buy a game you play it? I do not own FSX but I guess it is similar, with accurate controls and cr@ppy performance. Some freeware are here:
http://www.uktrainsim.com/ (LogIn required)
Blue Rail Studios
Backdated Train Sim
DP Simulation

A quick google gets good results.

[Rogue]

I guess since I have well over a thousand hours into Train Sim I am having fun.
I also have over 2000 hours in FSX_SE and FSX combined. So yes, they are both fun.
For me anyways.

There is plenty of addons in the workshop, take a look.

Like flying, there are times when your just moving along with not much to do but look at scenery.
There are scenarios that keep you busy the whole trip. It's up to you how you play it.

[foamy snips]

For me this simulator is my main source of computer entertainment. I have well over 1500 hours, and I enjoy the game very much! Although the game can get a little boring, I either run prototypically using the web browser to refer to actual schedules in free roams and quick drives, or I used my imaginiation and switch up the operating equitment. I also judge DLC by the paint schemes/colors, as well as the audio. The audio that comes with the DLC is not usually prototypical (Which I can't do anything about), so I have downloaded a ton of mod packs to alternate sound and physics of said DLC. I have many times attempted and failed to install the repaints ans such that you'ld find on freeware sights like Railworks America. However, that is just because of me and my meager understanding of the files and things behind TS 2017! Anyway, I think TS is a great game for a train enthusiast who has the patience and money for the game! (The DLC is sometimes pricy!) If you do try TS, I hope you will find a fun experience waiting for you out on the rails!

[Tiamat]

It is more relaxing or challenging then fun.
If you drive easy, short routes it is relaxing, if you drive long, hard routes it is challenging and makes tired pretty fast.
But you cant do anything funny like with a plane, it is all on a rail and you cant just do a spin or loop or anything fun...thats why i think about buying fsx again, the dvd version dont works on my new win 10 computer -.-.

[LeadCatcher]

I find it very fun -- over 3000 hours and still my go to simulation - Switching challenges are always fun - succesfully driving a vintage steamer over a mountain pass is fun. Learning new signalling systems of different countries is fun for me.

I am an avid flight simulation enthusiast as well - and like learning how to fly new aircraft correctly as well.

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by LeadCatcher:

I find it very fun -- over 3000 hours and still my go to simulation - Switching challenges are always fun - succesfully driving a vintage steamer over a mountain pass is fun. Learning new signalling systems of different countries is fun for me.

I am an avid flight simulation enthusiast as well - and like learning how to fly new aircraft correctly as well.

And all of the 3000 hours you laughed and cheered with your friends I guess, because this would be fun.

[ConsisePepper73]

It's fun but that depends on how you much you like trains and how you play the game