Microsoft Train Simulator Simulation Review

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

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4.00 of 5,
2 votes

Price Paid:  $49.00 from Sams Club

Summary:
First I'll start with a comment to set the other reviews straight the game is a simulation it is only meant to appeal to a certian audience. That's what simulators do. This game is good if you always wanted to be invovled with trains. Nut as they to said it can become frustrating or even boring unless you are a lover of trains. Now for the fat price on it you'd better be a lover of trains because other wise you'll end up dissapointed.

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Price Paid:  $42.00 from Wally World

Summary:
Disappointing. I expected more from Microsoft.

First of all, this IS NOT a game. It IS a simulator, much like MS Flight Simulator. There are no goals other than running the train, dropping off consists at appropriate locations, and doing this in a timely manner while staying within the rules of the road.

Most disappointing was with everything Microsoft put into the game, they left out one item that would have improved the game. THERE ARE NO PEOPLE!

It comes across as very empty, almost apocolyptic in it's presentation.

You can move thousands of tons of cargo from point A to point B but why? No one's there to receive it. You can even "ride" your train, and look at the very EMPTY passenger car.

Yes, you can run this simulator like a model railroad using your imagination to fill in the blanks but even model railroading has simulated people!

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Price Paid:  $49.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
True meaning of a "Sleeper." ZZZZZZZZZZ.
Granted it was interesting learning how a train operates, but after the initial excitement wears off you are left with a hollow... How much did I pay for this game? Feeling.

I love trains and always wanted to be an engineer. I wish that this game had come out when I was much younger, for it would have taught me that I was right in choosing a more exciting career in as a clerical worker in supply.

The Graphics are good, but limited in scope, and the areas of operation could have been beter.

I recommend you wait for the sale, or if perhaps there are some add-ons for moe exciting operations and locations. Try the Pacific Surf liner or the route of the Coast Starlight.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Summary:
Basically, it is another game by Microsoft. But the fun's limited if your patience is very low. This game can be boring, because you have to ride on the train for a whole hour, and there's nothing to do.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Price Paid:  $49.00 from wal-mart

Summary:
Cool game, but not for everyone like that other guy said. Amazing graphics. Nice train wreck physics!!