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Train Life: A Railway Simulator review
Train Life: A Railway Simulator is a simulation game where players can take on two roles: conductor and director. You can take control of your train and travel across Europe with passengers and merchandise. You can also expand your company and manage your resources to keep your train running. Train Life: A Railway Simulator is a simulation game in which the player plays the roles of both the driver and the company director. The player starts off in Germany, but can explore other countries in Europe in the full release. The player can drive the trains, managing the speed and braking distance to prevent accidents, and can also grow their company, buying new trains and hiring new drivers.
Gameplay
Train Life: A Railway Simulator features demanding gameplay based on real-world behavior. You have to respect the rail signals and driving instructions, adapt for rail switches, and manage speed. You also need to keep an eye on braking distance when pulling into the station and open and close the doors for your passengers. There are unforeseen situations to manage, such as fallen trees, stalled cars, and trains rolling on your track. Dynamic weather and day/night cycle also mean you have to adapt the way you drive to avoid accidents and damage to the tracks. In Train Life: A Railway Simulator, the player can play as both the driver and company director. The player can explore Germany in the Early Access version, driving in the cab of several different locomotives. Each locomotive has its own characteristics, which the driver must master to be as effective as possible.
The player must also grow their company, buying new trains and hiring new drivers. They have to maintain the locomotives to prevent breakdowns and can also handle repairs. The player is free to accept or refuse contracts, and must decide whether to take a low-paying contract or a more lucrative one.
Graphics
Train Life: A Railway Simulator features stunning graphics that will take you through town and country, as well as mountains and forests. You can take control of several different locomotives, each with its unique characteristics, and ride through these wonderfully beautiful lands. Train Life: A Railway Simulator is a visually stunning game. The player gets to explore the country side, as well as towns and cities. In the Early Access version, the player can drive through Germany, riding in the cab of several different locomotives.
Replayability
Train Life: A Railway Simulator has a lot of replayability because you can choose a different path every time. Train Life: A Railway Simulator is a game that the player can enjoy for hours on end. They can try different locomotives and scenarios, and can grow their company to see how it performs.
Pros
- It is a game that can be played for hours on end
- The player can play as both the driver and company director
- The game is visually stunning
Cons
- The game is still in Early Access, so some features may be changed
- The game is in German