Summary
Trainz stands out as a landmark title in simulation gaming, offering an unparalleled mix of route creation and train driving experiences, set against a backdrop of stunningly rendered landscapes.
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Auran Games
- Publishers: Auran Games
Introduction
Trainz, launched in 2001, marked a significant evolution in the world of train simulation games, offering players a unique blend of route creation and train operation in a fully 3D environment.
Synopsis
The game introduces players to its dual-core components – the Surveyor and the Driver. Surveyor allows for intricate route and session designs, while Driver puts players in control of trains in either DCC or CAB mode, offering various levels of operational complexity.
Characters
Instead of traditional characters, Trainz focuses on the trains themselves, each meticulously modeled to mirror real-life counterparts, offering a wide range of locomotives and rolling stock from different eras.
Gameplay
Players can switch between designing landscapes and rail networks in Surveyor mode and taking the helm of their creations in Driver mode, experiencing the physics and mechanics of train operations firsthand.
Conclusion
As a pioneer in railway simulation, Trainz (2001) set new standards for the genre, combining creative freedom with realistic train operation, though it remains a niche title with a dedicated following.
Review Score
8/10
Art
Fan Art
Fan Art Style: Normal
Fan Art Style: Retro
Fan Art Style: Modern
