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Train Fever

Train Fever

PC
Released

Release Date: September 4, 2014

Strategy, Economic, Trains, Isometric View, RPG Elements, Transport, Singleplayer

Developed by the debut Swiss studio Urban Games, the economic strategy is a spiritual continuation of the popular Transport Tycoon series. The gameplay in Train Fever focuses on the development of rail and road infrastructure. Our responsibilities include purchasing and managing a fleet of vehicles, such as trains, trams, buses and trucks.

6.8

OpenCritic

6.4

Steam

7.4

Users

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It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.

Classical role-playing elements let you identify with your game character. Earn achievements and collect bonus points, then use them to train your skills. The four basic skills directly affect game-deciding parameters such as access to infrastructure and vehicle market, maintenance rates, access to statistics and intelligent organization, and much more. Devise your own strategy!

Keep damage away from your company and master the vagaries of the historical context. Act with dexterity and constantly improve your skills. Build the largest and wealthiest transport empire the world has ever seen!

Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Urban Games

Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment / Gambitious

Similar Games:

Railway Empire

Cities in Motion

Transport Tycoon Deluxe

Game Series

Train Fever
Train Fever
Train Fever

4GAMES

Transport Fever Game Series

Transport Fever Game Series

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Train Fever Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better), Windows XP/Vista/7/8.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Train Fever Video Game.

6.8

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 34% of Critics. There are 8 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Twinfinite: 3 / 5 by Chaz Miller

In full honesty, I'm going to admit that I did not do very well playing Train Fever. It was a difficult and, at times, frustrating experience for me to get the hang of it for this review, but I stuck with it as best I could because, despite my flagrant ineptitude, I got the sense that it was a good game if you're into simulators.

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GameWatcher: 7 / 10 by Alex Donaldson

It's a smart simulation game with some really great use of modern horsepower atop the basic trappings of older games in a genre that sadly isn't as active as it likely deserves to be. Just keep in mind you'll need to go in with plenty of patience and a willingness to search outside the game if something obscure trips you up. If you can get past that, and you like a bit of simulation, you're going to have a lot of fun.

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CGMagazine: 6 / 10 by Wayne Santos

In the end, Train Fever has been designed to serve a very, VERY specific need; people that love to tinker with the infrastructure of public transportation.

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64%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (3,524)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Nostalgia and Historical Appeal: Many users appreciate the nostalgic value of Train Fever, particularly those who enjoyed classic transport simulation games like Railroad Tycoon. The game is recognized as a precursor to the Transport Fever series.
  • Detail and Variety: Players commend the attention to detail in the train models and the variety of vehicles, including buses and coaches. Users enjoy the research put into the historical accuracy of the trains.
  • Dynamic City Evolution: The game allows cities to evolve organically, which players find satisfying to observe. The slow pace of world-building is also mentioned as a relaxing aspect.
  • Engaging Gameplay: Despite its age, some players still find the game fun and engaging, particularly for those looking to unwind after a long day.

The main cons of the game

  • Bugs and Performance Issues: Many reviews highlight various bugs and performance problems, especially in the late game when the complexity of the transport network increases. This includes issues with graphical glitches and the game crashing.
  • Unintuitive Mechanics: Users report frustrations with the game’s mechanics, such as illogical route behaviors that can hinder gameplay. This can lead to confusion about why certain routes are not functioning as expected.
  • Comparison to Transport Fever 2: A significant number of reviews suggest that players should opt for Transport Fever 2 instead, as it addresses many of the shortcomings found in Train Fever.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Lack of Advanced Gameplay Mechanics: Some players feel that the game lacks depth in its economic simulation and logistics, making it less challenging than expected.
  • Cabin View: A user noted the absence of a cabin view, which is a common feature in many transport simulation games.
  • User-Friendly Tutorials or Guides: Several players expressed difficulty in understanding the game mechanics, indicating a lack of helpful tutorials or guidance for new players.

Summary

  • Overall, while Train Fever has its merits, particularly in terms of nostalgia and detail, it suffers from various technical issues and gameplay shortcomings that have been addressed in its successor, Transport Fever 2.

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