Chris Sawyer's Locomotion

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 82
  3. Negative: 34 out of 82
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  1. AB
    Sep 8, 2004
    10
    COOOOOOOL. Finally it has come. Time to take that 3 week vaction I've been saving up.
  2. JohnathanM.
    Aug 27, 2004
    10
    ITS ACE!
  3. ArturJ.
    Sep 14, 2004
    10
    It's absolutely stupid to call this game "Yet another rip-off from the creators of the Rollercoaster Tycoon series". It's so great that i can't believe i'm finally playing it.
  4. [Anonymous]
    Sep 2, 2004
    10
    Great! Great! Great!
  5. A5
    Sep 10, 2004
    10
    Best ever.
  6. JerryM.
    Sep 19, 2004
    10
    Amazing
  7. Blutetooth
    Sep 19, 2004
    10
    This is a great game. The best game for many years. And Elliot, you can run multiple trains and you can build Ro-Ro stations and that make Locomotion a unik game, in no other game you have so many building options. A few of the new options are underground stations and Trams. Fun, fun, fun.
  8. Lomtik
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    Super Game!!!
  9. GE
    Sep 13, 2004
    10
    Greatest game ever, and for the less informed, ROLLER COASTER tycoon is a "rip-off" of the original Transport Tycoon, Locomotion is TT2 for all intent and purposes.
  10. AlphaGamma
    Sep 21, 2004
    10
    Clearly the best transport sim ever!
  11. HalvorK.
    Sep 28, 2004
    10
    The best game ever!
  12. BC
    Dec 27, 2004
    10
    Yes, there are elements of the original Transport Tycoon that still exist in this version... but if there weren't I wouldn't have bought it! Are you looking for a "shoot-em-up" or action game, then don't buy this one. If you enjoy managing a company and making huge profits then this is your game. I agree with Bart B. about the ability to delete road but still love it.
  13. 7nnox
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    Very fun, this game is beautiful, 2D graphics, it's have a lot of vehicles but the worst thing of this game is when you have to replace all of your old vehicles because their reliability are low and you have to do all Manuel selling and buying new ones
  14. EviLAnGeL
    Sep 10, 2004
    9
    This game is just about one of the best examples I could give of gameplay over graphics. So, so much fun to play (if you like these type of games anyway) and very addictive. Now bring on Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 with the great gameplay AND the graphics to match. Woo-Hoo!
  15. BartB.
    Sep 21, 2004
    9
    Great game, very good work from Mr. Sawyer here. A little bit hard to get used to the interface (played TTD for so long), but overall a lot of improvements and extra details (notice the switches actually switch, and the little braking lights on trucks and busses). Have to agree on the graphics and the sound quality, but hey, the rail curves and signals make up for almost everything. There Great game, very good work from Mr. Sawyer here. A little bit hard to get used to the interface (played TTD for so long), but overall a lot of improvements and extra details (notice the switches actually switch, and the little braking lights on trucks and busses). Have to agree on the graphics and the sound quality, but hey, the rail curves and signals make up for almost everything. There are some bugs and issues though, such as the ridiculous reliability rates and not being able to prevent brakedowns. Now, if just Jowood and Chris Sawyer work together on a Locomotion follow-up (that is; Jowood makes the graphics :D), it will be a killer game. But this game is great fun, and extremely good value (Locomotion for 18 euro while Doom 3 for 60 euro :P)… Expand
  16. Bluetooth
    Sep 20, 2004
    9
    This is a great game... and Elliot E you can run multiple trains efficiently and you can build RoRo stations. New interesting features are underground stations and trams. To Michael R I want to say: Take a good look next time you load Locomotion and you'll find a very good scenario editor.
  17. BobG.
    Sep 9, 2004
    9
    Crappy graphics, crappy interface, but best game i played this year
  18. MattG.
    Jul 19, 2004
    9
    Although the graphics are slightly lumpy and outdated the gameplay far exceeds a great deal of other management titles. And it prooves a point that gameplay is still the overall winner.
  19. KoenL.
    Sep 19, 2004
    9
    I am amazed what the users have to sayabout this game. No Ro-Ro stations? Come on, its all i build in this game, on the ground on a bridge or in a tunnel, wherever. No complex junctions? I must admit i havn't build a cloverleave yet, but that's just because i'm having fun trying out the new sh.t, like multiple level bridges and fly-overs. I would say: If you like TTD spend I am amazed what the users have to sayabout this game. No Ro-Ro stations? Come on, its all i build in this game, on the ground on a bridge or in a tunnel, wherever. No complex junctions? I must admit i havn't build a cloverleave yet, but that's just because i'm having fun trying out the new sh.t, like multiple level bridges and fly-overs. I would say: If you like TTD spend half an hour to get used to the interface of locomotion (i never played RCT and got used to the interface with only little problems) and you're rollin'! … Expand
  20. RyanC.
    Sep 12, 2004
    9
    Woot! Finally a game with GAMEPLAY. I dropped the score by one for bad graphics..
  21. Dan
    Sep 11, 2004
    8
    "you don't care about graphics and music at all, just care about gameplay." I'm sorry, but that's just retarded. Anyone who rates games just for graphics and music is just ... I'd say you get good gameplay, then if there's time you can toss in better graphics, and if there's even more time.. some good music too. That's become all backwards though, now "you don't care about graphics and music at all, just care about gameplay." I'm sorry, but that's just retarded. Anyone who rates games just for graphics and music is just ... I'd say you get good gameplay, then if there's time you can toss in better graphics, and if there's even more time.. some good music too. That's become all backwards though, now no-one cares about gameplay just as long as they can shoot high-detailed zombies in a dark room. An 8 for me, good graphics (yeppers, only a nut needs better gfx for a strategy game), great gameplay.. A couple points removed for the active partition thing and that it took so long after TTD... well, really I only finally got tired of TTD a few months ago... :)… Expand
  22. HeikkiH.
    Sep 25, 2004
    8
    Im big fan of TTD and I have played it for at least 100 hours. This Locomotion sure is very much the same as TT, it means its great. But the RCT like road and railroad building techingue sure is frustrating at long. And you cannot delete some roads you have built. Usually one way roads because public authority refuses! When you are totally used with RCT style of road buildin, this will be Im big fan of TTD and I have played it for at least 100 hours. This Locomotion sure is very much the same as TT, it means its great. But the RCT like road and railroad building techingue sure is frustrating at long. And you cannot delete some roads you have built. Usually one way roads because public authority refuses! When you are totally used with RCT style of road buildin, this will be lots of fun!… Expand
  23. DonDarko
    Sep 13, 2004
    8
    Holy retro graphics batman! In their day these would have been state of the art, but now it just looks like they were beat mercilessly with the ugly stick. Trains can sometimes be a bit tricky to route properly, but there's a ton of fun to be had in this value priced title. I just upgraded my system with a 6800 GT and I'm playing this game about 10x as much as Doom 3.
  24. MichaelR
    Sep 17, 2004
    8
    Having never played the original Transport Tycoon, I cannot pass any comment on others' opinions or disappointments on what was or was not included in this so-called 'upgrade'. Transport Tycoon must have been a hell of game for some of the reviewers here to post 1/10 scores for Locomotion! What I can say is, if you can overlook the antiquated graphics you will find a fun Having never played the original Transport Tycoon, I cannot pass any comment on others' opinions or disappointments on what was or was not included in this so-called 'upgrade'. Transport Tycoon must have been a hell of game for some of the reviewers here to post 1/10 scores for Locomotion! What I can say is, if you can overlook the antiquated graphics you will find a fun and addictive game underneath. It really is quite fun planning new routes and watching your little cars and trucks buzz around over the the landscape, as you slowly build up your transport empire. Sound is nothing special either, but we're talking about a strategy game here and it's gameplay that's king at the end of the day. The user interface is the same as in Rollercoaster Tycoon 1 & 2; nothing special but useable and familiar. The 40 included scenarios, which include difficulty levels to challenge all players, will certainly keep me busy long enough to justify the purchase price. Throw in a scenario editor and that's more than enough to make me happy. To sum up, if you've never played the original, don't mind old fashioned graphics and mediocre sound, it's well worth the budget price tag. It's cheap and good entertainment. If not, go out and watch a movie with a friend, grab a bite to eat and you'll have spent about the same.… Expand
  25. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Одна из моих любимых игр по локамотиво-строению по аналогии с симсити
  26. JamesK.
    Sep 20, 2004
    7
    While not quite as unique as Transport Tycoon was back then, it does have a nice little personality, yet it could have been better. With a patch or an expantion, this game could be great. At least it's only $25-$30.
  27. TonyK.
    Sep 10, 2004
    7
    The interface is barely adequate - similar to Roller Coaster Tycoon - but more difficult to use. The install checks for drive space on the active partition regardless of how much space you have on your other drives forcing me to do a minimum install (I have 2GB partitions for my OS's for simple re-installs) so I'm stuck streaming music off of the CD. The game is similar to the The interface is barely adequate - similar to Roller Coaster Tycoon - but more difficult to use. The install checks for drive space on the active partition regardless of how much space you have on your other drives forcing me to do a minimum install (I have 2GB partitions for my OS's for simple re-installs) so I'm stuck streaming music off of the CD. The game is similar to the classic Transport Tycoon which is great. Rated on gameplay, it's a 9 - but I can't disregard the negatives.… Expand
  28. MarkH.
    Sep 12, 2004
    7
    Hmmmm..the question is how to approach the game. I would almost like to do two separate reviews, so here goes. If you are a lover of the old Transport Tycoon games then you will love this. Basically because it is almost the same game and of course that can be the negative as well. Can this really be justified for a new release game. By Chris Sawyer's own admission in his intro in the Hmmmm..the question is how to approach the game. I would almost like to do two separate reviews, so here goes. If you are a lover of the old Transport Tycoon games then you will love this. Basically because it is almost the same game and of course that can be the negative as well. Can this really be justified for a new release game. By Chris Sawyer's own admission in his intro in the manual - LOCOMOTION is only an update to the original Transport Tycoon game. In fact he admits the game was in development BEFORE Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 and that RT 2 uses the engine and interface he wrote for Locomotion. But like he says - if it ain't broke don't fix it. There are slight improvements graphically over the original Transport game, slightly more frames used in the animations, but that's about it. What is important is that somehow all the fun of the original Transport Tycoon game is still there. If you are looking for an update on the Transport Tycoon game with all the bells and whistle your modern PC can offer then forget this. But if you would like a stroll down memory lane (a memory that hasn't gone stale unlike a lot of other games) then you will love this game. Gameplay it has in buckets. If you are wanting innovative ideas, graphics or sound then you will find the bucket is rather empty (the reason for the 7 score, not the 8 or 9 I want to give it!) Take your pick - is the bucket half full - or half empty?… Expand
  29. Alan250
    Apr 14, 2012
    7
    This game is fine. The music is annoying as hell. AI too much hard.
  30. Edo
    Sep 12, 2004
    6
    I don't see any reason to play this game over TTD. Can anyone give me a good reason?
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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. IGN
    58
    With a lack of presentation values, an engine that not only looks bad but also is the main cause of serious construction problems, and AI that could use a serious overhaul, Locomotion has too many problems for any serious recommendation.
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  2. Worth Playing
    50
    I love the depth of play, I feel challenged by the game's AI, and I feel a real sense of accomplishment when I complete a scenario. On the other hand, I think the game should represent the advances the gaming industry has made in the past five years.
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  3. GamerArchive
    70
    It's unfortunate to see that the graphics in game hasn't appeared to change too much either. Viewed from a isometric viewpoint, the game appears drab and just astonishingly unattractive.
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