Trainz

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79

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7.1

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  • Summary: Trainz is a complete virtual model railroad experience that allows you to collect, create and control, the many aspects of a working railroad. Start by building up your collection of locomotives, rolling stock, objects, buildings, flora and fauna, then create the ultimate railroad layoutTrainz is a complete virtual model railroad experience that allows you to collect, create and control, the many aspects of a working railroad. Start by building up your collection of locomotives, rolling stock, objects, buildings, flora and fauna, then create the ultimate railroad layout using the simplest and best landscape editing tool available before jumping into the driver's seat for a whole new perspective. [Strategy First]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Yahoo!
    90
    Powerful, easy to use, and loaded with potential, it could become the flagship computer title for train enthusiasts.
  2. GameSpot
    87
    If you've ever been at least slightly captivated by the romance of the rails or have perhaps thought of dabbling in model railroading, Trainz could easily make an enthusiastic convert of you.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    81
    Those looking for less scenery and pretty looking trains and more gaming, should probably pass on Trainz as they will lose interest in the game before too long.
  4. ActionTrip
    80
    The thing that makes Trainz so special is its visual engine.
  5. IGN
    80
    Model railroaders with a tad bit of computer savvy will spend hours...and hours...and hours on this.
  6. PC Gamer
    71
    Trainz isn't really a game at all, but rather an intricate simulation of what is itself an intricate simulation. [May 2002, p.62]
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  7. Armchair Empire
    55
    While it might not be a bad game, it can never be a great game due to its extremely limited appeal.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. RichardC.
    Mar 14, 2002
    10
    Really awesome. I played it once and loved it.
  2. dajhorn
    Nov 28, 2012
    0
    Trainz isn't a game, it is a design simulator with a steep learning curve. I don't see the appeal of spending time on something like thisTrainz isn't a game, it is a design simulator with a steep learning curve. I don't see the appeal of spending time on something like this without being paid for it.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best PC Game of 2002
78
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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