Trainz Railroad Simulator 2004

 PC
  • Publisher: Oteeva
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2003
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Gamezilla!
    95
    The product retains all the pluses, ease of use and beauty noted by my colleague reviewer a few years back, and a lot more. It's all here, the authenticity, controls, the dramatic vistas, and now there're products and passengers to give more substance to the experience of learning about, driving and collecting great engines and their rolling stock.
  2. Gaming Illustrated
    84
    Even with its new dynamic industries, it lacks the depth to its game play to keep the attention of players expecting a challenging economic or building simulation.
  3. Times Online
    80
    This may be a fine simulation, but it is not entirely realistic – for example, hapless government ministers do not meddle, passenger trains are not cancelled because drivers pull sickies and no key routes grind to a standstill because of leaves on the line.
  5. Gamer.tv
    80
    This product is head and shoulders above "Microsoft Train Simulator" in terms of quality, usability and feature set and has significantly broader appeal than "Virtual Railroad 2."
  6. GameSpot
    79
    You can create a route, enjoy riding around on it, and with the new interactive industries and AI drivers, you can really make the train do something.
  7. GameZone
    78
    This is not an action-packed title, which will keep players on the edge of their seats, but it is a complete railroad experience. From designing routes to the intricacies of guiding a monster steam locomotive down the tracks, this title is on schedule to provide a solid simulation-gaming experience.
  8. Game Chronicles
    77
    Definitely a niche title and in this case its more of an update to last year's game than a full-blown package, and an unpolished update at that.
  9. GameSpy
    75
    It's just too bad that the second game in the series turns out to be a bit tarnished instead of the exemplary hobbyist tool it deserves to be.
  10. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Everything is improved in what's still the coolest railroad builder around, but oh boy, you better love trains. [Apr 2004, p.85]
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  11. PC Gamer
    66
    Trainz isn't so much a game as a collection of maps, locomotives, rolling stock, and editing tools with which to develop your own Union Pacific Scotsman clones. [Feb 2004, p.73]
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  12. GameBiz
    66
    An enjoyable game but has quite a few flaws, most of which are graphical.

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best PC Game of 2003
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#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. NigelHall
    Oct 22, 2005
    9
    TRS2004 is a leap up from the previous edition of Trainz, but make sure the latest sevice pack (SP4)is installed for a near perfect rail TRS2004 is a leap up from the previous edition of Trainz, but make sure the latest sevice pack (SP4)is installed for a near perfect rail simulator experiance. With active industries tied in to each other, this game has become the ideal combination of (the brilliant) Transport Tycoon Deluxe and Rail Simulator.… Full Review »
  2. EdwardW.
    Jan 9, 2004
    9
    The Trainz story keeps getting better, TRS 2004 is a leap ahead for this multi-functional simulator!
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