SimRail 2021
Release Date: January 13, 2023 Early Access
Simulation, FPP, trains, Polish, machines and equipment, co-op, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Railway simulator developed by the Polish SimRail studio and released by the Polish company PlayWay. In SimRail 2021 we can both play the role of train drivers and try our hand at being signaller. The game allows you to play alone or in cooperation mode.
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The main pros of the game
- Realistic Experience: Users appreciate the high level of realism in train operations, including the ability to manage various aspects of train driving and dispatching.
- Graphics and Performance: The game is noted for its impressive graphics and good performance, particularly for a simulator running on the Unity engine.
- Multiplayer Mode: The multiplayer feature is well-received, allowing players to engage with others as either train drivers or traffic controllers.
- Community Contributions: There is a positive sentiment towards the community's involvement in creating new routes and scenarios, enhancing the game's content.
- Addictive Gameplay: Many users find the game highly engaging and enjoyable, often leading to significant playtime.
The main cons of the game
- Lack of Content: Players express disappointment over the limited content available, leading to repetitive gameplay experiences.
- No Save Feature: The inability to save progress during long routes (up to 6 hours) is a significant drawback for many users.
- Optimization Issues: Some players report performance lags and a need for better optimization.
- Developer Communication: There are complaints about the lack of updates and communication from the developers, leading to concerns about the game's future development.
- Early Access Concerns: Users feel that the game has not progressed sufficiently since its early access launch, with some describing it as feeling abandoned.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Content and Routes: Users are requesting additional routes, including American routes and specific trains, such as the BR52 steam engine.
- Save Functionality: A save feature for single-player scenarios is highly desired.
- Enhanced Scenarios: Players wish for more diverse and challenging single-player scenarios.
- Editing Tools: Suggestions have been made for the inclusion of an editor that would allow the community to create and share routes.
- Improved Communication: Users want better communication from the developers regarding updates and future plans for the game.
In conclusion, while SimRail has received praise for its realism and engaging gameplay, it faces significant criticism regarding its content limitations, lack of updates, and performance issues. There are high hopes for future improvements, particularly as it remains in early access.
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SimRail: The Railway Simulator Description
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SimRail 2021 is a railway simulator developed by the Polish SimRail studio and published by the Polish company PlayWay. The game allows us both to play the role of drivers and to prove ourselves as signaller.
Mechanics
In SimRail 2021 we observe the action from the first person perspective (FPP). The game gives us about 500 km of railway routes including Upper Silesia, which were prepared on the basis of real geodetic data. During the game, we can sit at the helm of modern long-distance or suburban depots, as well as of diesel and steam trains, whose fame has already passed. Their correct behaviour is supervised by an advanced physics system, which was created with the use of technology from simulators designed to teach the train drivers. In addition, travelling through Europe is made more attractive by weather conditions; during heavy rainfall puddles are formed, and snowdrifts may be deposited on the tracks after a snowstorm.
However, this is not the end, as we may as well hide in our station and, as signaller, operate crossovers based on the timetable and rules. As the equipment we operate does not necessarily have to be new, it is worth keeping an eye on it, as a failure (which is not difficult at all) can have disastrous consequences.
Game modes
SimRail 2021 allows you to play both alone and in multiplayer mode. Coordination between the drivers and the signallers is made possible by a communication system built-in in the game.
Technical aspects
SimRail 2021 has a high-quality graphic design. The game is based on Unity technology, and not only trainsets and stations, but also the routes along which the trains run were designed with attention to detail.
SimRail: The Railway Simulator Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: SimRail
Publisher: PlayWay
Age restrictions: none
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PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 580 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 590 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1/10 64-bit
