Steam may be celebrating the railway experience with its Train Fest, but let's remember how rubbish the typical…
This article discusses the experience of playing train simulators, specifically Train Sim World, as a way to replicate the often mundane and frustrating reality of UK rail travel. While acknowledging the accuracy of the simulations in recreating stations and train interiors, the author notes the lack of grime and chaos that defines the real-life experience. The piece contrasts the escapism of most video games with the desire to simulate a less-than-ideal real-world activity.
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