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All Aboard – Train Sim World 7 Hits The Rails
Train Sim World 7 has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, featuring three new routes: the Airedale & Wharfedale Network in the UK, Bahnstrecke Nürnberg – Würzburg in Germany, and Florida Tri-Rail in the US. The game introduces new modes like Freight Hauler and Live Weather, alongside simplified controls for newcomers and deeper simulation options for veterans. Pricing varies across Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions, with the Standard Edition releasing on September 15th.
Denshattack Review – All Aboard The Hype Train
Denshattack is a surprisingly brilliant and inventive game that combines the concept of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater with trains. This wonderfully bizarre train-tricking adventure is described as frantic, bursting with personality, and one of the most unexpectedly brilliant games the reviewer has played this year.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
Denshattack! review - Jet Set Radio with trains
Denshattack! is a fun and unconventional train simulator from developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games. Players control Emi, a daredevil who performs tricks with a train car in a dystopian future Japan. The game blends arcade-style gameplay with objectives like completing tricks, knocking down buildings, and defeating rivals, offering a unique experience on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Denshattack! Is Speed Meets Tony Hawk, And It’s Cheap At Launch With This Discount
Denshattack!, a game blending Tony Hawk's Pro Skater mechanics with high-speed train gameplay, is available at a launch discount of 32% on PC via Fanatical. The game features fast-paced action, skateboarding tricks performed on trains, and a simple story involving a sinister corporation. It is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
This week in PC games: vert-ramping trains, a retold murder mystery, and Cthulhu’s new gig as an AI Director
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi action-roguelike Ascend to Zero, the crime scene investigation sim Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, and the Survivorslike Soulforge Lost Path. Other notable titles are the AI society puzzle game D-Topia, the VN remake The Incident at Galley House, and the cooking horror game Happy's Humble Burger Cult. The week also sees the launch of Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a flat-screen version of the VR games Moss and Moss: Book II, and the early access release of the survival game Frozen Ship.
PS5's Crazy Dreamcast Train Game Denshattack Delayed to July
The colorful action game Denshattack, developed by Undercoders, has been delayed from its original June 17th release date to July 15th. The delay is intended to allow the team to implement bug fixes and frame rate improvements for the PlayStation 5 title. The game involves high-speed train driving, track switching, and performing tricks off ramps.
Hop aboard Running Train, a lush Japanese train sim that's out in early access now
Running Train, a realistic train simulator set in Japan, has launched in early access on PC via Steam. Developed by Novatetsu Games, the simulation currently features four train types and two weather options, with plans to add passengers, more lines, and a conductor mode by the end of the year and Q3 2027 respectively. The game also includes a photo mode and supports dedicated controllers.
Start your Engine festival brings every game with an engine together for new upcoming announcements, demos and discounts on known titles
The "Start your Engine" festival, organized by Playtogether Studios, will feature 86 games that utilize engines, including 28 upcoming titles and 18 with playable demos. The event, starting May 12th, will also offer discounts of up to 95% on existing games across various simulation and driving genres.
Lazy Train Game Hits Steam With Workshop Support and 25 Achievements | HappyGamer
Lazy Train Game has officially launched on Steam, featuring Steam Workshop support for custom scenarios, 25 achievements, and a reworked track placement system. Developer Gamewarden Games, led by Nathan, has also improved the user interface and added two new scenarios, Living Room and Future Platform. The game also includes experimental support for German, Spanish, and Russian languages, alongside Steam Cloud saves.
Wholesome Train Puzzler Trackastrophe! is on Track to Leave the Station on May 28th
The wholesome train puzzler Trackastrophe!, developed by Kinoko Studio and published by Black Smoke Studios, is set to release on Steam on May 28th. Players will build railway tracks across isometric levels, navigating obstacles like tunnels and interdimensional portals to guide their train. A demo is available now.
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor Review | NoobFeed
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a clunky and poorly made train simulator that struggles to find its audience. The game suffers from unskippable cutscenes, poorly explained mechanics, and mission-breaking bugs, making it frustrating for both children and fans of more polished train simulators like Train Sim World.
As a Thomas superfan, Thomas and Friends Wonders of Sodor would blown my four-year-old mind
While not a strong train simulator, Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor would have been incredibly impressive for a young child obsessed with Thomas. The game is presented as a review from the perspective of a superfan.
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor Review A Surprisingly Deep Train Simulator - MonsterVine
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a train simulator that offers deep mechanics and a relaxing experience on the island of Sodor. The game combines nostalgic charm with challenging gameplay.
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor Review – A Surprisingly Deep Train Simulator - MonsterVine
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a surprisingly deep train simulator that struggles to find its audience. The game is plagued by unskippable cutscenes, poorly explained mechanics, and mission-breaking bugs, making it frustrating for both children and fans of more polished simulators like Train Sim World.
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor Review – A Surprisingly Deep Train Simulator
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a surprisingly deep train simulator that serves as an introductory gateway to the genre. Despite its children's IP, the game offers challenging gameplay with safety violations, sassy freight cars, and the potential for derailing. The game captures the charm of Sodor with narrated missions and familiar characters, making it an engaging experience despite occasional bugs and a janky UI.
The steam train world speed record has stood for 86 years: yes, you can beat it in the new Thomas the Tank Engine game
In the newly released game Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, players have reportedly surpassed the real-world steam train speed record of 126 mph set by the Mallard in 1938. One player achieved 143 mph with the character Percy. Dovetail Games developed the train simulation title.
Train sim sickos push new Thomas the Tank Engine game to breaking point by obliterating world records with an unlikely…
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, a new train simulator from Dovetail Games, is currently a top seller on Steam, even surpassing Resident Evil Village. Players are pushing the game's physics and character limits, with one player achieving 143 mph with the character Percy, breaking established speed records.
You're laughing—Thomas the Tank Engine is being brutalized by Unreal Engine physics, and you're laughing
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, a new train simulator released on Steam, has gone viral due to unpredictable physics bugs. Players are sharing videos of Thomas the Tank Engine and other characters being launched with extreme violence by the Unreal Engine 5 physics. Despite these glitches, the game has received a 'Very Positive' rating from early reviewers.
Review - Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor (Xbox Series S/X) | WayTooManyGames
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a poorly made and clunky train simulator that fails to engage its target audience. The game suffers from unskippable cutscenes, confusing mechanics, and game-breaking bugs, making it a frustrating experience for both children and fans of existing train simulators like Train Sim World.