A-Train 8

mangobreeder · 8 Apr 2009 at 23:55

has anyone else got this yet, what are your impressions, personally i like it

Vern1961 · 9 Apr 2009 at 00:12

When did this come out? I was aware of the Japanese version which I never bothered importing as I was worried about compatibility with Western Windows. Also trying to understand a complex game with the primary interface in kanji was a non-starter. (I coped with Densha de Go but a strategy game is another matter!).

I did try the X-Box 360 version and wasn't over impressed but that's largely down to having to use the joypad. If the PC version has a Mouse/KB interface that would be better - I love this type of game, building up a network and seeing the traffic flows develop, working out the timetable and putting on longer trains etc.

Vern1961 · 9 Apr 2009 at 15:38

Just bought my copy from the same outlet, will install later on.

Bit surprised there's no printed manual (for a full price game) but sure I'll manage with a bit of trial and error!

Neil79 · 9 Apr 2009 at 15:51

Just checking out the different version a-train 7 looks the nicest

antijoke · 9 Apr 2009 at 15:55

Got screenies? Is this similar to Railroad Tycoon, in the way you build a rail network, and progress through the ages?

Vern1961 · 9 Apr 2009 at 21:20

anticonscience said:
Got screenies? Is this similar to Railroad Tycoon, in the way you build a rail network, and progress through the ages?

Sort of - essentially it's the latest progression of A-Train which actually pre-dated Transport Tycoon by a couple of years. The last PC version in the west was AIV Networks in 1995, with only a couple of console releases outside Asia until now, just the Japanese market has seen superior PC versions.

As with AIV Networks you have a wider business portfolio than just the transport infrastructure, you're also responsible for seeding city growth so I guess it's kind of TTDLX meets Sim City!

mangobreeder · 9 Apr 2009 at 21:50

Vern1961 said:
Just bought my copy from the same outlet, will install later on.

Bit surprised there's no printed manual (for a full price game) but sure I'll manage with a bit of trial and error!

if you figure out how to get trains to stop on a branch line and wait for a train to clear the station before moveing id be very gratefull

In fact lets post all questions here

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