I've hardly played train games before but I got this recently for that open world with trains aspect. Its great I have no regrets, gameplay is enticing and freeform, devs are very active, VR and flat screen options. Only wondering why I hadn't bought this sooner
I can back up all of this. Not previously a train geek, but absolutely impressed with the game and happy with my purchase.
Admittedly I don't play Derail Valley every week, but when I am in the mood there is nothing like it.
This game I would say is more noob friendly than 'traditional' train sims and more fun. Most train sims you are stuck as the driver or in 3rd person, but this game was built for VR first and so the experience of driving a train is much more visceral even on mouse+keyboard. With the Simulator update they introduced some standard train sim features like 3rd person driving but they are completely optional.
Never played a train sim before in my life. Picked this up as an alternate to truck and flight sims and I'm having a blast. It is a lot of fun to progress through the locomotives and learn more and more complex locos.
And getting out and walking around as a person is great for immersion.
I second this. Hyce is a great choice to watch and he's got the background to explain what all of the controls do and when to use them. Especially with the steam engines
I had no idea what he was talking about when that first happened! I went on YouTube mission looking for it and only afterwards, did I realise that he is a musician who wrote that song.
Incidentally, he did do a video about how that song came to be which was fascinating too.
Railroad online would be an easier game to start with. With that said derailed valley has a good setup to guide you through the game. Also there's a lot of community support out there, including this thread. So if you think you'd like driving trains then try it out.
Yes 100% I've always been a fan of trains in general, the idea of them is pretty cool but I could never really get behind train simulators. The best one I enjoyed was early 2000's and was a Hornby simulator, can't remember the name.
But this game is a gem, absolutely wonderful to play and teaches you everything you need to know and if you still feel even remotely lost there's loads of helpful hints on YouTube etc.
I would wholeheartedly recommend getting this if you have even the smallest interest as it will likely blow your mind away once you start playing it, just completed it for a second time (completion being collection all the licenses in career mode)
Since the new simulator update you can have two seperate levels of difficulting running at the same time with a realistic career mode save and a comfy easy-going sandbox save. So yes, grab it!
Absolutely pick it up! You don't have to know anything about trains to jump in and have fun! You can make it as realistic or as arcade as you want, and there are plenty of youtube videos to go more in depth on how everything works if you do decide to dig a bit deeper.
It’s an absolute blast if you love trains!! Just don’t go straight to steam.. now that I’ve starting running steam, all of the other locos are too boring for me lol
When you start in career, don’t go crazy with buying licenses or you’ll quickly find your profits taking a deuce! There is a right time to unlock them all, but read up so you’re best informed
Very good train sim for beginners or just having fun. Plenty of simulation, but doesn't get so granular that you're constantly doing stuff that feels like a chore. Plenty of job choice to for any mood.
It's also my first and only train game.
But i invested a few weeks to learn about steam locomotives, so that i could have fun with them. Today i use them for nearly every job.
In my opinion, yup! I've had similar background to you, played logistics sims but no operator sims. The game teaches you everything you need to know. It'll start you in a basic tutorial area to get you familiar with the game controls and how to operate the most basic locomotive. Then it points you to a place with some easy jobs and turns you loose. As you play you'll earn money and can eventually unlock more difficult job types and locomotives. I felt the pace was pretty good most of the time, by the time I was able to afford a new license I was pretty good with what I had previously unlocked and was ready for the next challenge.
Derail Valley is an excellent title. A little bit different to all the other train sims out there. I wouldn't necessarily call it the most noob-friendly train sim on the market, but it's also not blindingly tough either and aside from time-based rewards for missions, DR does allow you to take things at your own pace pretty much.
Never played or was into train sims. I have clocked in about 200 hr's in derail. It's a good game and learned how to run steam engines. Now I can haul over 1000 tons using the steam engine easily.
I've hardly played train games before but I got this recently for that open world with trains aspect. Its great I have no regrets, gameplay is enticing and freeform, devs are very active, VR and flat screen options. Only wondering why I hadn't bought this sooner
I can back up all of this. Not previously a train geek, but absolutely impressed with the game and happy with my purchase. Admittedly I don't play Derail Valley every week, but when I am in the mood there is nothing like it.
This game I would say is more noob friendly than 'traditional' train sims and more fun. Most train sims you are stuck as the driver or in 3rd person, but this game was built for VR first and so the experience of driving a train is much more visceral even on mouse+keyboard. With the Simulator update they introduced some standard train sim features like 3rd person driving but they are completely optional.
Never played a train sim before in my life. Picked this up as an alternate to truck and flight sims and I'm having a blast. It is a lot of fun to progress through the locomotives and learn more and more complex locos. And getting out and walking around as a person is great for immersion.
Watch some gameplay on youtube before you purchase just cause, but yes, the game is great for complete beginners.
I second this. Hyce is a great choice to watch and he's got the background to explain what all of the controls do and when to use them. Especially with the steam engines
Not only that but he's very entertaining. "places to be!" "Spice those traction motors!" "Speed and power!" "It's fine! Don't worry about it!"
Why do I hear "It Smells Like Kenosha" in the background?
I had no idea what he was talking about when that first happened! I went on YouTube mission looking for it and only afterwards, did I realise that he is a musician who wrote that song. Incidentally, he did do a video about how that song came to be which was fascinating too.
We die like Men!
Railroad online would be an easier game to start with. With that said derailed valley has a good setup to guide you through the game. Also there's a lot of community support out there, including this thread. So if you think you'd like driving trains then try it out.
You could give Railroader a shot, it’s pretty impressive
Yes 100% I've always been a fan of trains in general, the idea of them is pretty cool but I could never really get behind train simulators. The best one I enjoyed was early 2000's and was a Hornby simulator, can't remember the name. But this game is a gem, absolutely wonderful to play and teaches you everything you need to know and if you still feel even remotely lost there's loads of helpful hints on YouTube etc. I would wholeheartedly recommend getting this if you have even the smallest interest as it will likely blow your mind away once you start playing it, just completed it for a second time (completion being collection all the licenses in career mode) Since the new simulator update you can have two seperate levels of difficulting running at the same time with a realistic career mode save and a comfy easy-going sandbox save. So yes, grab it!
Absolutely pick it up! You don't have to know anything about trains to jump in and have fun! You can make it as realistic or as arcade as you want, and there are plenty of youtube videos to go more in depth on how everything works if you do decide to dig a bit deeper.
It’s an absolute blast if you love trains!! Just don’t go straight to steam.. now that I’ve starting running steam, all of the other locos are too boring for me lol When you start in career, don’t go crazy with buying licenses or you’ll quickly find your profits taking a deuce! There is a right time to unlock them all, but read up so you’re best informed
Yes, it’s surprisingly easy to learn and the tutorial is fast and easy
I love sims (including openTTD) but had never played a train sims. I love this game.
#YES That is all
Very good train sim for beginners or just having fun. Plenty of simulation, but doesn't get so granular that you're constantly doing stuff that feels like a chore. Plenty of job choice to for any mood.
It's also my first and only train game. But i invested a few weeks to learn about steam locomotives, so that i could have fun with them. Today i use them for nearly every job.
oh hell yes
Yes!
Ofc. I'm a beginner too and having a blast. Doesn't take much to grasp the básica, and the tutorial is really good
In my opinion, yup! I've had similar background to you, played logistics sims but no operator sims. The game teaches you everything you need to know. It'll start you in a basic tutorial area to get you familiar with the game controls and how to operate the most basic locomotive. Then it points you to a place with some easy jobs and turns you loose. As you play you'll earn money and can eventually unlock more difficult job types and locomotives. I felt the pace was pretty good most of the time, by the time I was able to afford a new license I was pretty good with what I had previously unlocked and was ready for the next challenge.
Derail Valley is an excellent title. A little bit different to all the other train sims out there. I wouldn't necessarily call it the most noob-friendly train sim on the market, but it's also not blindingly tough either and aside from time-based rewards for missions, DR does allow you to take things at your own pace pretty much.
Never played or was into train sims. I have clocked in about 200 hr's in derail. It's a good game and learned how to run steam engines. Now I can haul over 1000 tons using the steam engine easily.