5/28/2023 0 Comments Trainz simulator 12 thomas![]() ![]() Thomas & his friendsĮven with these complaints, my experience with Train Sim World 3 has been great, to say the least. So, it definitely does benefit from the extra speed, hence is why it’s strange that the map seems to have a hard time loading when in motion. The loading speeds are exceptional, however. I found this especially odd since I installed Train Sim World 3 on an SSD. Despite having a capable set up, I still regularly experienced some micro-stutters, especially when running on a line with a high-speed train. Having said that, the sim’s performance could use some tweaking too. Thankfully, Dovetail Games can iron out all of these issues with a patch or two. I also noticed some particle effects also flickered as they were being triggered. There were also some instances where ground textures would overlap or elements would be awkwardly placed, such as the track having a visible gap between it and the ground. I noticed some passengers quickly rising out of the cars and above the map. The sim even features some small details like cabin announcements in some commuter trains.īut again, despite these highlights, there are some oddities. This its combined with the great audio of each train both inside and out. I’m also a big fan of the sim’s soundscape, which has deep and rich sounding ambient environments. The train models themselves are absolutely gorgeous, with a lot of intricate texture work that can be seen in the images above and below. Truly, the way graphical tech has advanced in the last few years is remarkable, and Train Sim World 3 makes great use of it. They’re leaps and bounds better than the rough polygons of Trains 2004 that merely faded onto and off of the station platform. ![]() Nevertheless, the environmental detail is still nice with a healthy amount of AI traffic (both within the scenery and on the track) and relatively decent animated passenger models. This pales in comparison to modern implementations of similar effects in other titles which look far more complex and three-dimensional, even implementing realistic physics to the droplets. Depending on the train, some of them look good, while others very obviously use 2D animation. ![]() For instance, windshield effects during rain and snow storms are a mixed bag. That said, some of the sim’s visuals still could use some work. Not to mention the weather affects the gameplay, too (more on that later). Snow accurately blanketing the top of the train and getting kicked up as the train whizzes along the track, rain giving a nice gloss to the environment these are all nice touches. The new weather effects, which are a big part of the “new” content, do look marginally nice, I’ll say. Thus, it’s like Train Sim World 3 got a minor touch-up rather than an extensive visual overhaul. That doesn’t mean that the new sim somehow looks bad, it’s just that its predecessor already looked pretty sleek. Truth be told, across, I struggle to see a huge upgrade compared to that of Train Sim World 2. Other modern sims like Farming Simulator 22 and Microsoft Flight Simulator have also implemented this beautiful new tech, yet, Train Sim World 3‘s effects don’t offer as much punch as I expected. The refined visuals do look nice, though, such as the new volumetric cloud technology. All of this is in an effort to make the sim both look and feel more realistic.įrom the various scenarios I played during my time with the sim, I can say that while these additions and improvements do carry some difference, I wouldn’t call them earth-shattering. Train Sim World 3 tries to spice up its experience with an emphasis on a new dynamic weather engine and a more refined training mode, as well as an update to the graphical engine. As it relates to Train Sim World 3, to put it simply, it’s like seeing an old friend again for the first time in a while familiar, but exciting. Two years since the release of its predecessor, this new sim may come armed with some new content and features, but overall, it’s still a relatively familiar experience for those returning to the series.īut, like any numbered sequel in a franchise, the burning question is whether or not it’s a marked success above the previous entry. Dovetail Games has returned to the train simulation market once more to deliver an entirely new title - Train Sim World 3. ![]()
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