What’s great to see is the community really getting behind this DLC – with lots of free re-skins already appearing for the locomotives. It’s nice to see a variety of locos modelled, so you don’t end up driving the same specific loco, each Jubilee also comes with its own nameplate. Jubilee in Train Sim World 2 // Credit: RailAdvent I’d put it in the sweet spot when it comes to difficulty, not so simply it’s boring, but not too difficult that you spend 30 minutes trying to release the brakes. It’s great to get the train up to speed and then sit and watch the loco and wagons roll past with the well known ‘clickety clack’ noise.
The most recent update brings a major downside to a plus. So – what is this brand new route, simulation and locos like to drive? Well – simply stunning. Both the 8F and Jubilee have different characteristics when it comes to driving so will keep you entertained for hours. We have reviewed a number of TSW routes, with the Isle of Wight and Arosa Line routes only having one train to drive – thankfully Spirit of Steam doesn’t fall into this category.
Passing 8Fs on Spirit of Steam // Credit: RailAdvent You get a decent chuff if the loco is working hard, but i would have liked a few more whistle modes, seems very high pitched and a little boring with just one mode. Moving onto the audio side of things, custom sounds have been brought to the game for the Jubilee and 8F. An 8F and a Jubilee take a service towards Liverpool // Credit: RailAdventĪll the animations in the game are smooth and high quality, walking through the Mk1s is lovely and you can see the hard work that has gone into modelling them.
On release day, there was a lack of track joint sounds throughout the entire route, but Dovetail Games has since released a patch which now brings track joint sounds to the route. Whilst detailed, the route remains playable, with a good 40-60fps throughout our time playing this game in a number of scenarios.ĭetail on the route is good for most of the route, unfortunately there are a few sections where line-side vegetation just disappears (bushes, fences etc) – I would love to see a few more line-side assets added to push the authentic feel – thankfully – you are busy most of the time keeping your speed up that you may miss the empty spaces. If he fails, he will lose his sister forever.15 stations feature in the route, with a variety of junctions, viaducts, yards to keep you entertained on the drive. He embarks on a journey to shed light on Gandohar's dark past, hoping to discover a weak point in his enemy's defense. He emerges into a land desecrated by evil. The Orcs, a race the hero had always hated, have put together a rescue squad that frees the hero from his bonds.
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