and both my computers to a computer repair shop. The technician was unable to get the game to run on either of his own two computers or either of my computers.A co-worker tried it on his brand new computer. He couldn't get it to run.
This makes 5 computers in all that were tested. All computers have Direct X 9.0b. And, the game still didn't work.
The game's performance on all 5 computers was the same. The "tutorial" functioned normally, but the "introduction" and the "play game" worked very, very slowly. About every 15 seconds the image would "refresh." The sound effects were normal.
Support from Microsoft? Ha! Don't make me laugh.
Bottom line? One very disappointed 9 year old and one frusturated dad.
Two identical discs
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 5 / 9
Date: October 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User
This is a warning to buyers of the Atari re-release of this game: I purchased it recently, and during install, learned that the two install discs are identical. Worse, they are marked disc one and disc two. But the contents of the discs are the same and cause the software to fail installation. Be prepared for this trouble.
Still going strong
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User
This is the same "game" brought out by Microsoft in May 2001. Microsoft discontinued further development before coming out with a newer version. They sold over 1.3 million copies and still have a strong following with huge amounts of free add-ons from individuals available on the Internet. It still runs on a relatively low-spec PC and goes for an unbeatable price. That said, if you want more capability and a product that continues to be developed, consider Trainz 2006. (It doesn't have to be one or the other. I use both.)
Windows Home XP works!
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User
I have XP Home Edition and the program works fine.This is not the game I expected, though. I was looking for a game more like Sid Meir's RR Tycoon. This game is all about driving a train and not building a city and train. I am not a train enthusiast but this game is fun none the less (thank goodness for the strategy guide.)
Well, Microsoft has just about redeemed themselves.
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User
This is a great simulator. Realizing it is in its infancy, there are a few bugs, but Microsoft is usually fairly quick to add patches as needed. They have seemed to come back from the general farce that FS2K was when it first came out. But is it a great game, I highly recomend it.
Review of Amazon
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Rating: 1,
Useful: 14 / 48
Date: January 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User
This is not a review of the product, but a review of
Amazon in response to their incredibly bad customer
service.I was about to order this from Amazon and then saw a proposed
shipping date of more than 2 weeks later. I decided not to order
and left Amazon. Imagine my suprise when five minutes later
I got an e-mail saying my order was in process.
Even worse, when I went to cancel the order, the product
was "shipping soon" and the order could not be cancelled
even though it has just been registered and still had an
estimated shipping date two weeks in the future.
When I wrote to customer service, I reveived what was clearly a form letter stating that the order could not be cancelled, but that I could return the product. Of course now, I am stuck with
the shipping fees both ways.
This is the last time I do business with Amazon. Since they
would not respond to my request, I am entering this review
to warn future customers of Amzon's questionable practices.
Lacks simplified documentation, but is worth the time and effort
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User
I bought this sim at the same time I bought MS's train sim, I immediately took a shine to this one, the visual sim is great and it gives you an easy ride and run interface. It lacks clear and concise documentation; but it is well worth the effort to ferret out what you need and increase your knowledge of the sim. The effort you make is directly proportional to your enjoyment and just plain fun. I ESPECIALLY LIKE BLOWING THE HORN AND RINGING THE BELLS! whoooooooooooo! whoooooooooooo! ALL ABOARD!
Like being inside a real train
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User
I think this game is terrific but still not "perfect"Don't get me wrong... I'm a huge fan of trains and I'd loved to become a train engineer, but this game lacks a bit of entertainment.
What do I mean by "entertainment"? Well, once your train is rolling and all signs are clear then you can comfortably go to get a sandwich and a beverage and everything will be the same. And in those "hard" scenarios, all you gotta do is to speed up and brake from time to time...
Apart from that nuisance, the game is perfect... to drive a steam locomotive like the "flying scotsman" is awesome and thrilling.
The tutorial is excellent and lets you catch the basics on how to run a train.
I've added an expansion pack of the Eurochunnel and now you can be on the cabin of the TGV from Britain to the continent.
Good choice for train fans
Only if you are in to trains!
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User
This simulation is good. Its even greater if you are into trains!!
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