What it is
A-Train 8 is a business simulation game about running a railway company and developing the city it serves. Players set train schedules, build new railways and buildings, and use the stock market while working toward a target of one trillion dollars. The company depends on residents for revenue, while the city relies on the railway to function and grow, so the two sides of the operation are closely connected. Decisions draw on factors including time, weather, terrain and finances, with metrics and reports available to help guide planning. The game includes ten default scenarios, realistic 3D visuals inspired by trains, buildings and monuments, and an in-depth map editor. It is a single-player game developed by Artdink and published by KOMODO. A-Train 8 was released in 2008 and is listed for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Rail schedules, railway construction and city development
- Financial, weather, time and terrain considerations
- Ten default scenarios
- Includes an in-depth map editor
- Single-player
- Listed for Windows only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
A-Train 8 suits players who enjoy managing transport networks, city development and company finances. Its scenarios and map editor may also appeal to players who want to shape railway challenges and layouts.
A-Train 8 combines railway operations with city growth and company finances. Its scenarios and map editor offer structure as well as room to shape a map.
