ActiveWin - Microsoft Train Simulator

Well we have reached the end of the review. Here are my final comments, notes and grades for Microsoft Train Simulator.

The first iteration of Microsoft Train Simulator is a good release! This unexpected game turns trains enthusiasts’ dreams into reality letting them drive trains as they’ve always wanted to do. The high level of detail along with the various available scenarios is exciting enough for train addicts. In fact this game is the perfect Christmas gift for trains’ lovers. However the various graphics and command bugs we have noticed are quite irritating. The built-in choice of trains is good but too limited and the non-inclusion of the French fastest train (TGV) is a drawback in my opinion.. All-in-all this game is a must have –only- for train fans.

Specs & Package
Overall Score	78%
Version Reviewed	Microsoft Train Simulator
Release Date	Available Now!
In the Box	Two Train Simulator Discs, Users' Guide, Quick Reference Guide.
The Good Points	Highly Realistic, Great for Train Fans,
The Bad Points	Boring?, Few Trains Available, Barely no european circuits, No TGV available, A bit buggy, Sceneries don't feature animated characters...
Reviewers PC Setup	Pentium 4 1.7 Ghz Intel D850GB Motherboard Windows 2000 SP2 384 MB PC800 RDRAM w/ECC DirectX 8 19" Sony Trinitron Monitor Hercules 3D Prophet III 64Mb AGP 4x Graphics Card Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1 Adaptec 19160 Ultra SCSI card Pinnacle Studio DV Plus Pinnacle Studio PCTV USB Microsoft TrackBall Explorer Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro DVD Pioneer 105s (16/40x) Yamaha CRW2200E
PC Required	Minimum System Pentium II 266MHz or higher with 4MB 2D Graphics Card, 32MB of Ram for Windows 9x and 64MB for Windows 2000, 1.8GB of HD space available for full install (or 500MB for compact install), DirectX 8.0 or higher, 4x of faster CD-Rom drive, Super VGA, 16-bit color monitor or better supporting 800x600 resolution.