Microsoft Train Simulator is a PC game released in 2001 that still maintains a large online fan community. Our site offers hundreds of free MSTS add-ons for download, plus links to related websites & resources. You can download Microsoft Train Simulator 4.10 from our software library for free. The default filenames for the program's installer are launcher.exe, FreightTrainSimulator.exe, Utilities.exe, UNINSTAL.EXE or TrainSimulator.exe etc. The actual developer of the software is Microsoft.
Microsoft does not always get it right, but Microsoft Flight Simulator is the one product where developers have received almost unanimous praise from gamers and critics alike. A much improved follow-up to Flight Simulator 2004, Simulator X has better graphics, better presentation, and a higher level of replayability. In fact, Microsoft Flight Simulator comes close to the real experience of flying, but you should be aware that the download size is a bit big at 636.2 MB. It takes around five minutes to install, and then you will have three choices. You can do an introductory test flight, drop flour on targets or do a Caribbean Landing. Dropping flour improve target practice while the other two options hone your experience with the controls and help you to master the landing.
What gamers love about Flight Simulator is how you have a variety of planes to choose from. You can choose anything from a commercial jetliner to ultra-lights, Cessnas, and helicopters. Where Simulator X sets a new standard is through the 50 unique missions that keep you from sleeping at the controls. Your missions are given from Air Traffic Control, and the objectives vary from fun and interesting to serious and compelling. Because of runway enclosure, you may have to move the plane over the top of a bus or because of an explosion, you could be asked to rescue the workers of a burning oil ring. Some of the other potential missions include picking up film stars, search and rescue missions, and Area 51 missions.
With the full version, you have over 24,000 different airports to choose from, and chances are, you will even be able to fly out of the local airport. The game brings a stunning level of realism; walkways, luggage belts, and fuel trucks can all be extended from the aircraft. Getting too close to the ground, you will see local wildlife running around, and it proves that Microsoft has gone the extra mile making a game of both depth and quality. The game has accurately mapped the positions of the stars and the time of the year, which shows how much thought Microsoft put into this game. You can even fly according to the weather patterns. You can also set the weather to practice flying in storms and blizzards.
For people looking for an added level of realism, Microsoft Flight Simulator includes a pre-flight briefing that lets you discuss the weather predictions, flight conditions, and the factors that will have an impact on the flying experience. If you want to practice for worst case scenarios, you can pre-program your plane to malfunction while flying. You will watch as your co-pilot reacts to an undercarriage that has been jammed and dropped off over Denver.
Pros
- An insane level of realism
- 24,000 different airports to fly out of
- Detailed and full of interesting
- Improves upon the last game
Cons
- Heavy on computer resources and can be difficult to run next to other apps
- Developer: Microsoft
- Genre: Adventure
- Originally on: Windows (2001)
- Works on: PC, Windows
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- User Rating: 5.0/10 - 6 votes
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At the time it was released, Microsoft Train Simulator was something new. Microsoft struck gold with their flight simulator series and they were hoping to do the same with thing trains. There have been a few different train sims over the years, but back in 2001 when this was originally released this was a fresh and new idea in the world of gaming.
All Aboard
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I am trying to think about what the actual point of the game is. There is no what you could call a campaign here. Instead, you are tasked with doing various missions/things while you are in control of the trains. This can be coming to a stop at the right time, getting from a to b, or just hauling some freight. Trying to get the best rank on each one is what you are working towards.
Clearly, Microsoft Train Simulator is a game that is aimed at people who are train enthusiasts. I am not knocking those folks at all, but it is something I have not ever been interested in so to be fair I am sure much of the appeal of what makes this great is lost on me.
Traveling Around The World
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There are a decent number of routes in the game and from the research my ignorant self did, people who are into this kind of thing seem to be happy with the level of authenticity that some of these routes have. You have routes in Japan, the USA, and the UK. I found the routes in Japan to be much more interesting and it was kind of fun to see the world go by as you were in control of one of these massing machines.You have many different trains available and from what I understand some are more accurate than others. Microsoft Train Simulator for me as someone who knows nothing about trains does have a very decent selection to drive. If you look around online, there is a dedicated community to this game that has made all kinds of interesting content. I feel if you get into the game you need to embrace that.
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I know that simulator is in the title, but this was way harder than I thought it would be. You have a lot to take in and just keeping the train on the tracks is harder than you would think. Although, I will say when you do derail it is pretty fun and awesome. I wish the game had more personality, like actually being able to see people get on and off the train for example. The whole game has a very barebones kind of feel to it and for someone like me, I needed a bit of pizzazz to really get me invested.One thing I was shocked was so hard was stopping the train! This requires way more skill than you would think and it is not just a case of slamming on the breaks at the right time.
I must admit that Microsoft Train Simulator is not a game for me. You could write what I know about trains of the back of a postage stamp so I am clearly not the right audience for this game. Still, with that being said I do feel that there is a lot of content here. I did like driving the train through Japan and when I would nail a stop just right I felt pretty damn proud of myself.
Final Score
Pros:
- There are plenty of trains to drive
- The routes each have their own style to them
- Driving the trains is kind of cool once you get the hang of it
- The sound effects are very realistic
- There is a dedicated modding community that has created some cool stuff
Cons:
- You have to be into trains to get into this game
- There is not much excitement or flash to this game at all
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System Requirements
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Processor: PC compatible,
OS: Windows 9x, Windows 2000 Windows XP, Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10.
Game Features:Single game mode