What Do Trains (Actually) Add to Games?

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It's a lot more than just transport.

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All Comments (13)
  • @catdog2000
    You can actually implement trains by making the landscape around them move and have the train itself stay still. Much easier than having to deal with the headache of moving trains. Edit: *some trains
  • @GameRevo
    So, what decides if a train is a worthwhile addition? Let me know some of the good and bad of trains in games!
  • @deadstroyer952
    good video but i am thoroughly disappointed that Sunless Skies didnt get mentioned
  • @TheHeavyshadow
    I have the feeling that your next video MIGHT be about AC: Syndicate. :P And that's a surprisingly deep analysis. When I saw the title I thought it was something about how usually cars are the main mode of transportation in games set in a somewhat modern setting with trains being reserved for fast travel and set pieces, but bringing the historical significance of trains into the mix was an interesting twist.
  • @jakel2837
    Airconditioning the NYC subway was deemed too expensive with even modern tech. They'd have to either cool the entire network, tunnels included, or build huge airtight doors at each station
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    Before I watch this, I'm guessing Red Dead 2 might appear. Red Dead 2 appeared.
  • @TalleyBellum
    Hey what's the name of the game you brought up how the interior design changed once he updated the story? Oh nevermind