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Transport Fever is an economic strategy by a Swiss studio, Urban Games. The previous game by this team was Train Fever, released in 2014. Contrary to that title, in Transport Fever the developers decided to offer not only land-based transport management, but aerial and marine transport as well.
Transport Fever for PC is the second game by Urban Games, a Swiss studio best known for Train Fever. The previous project treated solely about developing road and railway infrastructure. In case of the new game, the developers took things one step further and decided to include aerial and marine transport as well.
Mechanics
This is an economic strategy, in which the main goal of the players is building an enormous and fluent transport network by linking different locations and allowing transportation of goods, people, etc. The most basic task in Transport Fever is the development of roads and rail tracks, designing paths and routes, and so on. This task is performed by means of a powerful, yet intuitive editor, which allows virtually unlimited freedom in creating a transport paradise. The roads and tracks themselves would be useless, if not for strategic buildings used for loading and unloading, embarking and disembarking of goods and passengers: train stations, commercial ports, and airports. It’s not enough to just build them and let them be; they have to be constantly upgraded to be able to meet the increasing demands of the market. The mechanics are furthermore complimented by an advanced system used for managing the freight of goods and persons. Above all that, the game also has a complex economic layer: all the investments require money that first have to be earned, and then wisely spent.
Game modes
Transport Fever for PC has been developed with singleplayer in mind. Urban Games gives the players two historical campaigns set in Europe and North America. In both cases the campaign begins in 1850. Alternatively, there is the “Endless” mode, which is unconstrained by any time limits.
Technical aspects
Transport Fever doesn’t send out with its graphics, but it is decent. The vehicles are well-designed, they get dirty over time; the camera works very well and can be zoomed in and out; and the streets are full of cars and people.
Last updated on July 12, 2016
Last Update: December 6, 2016
Transport Fever Game Guide
The Transport Fever game guide offers help in planning a successful transport business. It explains the basics and the more advanced mechanics, tells how to create connections and lists all types of transportation with their pros and cons.
Videos and Screens
[1:46] Transport Fever launch trailer
[15:05] Transport Fever gameplay preview
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Many users find the game to be highly entertaining and capable of keeping players engaged for hours.
- Fun Design and Strategy: Players enjoy designing transport lines and watching cities grow as a result of their transport services.
- Nostalgic Appeal: For fans of the genre, it serves as a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic transport tycoon games.
- Diverse Transport Options: The game offers a variety of transportation methods, including trains, buses, and boats, which adds to the gameplay experience.
- Visual and Audio Details: Users appreciate the graphics and sound effects, noting improvements over previous titles in the series.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: A significant number of users report that the game does not work properly, with some unable to launch it since purchasing.
- Difficulty Level: Many players find the game to have a steep learning curve, especially for newcomers, which may deter casual gamers.
- Limited Customization: Some users feel that the customization options for stations and transport lines are insufficient compared to other games in the genre.
- Frustrating Mechanics: There are complaints about the game mechanics being frustrating, such as issues with transport lines ceasing to function without clear reasons.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Advanced Economic Systems: Users express a desire for a more complex economic model that includes maintenance issues and deeper economic interactions.
- Improved Customization Options: Many players wish for more flexibility in customizing stations and transport lines, similar to features in previous titles.
- Bug Fixes and Updates: There is a call for more frequent updates and bug fixes to address ongoing issues that affect gameplay.
- Korean Language Support: Some users note that the lack of Korean language support is a barrier for new players from Korea.
Summary
- Overall, while Transport Fever is praised for its engaging gameplay and nostalgic value, it is also critiqued for technical issues, a steep learning curve, and some limitations in customization and economic depth.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 313 votes. 109 players anticipated the game.
Transport Fever Summary
Game Series: Transport Fever
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Urban Games
Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment / Gambitious
Transport Fever System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 260/Radeon HD 5670 or better, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Transport Fever first gameplay footage and release date
Watch a 15-minute long gameplay video from Transport Fever, an ambitious economic strategy from Urban Games.
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Transport Fever: expansive transport sim from the dev of Train Fever
Transport Fever is the next game from the developer of Train Fever. The game will let players build complex rail-road-water-air networks across the history of North American and European transportation.
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