Mechanik
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Review by Underdogs:
Perhaps the world's only first-person train driving simulation ever made until Microsoft's Train Simulator and the superb simulator from Japan called BVE, Mechanik is a reasonably realistic sim made by a group of Polish programmers with a passion for trains. The game lets you play the role of a train conductor, driving a modern-day train from the first-person perspective, on tracks that crisscross rustic scenery. The controls are simplified, and driving the train doesn't feel very different from driving, say, a big truck (except you change gear a lot more often, and brake really means brake). But you still have to keep the train on the track (duh) and watch out for obstacles.
You're given a score based on how well you drive, but with only one train and repetitive scenery, Mechanik lacks long-term play value that would have made it a much better game. Worth a try for all fans of miniature railroad, just for the novelty of it :)
Note: the game has been made freeware, and it's highly recommended that you download the Deluxe version at the official download site below -- it allows you to drive the train on different routes, changing weather conditions and day/night, and more improvements. You can now also download the "route generator" program, which allows you to create all-new routes!
Average Rating: | 8.17 [67 votes] |
Genre: | Simulation |
Designer: | Alexander Madej & Robert Kowalski |
Developer: | Freeware |
Publisher: | Freeware |
Year: | 1997 |
Software Copyright: | Freeware |
Theme: | Unique |
Multiplayer: | |
Related Links: | Australian version , Web-o-Trains (in French) , Mechanik routes at Aeroportale |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Shortline Railroad, FunRun, AIV Network$ |
Thanks to... | James W. & Peter |
Technical Notes: | Deluxe version |
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