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This thread has been linked to the game 'Transport Tycoon'.
I'm not sure if anybodies every played Transport Tycoon before? but it would appear Christopher is re-releasing this game, with a vast amount of upgrades.
Basically, on Transport Tycoon, you are in a pre-created world (there is the option to make your own map) and you create transport. You can't design the vehicals (but when you see the shots, you'll see why this doesn't matter), but you create a track layout and basically do stuff to earn money. For example, you could build a passenger train from one town to another, or you could build a vehical road from the coal mine, to the electricty station and earn money that way. It's a really fun, great game that'll have you hooked for hours.
Anyway, I'm not sure if Locomotion is the same, however judging from these screenshots (I've included them below) I'm pretty sure it's just Transport Tycoon updated.
There is no information about the game yet, however there are 5 screen shots. I for one will be getting this game, as you cannot play the original on Windows XP.
By the way, if you've never played this before, another games created by Chris Sawyer is Rollercoaster Tycoon (All 3 games + add-on packs).
Here are some screenshots from Locomotion:
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_005.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_004.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_003.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_002.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_001.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_000.jpg
Also, judging by those screenshots the following changes have been made from Transport Tycoon:
- Much more detail on buildings/objects.
- Ability to create bus stops on streets, rather than a large bus station.
- Trams.
- Realistic airports.
- Graphical passengers at stations.
- Companies are ranked.
Basically, on Transport Tycoon, you are in a pre-created world (there is the option to make your own map) and you create transport. You can't design the vehicals (but when you see the shots, you'll see why this doesn't matter), but you create a track layout and basically do stuff to earn money. For example, you could build a passenger train from one town to another, or you could build a vehical road from the coal mine, to the electricty station and earn money that way. It's a really fun, great game that'll have you hooked for hours.
Anyway, I'm not sure if Locomotion is the same, however judging from these screenshots (I've included them below) I'm pretty sure it's just Transport Tycoon updated.
There is no information about the game yet, however there are 5 screen shots. I for one will be getting this game, as you cannot play the original on Windows XP.
By the way, if you've never played this before, another games created by Chris Sawyer is Rollercoaster Tycoon (All 3 games + add-on packs).
Here are some screenshots from Locomotion:
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_005.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_004.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_003.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_002.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_001.jpg
http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/locomotion_050304_000.jpg
Also, judging by those screenshots the following changes have been made from Transport Tycoon:
- Much more detail on buildings/objects.
- Ability to create bus stops on streets, rather than a large bus station.
- Trams.
- Realistic airports.
- Graphical passengers at stations.
- Companies are ranked.
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Did all The Beginner ones in 8 months each I think.
I could only get 26% in UK one.... spending way to much time on this.
I could only get 26% in UK one.... spending way to much time on this.
Been playing this a lot this evening, along with Burnout 3.
Both are true greatness.
Both are true greatness.
I hope my copy arrives today, I've got nothing else to play this weekend and Locomotion will fill the gap easily. I've already spent quite a fair amount of time on the demo.
Strange isn't it...
The graphics are sub-standard. The game has advanced very little from the original I think, especially when you consider 10 years have passed.
On the whole, quite disappointing.
And yet its still addictive. :)
The graphics are sub-standard. The game has advanced very little from the original I think, especially when you consider 10 years have passed.
On the whole, quite disappointing.
And yet its still addictive. :)
And strangely enough, I never wanted it to drastically change.
I wanted every little thing that made it so wonderfully addictive 10 years ago all over again.
It STILL has glitches. My helicopter went skitzo in mid-air and started hovering in circles, much to my annoyance because I then had no way of selling it.
But I don't care. Its just ridden with wonderful memories, the game.
I wanted every little thing that made it so wonderfully addictive 10 years ago all over again.
It STILL has glitches. My helicopter went skitzo in mid-air and started hovering in circles, much to my annoyance because I then had no way of selling it.
But I don't care. Its just ridden with wonderful memories, the game.
It's more of a remake then it is a sequel, not a bad thing though since it's been a long time since I last played Transport Tycoon. Still as addictive as it ever was.
I think the cities grow too fast.
And I love them growing just not doubling in size every year.
And I love them growing just not doubling in size every year.
I ordered it on friday. Wooo.
I made my trains crash.
It was fun.
It was fun.
Played it some more.
Its pure wonderfulness is immense.
As with Burnout 3.
Too many good games.
Its pure wonderfulness is immense.
As with Burnout 3.
Too many good games.
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