Ever wanted to be the mastermind of a railway empire, only to realize you have the social skills of a potato? Welcome to 'A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism', the game where you control trains, build cities, and pray that you don't get too bored before your first passenger arrives. Let's hop on this train of thought together!
In 'A-Train', players become the CEO of a railway company and must plan routes, manage finances, and ensure all the little pixelated people can get to their snooze-worthy destinations without losing their minds. You get to enjoy activities such as resource allocation, city planning, and praying for no train crashes (Spoiler: there are crashes). You'll find yourself laying down tracks as if you're assembling IKEA furniture while trying not to screw it up. It’s roughly 85% puzzling out logistics and 15% creating a heartfelt connection with your trains—they deserve love too, right? Just don’t expect a sudden emotional outburst; after all, they are just pixels.
Graphically, the game sports a cartoony aesthetic that's pleasant but not exactly going to make your eyes water with joy. The visuals won't break your Switch, but they won’t embarrass them either. Think of it as the equivalent of a colorful jigsaw puzzle that’s missing several pieces. The trains themselves are the stars of the show, rolling through charmingly bland landscapes that seem to be missing a little bit of—dare I say—creativity? But hey, it’s functional—and sometimes that’s all we need, right?
If you're looking for a fast-paced action thriller, this is not it. 'A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism' is more of a slow ride—like a train that misses all its stops. It’s a decent simulation game that appeals more to the serious strategists than to casual gamers looking for a wild time. With a train-loving sense of patience and an appreciation for the mundane, you might just find a little gem. Grab your conductor's hat, channel your inner train manager, and let’s see if you can stop those traffic jams (probably not). So, chug along, my friend, and embrace your inner train nerd! And if all else fails, at least it’ll make you appreciate the convenience of the real-world transport system. You know, the one that doesn’t crash because of bad management.