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BVE Trainsim (originally Boso View Express [1] [2] [3]) is a Japanese three-dimensional computer-based train simulator. [3] It is notable for focusing on providing an accurate driving experience [3] [4] [5] as viewed from inside the cab, rather than creating a network of other trains [6] [7] —other trains passed along the route are only displayed as stationary objects. [3]
A train simulator (also railroad simulator or railway simulator) is a computer-based simulation of rail transport operations. They are generally large complicated software packages modeling a 3D virtual reality world implemented both as commercial trainers, and consumer computer game software with 'play modes' which lets the user interact by stepping inside the virtual world.
[1] [2] It is designed to be compatible with Microsoft Train Simulator. [3] N3V's Trainz, BVE Trainsim and World of Subways [4] also support RailDriver. As of December 2020, Dovetail Games' Train Sim World 2 added an open beta for Raildriver on PC. Other software may be controlled using downloadable resources. [5]
The version 2 software is available as a free download from the manufacturer. The current version of the software is 3.5, and is provided with five US territories, and one each for Canada and Australia. Additional for-sale and free territory files are available.
Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour was a season pass containing three routes and came with a free update to the passenger system within Train Sim World 2. It was released on 4 May 2021, and included three new routes: the Boston Sprinter ( Boston – Providence ), London Commuter ( Brighton – Victoria ) and Nahverkehr Dresden ( Dresden – Riesa ).
On 20 April 2023, Dovetail Games announced that they had been acquired by French video game developer Focus Entertainment in a mostly cash transaction. Full financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. [1] In September 2023, Train Sim World 4 was released with brand new features such as free roam, photo mode and formation designer. [20]
The trains were built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car, [2] with a steel body design based directly on the earlier 253 series EMUs built for Narita Express services, although the window height was increased by 100 mm. [3] It is the first JR East limited express rolling stock to feature VVVF Gate turn-off thyristor traction control systems ...
In general, simulation games such as Densha de Go! or Tokimeki Memorial were more popular in Japan than in America which preferred more action orientated video games. [2] The 2004 title Densha de Go Final! was so named to signal that it was intended to be the last in the series. While still popular in an absolute numbers sense, the series had ...