Gameplay from our NNGC Demo of Century of Steam! Part 1

We know not everyone could make it out to Denver for NNGC, so here's our president Mark playing through the demo!
There's a lot going on in the Demo, so we'll show more gameplay footage in part 2, which is currently on Patreon for early viewers!
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[@statelyelms]

The speed that Hyce turned back from "presenting-a-tech-demo-of-th-team's-great-game" mode to "goofy let'splay with Hyce" mode after messing with the whistles was funny

[@Armageddon_71]

Old habits die hard.

[@Michael-eg3rs]

Glad to hear you recognized a very large portion of people that will get this game will just be casual and are taking them into account for the final release AND YES! YOU ALLOW US TO WRECK THE TRAINS

[@Railman1225]

Yup. You can even rip the leading truck/bogie off of the locomotive if you put it in the dirt! _Good luck explaining that to your superiors..._

[@HistoryBird575]

@@Railman1225 "uh well you see, the bogies came off because it was not bolted right."

[@WickedMuis]

Driving trains is only half of what the game is supposed to offer. So I'm really looking forward to showcasing the management side of things - track building, handling/setting up logistics -, so the core gameplay loop. :)

[@thepiratepilot1507]

That is absolutely gorgeous and downright incredible! Gotta love all those whistle options and those controls! Cheers guys, you've really outdone yourselves so far!

[@lizzyobrien2376]

I really like how you said that you didn’t want it to be a job. I was really scared that it would be too realistic and not be that fun to play, but man, this put all of my concerns and worries to ease. Keep it up, Studio 346! The game is looking fantastic so far, and it’ll only get better with time!

[@_Studio346]

We really do want to approach all audiences - the hope and dream is, "easy mode" gets all folks playing, but strikes a curiosity into what "hard mode" might mean... and "extra hard" might mean folks moving from "hard mode" to actual operation of real locomotives. It's gotta be fun, no matter the difficulty, but we want to cover the range of people who enjoy trains.

[@kfcgaming4891]

I have a question for you will 491 and 20 and 346 be in the game

[@lizzyobrien2376]

@@kfcgaming4891 They have said multiple times previously they will not be releasing a locomotive list at this time.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@_Studio346 This is really what good sims always should be: Make them great for everyone! Hope you'll also have VR support. This would easily be going to be one of the best VR experiences out there...

[@candldagreat982]

@@CakePrincessCelestiaand if they release it on the oculus store and all that, I may buy this twice!

[@EikeSky]

Oh my goodness, tooltips on the loading screens from the real world workshops would be an amazing addition to those animations!

[@KerboOnYT]

Options are good, so I'm glad to hear it will cater to simmers and more casual gamers alike. The demo looks and sounds great. I look forward to checking it out

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

I thought I did not care that much about whistle sounds... but my eyes literally teared up during that first grade crossing. Also I adore that little ram mascot y'all put in the tutorial and loading screen, maybe it's the Over the Garden Wall nostalgia but I love when people put little animals in old-timey outfits.

[@abuBrachiosaurus]

Looks just like the Great Northern Railway mascot, Rocky the mountain goat

[@averagepokemonfan5510]

When Mark was showing off the whistle options I saw the Petticoat 3 chime, Im 100% using 4-6-0 that Mark is using in this demo and naming it Hooterville Cannonball

[@CrippleX89]

Never been this excited for a game before, it’s incredible what you already have in the pre-alpha after only one year of development!

[@QuincyO5b]

really cool that the cutoff simulation is realistic instead of just 100% throttle and 100% reverser; very nice attention to detail!

[@clockworkgiant9070]

I had just opened the comments to say how it looked fantastic, but thought it was a shame that you had a bit in the opening blurb about “watching your speed and switches or you might have a fantastic wreck”, and as I was about to start typing I hear Smells like Kenosha start to play. Oh me of little faith, even putting the train in the dirt looks fantastic, well done.

[@knules2]

I don't know why I didn't expect realistic derailing... Didn't even really consider it but I'm glad that its here. Realism takes away from the pain that I messed up lol. Ya'll are doing wonderful work!!

[@zeleznicnicuba9229]

As a railfan from Central Europe (Czech Republic) i honestly can´t wait to see it on final release. Back then i wasn´t much a fan of US Steam Locos but thanks to Railroads Online i changed my mind. I absolutely love these whistles with echoes, gives me goose bumps :D Good to know that this game is made by guys who literally works with these engines so you know it´s a quality. Screw Train Simulator, this is the future of train games.

[@e39_patas]

Kámo... řekni mi jaká je šance že se tu potkají dva Češi 🤣🤣

[@zeleznicnicuba9229]

@@e39_patas dost mizivá ale šance je :D

[@jakub-games1899]

Zdravím tady třetí

[@jakub-games1899]

​@@zeleznicnicuba9229souhlasím s tebou a měl jsem to stejné

[@Max-prime1212]

I wasn't expecting the game to this far along. I thought it was like just being started

[@UmoadoGaming]

I’m LITERALLY GOING BALLISTIC over how awesome this game is! Coupler breakage. Smoke haze. Steam ship whistles, AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! The amount of whistle in game, and they’re not even all there! AHHHH! Also I got the calico town and cat joke. One more thing. A M A Z I N G! Edit: Also do you have a Buffalo Creek & Gauley 3 chime?

[@praticle]

This is the most excited I've been for a game since AC6 and that was like 10 years of anticipatory buildup lol

[@stratos2]

This looks great for a prototype! So much groundwork is in place already. It seems to me like locomotive sounds and the heat blur shader still need some work, both for more detail and less artifacting. But that's polishing work for later I think. I also noticed that the minimap seems to have some lag/smoothing compared to the camera motion, which I found quite distracting at the start of the footage. But otherwise, it's looking really good. I am very excited for the release, whenever it's ready!

[@overkilldevice6576]

I absolutely adore the attention to detail, from how every building and car has interiors to the mechanics of the locomotive. THE TRUCKS FLY OFF FOR PETES SAKE!!!

[@overkilldevice6576]

My one question is whether or not you can lay custom rails in areas like Railroads Online.

[@jason38321]

@@overkilldevice6576 They've stated publicly (I don't recall precisely where) that this will be a core gameplay mechanic.

[@xenowreborn]

The instant I heard "Smells like Kenosha" I felt nothing but pure glee I'm glad Derailing is in this game! Good luck Studio 346, I really am Looking forward to seeing what this game will become!

[@157RANDOM]

I'm very excited to hear that you'll have some differing levels of firing realism/challenge. For myself, who likely won't play multiplayer since I don't have friends who share the interest I have in the sorta deep dive nerdy detail stuff, It will be good to have the detailed realistic simulation on the engineer's side without having to worry about the fire too. And vise versa, if I want to go back to my power engineering days and fire the boiler realistically I can do that. Excellent work!

[@csigunner5087]

Even though you may not have friends who share your interest in locomotives, I'm sure me and my friends could find room for you on the ES&D

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@csigunner5087 That's the benefit of the internet... you can find your friends for that over there. Just sucks if you're like Fluttershy... XD

[@157RANDOM]

@@csigunner5087 Much appreciated! I'll have a snoop around the discord.

[@vegetable2139]

Looking real good. Love how Mark just casually shows off cool features and other trinkets that maybe might not be in 'certain other games'. Jokes aside, keep up the good work and can't wait to see more!

[@thatonegscaler3855]

Absolutely marvellous. Keep up the amazing work guys.

[@Frisco1355]

This demo, and the convention in general, absolutely made my year. Cheers, mate!❤😊

[@Orblets]

Dude this look absolutely freaking amazing!!!! And this is the Demo?? You guys are killing it, can't wait to see more!

[@rosco1151]

I can't believe how good this game looks! Especially for a pre-alpha. And every time I rewatch this, I pick up on more little references and easter eggs. The little details indeed!

[@mechgt5]

I was waiting the whole time for Kenosha to start playing, was NOT disappointed lmao. Love the fact that the truck came out from under it

[@Dan_Gyros]

The vibe and feel of the menus, loading screens, and UI is fantastic!

[@leverettrailfan5414]

Things are looking wicked good so far! The demo looks very pretty, and the realism feels like it's getting right up there with Derail Valley Simulator. I can definitely tell you have lots more to do, but this demo looks like it did/does a great job giving a taste of what the game will look and feel like. Keep up the good work Studio 346, I can hardly wait for your next update video!

[@Naviss]

Looks fantastic! Well done Studio 346, and all working on the project! Excited to see more!

[@BigMeechEJ25]

Fantastic stuff so far Hyce. You guys are doing a great job and can't wait to play it.

[@questionblechoices]

I am so amazed how far this has come. It looks wonderful!

[@GrandVoyageGame]

Awesome stuff guys! Keep up the great work, we are all excited to watch this project grow!

[@yukonxl5723]

holy frick that is amazing. I watched the whole thing with my jaw on the floor. I wish nothing but goodness towards you guys, good job. Can't wait for more!

[@strasburgrailfan90]

I'm really interested in Reading 6 A & B. Glad you guys are adding different variants of the same whistle.

[@Hyce777]

You heard "A" during the Whistles video. :)

[@jacobenyart4075]

@@Hyce777 Is A 2102's Rambles Whistle?

[@kevinbeverly4086]

This amazing. You're all doing an amazing job. The game looks amazing.

[@ClockworkWolf_Art]

Wings & Strings is a great artist. Nice to see their work on this. I’ll definitely be getting this game when it releases. It looks amazing.

[@captainjonna1034]

jaw droppingly gorgeous, looks and sounds fantastic, can't wait to see more, Defo alot to be proud of Devs of Studio 346 well done.

[@bluescrew3124]

Looks so amazing & love all the extras

[@crayfish9966]

love the blazing saddles reference, and what I'm guessing is also a futurama reference with the beer, blackjack, and burlesque

[@bobknight5261]

The scenery is beautiful, and I'm excited to see how things unfold.

[@quazarstar1937]

Wow. I know how much work had to go into that demo. Great work from the devs, it looked amazing.

[@honkie_kong1689]

I cannot wait to buy this. Outstanding work.

[@mattaustin2128]

Absolutely breathtaking work, thank you! Twenty years ago, I was blown away by MS Train Sim, and had great fun creating the first interurban electric cars available for download. We were impressed with the ability to build models with a massive 5k poiy count! Your work makes possible that which was a beautiful dream.

[@erikschiller7210]

I grew up in Fresno, California and man that landscape looks familiar lol. I’m looking forward to this games release

[@fresnojason]

Looking forward to being Engineer, Fireman, Brakeman, and Conductor when this comes out with my fellow train buddies. Looking really good and should be a real blast. Also I was waiting for a bit of the Hyce Derail Valley antics, glad you didn't disappoint. Great job!!!!

[@kyonkoyuuki5473]

I love the Back to the Future III reference you put in. This is looking great so far!

[@powerfulech0356]

This is looking great so far.

[@ThunderFox8093]

This sounds BEAUTIFUL, the whistle, the sounds of the engines, the affects, the look of the game my god, I LOVE IT

[@sethorindustries4749]

18:38 Fireman: "Hey, you smell somethin' funny coming out of the stack?" Engineer: "Yeah, it kinda smells like... Kenosha?" (The Engineer and Fireman both look at each other, realizing what's about to happen.) Both: "Uh oh." Moral of the story? Don't let your Baldwin 10-26D Locomotive drink on the job, kids. And yes, any other locomotive is free to drink. 10-26D's are allergic to alcohol. 😂

[@TheNub97]

10:40 “oil firing and running at the same time is really hard, and we don’t want to wish that on anyone…” I volunteer (well, now work) at The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Railroad running the steam engines. Both of our engines have the oil firing controls on the engineer side; I believe they did this so the trains could be run by one person if needed (which we never do thank God). So we HAVE to oil fire and run at the same time. I can attest it is quite difficult at first 😂.

[@firewolf2079]

This little sneak peak absolutely blew me away. From the sounds to visuals, to how the locomotive worked. Thank you for the various difficulty settings. I tend to run single player alot so not having to worry about firing will be a lifesaver (looking at you DV, still a great game tho) X3 Also didnt expect the train to "fall apart" when derailing. No more will it be a simple, oh just grab the derail tool and stick it on the tracks. Looking forward to this officially releasing. Keep up the good work

[@clayton205]

Stunning, absolutely stunning

[@dreamthyf]

My sister and i cant wait. We were pausing and disecting every few moments and love what we see.

[@martingeier4009]

Heck yes! Hyce, you and your team seem to be building a very good game! And i love to see how your burning passion and your rage against this other traingame turned out to make a great game. Love it :) I hope to soon see more of it :)

[@bgproductions5716]

It was great being one of the people to make it out and to try the demo!

[@polarvortex6496]

I kind of have nothing to say. This looks great and is exactly what I wanted to see since the game was announced. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@Rob1_5]

This looks amazing, the best ive ever seen.

[@donaldboyett7682]

It looks fantastic! I'm hooked!

[@runawaysmudger7181]

Feel like there should be an option for more lower profile UI. I appreciate the ornated stuff just feel like I might not want to many things cluttering up my screen and getting in the way. They seem a little bit distracting. Maybe something like fully ornated to just bare bones symbols and sliders or an opacity setting and something like that

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

I love it the way it is, but I can totally see your reasons. Options are always great and having a "slim UI" thingy wouldn't be too bad to have. Also the whole stuff has to be rethought if they're going to add VR support which I hope they do.

[@JonsGarage89]

THIS IS AWESOME! It looks so good.

[@iblistichead]

Can't wait for this game to be released I'm hyped 100%

[@__CS]

This is clearly a game made by people who want to play it themselves. So much love and thought put into every aspect. Can’t wait to give it a try !

[@TheMostUt]

Phenomenal (doo doo doodoodoo) looking already. Items of note: The whistles sound a bit synthesized during fast transients, slower movements sound good. The heat haze would likely benefit from a slider, or a slight reduction overall. The lighting is amazing, and the night looks great. Looks kinda like Unreal Engine to me, with the highlighting trace jitter thing. Is the intention to have objects selectable through walls? Are there plans to change the PC movements based on game mode (run speed, jump height, etc)? Looking amazing thus far. Can't wait for more!

[@goth-ihop]

this game looks to be nothing short of all i could have hoped for. absoulety GORGEOUS, like RDR2 beauty with realistic trains *chef's kiss*

[@planetfrontierland]

Great job guys! Can't wait to play. Thanks for sharing, be safe. Until next time...

[@j.van-history8856]

Very cool. I hope to see one of the upcoming videos about the economy of the game. Saw the combine and can't wait to run mail and passengers.

[@Krampfader123]

I'm really excited for this one. Very looking forward to operate these locos with all their complexity.

[@Baconm13]

Holly several bad words. The pilot!!

[@kd7tqn]

HOLY CRAP DUDE!!!! This thing is friggen awesome!!! nice work 346 team.

[@ChristheXelent]

Nice work so far

[@TheEpicDragonCat]

Props on you guys for taking your time. Any other game company would’ve released what u got now as “early access”

[@Hotdawgfilms]

17:25 Love a good Blazing Saddles reference

[@1TruNub]

What in the wide wide world of sports is going on Here

[@caseihmagnum279]

this looks amazing guys, keep it up, i look forward to seeing the game continue to only get better, and Mark, WHY DO YOU HAVE TO WRECK EVERY VERTUAL TRAIN YOU TOUCH!!!!!!!, LOL but in seriousness, this is going to be absolutly amazing when it's finished

[@TheOnePhun211]

MAN THIS LOOKS SO SO SO GOOD IM SO EXCITED

[@KevinStoffel]

4:45 in, and I'm in love with this game already.

[@TNRailProductions_01]

Great! The scene around 8 minutes in, reminds me of a less lush version of Carcross Yukon on the WP&Y

[@TheLawlessReaper]

I can not wait to be able to play this beautiful game.

[@FuelFire]

Holy crap does this look and sound awesome. You guys really make me become impatient lol

[@dillonrinehart8319]

The fact that this is Pre Alpha is so AMAZING! I AM SO EXCITED!!!

[@BigJessGaming]

I can’t wait for this game, it looks and sounds amazing.

[@banannaitup8335]

Is the number next to the whistle the number of chimes?

[@tylerodonnell-paccione7523]

Yes it is

[@Trainator33860]

This game is awesome, I really think it has a lot of potential. And, if this is the development demo, I can't wait to see the full release!

[@GekkeMan1]

I'm looking forward to play this game, dont be like others. I perfer you guys spend time with you friends and family and give a good release a year later. Then work day and night just to push it out early. ❤ your doing an amazing job, and we all support this hard work. Simply amazing.

[@leeverkist2178]

Beautiful.

[@LittleRedsGarage]

Magnificent, looks like a really fun game hope to be able to play it soon.

[@knightryder6068]

You know... it would be super cool to have the demo released on steam or something for the rest of us to check out. Nothing extra than what was in the NNGC demo. It would just be really cool to experience it.

[@2peaseinapod486]

This game looks fantastic I can't wait for release!

[@octane2099]

My favorite part is the scenery how their is low and high spots ditches and rock on the sides makes me keep like I'm actually there, brings back memories of my train ride in James town Ca when I rode number 3,. My only complain would be the sound of the whistles end abrupted and when outside of the train its really loud with it not fading way.

[@Shipwright1918]

Literal yard goat for a mascot, brought a smile for sure. Looking forward to trying it out, fingers crossed my old potato can run it.

[@Brotherdot]

Holy Smokes, this looks amazing!

[@braddinferness7947]

i cant wait to buy this i love the look of it

[@justat1149]

I about died when I saw that Illinois Central Steamboat whistle in the list. I am so giddy right now!!!

[@warmstrong5612]

This looks like a Hoot! I can't wait to try this myself.

[@jefftanner4301]

looks awesome you all are amazing

[@ktydeck]

That looks great!

[@MadeByTheCommunity]

Guys! This is looking AMAZING! Ya'll are hitting all the marks and this is only Pre Alpha! The environments are beautiful. Thats the main thing that take me out of the immersion of train games and you guys are nailing it! Can't wait to see how the game evolves and anxiously waiting for EA!

[@FlakusCorporation]

Not a gamer, but this is outstanding. You guys nailed the colors and fonts, and especially the cheatgrass in the afternoon!! It’s great to see what California might’ve looked like before it was carpeted with strip malls and asphalt.

[@jeffreylyons1531]

Stunning

[@BluGames]

Thats enough! Im sold!