Tram Simulator Urban Transit Review - Why Does This Exist?

Tram Simulator Urban Transit is such a confusing and obnoxious release that you wonder why it even exists.
It's the tram DLC expansion for Bus Simulator 21 but it isn't. It's barely different but different enough to allow them to release a standalone title.
To get both versions, you need to buy the DLC and own the base game of Bus Sim 21 or own Tram Simulator AND bus Sim 21 to get the additional tram in the DLC. It could easily all be released in one bundle... but no... it's a convoluted mess. Cash Grab?
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[@cockneygamer]

To make this as clear as mud: - Bus Sim 21 DLC = 2 Trams - Tram Simulator = 6 trams To get all 8 you need to own a combo of either: 1) Tram Sim + Bus Sim 21 OR 2) Bus Sim 21 + Expansion Pass OR 3) Bus Sim 21 + DLC Why not release all 8 trams (including the missions) as part of the DLC or release all 8 trams into the standalone game? Call me cynical, but to me it’s a blatant marketing ploy to make you think you’re getting something ‘free’ when in reality you are being forced to buy into another product somewhere else. That’s the cash grab.

[@danieljurk7820]

Wow. That's a scumbag move, man.

[@cockneygamer]

The most cost efficient way is option 3 I’d say. You likely have Bus Sim 21 so buying the stand alone gives you everything. The worst way is if you come in and buy the stand alone only (not owning anything else) and discover a bit of the “tram content” is behind Bus Sim 21 so you’d then need to buy the base game on top. It’s so strange in how they went about this.

[@danieljurk7820]

@@cockneygamer I'll rather stay with "The Bus" as bus sims are concerned, and I operate trains in real life so I luckily don't need whatever money sack collection service this is.

[@cockneygamer]

I played the bus so long ago in early access that I need to boot it backup to see how it’s doing! Thanks for reminding me!

[@danieljurk7820]

@@cockneygamer It is still in early access, but I'd say it definitely improved. It has 4 different bus models now, including an unbranded Mercedes eCitaro, for which these cheeky bastards at aerosoft themselves, uploaded a mod on the steam Workshop adding the logos as textures. It also features like 6 lines now, but you can make your own as you can download custom made maps from the workshop. It does have its rough edges, which is to be expected from an early access title, but it's definitely going places. PS, when exactly do you use "wich" and "which"? Greetings from Germany, love your style of commentary

[@CraftyUnknown]

i've met the devs of this game irl before they live in the city where i am from

[@pendremacherald6758]

Dovetail Games perfected this formula first. If you paid for every piece of Train Simulator DLC ever, you could probably buy the cheapest house in my hometown.

[@markvogel5872]

They didn't even bother putting overhead wires...lol how are they getting power?

[@jonatanrullman]

Nuclear reactors. Just swing open the maintenance hatch in the rear and insert a new fuel rod as needed. That's what she said.

[@GoldenOne131]

No NPCs some old trams can get power from the tracks too

[@factslogic5964]

Gas station p$do joke made me laugh out loud (on the tube) but you're definitely getting the blacklist now from them. Also they didn't even bother to put the power cables which you see above real trams. Lazy. Great review

[@clairehislop5873]

7:05 made me laugh so hard, kids driving cars, shouldn't the police be havin a word with them?😂

[@cockneygamer]

Haha… it’s a strange game world this

[@bully61]

Would you review train simulators?

[@ClellBiggs]

lol, I misread the title when I first saw it.

[@goranjuras]

Thank you for objective review.

[@cockneygamer]

You are most welcome!

[@userreview2806]

What a joke! I hope they get it together for their next releases!

[@OperationDx1]

Not really my kind of game anyway but good to know.

[@SeymourClevage]

Think you're right about the blacklist.😂

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

To make this clear: That clip of the tram ramming the fiat is 100% the cars fault. A tram can't stop in 2 seconds like a car could do. Just like a train they have bigger braking distances and they cannot stop from higher speeds on command.

[@RonaldoGreen-ib3vi]

They add more realistic more trams and even tolly bus put different types classic and modern

[@StarlightDX]

Hey so fun fact, the tram dlc for bs21 was done nearly a whole year before it was released (it all came with the map expansion update), it was playable with a small exe tweak, (this includes school buses too) all content worked as it does in release and nothing changed once release occurred, no bugs were fixed, functionally all they did was just make you wait a long time for content that was done as soon as they announced it.

[@chillies4156]

I really want to get it.

[@user-zo8dg9vv5e]

If it's a game you want don't let a review stop you. The whole purpose of reviews is to show us games good or bad and save a little money if it's not to our likings. But most of these so called reviewers are only in for two reasons. 1) get views/followers and 2)get free games. If money isn't an issue, and you see a game that's interesting to you then by all means pick it up or wishlist it for future sale. This game is under $20 and to me someone who also owns Bus Sim 21 I think it's a steal. Ive spent the same amout of money on crappy food from McDonald's that tastes like shit and becomes shit within a few hours but I still do it cause I want to. I believe this was released for those who wanted 21 but didn't want to go all in on $40. Some of these lower end youtubers need to go get a real job, seriously...!

[@cockneygamer]

Bit harsh 😂

[@Kaycii13]

@@user-zo8dg9vv5e tram simulator dev spotted

[@christinamayers3234]

It released on consoles a few days ago and I enjoy playing it on my PS5. However I have to agree with you that it didn't make any sense in the first place for the devs to mix up those two genres. Bus Sim 21 should have stayed only a Bus Simulator without rails on the roads etc.

[@PopcornSimulationGaming]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 fantastic review this bloke killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cockneygamer]

You are too kind sir, thank you!

[@tyshawnbobbs9874]

😅😅😅 it was stolen from where. That funny

[@gepflegtePCSpieleKultur]

Look MAW, they copied Dovetail Games again... low effort, lots of bugs, copy & paste old stuff, asset flip, half arsed kindergarten simulation... Cheers

[@flox1514]

Just asked for a refund

[@GoldenOne131]

Hate