Underplayed Gems

Train Simulator: Kyushu Shinkansen (2004)

Train Simulator: Kyushu Shinkansen cover
Developer
ONGAKUKAN
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Simulator

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How it feels

A quiet, methodical ride through real rail routes that feels more like a leisurely commute than a high-stakes challenge.

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About

An entry in the Train Simulator series of FMV games by Ongakukan, featuring the Kyushu Shinkansen between Yatsushiro and Kagoshima. It also features the slower expresses that connect with the Shinkansen. It was first released by mail order in May 2004, and received a full release in September 2005.

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