Train Station 3 Review

The experience I had playing Train Station 3 has been enjoyably satisfying. I witnessed an advertisement for the game while watching a Facebook video last week. I normally never play mobile games whatsoever. Although, the video advertisement for this game seemed very compelling. Even though I was initially interested in the game, I still was not expecting much for a mobile game. However, once I started to play I was immediately impressed. This game is very well put together and has a multilayered gameplay and graphics output. I am extremely satisfied with the level of immersion and innovation within the game. I would recommend this mobile game to anyone. It is extremely intuitive and might be one of the best mobile games I have ever played. I have had nothing but a positive experience while playing. I am now looking forward to playing Train Station 4. I hope it comes soon!

Bit pricy and needs iOS 26 resizing updates!

Please incorporate or add the function for iOS 26 handlebar resizing options or functionality as this is a major letdown currently. I've spent a substantial some of money on this game and I am currently hooked on it but a major issue with it is being able to maintain events and time in the game while during my coursework we're watching shows as side-by-side view does not work properly. When my iPad is turned sideways I end up having to drag the vast majority of the game of screen. Also, please add a one time purchase of an ad-free pack for a VIP program that gives you this. Also note that the wording on the premium pass on the regular part of the game is extremely misleading in this aspect and I have contacted you guys regarding this. It should specify clearly that the ad-free part of this past only relates to the stages that are achieved along the way and not other ad content in the game. When you state ambiguously that this pass will allow you to skip ads or remove ads without specifying restrictions like the event passes do, you are opening up yourself to refunders and had I not been petty, I might had just done so, heh.

What I think about train station three journey of steel

Graphics are excellent trains are beautiful although I met I didn’t like them having to deal with maintenance and fuel cause you don’t get to run your trains very long like you do in train station two but as I can see the more you upgrade the longer the fuel ratio gets in a longer the trains can ride same way with Vegas like Tom help me out with an issue. I had earlier in the game where you don’t just have to click on the item you have to click and slide. Don’t know why I had missed that part that caused me not to be able to play and I admit, I don’t play train station two anymore. I think one train station game is just enough for me. Second event was a little bit difficult asking for too much stuff not being able to accomplishthe goals because of the warehouse issue but still it’s a great game.

Awesome Game! However, here are some suggestions.

This third game is definitely an improvement from the previous one in graphics and other features. There are some issues and suggestions I’d love to lay out: 1. The game itself strains my device and causing its temperatures to rise. I hope you can optimize the game so it can run on some lower-end devices. 2. I believe that the choice of 3D characters is not in the best interest of the game, since it doesn’t fit the art style shown in the introduction of the game. 2D detailed characters like the previous Train Station game would feel more tailored to this game. 3. The icons can do some work. They don’t really fit the style of the setting like the 3D characters. Maybe a UI overhaul sometime later? 4. There should be some more attention to detail (the cranes actually grabbing the materials from the cars properly, a more realistic acceleration and maximum speed of locomotives, and railroad infrastructure (signals, rail switches, switch houses etc.) That’s all I have. I know this game just released, as I saw from the news in Train Station 2. I took the opportunity to be one of the first people to write a review on this app’s page. I hope my review is seen and my suggestions are considered by the developer team behind this game. If my remarks are already in the minds of the developers, I greatly appreciate the developers’ dedication to this new edition of Train Station. Best regards to you, Pixel Federation.

Wow

First, I pushed my thoughts about the TS3 into ChatGPT and let it edit and clarify my points. So this review is my honest opinion cleaned up by AI. As a longtime fan of the original TrainStation Classic—where I reached well over level 3000—I approached TrainStation 3 with high expectations. I’m happy to say it delivers. The graphics are excellent, with a beautiful 3D perspective that brings the world to life. The visual upgrade feels like a true evolution of the series, not just a re-skin. I skipped TrainStation 2, as it didn’t quite align with what I was looking for in the franchise, but TrainStation 3 brings back the essence of the original while pushing the concept forward. One of the things I’ve always appreciated about Pixel Federation is their consistent delivery of meaningful updates. They’ve clearly invested time into improving not just visuals but also gameplay objectives—especially the construction of various locations and the central depot, which adds depth and purpose to your progress. Monetization is fair and familiar, especially for those who know Pixel’s model. I’ve never felt pressured to pay, and their player support has been top-notch over the years. Overall, TrainStation 3 is a worthy continuation of the series. I’m impressed with what the developers have created and look forward to being part of the game’s journey.

Very Expensive and Slow Moving

I have played TS1 and TS2 and, for most part, I like TS3. But! It’s very slow moving unless you spend a fortune. It needs to supply more fuel faster and the warehouse is too small. Locomotives will go in for maintenance for up to five hours unless you buy diamonds to speed up the process. One can really only play this game in the morning, then again in the evening. In between you have to wait. This tends to make the game monotonous as you are always waiting for something. I’ve probably spent more than $100 and I’ve only been playing for a few days. The game has great graphics and it could be fun but, I think the developers got too greedy on the initial version. I’ll give it a few more days in hopes that it will get better. Otherwise, I will get too bored to continue.

Ok but not as good as TS2

This game has a similar feel to Train Station 2, which is a good thing, but it just doesn’t seem finished. The UI leaves a lot to be desired. Unlike TS2, it is difficult or impossible to find basic information that you would want to know, and it is pretty buggy. It also seems really unbalanced. Typically games will try to get players hooked into the game early with easy achievements and a quick pace, and then slow down as you advance. This game has so many stop points. You can’t play for more than ten minutes before you have to wait an hour for a few drops of fuel. You can only produce a few items before you have to wait for more workers. You can only do a few missions before everything is locked behind a slow age/xp progression. It’s like they don’t want you playing the game. I’ve played TS2 for a while pretty regularly, but playing this game seems more like a job and not satisfying at all, especially when you can just play TS2 and get a better experience.

Please change the fuel system

The game looks amazing and the attention to detail is very nice. The problem is that I can barely play it. Starting with 200 fuel and 36 every hour slows the game to a crawl. There’s only so much you can do in that time unless you pay out the game for more time. I understand that you need to pay your devs somehow, but stopping the game to a halt is a bad idea. I’d rather pay for fuel in train bucks than gems because it will reward players for completing missions. I know this review probably won’t change anything, but I really enjoyed the last game and I don’t want this one to be unplayable because I have to pay $5 to continue playing the game. Please change the system or reduce the time getting fuel otherwise I can’t see myself playing the game for much longer. (I know you can upgrade the fuel storage, but I can’t get much done in the early game because I need to wait til it’s 1933 which takes longer to get to without paying money for fuel or a battle pass.)

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