Transport Fever 2 review – simple pleasures offer copious fuel for fun

PC; Urban Games/Good Shepard Entertainment
There's much joy to be had building freight networks and watching cities grow " but what about the real-world pitfalls?

As Britain returns to a daily commute beset with fare hikes and failing rail companies, there is significant appeal to a game in which you make the trains run on time. In the same way The Sims allows thirtysomething millennials to experience the fantasy of home ownership, so Transport Fever 2 lets you enjoy the thrill of plonking a bullet-train between Brighton and London Victoria.

The concept of the transport sim is nothing new. Video games have been offering virtual train sets since Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon, letting players enjoy locomotive logistics without requiring a shed to store all those model networks. But Transport Fever 2 goes way beyond laying railroads. Everything from planes to pontoons can be deployed to carry commuters and cargo to your chosen destinations.