Is the $1,800 worth of DLC for Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012 worth it?

I guess no one knows...

Worth is subjective and as such changes for each person. However, I think the consensus or rather the majority of users here would agree that 1800 is far to much for the amount and type of content offered in the DLC.

I think I'd seen that figure bandied about before, but I thought it must be a joke or exaggeration. I just checked the store. What. The actual. Fuck.

First I question who actually plays Railworks3, I'm amazed they made something as boring as running a train system a video game.. Then to tack on $1800 worth of DLC? Overkill much.. The game imo isn't worth the original price..

Buy a real train instead!

Of course it is

Any idea of how much HD space you need for all that DLC?

You realize it isn't a game right? There's no highscores, end bosses, storyline, etc.

It's an accurate simulation of trains. This is the virtual equivalent of buying detailed models of trains. Models are expensive, these trains are somewhat less so in comparison.

I remember that i tried to play Microsoft Train Simulator back in the day. I never got into it and i think that those games are only for people who absolutely LOVE trains. Those are the people who would pay that kind of money, and if they enjoy it, Good!

Buy a model train set instead if you've got a big enough love of them to consider buying $1800 in DLC :] That's my advice. Otherwise, stay far, far, away.

Is that a legit price lol? I looked at the dlc's on the steam page but.... dear lord wtf.

Yes. Trains are always worth it.

I doubt anyone owns it all. I think it's more of a "flood the market with every type of train there is" so everyone will find something to buy kinda deal.

Waiting for the 90% off daily deal.

it cant be any worse than Street Cleaning Simulator or Garbage Truck Simulator.

The winner of the Christmas contest HAS most of the DLC now lol besides anything that just came out

I actually have friends who bought this, they have like 100+ hours each on the game with all the dlc lol

its worth it if you want it to be this cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rulElJITIVY

Unlike most of the people commenting here, I actually have the game. That said, of course $1,800 is not worth it. The majority of the DLC are as expensive as a game in its own right. Supposedly, a lot of research goes into each DLC to make each new train set as realistic as possible but that simply is no excuse. This is a game where you simply can't collect all of the DLC for that "complete" feeling you get when you have finally amassed all of the DLC for a game. The outrageous price prevents that. However, most people who have this game don't have an interest in collecting it all and that's probably why it's so expensive. They will just limit themselves to the add-ons that feature trains they really want. Each DLC usually also comes with a number of scenarios as well. In any case, there's so many add-ons that, even if you could get all the DLC for a dollar a piece, you would need hundreds or thousands of hours to utilize them.

As for the draw of the game itself, well, it's a good game for relaxing to atmospheric sights. Just like a real train offers. Years ago, one of my favorite things to do was to get opiated and ride trains, just looking out the window and enjoying the unique atmosphere, and a game like this can recreate that kind of experience. (That said, I'm not advocating abusing opiates... if you do, you'll never escape the horror of withdrawal. It's inevitable and not worth it.)

I'd like to say I own it and I love it. You should love it too. you guys are all just pissed your games don't have like 2k of dlc, you feel secretly neglected.

When I look at this game and all it's DLCs... I just really hope that next Football Manager wont be like this. To imagine FM2013 to be one playable league when you buy it, then there'll be 50+ DLCs containing other leagues. uggh. the horror, o0

Ok, serious question to ONLY those who have it and played it and can give an unbiased answer. Is this game worth buying?

It doesn't end with the DLCs available on Steam, there's also tons of DLCs from 3rd party developers and user generated content downloadable from Railworks community websites around the www.

Quotes from the Steam forums:
"Yes the DLC is worth it. But only if you buy the specific DLC YOU are interested in. And that's the point with simulators. You just buy the bits you want. If you're fan of Steam trains, you'd obviously buy that type of DLC. If you're more interested in diesel/electric, you'd buy those. Same is true with regards to passenger services or freight services."

"The game doesn't require you to purchase any DLC to enjoy. Compare it to having an actual model railroad in your spare bedroom, and you go to the hobby store and see 1,000 different upgrade kits: new stock, new tracks, new scenery, etc. You don't need to purchase the entire store to enjoy your favorite layout(s). The base game has plenty to keep you busy for hundreds of hours."

I say: If you're looking for an actual game including trains, buy Railroad Tycoon instead.

if your are overwhelmed by the price.. go pirate!! lolz thats the last option you might consider :D