Artdink has announced A-Train 9 PRIME LINE, the “ultimate edition” of its city-building simulation game series A-Train 9. It will launch for PC via Steam on December 9 with English and Japanese language support.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The ultimate edition of the city-building simulation game A-Train 9! As the president of a railway company, build the city of your dreams through city building and railway management. A-Train 9 PRIME LINE takes city building beyond evolution, delivering the ultimate city-building experience.
The Ultimate City Building Beyond Evolution
The cityscape has taken on a whole new depth. Trains extending into the distance pass by stations set along graceful curves. Connect diverse landscapes, and life begins to flourish.
Pursue an unprecedented vision of urban development to your heart’s content.
Congratulations on your appointment! You are now the president of a railway company.
Your mission is to connect independent regions with railway lines, get your trains running, and build the city of your dreams. As people travel between regions, once-quiet areas will bustle with new buildings, driving growth of the entire city. Points will connect to form lines, and the city will steadily grow into a thriving metropolis.
The future of the city is in your hands, President.
Enjoy City Building in Two Modes!
In A-Train 9 PRIME LINE, you can choose between two modes to match your preferred playstyle.
- Game Mode
- Take on the challenges facing each city and develop it while working toward a set of specific objectives.
- How you spend your limited funds will put your management skills to the test.
Real-world examples can sometimes provide valuable insight.- There is more than one way to clear the scenario.
Your choices can bring dramatic changes to the city.- This mode is recommended for players who want to experience realistic railway management and city building.
- Construction Mode
- Bring the city you envision to life with no financial restrictions.
- Build any landscape you can imagine, from major metropolises to quiet countryside towns. Create cities that defy reality and bring your ideal vision to life, or explore “what if” versions of real-world regions.
- This mode is ideal for players who want to enjoy diorama-style city-building, with complete freedom to place buildings as they please and make massive changes to the terrain.
From the Beginning and Beyond
Discover what awaits you as the president of a railway company in A-Train 9 PRIME LINE. From the very beginning and beyond, enjoy city development to your heart’s content as you pursue your ideal city.
A Tutorial to Help You Get Started
New to simulation games? No problem!
The tutorial map will teach you the controls and show you how to progress through the game.
Even if this is your first time, you can jump into the world of A-Train with confidence.
Comprehensive Railway Management
Experience the realistic railway operations that A-Train is known for.
Build flexible railways that follow the landscape, with freely adjustable curves and gradients to fit the terrain. Choose from more than 200 real-world train models and customize formations of up to 16 cars.
Manage every train down to its individual schedule and help your city flourish through realistic railway operations.
Distinctive Cityscapes
Use a wide variety of buildings and items to craft richly detailed Japanese landscapes.
Recreate the look of major roads with four-lane roads and roadside shops. Fill neighborhoods with small buildings that tell the story of a city’s growth. Lay winding mountain roads through the landscape, with freely adjustable curves and gradients that follow the terrain.
With greater freedom and flexibility than ever, shape your city and let your creativity run wild.
Views That Reveal the City’s Charm
There’s more to this game than simply building a city. Once you’ve built it, take the time to appreciate it from every angle.
Watch the scenery roll by from the driver’s seat, hop aboard a sightseeing vehicle and explore the city, or simply take it all in from those familiar, nostalgic viewpoints…
Even scenery you’ve grown accustomed to is sure to reveal a new side as time passes and the seasons change.
Take a break from developing your city and look out over your creation – the view is sure to give you a sense of accomplishment.
Here’s to a wonderful life as a railway president!
Bring Your Original Trains to Your City
Railway vehicles created with the separately sold A-Train9 TRAIN CONSTRUCTION can be imported into this game and run throughout your city.
You can also subscribe to railway vehicles shared on the Steam Workshop and add them to this game.
Colorful custom railway vehicles will add even more flair and vibrancy to your city.
Licenses
Licensed for commercialization by JR Hokkaido, licensed for commercialization by JR East, approved by JR Central, licensed for commercialization by JR West, approved by JR Shikoku, approved by JR Kyushu, licensed for commercialization by JR Freight
Licensed for commercialization by IR Ishikawa Railway, Iwate Galaxy Railway, Ainokaze Toyama Railway, Aoimori Railway, Ichibata Electric Railway, Utsunomiya Light Rail, Eizan Electric Railway, Echigo Tokimeki Railway, Echizen Railway, Enoshima Electric Railway, Osaka Metro, Odakyu Electric Railway, Kintetsu Railway, Kumamoto Electric Railway, Keio Electric Railway, Keisei Electric Railway, Keikyu Electric Railway, Sagami Railway, Sanriku Railway, Shinano Railway, Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company, Seibu Railway, Tokyu Railway, Tokyo Metro, Tobu Railway, Donan Isaribi Railway, Nagoya Railroad, Chubu Centrair International Airport Co., Ltd., Nankai Electric Railway, Nishi-Nippon Railroad, Noto Railway, Hapi-Line Fukui, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway, Hiroshima Electric Railway, Fukui Railway, Hokuetsu Express, Hokuriku Railway, Minami-Aso Railway, Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, Fukuoka City Subway.
Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.
Announce Trailer
https://www.atrain.jp/title/a9pl/