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Densha de Go! 2

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Also known as
Let's go by Train! 2 電車でGO!2 電車でGO!2 ON ネオジオポケット

Master train operation by stopping precisely at stations and adhering to schedules and signals.

About Densha de Go! 2

Densha de Go! 2 is a 1998 port of a Japanese train operation title. Its design leans toward arcade-style play rather than detailed simulation.

Players are tasked with managing a train's schedule, which involves precise station stops and adherence to posted speed limits and signals. Passenger safety and comfort are also operational concerns. The game uses a point deduction system for errors, and a total loss of points results in failure, making the experience challenging.

Available routes differ by platform. The selection includes several real-world Japanese lines, such as parts of the Tohoku and Akita Shinkansen networks, the Keihin-Tohoku Line, and the Osaka Loop Line. The PlayStation version introduced the ability to operate a Shinkansen and drive in snowy conditions.

Densha de Go! 2 Screenshots

11 images
Title scree with copyright notice
Animated intro
Introduction to the trains
Main menu
Select the train you want to drive.
Just before leaving a station.
Silver diamonds show an almost perfect stop.
Almost perfect stop at the platform
How did I do? - BAD!
Ending credits
Enter name for high scores.