One feature that modern train sims often lack is the real fear of ATC (Automatic Train Control). In Densha de Go! Shinkansen , you cannot speed. If you exceed the trackside speed limit by even 1 km/h, the emergency brakes slam on instantly, and you fail the mission. The penalty for ignoring a red signal (departure or approach) is the same.
Densha de Go! Shinkansen on PC is a relic, a time capsule from an era when Japanese arcade simulation was doing things Western developers wouldn't touch. It is imperfect, finicky, and requires a Ph.D. in emulation wrappers to run. But once you hear that crisp "Departure melody" play over the PA, pull the master controller to "P3," and watch the Shinkansen silently glide past Mount Fuji on your high-refresh-rate monitor, you will know it was worth the effort. densha de go shinkansen pc