As a big fan of Japanese train simulators and being raised with "Densha de Go" and now enjoying the Train Sim games, along with the Sonic Powered Railway Nippon (aka Japan Rail Sim) series and Ongakukan's JR East Train Simulator.

With that being said, the Keiyo Line is a line which I have used to visit Kasai-Rinkai Park and possibly my favorite aquarium in all of Tokyo, Tokyo Sea Life Park in Edogawa.

But before I review this DLC, it's important to note that this is not like Train Sim Classic or Train Sim World where you have multiple camera mode, nor are they 3D-based trains and backgrounds. This is streaming video.

What makes the JR EAST Train Simulator stand out that the video was recorded in HD and thus these DLC's will take a big chunk of your disk space (especially as you grown your collection of DLCs), so make sure you have a TB or more of space because so far my JR EAST Train Simulator and DLC's are about 250GB. Also, the video is much more clearer and better than the Sonic Powered Railway Nippon games in terms of video.

In terms of gameplay, unlike Train Sim Classic or World, you are not going to be in charge of every button, switch like in those games which add to the intensity (and frustration). If you mess up, it's not the end of the world. As those other Train Simulators are brutal where you can put nearly two hours and one mess up and you lost, you have to start over gain.

Second, there is no gamification points. You are not aiming for a perfect grade, you are not aiming for points. There is no special stores or things to unlock with points. There are no hidden trains or courses.

JR EAST TRAIN SIMULATOR is a) Used heavily to train JR staff b) for those who love Japanese rail/trains and the overall atmosphere c) Those who miss Japan and are familiar with routes they traveled

Is there a game to it? Yes, by trying to adjust speed and brake perfectly. Again, there are no points or grades, unlike other games where they make you grind before you can move on or you need to raise your level, this game, while you can fail, if you really mess up, more than likely even if you mess up a little, you can still play to your hearts content.

The main source of gamifcation are those trying to accomplish getting all the STEAM achievements, which require arriving on time and also perfectly stopping. Both are not easy. But I have done it.

As for the Keio Line, it's one of the cheaper DLC's for JR EAST Train Simulator. For one, the Keiyo Line has only 17 stops (there are 18 but Makuharitoyosuna Station which opened in March 2023 was not up yet at the time of the video was shot) from Soga Station to Tokyo Station. And of those stops, outside of the start and ending stations, there are two stations that are used the most, Maihama (for Tokyo Disneyland Resort) and Kasai-Rinkai Park.

As for weather, it's a little overcase, but to be truthful, everytime I have gone to this area of Tokyo, it was always overcast or rainy. And the weather fluctuates from where it's cloudy and then sunny. Weird weather at times.

Now, I'm going to tackle a few things that I'm sure some may ask:

So, some may ask why so expensive? Why hasn't it gone on sale. To give you a better perspective as a Japanese rail fan, I think many have been spoiled by STEAM because game DLC's go on sale all the time for other train games. But if you are a Japanese train fan, I can say this with confidence: The Ongakukan DLC's are cheaper than KATO or TOMIX N-GAUGE model trains, and a little more than Takara Tomy Plarail but much less than Plarail Real Express.

In the grand scheme of things, it's not that expensive. But if you look for deals on STEAM, from Japanese train games to visual novels, expect to pay a little more.

So, is this DLC worth it? Yes, they all are so far. But if you are looking for more scenic, there are some that go by resort areas or beaches that are worth checking out.

But personally for me, I enjoyed Keio Line. It was a bit more difficult to get it perfectly centered for stopping. Unsuccessful and the tough thing, where you can inch to get the marker towards the center, not this DLC. Once the marker is on the green, people want in the train. And you have to quickly set the brakes because the doors open not long after the train stops.

And last but not least, if you were wondering if you should plunk down money because you loved Train Sim World/Train Sim Classic or the Railway Nippon or RealPro, it's not the same type of game. This is more like a Train Simulator that is more about giving you the feels of riding on the actual train thanks to it's video and more focused on your speed and stops and less about the gamification of other train sims.

If you are a hardcore Japanese rail fan, then this DLC is worth it

As a big fan of Japanese train simulators and being raised with "Densha de Go" and now enjoying the Train Sim games, along with the Sonic Powered Railway Nippon (aka Japan Rail Sim) series and Ongakukan's JR East Train Simulator. With that being said, the Keiyo Line is a line which I have used to visit Kasai-Rinkai Park and possibly my favorite aquarium in all of Tokyo, Tokyo Sea Life Park in Edogawa. But before I review this DLC, it's important to note that this is not like Train Sim Classic or Train Sim World where you have multiple camera mode, nor are they 3D-based trains and backgrounds. This is streaming video. What makes the JR EAST Train Simulator stand out that the video was recorded in HD and thus these DLC's will take a big chunk of your disk space (especially as you grown your collection of DLCs), so make sure you have a TB or more of space because so far my JR EAST Train Simulator and DLC's are about 250GB. Also, the video is much more clearer and better than the Sonic Powered Railway Nippon games in terms of video. In terms of gameplay, unlike Train Sim Classic or World, you are not going to be in charge of every button, switch like in those games which add to the intensity (and frustration). If you mess up, it's not the end of the world. As those other Train Simulators are brutal where you can put nearly two hours and one mess up and you lost, you have to start over gain. Second, there is no gamification points. You are not aiming for a perfect grade, you are not aiming for points. There is no special stores or things to unlock with points. There are no hidden trains or courses. JR EAST TRAIN SIMULATOR is a) Used heavily to train JR staff b) for those who love Japanese rail/trains and the overall atmosphere c) Those who miss Japan and are familiar with routes they traveled Is there a game to it? Yes, by trying to adjust speed and brake perfectly. Again, there are no points or grades, unlike other games where they make you grind before you can move on or you need to raise your level, this game, while you can fail, if you really mess up, more than likely even if you mess up a little, you can still play to your hearts content. The main source of gamifcation are those trying to accomplish getting all the STEAM achievements, which require arriving on time and also perfectly stopping. Both are not easy. But I have done it. As for the Keio Line, it's one of the cheaper DLC's for JR EAST Train Simulator. For one, the Keiyo Line has only 17 stops (there are 18 but Makuharitoyosuna Station which opened in March 2023 was not up yet at the time of the video was shot) from Soga Station to Tokyo Station. And of those stops, outside of the start and ending stations, there are two stations that are used the most, Maihama (for Tokyo Disneyland Resort) and Kasai-Rinkai Park. As for weather, it's a little overcase, but to be truthful, everytime I have gone to this area of Tokyo, it was always overcast or rainy. And the weather fluctuates from where it's cloudy and then sunny. Weird weather at times. Now, I'm going to tackle a few things that I'm sure some may ask: So, some may ask why so expensive? Why hasn't it gone on sale. To give you a better perspective as a Japanese rail fan, I think many have been spoiled by STEAM because game DLC's go on sale all the time for other train games. But if you are a Japanese train fan, I can say this with confidence: The Ongakukan DLC's are cheaper than KATO or TOMIX N-GAUGE model trains, and a little more than Takara Tomy Plarail but much less than Plarail Real Express. In the grand scheme of things, it's not that expensive. But if you look for deals on STEAM, from Japanese train games to visual novels, expect to pay a little more. So, is this DLC worth it? Yes, they all are so far. But if you are looking for more scenic, there are some that go by resort areas or beaches that are worth checking out. But personally for me, I enjoyed Keio Line. It was a bit more difficult to get it perfectly centered for stopping. Unsuccessful and the tough thing, where you can inch to get the marker towards the center, not this DLC. Once the marker is on the green, people want in the train. And you have to quickly set the brakes because the doors open not long after the train stops. And last but not least, if you were wondering if you should plunk down money because you loved Train Sim World/Train Sim Classic or the Railway Nippon or RealPro, it's not the same type of game. This is more like a Train Simulator that is more about giving you the feels of riding on the actual train thanks to it's video and more focused on your speed and stops and less about the gamification of other train sims. If you are a hardcore Japanese rail fan, then this DLC is worth it