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Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor Launches to Viral Buzz and Divided Early Reviews

Early reactions are split, pairing nostalgia-fueled praise with reports of bugs, performance troubles, plus a harsh unskippable tutorial.

Overview

  • Released March 17, the game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC for $39.99/£29.99 with a Deluxe option, and the Xbox version supports Play Anywhere.
  • Developed by Dovetail Games, it offers a first-person, open-world Sodor with classic tales and new missions narrated by longtime series voice Mark Moraghan.
  • Positive write-ups highlight a faithful recreation and substantial content, with some outlets calling it a railfan-friendly nostalgia trip.
  • A scathing review from WayTooManyGames reports severe bugs, poor performance, mission restarts, and an unskippable tutorial that undercuts accessibility.
  • Launch posts on PlayStation drew millions of views, and early Steam user feedback is listed as “Very Positive,” though the sample remains limited as more reviews roll in.