Bounty Train
- May 16, 2017
- Corbie Games
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Bounty Train" is a wild west simulation game where you build and manage your own train, hiring a crew and traveling through North America facing various challenges. The game features true-to-original locomotives, historic events, and strategic combat. Your goal is to complete quests, overcome enemies, and manage resources efficiently.
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Reviews
- Bounty Train offers a unique blend of resource management, trading, and tactical combat set in a historical context, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
- The game features a charming art style and immersive atmosphere, capturing the essence of the American Wild West during the 19th century.
- Players can enjoy a variety of gameplay mechanics, including train customization, character leveling, and decision-making elements that add depth to the experience.
- The game suffers from balance issues, particularly in combat, where players often face overwhelming odds against bandits and enemies, leading to frustration.
- Many players report bugs and technical issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.
- The campaign can feel repetitive and lacks sufficient content to keep players engaged in the long term, with some missions being overly reliant on time constraints.
- story496 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in "Bounty Train" is described as engaging yet flawed, with a mix of interesting historical elements and character-driven quests. However, many players find the narrative to be hampered by repetitive missions, time constraints, and a lack of depth in character development, leading to a sense of monotony and frustration. While some appreciate the potential for a compelling storyline, the execution often feels rushed and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more variety and clarity in mission objectives.
“Deep, engaging story.”
“Great storyline, sufficient side missions, free will and good challenges.”
“The campaign was a good story, and the character’s added to the flavor nicely.”
“The premise is interesting but the story is mediocre and it is too tedious to play.”
“The story is bad and so are the characters (no in-depth info and so on).”
“They story is meh and the time restraints are frustrating more than adding any real tension.”
- gameplay178 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
"Bounty Train" features a diverse array of gameplay mechanics, including train management, strategic combat, and resource decision-making, which add depth and challenge to the experience. However, players have noted a steep learning curve, repetitive missions, and limited replay value, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay is engaging, it suffers from technical issues and a lack of balance that may hinder long-term appeal.
“Bounty Train offers a diverse range of gameplay mechanics, including train management, strategic combat, and decision-making elements.”
“Players must balance resource management with tactical planning, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“The balance of the game is just right; once you get to grips with the mechanics, it becomes challenging yet rewarding.”
“Some players may find Bounty Train challenging to grasp initially due to its complex mechanics and systems.”
“Certain missions in Bounty Train can feel repetitive over time, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.”
“The game attempts to drive an open-world environment through these random events but they quickly become either plannable to the point where they're more of a nuisance than a facet of gameplay, or so annoying that you'll eventually lose interest altogether.”
- graphics70 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, described as colorful and visually appealing, with a charming art style that complements its historical setting. While some players noted a lack of variety in character and train designs, the overall aesthetic and smooth performance contribute to an enjoyable experience. Despite some minor bugs and repetitive elements, the graphics are considered satisfactory for the game's genre, enhancing the immersive gameplay.
“Delightful little game with beautiful graphics, immersive gameplay and engaging quests!”
“This is an exciting dynamic game with incredible graphics, a fantastic storyline, and soundtrack.”
“Fun game, great setting, unique concept, beautiful layout and graphics, good player interface; 10/10 for all these.”
“So far I've only seen small/medium/large versions of 3 types of train cars, which is rather boring, especially as the upgrades just bump stats and don't really affect gameplay or visuals.”
“I can't give the graphics a better mark than average.”
“This game is very repetitive; graphics look good, ran well, but just got very repetitive, it feels like it will never end.”
- grinding54 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players expressing frustration over the monotonous gameplay loop of trading and combat. Achievements, particularly the more challenging ones, require excessive time investment, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. While some players appreciate the historical context and economic mechanics, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding nature detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“The premise is interesting but the story is mediocre and it is too tedious to play.”
“Overall the game is quite grinding and I see quite a lot of feedback complaining on it, so if you are not a grinding lover like me, you should not choose this game.”
“In general, this game is decent and decently looking, but extraordinarily simple; the mix of genres is unsatisfying and the city-to-city trading part and the passenger transporting part is grindy as hell.”
- music46 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its initial charm and thematic fit, particularly the piano pieces. However, it suffers from repetitiveness, with some players finding the looping tracks annoying, especially during extended gameplay sessions. Additionally, the absence of music during combat scenes has been noted as a missed opportunity, detracting from the overall experience.
“The music is excellent!”
“The music is really neat too, and generally I just love the whole theme (trading and trains).”
“This is an exciting dynamic game with incredible graphics, a fantastic storyline, and soundtrack.”
“The music gets a bit annoying at some point, so I would have liked more of the beautiful piano music from the game menu.”
“Having to click through the same few screens over and over again at every station (with loading screens and music changes each time) turns what should be a game into a hell of repetition.”
“And if the story options run out before you've won, then you and your friend the RNG have a long time running up and down the tracks waiting over and over for the right events to spawn, much more time than you'll need to get sick of the well-put together but achingly repetitive soundtrack.”
- stability26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game exhibits significant stability issues, with players frequently encountering glitches and bugs that can lead to game freezes, particularly after extended playtime or at specific in-game dates. While some users report minor issues and enjoy the overall experience, others highlight game-breaking problems that detract from the enjoyment, especially in certain locations like Indianapolis and Louisville. Overall, the game's technical stability is considered unpolished and in need of improvement.
“The story missions and other elements are all executed well, with no glitches or issues.”
“The game runs smoothly, providing a stable experience throughout.”
“Game freezes after 12 hours of gameplay.”
“I've played it now for an hour or two - when the date hits 16 Sep 1860 23:59, the game freezes... it doesn't matter whether I skip time or just wait.”
“When the train is in motion, the game freezes on the loading screen when the train reaches the destination.”
- replayability22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game exhibits mixed reviews regarding replayability, with some players noting limited value after completing the main campaign, while others appreciate the potential for improved scores and exploration of different business ventures. Although there are random events that can enhance replayability, many players feel that the core quests remain largely the same, leading to a consensus of generally low replay value.
“Good replayability with random events.”
“Really inexpensive game considering the amount of content and replayability.”
“Short version: great strategy game with micromanagement, great for fans of FTL and similar games, great replayability, fun trek through the 19th century east coast.”
“Limited replay value after completing the main campaign.”
“However, its steep learning curve and limited replay value may pose challenges for some players.”
“Not much replayability at the moment, I'm afraid.”
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Bounty Train" is widely praised for its immersive and authentic representation of the American Wild West and Civil War era, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the game's historical accuracy and engaging setting, although some note that technical issues can detract from the atmosphere. Overall, the game's rich thematic elements and decent graphics contribute to a captivating and educational journey through history.
“Bounty Train immerses players in the rich and detailed world of the American Wild West during the 19th century.”
“The game's historical accuracy and authentic atmosphere contribute to an engrossing gaming experience.”
“Bounty Train does well to capture all of the history and atmosphere of a train ride through Civil War era America. A great concept with good execution.”
“It's rude, unprofessional, and takes away from the atmosphere of the game.”
“Also, the game has a great setting and atmosphere but its unpolished buggy edges start to show in force over time.”
“Bounty Train does well to capture all of the history and atmosphere of a train ride through Civil War era America, a great concept with good execution.”
- monetization16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, particularly due to the presence of advertisements for other games on the main menu despite having paid for the game. This has led to negative reviews, as many feel that such ads detract from the overall experience and discourage future purchases from the publisher. Users suggest that removing or relegating ads to a less intrusive location could improve their perception of the game.
“No advertising in the game, which is a huge plus.”
“Instead, I'm giving it a negative review because the game's main menu displays advertisements for other games.”
“I paid for this game and shouldn't have to see advertisements.”
“If I'd known I'd be forced to see advertisements, I wouldn't have purchased it.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and humorous premise, likened to a "colt-express-like" style that adds to its appeal. However, some players find certain historical inaccuracies and the early DLC offerings to be amusingly arrogant, detracting from the overall immersion. Overall, it is considered one of the funniest games in recent years.
“One of the best and funniest games I've played in the last few years.”
“With such a charming theme and lovely Colt Express-like humor, this should be a winner.”
“The idea that they are selling DLC already is hilariously arrogant.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and stability even on high-end gaming systems. Users consistently express frustration over the technical shortcomings that hinder their experience.
“Addressing these technical issues would improve the stability and performance of the game.”
“I have a state-of-the-art gaming system and this game's performance sucks!”
“- the game is poorly optimized.”
