Bounty Train

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 522 reviews
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"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

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 522 reviews
story45 positive mentions
grinding27 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of resource management, trading, and combat set in a historical context, making it enjoyable for fans of strategy games.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, immersing players in the 19th-century American setting.
  • The game has a lot of potential for replayability with various gameplay mechanics, including character leveling and train customization.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with mission completion, which can lead to frustration.
  • Combat encounters can feel unbalanced, often overwhelming players with too many enemies, especially in the early game.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, with limited variety in missions and a lack of engaging end-game content.
  • story248 mentions

    The story in "Bounty Train" is described as engaging yet flawed, with players appreciating its historical context and character-driven elements, but often criticizing it for being repetitive and linear. Many reviews highlight the frustration caused by time-sensitive missions and vague quest objectives, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the narrative interesting and immersive, others feel it lacks depth and variety, leading to a sense of monotony as the game progresses.

    • “The story mode is very engaging, with a deep and interesting narrative that keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The campaign was a good story, and the characters added to the flavor nicely.”
    • “Interesting story that gives great background for the family's story.”
    • “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; there's no in-depth information and so on.”
    • “The worst part is that the time allowed to complete missions gets shorter and shorter until it's not even possible to complete them because the travel time exceeds the mission allowance.”
  • gameplay89 mentions

    "Bounty Train" features varied gameplay mechanics that blend train management, strategic combat, and decision-making, providing depth and engagement for players. However, it faces criticism for its steep learning curve, repetitive missions, and limited replay value, which can detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and immersive, it suffers from balance issues and technical flaws that may hinder long-term enjoyment.

    • “Bounty Train offers a diverse range of gameplay mechanics, including train management, strategic combat, and decision-making elements.”
    • “The balance of the game is just right; once you get to grips with the mechanics, it becomes challenging yet rewarding.”
    • “The gameplay is nice, it's refreshing, and it got me hooked.”
    • “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 gameplay itself is relatively straightforward, and the combat can be quite tough.”
  • graphics35 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, described as colorful and immersive, with a pleasing art style that complements the historical setting. While some players note a few repetitive elements and simplistic designs in certain props, the overall visual presentation is considered decent to good, enhancing the gameplay experience. The combination of engaging visuals and a unique concept contributes positively to the game's appeal.

    • “Delightful little game with beautiful graphics, immersive gameplay and engaging quests!”
    • “Very satisfying graphically, with a lot of content and depth, pleasingly historically based with the possibility to learn interesting facts.”
    • “Love the old American western theme, very detailed, smooth graphics and well organized.”
    • “Very close to games like Freelancer or Rebel Galaxy, but you have a train and it is top-down graphics.”
    • “I can't give the graphics a better mark than average.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding27 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game's grinding mechanics are overwhelmingly tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to engage in monotonous tasks like trading and combat with little reward. Many players find the grind for achievements, such as traveling a million miles, excessively time-consuming and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some appreciate the historical context and trading elements, the consensus is that the grinding nature of the gameplay makes it less appealing, especially for those who prefer a more dynamic experience.

    • “Your only options are to pay them money to go away (which is ridiculously expensive considering how often you'll be attacked) or to try to fight them... in an incredibly tedious and miserable combat encounter.”
    • “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 about it, so if you are not a grinding lover like me, you should not choose this game.”
  • music23 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 users expressing frustration over the limited variety and frequent track restarts during gameplay transitions. Additionally, the absence of music during combat scenes is noted as a missed opportunity, given the high quality of the soundtrack elsewhere.

    • “I enjoyed this game; it's got colorful art and fun music and detailing.”
    • “The music is excellent!”
    • “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.”
    • “Combat on a moving train is one of the coolest things you can do in a video game - considering the high quality of the music elsewhere in the game, the fights should have a soundtrack to match.”
  • stability13 mentions

    The game exhibits significant stability issues, with players frequently encountering glitches, bugs, and freezing, particularly after extended play sessions or during specific in-game events. While some minor issues are manageable, more severe problems can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience.

    • “The story missions and side quests are all executed flawlessly, with no glitches or frustrating issues.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game feels; everything runs smoothly without any hiccups.”
    • “The overall stability of the game enhances the experience, allowing me to immerse myself without distractions.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability11 mentions

    Overall, "Bounty Train" exhibits mixed opinions on replayability. While some players appreciate the potential for improved scores and different business ventures, many note that the main quests remain largely the same, leading to limited replay value after completing the campaign. The game offers some random events and slight variations in city specifications, but these factors do not significantly enhance its replayability for most players.

    • “Good replayability with random events.”
    • “Now to replayability, there is some replayability involved if your goal is to perform with a better score or pursue business ventures that you didn't do the first time, but overall the quests are going to be the same (although I believe city specs change slightly with each play).”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Bounty Train" is widely praised for its immersive and historically accurate depiction of the American Wild West and Civil War era, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the game's rich setting and engaging dynamics, although some note that technical issues can detract from the experience. Overall, the game's authentic atmosphere and decent graphics contribute to a compelling 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 a good execution.”
  • monetization8 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received negative feedback due to the presence of advertisements in the main menu, which players feel detracts from their experience, especially after paying for the game. Users express frustration that they were not informed about these ads prior to purchase, leading to concerns about future games from the publisher. A suggestion was made to either remove the ads or make them optional to improve player satisfaction.

    • “There are no advertisements in the game, which is a huge plus.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players.”
    • “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.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The game's humor is highlighted as one of its standout features, with players appreciating its charming and whimsical tone reminiscent of classic comedic styles. However, some find certain historical inaccuracies and the presence of DLC to be amusingly out of place, which can detract from immersion. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal, making it a memorable experience.

    • “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.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues even on high-end gaming systems. Addressing these technical shortcomings is essential for enhancing stability and overall gameplay 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 is terrible!”
    • “The game is poorly optimized.”
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Critic Reviews

86% average critic score

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Play time

13hMedian play time
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