GOLD EXPRESS

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GOLD EXPRESS is a multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by DAWN STUDIO and was released on September 27, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to the project code-named “Gold Express”, it is an asymmetric multiplayer competitive game in which you can get brand new escaping experiences with your teammates of all kinds of abilities on the strategic maps.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Unique cyberpunk style with detailed character designs and immersive atmosphere.
Innovative gameplay mechanics differentiating it from similar games, including energy management, map manipulation, and revive system that avoids camping.
Developers are responsive and regularly update the game based on community feedback.

Extremely low player base causing very long queue times and difficulty finding matches, making the game nearly unplayable for solo players.
Some balance and gameplay issues remain, including watcher overpoweredness, hitbox problems, and insufficient tutorial guidance.
Game stability concerns including server outages and bugs impacting player experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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15%
The gameplay offers a unique twist on asymmetrical horror with engaging mechanics like energy management and diverse abilities, creating strategic depth and variety. However, some players find certain killer mechanics, such as excessive aura reveals and tunneling, frustrating and unbalanced, impacting overall enjoyment. While it has potential and addictive elements, opinions vary widely on its smoothness and fun compared to similar games.
- “Very much like Dead by Daylight but quite different as well, with different objectives and the placing window/block mechanic creating a variety of moves and plays you can do. Definitely recommend it!”
- “The mechanics and different types of abilities for the characters are definitely interesting.”
- “Of course, it is inspired by Dead by Daylight, but the gameplay is very different and also much more fun than DBD.”
- “Killers have way too many mechanics to reveal the outline of a survivor, which results in a pretty frustrating experience for survivors.”
- “Aura reveal mechanics are still there though, and everyone plays the same killer because he's so much better than the others now.”
- “A revive mechanic that encourages tunneling.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features visually appealing graphics with a smooth performance and a distinctive cyberpunk-inspired art style that is pleasing without being overly cartoonish. The options offer extensive customization for video quality, including settings like antialiasing, shadows, and texture quality. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to an engaging and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are very nice, sounds and music are also good.”
- “Each extractor (survivor) is unique and not just a change of skins, and the art and graphics are pretty good.”
- “It has a nice cyberpunk-ish art style that is not too cartoony, which is good.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a nice soundtrack that complements the gameplay. However, some players find the soundtrack, especially the main menu theme, can become repetitive or annoying after extended listening. Sound options offer good customization, including volume controls for music and chase sequences.
- “Nice soundtrack and character diversity.”
- “The graphics are very nice, sounds and music are also good.”
- “The environment is quite nice, soundtrack may become bit repetitive after some time.”
- “The environment is quite nice, but the soundtrack may become a bit repetitive after some time.”
- “The main menu song can get annoying if you hear it for a long time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game, though in early access, runs smoothly with minimal lag or hiccups. The developers are actively working on improving optimization and clarity of objectives.
- “The game is currently in early access, but it plays well, runs smoothly, and I’ve had no lag in-game.”
- “The game runs smoothly and has little to no hiccups.”
- “They're always working on their optimization and visibility on their objectives.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users criticize the game's monetization for relying heavily on numerous microtransactions, which they feel prioritizes profit over the player experience. They suggest that with better advertising and a focus on the community rather than aggressive monetization, the game could achieve much greater success.
- “Gold Express is what Dead by Daylight could have become if the devs actually cared about the player base and the community, instead of focusing on making money through 300+ microtransactions.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs that negatively impact gameplay. Additionally, player matchmaking is problematic due to a small, high-level player base.
- “Game is buggy and it's hard because all players are high-level, plus there aren’t many players online.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the story lacking or non-existent, which diminishes engagement and replay value, especially without a strong community or live-service elements to compensate.
- “First of all, what is the story, is there even one?”
- “Zero story, zero replay if there is no community, and the expectation of a mtx/live-service versus.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character development for its unique design and how well it integrates with the game mechanics, creating a cohesive and engaging experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel the game is overly grindy, with insufficient rewards and a difficulty level that may feel too challenging.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is widely praised for its incredible, unique, and detailed style, creating a captivating and immersive experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the emotional impact of the game's escape mechanics, highlighting the tension and excitement of beaming up to a flying truck rather than simply exiting through a gate, which adds a more immersive and challenging experience.