Hypertrain
- February 28, 2019
- Funcraft Games
- 23h median play time
Get on SteamHypertrain is a strategy game where players control high-speed bullet trains at 1000 kmph in a dangerous rail network. Players can choose to earn income honestly by transporting goods and people or become a pirate and rob their way to victory. The game features a vibrant world with various missions, the ability to upgrade and extend your train, and multiple ways to play, either solo or with others, in a maximum of 2-player multiplayer mode. The first player to reach 50 wagons wins.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of high-speed train driving and track building, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The graphics, while simplistic, create a visually appealing futuristic world, and the soundtrack enhances the gameplay.
- There is a lot of potential for growth and improvement, with an active developer who is responsive to player feedback and regularly updates the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with track generation and camera control, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Building tracks can be tedious and frustrating due to slow construction mechanics and the difficulty of connecting to existing tracks.
- The gameplay can feel chaotic and unbalanced, with sudden obstacles and enemy encounters that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Hypertrain combines high-speed racing mechanics with delivery tasks, requiring players to navigate through traffic and obstacles on a randomly generated map while managing cargo and passengers. Players can also build their own tracks, adding a creative element to the experience, although mastering the game can be challenging at first. While the combat mechanics exist, they often feel secondary to the fast-paced racing, making the overall gameplay both engaging and dynamic.
“Stumbled upon this one and I highly recommend this game. Think of it as a delivery game with high-speed slot racing mechanics, with a dab of track building in the mix on a pre-generated island, and that is Hypertrain.”
“Gameplay: drive a super fast train on a slot car style track delivering cargo and passengers from point A to B, all while navigating a randomly generated map and defending yourself from marauders and avoiding road hazards.”
“Very fun idea with a cool game to go along with it. I bet the devs will keep building on their idea as well as the core gameplay; speaking of building, you can build your own tracks as you drive, and while it might not be perfect at the moment, it's definitely a main feature of the game that I like.”
“Your gameplay is mostly weaving in and out of slower traffic, trying to avoid significant crashes.”
“The gameplay basically comes in two flavors: the first is high-speed weaving and bobbing through traffic and obstacles while thumping music plays.”
“- there's a combat mechanic, but it feels at odds with the high speeds -- I often find it easy to just zoom past when I see bandits.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic, low-poly aesthetic that combines retro and futuristic elements, enhanced by effective lighting that adds beauty to the visuals. While many players appreciate the unique and clean design, some have noted issues with graphics bugs and a lack of options, suggesting that the developers may not be fully addressing these concerns. Overall, the visuals contribute to a distinct atmosphere, hinting at a dystopian future.
“You steer a 'hypertrain' through a low-poly, retro-graphics but futuristic-looking world.”
“- the clean, simplistic graphics belie a kind of dystopian future that's only hinted at.”
“Sadly, it's marred by the developers knowing there is a graphics bug and missing options, and seemingly don't care about it.”
“The graphics are simple, yet the lighting makes it beautiful, even in a low-poly game such as this.”
“The clean, simplistic graphics belie a kind of dystopian future that's only hinted at.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in the game revolves around completing transport missions between cities, which provide a sense of purpose and progression as players earn money to connect different locations. However, some users find the missions lack depth, as they involve set destinations without risk, and suggest that incorporating a free market system for buying and selling goods could enhance the narrative experience. Overall, while the missions drive the gameplay, they could benefit from more dynamic elements to enrich the story.
“Connecting two cities that want to be connected gives you huge amounts of money, helping you progress towards victory.”
“Each city offers missions you can complete which help you earn money.”
“You do this by accepting cargo transport missions at a city.”
“The transport missions feel a little flat, because you get a set destination and there's no risk since you don't pay for the goods.”
“Some roads collide into walls and hills, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The story lacks depth and engagement, making it hard to feel invested in the missions.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has improved since its initial release, with developers addressing many bugs; however, some users still report lingering issues, particularly in multiplayer mode.
“I tried out multiplayer back when it came out and it was unfortunately very buggy, but it has already been updated and fixed according to the developer.”
“It is a little bit buggy.”
“Buggy.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, while others report no performance problems whatsoever.
“Performance: No performance issues at all.”
“Performance: No performance issues at all.”
“Performance is too bad for me to play it.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its thumping soundtrack that enhances the high-speed gameplay, creating an immersive "in the zone" experience. Reviewers also commend the sound effects, describing the overall audio as absolutely amazing.
“Once you get up to speed on the highway, the thumping music and just the right amount of obstacles create a really cool 'in the zone' kind of feel.”
“Absolutely amazing soundtrack, good sound effects.”
“The gameplay basically comes in two flavors: the first is high-speed weaving and bobbing through traffic and obstacles while thumping music plays.”
“Once you get up to speed on the highway, the thumping music and 'just right' amount of obstacles create a really cool 'in the zone' kind of feel.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when constructing four-lane roads, as traffic congestion can become overwhelming and lead to damage if not managed effectively.
“This gets really tedious once you start building four-lane roads; otherwise, it gets clogged with traffic, making it impassable without taking damage.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to progress, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
