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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features unique and chaotic maps that provide a fun and engaging experience.
- It has a strong sense of originality, combining elements of high-speed racing and track building in a futuristic setting.
- The developer is actively engaged with the community and is committed to improving the game, which shows great potential for future updates.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with the camera and track generation that can disrupt gameplay.
- Building and repairing tracks can be tedious and frustrating due to slow tools and unexpected road breaks.
- Some players find the gameplay mechanics, such as the combat system and road navigation, to be counterintuitive and overly punishing.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Hypertrain combines high-speed slot racing mechanics with delivery tasks, allowing players to navigate a randomly generated island while avoiding obstacles and engaging in combat with marauders. Initially challenging to master, the game features a track-building mechanic that has seen significant improvements, enhancing the overall experience. Players enjoy the fast-paced action, though some feel the combat elements can be overshadowed by the speed of gameplay.
“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.”
“The gameplay basically comes in two flavors: the first is high-speed weaving and bobbing through traffic and obstacles while thumping music plays.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Your gameplay is mostly weaving in and out of slower traffic, trying to avoid significant crashes.”
“The building mechanic (that wasn't that great in the beginning) was drastically improved.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a low-poly, simplistic style that is enhanced by effective lighting, creating a visually appealing yet dystopian atmosphere. While many players appreciate the unique and retro-futuristic aesthetic, concerns have been raised about existing graphics bugs and a lack of options, suggesting that developer support may be lacking. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, though they are not without their issues.
“The graphics are simple, yet the lighting makes it beautiful, even in a low poly game such as this.”
“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 devs 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.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story revolves around completing transport missions between cities, which provide a sense of purpose and progression as players earn money to connect different locations. However, the missions are criticized for lacking depth and risk, as players face set destinations without financial stakes. Suggestions for improvement include introducing a market system for buying and selling goods, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“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, even if it gives the construction missions a purpose.”
“Connecting two cities that want to be connected feels more like a chore than an engaging story element, as it primarily serves to help you earn money.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Initial multiplayer experiences were plagued by significant bugs, but subsequent updates from the developer have addressed many of these issues. However, some users still report lingering minor bugs, indicating that while stability has improved, it is not yet perfect.
“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.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be polarizing, with some users experiencing significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, while others report no performance problems at all. This discrepancy suggests that optimization may vary based on individual system configurations.
“Performance: no performance issues at all.”
“Performance: no performance issues at all.”
“Performance: no performance issues at all.”
“Performance is too bad for me to play it.”
“Performance is too bad for me to play it.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its thumping soundtrack, which enhances the high-speed gameplay and creates an immersive "in the zone" experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of the music and sound effects as absolutely amazing, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
“[b]Sound:[/b] absolutely amazing soundtrack, good sound effects.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when constructing four-lane roads, as traffic congestion can make navigation difficult and lead to damage.
“This gets really tedious once you start building 4-lane roads; otherwise, it gets clogged with traffic, making it impassable without taking damage.”
