Just War Trains

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"Just War Trains" is a free-to-play online shooter where players command heavily armored trains in intense battles against opponents. Set on winding tracks across various landscapes, players must strategically maneuver and precisely shoot to destroy their enemy's train. With four different trains to choose from, each with unique abilities, the game offers a fresh take on the shooter genre, where only the most skilled conductors will emerge victorious.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and fun concept of war with trains, providing an entertaining experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The audio is highly praised, with many players describing it as an 'eargasm'.

The gameplay is considered simplistic and lacks depth, with some players feeling it could use more features and mechanics.
There are minor bugs that can affect the experience, such as issues with joining lobbies and spectator mode.
The player base is low, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the game fully.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its unique concept but lacks depth, with limited content and subpar shooting mechanics. While some players find it enjoyable for a brief experience, improvements such as destructible environments and custom map creation could enhance its potential. Overall, it offers a simplistic yet fun experience, albeit for a short duration.
- “This game is kind of fun and has some nice mechanics.”
- “I had a reasonably enjoyable 5 minutes of worthy gameplay for free.”
- “Make it so the environmental objects can be destroyed, add the ability to create custom maps, and work on the shooting mechanics a bit, and this would be an interesting title.”
- “Such a unique concept, but there's just not much here really and the shooting mechanics aren't great.”
- “I had a simplistically reasonable 5 minutes of worthy gameplay for free.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The story aspect of the game is noted for its impressive world-building and an emotionally impactful narrative, though some users mention a lack of a traditional story structure. Overall, players are eager to see how the unfolding events and potential expansions will enhance the experience.
- “Fantastic game, the world-building is astonishing and the story is just heartbreaking.”
- “No story.”
- “I can't wait to see if the rumors about 'just war plains' and 'just war boats' are true to finish out the story!”
- “Now I know my mission.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with graphics, specifically encountering repeated prompts to download a graphics driver despite having already done so. This suggests potential problems with driver compatibility or installation.
- “It says I need to download some graphics driver, and I do, then it asks me to download it again.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, highlighting its comedic elements as a major draw, especially when enjoyed with friends. The lighthearted and funny nature of the game enhances the overall experience, making it a recommended choice for social play.
- “I am posting this comment so the dev can be aware of this because this is funny.”
- “This game is so funny, man! If you have friends, then it's the perfect game for you.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a cool concept and is noted for its smooth performance, indicating effective optimization.
- “Cool concept and runs smoothly.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced with the addition of more diverse elements such as trains, guns, and tracks, suggesting that the current offerings limit the potential for varied gameplay experiences.
- “It'd be more replayable if there were more trains, guns, tracks, etc.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs, indicating stability issues, but players believe it has significant potential for improvement.
- “The game is a little buggy, but I think it has a lot of potential.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its exceptional world-building and a deeply moving story that resonates emotionally with players, often described as heartbreaking.
- “Fantastic game, the world-building is astonishing and the story is just heartbreaking.”
- “The characters are so well-developed that I felt a deep emotional connection to their struggles.”
- “Every choice I made had a profound impact on the story, leaving me feeling both elated and devastated.”