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Maitetsu is a single player casual shooter game with romance, anime and erotic themes. It was developed by Lose and was released on June 29, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

After hearing that an industrial factory is to possibly be built along a landmark river in his hometown of Ohitoyo, Migita Sotetsu returns home to change the minds of those in charge of the factory proposal. Although half of the town's citizens support the building of such a mill, the other half fear the potential for pollution and contamination of their beloved river. Recognizing Ohitoyo's budget…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 217 reviews
story38 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • Highly detailed and educational about trains and railway terminology, with an in-game glossary feature.
  • Beautifully animated characters and backgrounds using Live2D, with full voice acting including the protagonist.
  • Wholesome and heartwarming story with likable, well-developed characters and soothing music.
  • Steam version is censored and incomplete, requiring costly and difficult-to-obtain patches for the original adult content.
  • Some routes and side stories feel rushed or unfinished, with inconsistent pacing and occasional translation errors.
  • Narrative includes problematic sexualization of very young characters, which can be disturbing or off-putting.
  • story

    135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is a wholesome, heartwarming visual novel centered on reviving a rural town through trains, featuring multiple romantic routes with well-developed characters and detailed world-building. Though some find it slow-paced or niche due to heavy train-related information and occasional predictable plot points, it is praised for good writing, engaging themes, and relaxing music. However, the adult content and h-scenes are separate from the main storyline and some players note uneven pacing and excessive use of convenient plot devices.

    • “If you are in just for the story, then I think that buying this on Steam is perfectly fine, especially on sale.”
    • “Dialogue can be a bit of a slog to get through at times, but that's because it has lots of attention to detail, respects your intelligence, and has good writing and storytelling.”
    • “World-building was amazing, characters were top-notch, and story was wonderful – all adorned with gorgeous visuals and lovely sound.”
    • “As much as I respect the work that was put into this and want to like it, I just can't get past the fact that the story is intensely boring.”
    • “The story doesn't change (literally at all). You can only access the H scenes through the scene selector and they don't appear in the normal story.”
    • “I don't have a hard on for trains, so the story felt extremely long for me.”
  • music

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    49% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing, relaxing, and beautiful compositions that complement the emotional and peaceful nature of the story. Many highlight memorable character themes, including vocal tracks at route endings, with standout pieces like Hachiroku’s piano solo being especially beloved. While generally considered a major highlight alongside the art, some minor technical issues with looping and background sounds were noted.

    • “The music perfectly supplements the peaceful nature of the story, and all songs can be relistened to in the BGM gallery.”
    • “The music is soothing and makes the visual novel story a relaxing experience; it even made me play the songs while walking my dog or listening in the car.”
    • “The soundtrack was one of the best I've heard in visual novels so far, featuring character songs with vocals at the end of each route.”
    • “There were very rare misspellings, the animations occasionally freaked out (that might just be because of Proton on Linux), and the soundtrack really didn't loop into itself well (maybe because Linux).”
    • “Music: 5/10.”
    • “The soundtrack is somewhat simple but always enhances the situation.”
  • graphics

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, elegant art style, Live2D animations, and dynamic visuals that enhance immersion and storytelling. Users highlight the charming character designs, detailed backgrounds, and smooth animations like blinking and talking, creating a visually captivating experience. Some note minor technical concerns such as GPU usage, but overall the visuals are considered a standout feature that sets a high standard for visual novels.

    • “While the plot and pacing are a bit uneven, aesthetically this is likely the most pleasing visual novel I've ever played.”
    • “The artwork for both the characters and the backgrounds is very elegant and beautiful.”
    • “Featuring Live2D animation, gorgeous visuals, and lots and lots of trains, it is a wonderful game for all fans of visual novels.”
    • “A lot of what was being explained about train setups and mechanisms and whatnot was really interesting, but the lack of visuals made it a bit tough to understand (though the game does take measures to make things understandable).”
    • “The music is incredibly chill, and I love how the animations work - while quite crude, they complement the art style and general feel of the game in a rather beautiful manner.”
    • “Dynamic graphics, choices of which facial expressions we want to see and being able to see how long it will take to finish an episode are definitely useful features.”
  • emotional

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a heartwarming and wholesome emotional experience centered around a charming cast and a touching story, often invoking a deep connection with its characters. While it offers romantic and cute elements, the emotional impact is more about warmth and positivity than intense drama, making it a satisfying and feel-good visual novel for fans seeking a wholesome narrative.

    • “Came for the premise of cute anime train girls, stayed for the emotional depth, wide vibrant cast, and gorgeous art and music, plus a fair bit of train trivia; only 1 route completed so far but already heavily invested, 10/10 would recommend.”
    • “Playing it made me feel like I had a personal invitation to be a part of Ohitoyo, and as weird as it may sound, I felt so connected to the characters.”
    • “Edit2: just did 100% of this game, it was so heartwarming and cute.”
  • humor

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally described as cute, funny, and wholesome, often centered around amusing character interactions and lighthearted moments involving trains and anime-style characters. While some find certain segments unintentionally hilarious, others feel the game could benefit from more consistently engaging or dramatic comedic moments. Overall, the humor contributes to a charming and enjoyable experience.

    • “Following the resurrection of a steam railway, the dialogs often deal with funding and maintenance of trains filled with various character interactions, side stories, and funny-moe moments.”
    • “There is decision making and romance paths to explore, with some humor mixed in.”
    • “Lol, at some point I kinda lost it and just started to perceive all that as something hilarious and not condemned.”
  • character development

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Character development is a key strength of the game, providing deeper story engagement, though only the main characters undergo meaningful growth while others remain less developed but still contribute to the narrative. Additionally, the character design is well-received and praised as cute.

    • “As you can see, character development plays a huge role in the game.”
    • “They offer more opportunities to dive into the story, to watch character development.”
    • “In addition, the other characters don't vanish at all--they all still contribute meaningfully to the main story, they just have less screen time and don't really undergo any character development.”
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay mechanics are notably impressive and dynamic, providing an engaging experience. Users report stable performance with only rare, minimal crashes during extended play sessions.

    • “The mechanics of this visual novel are definitely impressive.”
    • “The mechanics are very impressive, with dynamic graphics.”
    • “I can't recall it crashing on me more than once, if at all, during several hours of gameplay.”
  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is mainly used for farming hours and progressing through the story, but it can feel tedious and aggravating at times, especially during secondary routes. However, it is not overly burdensome and doesn't detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Ok but for real I'll leave a real review once I'm done with the story and everything else; I'm just farming hours currently.”
    • “Aside from that, the infodumping is often tedious and it gets aggravating in some of the secondary routes.”
    • “It's not a bad story per se, but it can get a bit tedious.”
  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is generally stable but experiences occasional minor glitches, such as brief character animation issues. Linux users running it via Proton may encounter occasional crashes and some bugs, though it remains mostly functional.

    • “Note to Linux users: the game is fully functional using Proton, but it is a bit buggy and occasionally crashes.”
    • “First of all, there can be some glitches in the animation of the characters, but they are so brief that you might think you were just imagining things.”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s atmosphere is highly praised, evoking a relaxing and immersive experience akin to enjoying a scenic train journey. It effectively draws players into its world with a warm and inviting ambiance.

    • “Playing through the game feels like sitting back on a warm first-class train carriage, looking out the window as the scenery moves past and soaking in the atmosphere.”
    • “The game has a great atmosphere for sure.”
  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's optimization appears unstable, with users experiencing occasional random crashes that impact performance.

    • “Performance is poor with frequent crashes; I experienced 4 random crashes so far.”
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Maitetsu is a casual shooter game with romance, anime and erotic themes. Common tags for Maitetsu include hentai, 2d, choices matter, story rich, cute and others.

Maitetsu is available on PC and Windows.

Maitetsu was released on June 29, 2018.

Maitetsu was developed by Lose.

Maitetsu has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Maitetsu for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Maitetsu is a single player game.

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