- June 12, 2018
- Tatamibeya 畳部屋
NOSTALGIC TRAIN
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About
"Nostalgic Train" is a first-person Novel ADV/walking simulator set in the Japanese countryside, created with UE4. After waking up with no memory, you explore an old station and single-track railroad, trying to solve the mystery of the invisible people of Natsugiri. The game features Story and Free modes, offering a slightly sad and fantastical experience in a beautifully rendered environment.








- The game features incredibly beautiful and atmospheric graphics that capture the essence of a rural Japanese village.
- The story, while complex, offers an emotional and immersive experience that resonates with players who appreciate narrative depth.
- The game provides a unique walking simulator experience, allowing players to explore and appreciate the serene environment and Japanese culture.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks engaging mechanics, often reducing the experience to reading long texts without much interaction.
- The map is very small, leading to a feeling of limited exploration and disappointment, especially regarding the train ride being a short loop.
- The English translation and overall storytelling quality are criticized for being awkward and difficult to follow, detracting from the overall experience.
- story44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is described as intense and dramatic, often contrasting with the game's overall vibe, and while some players found it engaging and well-told, others criticized its complexity and dry delivery. Many reviews noted issues with readability and repetitive text, which detracted from the experience, and the gameplay mechanics, such as finding memory triggers, were seen as frustrating. Overall, the narrative has potential but suffers from execution flaws, making it a mixed experience for players.
“I really enjoyed this game; I was really surprised by its story.”
“The environment is beautiful, the story is eerie and mysterious, and it keeps me interested in exploring.”
“The story mode is more than just a story; it is somewhere between poetry and memories of the past.”
“The story is far too complex for such a dry delivery.”
“Not only is the search process frustrating, it actually affects the flow of the story, which is fatal for a visual novel like this.”
“It's as if the author wrote some part of the story just to force you to go to certain places in the game.”