Off the Rails 3D

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Off the Rails 3D is a single player action game. It was developed by Kwalee Ltd and was released on November 28, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Off the Rails 3D" is a timing-based game where players must carefully manage their fuel and speed to navigate through increasingly difficult levels. The objective is to reach the next station while avoiding flying off the tracks. With simple gameplay and colorful graphics, players are sure to find this game fun and addictive. Upgrades for fuel conservation are also available for extended gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,608 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization1.3k negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept that can be enjoyable for players.
The graphics are visually appealing and add to the overall experience.
The gameplay can be addictive and serves as a good time killer.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, making it frustrating to play.
Players are forced to watch ads after every level, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
The game requires an internet connection to play, even though it has no online features, limiting accessibility.

monetization
1,271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express frustration over the requirement to be online to play, which seems solely designed to ensure continuous ad exposure, and the cost to remove ads is viewed as overpriced. Overall, the game is perceived as a cash grab, prioritizing ad revenue over user experience, leading to a generally negative reception regarding its monetization approach.
- “It would be fun to play if there were no ads after each and every level.”
- “The game developer wants us to buy the no ads option.”
- “I paid for no ads because I play this game a lot and it annoyed me, and I still get ads!”
- “Game can only be played online because the developer doesn't want you to not see ads. It costs $5 to remove them, and for a game like this, that's overpriced, especially when there's that many ads. Every time your train stops, it's another ad.”
- “You'll be watching ads far more than you'll be playing it. This game has more ads than gameplay.”
- “You can't even play without ads; they make it so it's impossible to beat any levels without watching ads constantly. Oh, and between levels, they add them in even if you try to play without the ones that give you more fuel or power.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is generally described as enjoyable and fun, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, often outnumbering gameplay time significantly. Players express frustration with the frequent interruptions caused by ads, which disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game, leading to a poor overall experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game could be much better if the ad frequency were reduced and if additional gameplay features, such as a pause or retry button, were implemented.
- “Gameplay itself is quite enjoyable but the ads are absurd.”
- “Pretty fun gameplay but there's an ad after every level.”
- “Quality gameplay right here.”
- “This game has more ads than gameplay.”
- “Way too many ads; if you don't mind 1 minute of gameplay and 15 minutes of getting through the advertisements, it would have been fun if you were actually able to finish levels without having to fail 20 times just to be able to get the upgrades.”
- “Literally 3% gameplay, 97% ads.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and detail, while others criticize them as basic and lacking in variety. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as customization options and more challenging visual elements, indicating that while the graphics are enjoyable for some, they fall short for others. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are decent but could benefit from enhancements to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are astonishing, same with the gameplay. Bye love you lots ❤️ (you can add daily quests of daily levels).”
- “This game is really fun; it has good graphics and details. This game does not glitch; it is a really understanding job.”
- “I love the graphics of this game; even though I'm on level 2, I can tell it's super fun.”
- “The game takes 611MB of space on the device while the graphics are extremely basic.”
- “The graphics are bad; the characters look like blocks, and while the train doesn't look too bad, they could do better. The way all the tracks are set up is almost the same every time at the end of the game!”
- “Boring levels, glitchy graphics, and unbearable ads.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized due to frequent glitches and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and often require users to restart the app. Many players report freezing issues, particularly after watching ads, leading to a frustrating experience. While some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads and technical problems significantly detract from its overall stability.
- “Gameplay is entertaining but is ruined by oversaturation of ads (one after almost every short level), freezing glitches after ads play which force you to restart the app, and lack of a pause, menu, or retry level button.”
- “You guys need to fix the bug in the game where after it shows an ad, if you click the X it returns to the game but it freezes, and I have to restart the game by closing it and reopening it again and again!”
- “Fun but way too many ads and constantly freezes.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it hilarious and enjoyable, others feel it falls flat, particularly noting a lack of sound. Overall, those who appreciate the humor often mention that it becomes funnier as they become more familiar with the gameplay.
- “It's very funny and really easy to play.”
- “Fun game that made me laugh and smile.”
- “Funny once you get the hang of it.”
- “Not funny... and there is no sound.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the reviews, with users primarily focusing on gameplay mechanics and graphics. However, there are mentions of mission-related challenges, indicating a structured progression through tasks, albeit with frustrations regarding fuel limitations in early missions. Overall, the narrative seems to be overshadowed by gameplay issues and advertisements.
- “Unplayable, simply out of fuel in the very first mission.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, labeling it as an ad-farming experience that detracts from enjoyment. The frequent ads after each level are seen as tedious and indicative of a focus on monetization over gameplay quality.
- “Clearly just an ad-farming game that's not even that fun.”
- “Apps need to stop farming for money from ads and start making games again!”
- “Ads after every level are too tedious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has a promising concept but suffers from poor optimization, with users noting excessive ads, outdated maps, and upgrades that fail to enhance performance. Overall, the lack of optimization detracts from the initial enjoyment.
- “The idea was great, but the game is not optimized.”
- “It was fun at first, but the ads are everywhere and overpowering. The maps aren't updated regularly, and buying upgrades doesn't improve performance.”
- “Optimization is not included.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have expressed that the game evokes strong emotions, with some feeling a sense of sadness due to perceived unfairness in gameplay.
- “This game evoked a deep sense of sadness within me, highlighting its emotional impact.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me feeling profoundly moved.”
- “I was genuinely touched by the characters' struggles, which made the experience incredibly emotional.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a significant absence of music in the game, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of any musical elements.
- “Should've been in black and white because there's no music.”
- “No music.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game's replayability is enhanced by the ability to play in airplane mode, which effectively minimizes interruptions from ads, allowing for a more enjoyable and continuous experience.