Psycho Train
- June 6, 2019
- Veles Studio
Get on SteamIn "Psycho Train," you must rescue your daughter from an evil ghost on a runaway train during the night. Explore the train and abandoned station, search for clues, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. Overcome your fears and stay focused to reach your destination.
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Reviews
- The gameplay is enjoyable with nice minigames that are not too difficult.
- The overall setting and graphics are appealing, contributing to a fun atmosphere.
- The game has a quirky charm and an interesting story that keeps players engaged.
- There are numerous game-breaking glitches that can force players to restart from the beginning.
- The lack of a map and limited hidden object scenes can make navigation tedious.
- The story is sparse and the gameplay can feel repetitive and boring at times.
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as sparse, cliché, and somewhat confusing, with many players noting its abrupt ending and reliance on journal entries for context. While some find the narrative intriguing and charming in its oddity, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, the storytelling is a mixed bag, with a few players appreciating its unique elements despite its flaws.
“It has no voiceovers, but the story and the whole gameplay were really cool.”
“To be honest, it has charm and the story is insane enough that I actually felt the need to finish.”
“I imagine if this was a book, it would be quite a charming story.”
“The game also has no voice over, and the storytelling is based mostly on the journal and piecing things together.”
“The story is a bit weird, cliché, and it ends kind of abruptly after building up a whole narrative about a paranormal criminal who created an entire world after killing a train full of people.”
“I give it a solid 7/10, and while it works, the story is out there; just be aware it makes no real sense the longer you think about it.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and well-designed, allowing for a seamless experience without frustrating obstacles. However, it features simple mechanics and limited variation, particularly in the hidden object segments and puzzles, which may feel dated and linear.
“It has no voiceovers, but the story and the overall gameplay were really cool.”
“There was nothing that got me stuck during gameplay; it feels like there was some thought put into making the game flow without snags.”
“Some cons - the hidden object parts, puzzles, and mechanics are very simple... there isn't a whole lot of variation, probably because it's an older game.”
“Almost linear gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users appreciating the overall setting and visual appeal, though they acknowledge that the graphics may not be the best available.
“The overall setting and the graphics are really nice as well.”
“It doesn't have the best graphics, but that's not a problem.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous game-breaking glitches that can halt progress if actions are not performed in a specific order, often forcing players to delete their saves and restart.
“This game is a piece of garbage; it has many game-breaking glitches. If you don't do something in the order the game wants you to, well, you're not going any further. You'll have to delete your save and do it all over again.”
“The stability issues are infuriating. I lost hours of progress due to constant crashes and bugs that prevent me from completing quests.”
“I can't believe how often the game freezes. It's impossible to enjoy when every few minutes I have to restart it.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find certain puzzles to be tedious, leading some to skip them due to a lack of significant consequences for doing so.
“Some puzzles were mostly tedious, and since there was no real consequence to skipping, I just went ahead and skipped 2 or 3 of them.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate the game's music, noting that it enhances the experience and is enjoyable enough to listen to even when they typically prefer to play without sound.
“I don't often have the music on in a game, but this time I did and enjoyed the various tracks.”
