Railbreak
- December 22, 2023
- Dead Drop Studios LLC
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Railbreak" is a shooter game that offers both single-player and local multi-player options, supporting up to 2 players in co-op mode. Players must survive hordes of zombies in the city of Cypress Ridge while exploring the classic on-rails arcade experience, powered by the Unreal Engine 5. With a variety of survivors, each having their own loadouts and traits, players can expect high replayability in this survival horror game. The game also serves as a prelude to Outbreak: Shades of Horror and features a full story mode experience.
Reviews
- A fun and addictive homage to classic light gun shooters, offering high replayability and a unique glitch-core aesthetic.
- Impressive graphics and performance, especially with Sinden Lightgun support and the use of Unreal Engine 5.
- The game features a decent amount of content and gameplay modes, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- Some players may find the chaotic pacing challenging, especially in later acts, and there are occasional frame rate dips during explosions.
- The voice acting and dialogue quality are low, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There are some bugs and gameplay issues, such as civilians running into danger, which can be frustrating.
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players report decent optimization, with some performance issues noted at higher settings, particularly after Act 3. A forthcoming patch is expected to improve performance by allowing shader caching from the main menu, which users appreciate. For optimal performance, players are encouraged to utilize DLSS and shader pre-compilation options.
“With my current PC setup, I'm able to run most games at max settings without any drop in performance.”
“An issue that I had was the performance in certain spots, especially after Act 3, if you crank up the settings. However, that is somewhat self-inflicted since I cranked up the settings to max. I needed my Lumen hardware ray tracing and I paid for it since it uses cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5.3.”
“Decent performance (please use DLSS (screen percentage) and shader pre-compile options!)”
“The developer also said soon a patch will be made to allow players to cache all shaders on the main menu instead of as you play to increase performance, which I'm highly thankful for.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a zombie apocalypse, where players engage with an arcade cabinet that reflects the deteriorating narrative as they progress. While the main story can be completed in a few hours, it encourages replayability for improved performance and deeper exploration of its levels and narrative elements.
“Within the fiction of the game, you're playing as a person in a zombie apocalypse playing an old arcade cabinet, so the game within the game teeters on the edge of breaking down as the story progresses.”
“You can get through the main story in a couple of hours, but it's really set up to where you'll want to go back and try it again to play parts better and get a higher score.”
“More levels and more story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally engaging with a variety of content and modes that provide several hours of entertainment. However, some players find the behavior of civilians frustrating, as they often run back into danger, complicating rescue efforts during zombie encounters.
“There is a decent amount of content and gameplay modes to keep you entertained for a few hours.”
“If I had any complaints about the gameplay, it would be that the running paths for saving civilians are an annoyance. They often run out of a zombie horde and then turn around and run back into it, which can easily lead to a civilian's death when you're shooting at the horde to save them.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique glitch-core aesthetic, reminiscent of 80s retrofuture and vaporwave art, earning a solid rating of 8 out of 10. Overall, users find the visuals appealing and well-executed.
“This allows for a cool glitch-core aesthetic that normally is restricted to 80s retrofuture or vaporwave art.”
“Graphics: 8 out of 10”
“Nice graphics”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's great replayability, noting it as fun and addictive, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Great replayability.”
“Very fun, addictive, and offers high replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a funky style that complements the classic zombie shooting action and adds a playful tone to the overall experience.
“This is classic zombie shooting action with cheesy dialogue and funky music.”
“Funky music”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as frenetic and engaging, complementing its on-rails shooter mechanics. Players find the comedic elements to be a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
“A frenzied and funny on-rails shooter that keeps you laughing.”
“The humor is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios.”
