Railroad Tracks
- June 6, 2018
- socah
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Get on itch.io Store"Railroad Tracks" is a 2D exploration-based adventure game where you help a pierrot with amnesia navigate a surreal world to recover his lost memories. As you wander from the safety of the railroad, the game evokes unsettling recollections of the past. Use the arrow keys for movement, to enter/exit the menu, to select/save, and + for fullscreen. Collect memories and access them from the in-game menu to revisit where they were found.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a wonderful atmosphere with nice visuals and sound design, reminiscent of Yume Nikki.
- Exploring the game and collecting memories can be an engaging experience for players who enjoy exploration.
- The developer is responsive and has provided a community guide to assist players in navigating the game.
- The game lacks clear direction and objectives, leading to confusion and aimless wandering.
- Many players find the long distances and repetitive environments tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.
- The RPG Maker engine results in low-quality graphics and limited interaction, detracting from the overall experience.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being poorly developed and lacking direction, leaving players feeling unengaged and bored. Despite hints of a narrative, they are sparse and fail to provide a compelling plot or motivation, resulting in an empty world that detracts from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the tediousness of uncovering the story, which diminishes their desire to explore further.
“Of course, objects of interest and story are a great way to enhance the immersion, but I'd feel much more eager to look around without fear of missing something that leads to the endgame, which is supposedly the goal of the game.”
“There's no discernible plot or point to anything you do; the world is empty, and although it's classified as horror, it's just plain boring.”
“It doesn't seem like there's much direction going on at all, and while I can recognize that there was a story behind it, the hints at the story seemed few and far between.”
“After half an hour of playing, I'm still wanting to have an understanding of the story and gather memories, but finding them is so tediously boring and gives us so little information that, if it keeps up like this, I'm not willing to spend the time finding them!”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the simplistic yet atmospheric pixel art and detailed environments, others criticize the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, particularly its lack of full HD support and graphics customization options. Overall, the visuals evoke a nostalgic charm reminiscent of titles like Yume Nikki, but may not meet the expectations of modern gamers seeking high-quality graphics.
“Absolutely great experience! A couple of minutes in and I'm already invested in the world. It reminds me of Yume Nikki; the visuals are nice and the sound design is excellent.”
“The graphics are nice and simple, with great details in the walls and floors (and bizarre characters). It is excellently contrasted by the photography textures, which I really love.”
“I'm barely 20 minutes in and can now recommend giving this game a try. It has a great atmosphere and achieves a lot with simplistic graphics, complemented by very good and moody music and sound.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“A mind-numbingly boring pixel-graphic walking simulator.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its intriguing music and unique environments, such as the notable "flamingo room." While the music adds to the ambiance, some players feel it lacks polish, and the gameplay can lead to moments of confusion and stagnation. Overall, the combination of simplistic graphics and moody sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that encourages exploration.
“The atmosphere is wonderful; I especially love the flamingo room. However, I have no clue what to do next.”
“I'm barely 20 minutes in and stuck again on a screen with some flamingos, but I can now recommend giving this game a try. It has great atmosphere and achieves a lot with simplistic graphics, but very good and moody music and sound.”
“I think the music is interesting and very atmospheric, although I can tell it's composed by someone who is not familiar with composition, and is more about experimenting with piano notes and ambient instruments.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality and potential, effectively enhancing the overall ambiance despite some experimental composition techniques. While it may not showcase traditional compositional skills, it contributes significantly to the game's mood, making it a noteworthy aspect of the experience.
“I think the music is interesting and very atmospheric, although I can tell it's composed by someone who is not familiar with composition, and more so experimenting with piano notes and ambient instruments.”
“I'm barely 20 minutes in and stuck again on a screen with some flamingos, but I can now recommend giving this game a try. It has great atmosphere and achieves a lot with simplistic graphics but very good and moody music and sound.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking RPG mechanics and is described as poor, with a weak storyline that detracts from the overall experience.
“This game doesn't feature any RPG mechanics; it's just a bad storyline.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth or innovation.”
“Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and unengaging, as it often leads to frustration rather than enjoyment, with minimal rewards or story progression to justify the effort.
“After half an hour of playing, I'm still wanting to understand the story and gather memories, but finding them is so tediously boring and provides so little information that if it keeps up like this, I'm not willing to spend the time searching for them!”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, and it quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
