Runaway Express Mystery

About

A young mother's attending a train exhibition with her children, when something strange happens; the legendary Runaway Express starts moving while her children are still on board. Frightened, she jumps on the train and finds it full of unusual passengers--the ghosts of people who died on the Runaway Express over the 50 years it ran between Paris and Istanbul. Each ghost is a victim, his or her mys…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique hidden object style and decent puzzles that are enjoyable.
The protagonist is humorous and adds a fun element to the gameplay, making the experience more engaging.
The graphics, voice acting, and overall story are decent, contributing to an entertaining experience despite some flaws.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, often requiring restarts to progress.
Many players found the puzzles to be overly simple and the game itself to be quite short.
There are issues with game progression, including being stuck at certain points without the ability to backtrack or save.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered decent, with some interesting moments, but ultimately average in quality. Players appreciate the good acting and attractive graphics, though the narrative does not significantly elevate the gameplay experience, which is often described as simple and unengaging. Overall, it serves as a satisfactory backdrop to the puzzles and hidden object scenes.
- “The story of Amanda Waters, who brings her children, Peggy and Jimmy, to a train exposition, adds a personal touch to the game.”
- “The story is interesting at certain points, keeping players engaged throughout the experience.”
- “The game features a decent story that complements the good puzzles and hidden object scenes.”
- “The story is average; the puzzles are boring and simple.”
- “The graphics were really pretty, and the story was just okay.”
- “Story: Amanda Waters (the name the game automatically gives the player, but it is changeable) has brought her children, Peggy and Jimmy, to a train exposition.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered pretty, but players have reported significant lag during certain animations, such as when Amanda jumps on the train. Overall, the graphics, along with the music and sound effects, are deemed acceptable but marred by performance issues.
- “The graphics were really pretty and the story was okay.”
- “When Amanda first jumps on the train, and the background graphics are moving, everything lags severely.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its unique and interesting design, featuring a balanced combination of hidden object puzzles and point-and-click mechanics, which enhances the overall experience.
- “Gameplay: a fair mix of hidden object finds and point and click gaming.”
- “The gameplay is unique and interesting.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report experiencing some glitches in the game, but these issues can often be resolved by saving and re-entering. While there are minor stability concerns, the game remains enjoyable despite these hiccups.
- “It was a nice game, but there were a couple of glitches. I saved, exited, and re-entered the game, and it was fine. It also won't let you collect things early, so have patience, but it was still a very enjoyable game.”
- “It was a nice game, but there were a couple of glitches. I saved, exited, and re-entered the game, and it was fine. It also won't let you collect things early, so have patience, but it was still a very enjoyable game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely driven by the protagonist, whose amusingly nonchalant attitude towards supernatural events adds a lighthearted touch, making the experience entertaining rather than unsettling.
- “The protagonist was very funny - completely unfazed by the supernatural stuff but in a way that was more amusing than weird or off-putting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with users noting that it is on par with the graphics and sound effects, but does not stand out significantly.