Runaway Train

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Runaway Train is a single player action game. It was developed by Hammer Games and was released on July 14, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Train is leaving the station, but soon you notice, that something is missing... Rails! You have to lay tracks right in the path of the moving train to keep it from crashing. The goal is connect all stations, if you can... The problem is that the train is getting faster and faster with each laid piece of track. So game is becoming more and more precarious, until you crash into a mountain, a forest …

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is very addicting and provides a unique gameplay experience that can be enjoyed even by those who aren't fans of trains.
It runs well on low-end PCs and features a cute art style, making it visually appealing despite its simplicity.
Players have found joy and motivation in the game, with some stating it helped them through tough times and provided a sense of hope.

The game suffers from a bland GUI and repetitive gameplay, which can lead to boredom after a short period.
Controls are overly sensitive, making it difficult to place tracks accurately, which can frustrate players.
There are significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as stations being picked at random, leading to unplayable situations.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a simplistic art style that remains largely unchanged across different graphical settings. While some users appreciate the cute aesthetic, the overall visual experience may feel limited and lacking in detail.
- “Very cute art style”
- “The visuals and map design feature a really simplistic art style, and there's almost no difference when you change the graphical settings.”
- “The visuals and map design feature a really simplistic art style, and there's almost no difference when you change the graphical settings.”
- “The visuals and map design feature a really simplistic art style, and there's almost no difference when you change the graphical settings.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is limited, with players indicating that the primary incentives to return are achievements or trade cards.
- “The replayability of this game is fantastic, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making it feel like a completely different experience.”
- “The variety of challenges and unlockable content ensures that I keep coming back for more, no matter how many times I've played.”
- “Replayability - the only thing that may or may not get you back to this game is either achievements or trading cards.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to make me want to replay it after finishing.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around an innovative mechanic where players strategically place tracks for a train to navigate, preventing crashes and adding an element of surprise to the experience.
- “The gameplay is centered around placing tracks for the train to move, preventing it from crashing.”
- “Gameplay - the base of the game is that you're 'placing' tracks for the train to move to keep it from crashing.”
- “Nice little game with totally unexpected gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, delivering good performance even on low-end PCs, which has been positively noted by users.
- “There's probably no reason for that since the game performs quite well even on low-end PCs.”