Short Trip

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Short Trip is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Alexander Perrin and was released on December 11, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Short Trip" is an interactive web-based game where you operate a scenic railway for local town cats. It's the first in a series of digital illustrations, created to replicate the look of graphite on paper, and is compatible with most devices supporting WebGL. Despite potential issues, particularly on Android, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience for players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The hand-painted art style is stunning and creates a beautiful, immersive environment.
The game offers a relaxing and calming experience, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Short Trip is a charming and whimsical journey that captures the beauty of simplicity and the joy of everyday life.

The game is very short, with a playtime of only about 10-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
There is a lack of clear instructions and guidance, which can lead to confusion during gameplay.
While the game is visually appealing, it may feel more like an interactive art piece than a traditional game, which might not appeal to everyone.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, which creates a peaceful and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the meticulous attention to detail and the overall aesthetic pleasure, describing the visuals as both beautiful and charming, making the game a standout in the indie genre. The combination of exquisite artwork and subtle sound design enhances the relaxing experience, making it a visual treat for players.
- “The hand-drawn art style is by far the standout aspect of this game!”
- “✔️ Amazing art: the hand-drawn visuals are stunning and create a peaceful, immersive environment.”
- “Visuals are stunning and you can see the passion that went into making this interactive art piece.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and beauty, offering a relaxing experience with straightforward mechanics that are easy to grasp. While the visuals and audio enhance the overall atmosphere, some players find the stop location mechanics unintuitive, which can disrupt the flow. Despite its lack of depth and purpose, the game is appreciated for its charming aesthetics and satisfying audio-visual elements.
- “The gameplay is simple but satisfying; the audio is subtle but very nice and fits the 'less is more' vibe that this game has going for it. The cats are adorable, and the visuals are like playing through a meticulously sketched out piece of art.”
- “Amazing art, simple but cool and challenging mechanics.”
- “Beautiful hand-drawn game, simple and relaxing gameplay, well worth the price.”
- “❌ Stop location mechanics: activating stop locations and time mechanics didn’t feel intuitive, which disrupted the flow.”
- “Would be nice to have a small amount of dialogue between the tram operator and the passengers to spice up the gameplay, or maybe some background characters chatting so we could understand the world building better.”
- “Lacks purpose and substantial gameplay; it’s worth trying if you appreciate supporting hand-drawn games.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no background music, opting instead for ambient sounds of nature, such as birds and wind, which many players find relaxing and enjoyable. This choice enhances the tranquil atmosphere, allowing players to immerse themselves in the serene environment.
- “There isn't even background music.”
- “There is no music playing; you just hear the ambient sounds of birds, wind, and your tram.”
- “The game is very relaxing; I love that there's no music, just nature sounds.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immaculate art style and immersive quality, creating a relaxing and captivating experience for players.
- “I absolutely loved the atmosphere this game created.”
- “The art style and atmosphere of this game are immaculate and very relaxing.”
- “And now, here I am, immersed in the atmosphere the developer has so masterfully crafted.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story is described as a heartfelt and beautifully crafted experience, showcasing impressive hand-drawn art and sound design, despite its brevity. In contrast, another title, "Short Trip," lacks a narrative or objectives, offering a more simplistic and leisurely gameplay experience without a traditional story.
- “This game is truly a labor of love. I highly recommend playing it either with a headset or with the volume all the way up so you can experience all the wonderful sound effects. This is a precious story entirely hand-drawn. Though it may be a short story as depicted in the name, it is well worth playing and admiring how much dedication and art went into this game.”
- “Short Trip is really barely a game: there is no story or dialogues, no conditions for beating it or losing; you just drive a tram between stations, reach the final stop, then go back.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Runs great on deck :)”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and charming, particularly due to the adorable cat villagers that bring a whimsical and wholesome atmosphere to the experience.
- “The adorable cat villagers add a whimsical and heartwarming touch.”
- “Charming, simple, and wholesome.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, but its charm and the inclusion of a timed stop mode enhance the experience, making it enjoyable to revisit, especially when paired with a cozy audiobook.
- “By its nature, extremely short, but it makes up for it with charm and a timed stop mode that adds to the replayability. I recommend pairing it with a cozy audiobook.”
- “By its nature, extremely short, but it makes up for it with charm and a timed stop mode that adds to replayability. I recommend pairing it with a cozy audiobook.”