Short Trip

About

"Short Trip" is an interactive web-based game where players operate a scenic railway for local town cats. It's the first in a series of interactive illustrations, created as a study in capturing graphite on paper in a digital context. The game runs on most devices supporting WebGL and offers a unique, relaxing experience, but players may encounter some known issues, particularly on Android devices.

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Play Modes

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

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

The hand-drawn artwork is stunning and creates a peaceful, immersive environment.
The game offers a relaxing experience with simple mechanics, making it perfect for unwinding.
Charming cat villagers and delightful sound design enhance the whimsical atmosphere of the game.

The game is very short, leaving players wishing for more content.
Unclear instructions and unintuitive stop location mechanics can cause confusion.
While visually appealing, the gameplay lacks depth and substantial objectives.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
85%
15%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn visuals, creating a peaceful and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the artwork as a standout feature, describing it as beautiful, charming, and a significant reason to play the game. Overall, the visuals contribute to a relaxing and delightful gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “The art style and atmosphere of this game are immaculate and very relaxing.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by its beautiful hand-drawn art and simple, relaxing mechanics that make it accessible for unwinding. However, some players find the stop location and time mechanics unintuitive, disrupting the overall flow. While the satisfying audio elements enhance the experience, there is a desire for more engaging dialogue and purpose to enrich the gameplay.
- “Amazing art, simple but cool and challenging mechanics.”
- “✔️ Simple to play and relaxing: straightforward mechanics make it a great choice for unwinding after a long day.”
- “Beautiful hand-drawn game, simple and relaxing gameplay, well worth the price.”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is described as a heartfelt, hand-drawn narrative that, despite its brevity, showcases significant artistic dedication and is best experienced with immersive sound. In contrast, another title, "Short Trip," lacks a traditional story or dialogue, offering a more simplistic experience focused on driving a tram without any objectives.
- “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 by 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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the presence of adorable cat villagers, which contribute a whimsical and heartwarming atmosphere, making the experience feel charming, simple, and wholesome.
- “The adorable cat villagers add a whimsical and heartwarming touch.”
- “Charming, simple, and wholesome.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immaculate art style, creating a relaxing and immersive experience that showcases the developer's craftsmanship.
- “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.”
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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The absence of music in the game is praised for creating a relaxing atmosphere, with players appreciating the focus on nature sounds instead.
- “The game is very relaxing; I love that there's no music, just nature sounds.”