Station 5

About

"Station 5" is a puzzle-based indie game where players must navigate an underground subway system. Your goal is to reach "Station 5" by observing the specific order of items inside each arriving train to identify any anomalies and determine which train to take. Selecting a train with an anomaly will send you back to the start, while choosing the correct train without an anomaly will move you closer to your destination. Success requires keen observation and strategic decision-making.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on the anomaly concept, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
The graphics and sound design are impressive, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
Many players find the game enjoyable and rewarding, especially for those who appreciate meticulous puzzle-solving.

The pacing is frustrating, with excessive waiting times for trains and a lack of rewarding gameplay mechanics.
The game can feel overwhelmingly difficult due to the high frequency of anomalies, leading to a sense of unfairness.
Some players experienced technical issues and found the anomalies to be uncreative and repetitive.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being slow and unsatisfying, with mechanics that frustrate even skilled players and speedrunners, as evidenced by the lack of any completed 15-minute speedrun achievements. Overall, the game fails to deliver an engaging experience.
- “Slow and unsatisfying gameplay mechanics.”
- “The 15-minute speedrun achievement has so far been completed by exactly 0 people, which just shows how flawed the game mechanics are; even skillful players familiar with observation games or speedrunners can't overcome the terrible system.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their impressive realism and visual quality, with good optimization that allows for smooth performance even on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1650 mobile.
- “Graphics look very nice and realistic!”
- “Optimization is at a decent level - I'm playing on a GTX 1650 mobile, and there's nothing in this scene that overloads the graphics card.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Textures are low resolution and appear blurry, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent, with some elements looking polished while others seem rushed and unfinished.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie visuals, which effectively create a sense of fear and tension, making it feel like a compelling horror experience. The presence of unsettling NPCs further enhances this chilling ambiance, contributing to an immersive and frightening environment.
- “The atmosphere of this game is amazing; I kept scaring myself because of how eerie it looks. I can see how it would make an incredible horror game, especially with that NPC element. Just having her there freaked me out the most.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
- “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as intriguing, drawing comparisons to the narrative style of "exit 8," suggesting a compelling and engaging plot.
- “The plot is interesting, reminiscent of 'Exit 8'.”