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Tails of Trainspot

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52%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Tails of Trainspot is a single player casual city builder game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Poly Poly Games and was released on July 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Tails of Trainspot"is a unique and enjoyable puzzle game that takes you on a journey to a mysterious island filled with stories. As a railway builder, you'll lay tracks, connect stations, and uncover secrets and myths on the Packan Islands.

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
story4 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Engaging and enjoyable puzzle gameplay with a variety of logic challenges that ramp up in difficulty.
  • Charming, cozy atmosphere with cute animal characters and a visually appealing storybook art style.
  • Supports smooth performance including on external drives and handheld devices; controller support enhances playability.
  • Annoying and excessive unskippable dialogue, especially during level restarts, interrupts gameplay flow.
  • Poor English translation with grammatical errors and awkward phrasing detracts from story immersion.
  • Incongruous timed final levels break the relaxing pacing expected from the game and frustrate players.

  • story

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story features a straightforward, visually charming narrative with cute characters, presented in a visual novel style, but is somewhat simplistic and occasionally lost or confusing due to minor translation errors. Dialogue pacing and lack of a skip option frustrate some players, leading to missed or ignored story elements. Overall, the story is enjoyable but not particularly deep, serving primarily to complement the puzzle gameplay.

    • “There is a story with different characters and there are enough dialogues to keep you invested.”
    • “Good story, fun characters, puzzles and mini games that range from simple to challenging but not to an unfair degree.”
    • “Cute animal characters, and interesting story.”
    • “Every time you restart a level, you cannot bypass the dialogue or story.”
    • “There should be a skip story or dialogue button, or it should skip automatically if you've already seen it.”
    • “While the story is grammatically fine throughout the end of the game, the plot gets a little lost in translation and a key concept is mistranslated.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on engaging railway logic puzzles inspired by number-connection mechanics, offering a simple yet effective and relaxing experience. Each island introduces unique puzzle mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, providing a good balance of challenge and length. However, some players found the lengthy, repetitive dialogue during replays detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The core gameplay revolves around railway logic puzzles inspired by number-connection mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is so simple yet very effective and relaxing.”
    • “Each island has a different puzzle mechanic you must contend with.”
    • “Players are forced to endure lengthy, nonsensical dialogue upon replaying levels, adding unnecessary tedium to the gameplay.”
    • “My purchase was a bit of an impulse purchase based on how appealing it looked and how convincing the gameplay seemed.”
    • “The puzzles start very simple, but the game begins introducing other mechanics that complicate things.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming, soft storybook-inspired art style that creates a warm and clear visual experience. However, the lack of adjustable graphics settings and issues with mouse controls, stemming from its Nintendo Switch port, detract from the overall presentation.

    • “Visually, Tails of Trainspot adopts a soft, storybook-inspired art style that emphasizes warmth and clarity.”
    • “The lack of adjustable graphics and sound settings leaves much to be desired.”
    • “The finicky mouse controls, a result of the game's origins as a Nintendo Switch port, only add to the disappointment.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is gentle and unobtrusive, effectively supporting concentration while enhancing the game's calm and relaxing atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack complements this approach beautifully, offering gentle, unobtrusive music that supports concentration while enhancing the sense of calm that defines the overall experience.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is thoughtfully crafted, emphasizing clarity and a balanced, immersive experience that complements its puzzle adventure design without relying on spectacle.

    • “Overall, Tails of Trainspot is a carefully balanced puzzle adventure that values clarity, atmosphere, and thoughtful design over spectacle.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a mentally stimulating yet emotionally comforting experience, combining logic puzzles with a warm, narrative-driven atmosphere that resonates well with players seeking both challenge and emotional depth.

    • “For players who appreciate logic puzzles wrapped in a cozy, narrative-driven framework, it delivers a consistently satisfying experience that feels both mentally engaging and emotionally comforting from start to finish.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is charming and lighthearted, featuring cute characters and amusing dialogues that add a fun and enjoyable touch to the challenging gameplay.

    • “Very cute characters and challenging stages, the dialogues are also quite funny.”
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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
4-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Tails of Trainspot is a casual city builder game with post-apocalyptic theme. Common tags for Tails of Trainspot include indie, linear, cozy, relaxing, building and others.

Tails of Trainspot is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Tails of Trainspot.

Tails of Trainspot was released on July 30, 2023.

Tails of Trainspot was developed by Poly Poly Games.

Tails of Trainspot has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Tails of Trainspot for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tails of Trainspot is a single player game.

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