The Last Train

About

As one of the last few survivors of World War II America, help the remaining survivors using your train piloting skills. During the journey you will come across many survivors and you will be rewarded generously by the rich and get the moral satisfaction of helping the poor. Who will you choose??

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Play Modes

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

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting alternative history storyline set in a post-WWII scenario, which can be engaging for players who enjoy narrative experiences.
The resource management and crafting mechanics provide a level of strategy that can be enjoyable, especially in sandbox mode.
The graphics and art style effectively convey the game's bleak atmosphere, enhancing the overall theme.

The game feels incomplete and repetitive, lacking depth and variety in gameplay, which can lead to a monotonous experience.
Technical issues, such as unresponsive UI and bugs, significantly detract from the overall experience, making the game feel unpolished.
The pricing is considered too high for the quality and content provided, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab rather than a fully realized game.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The game's story mode is criticized for being weak and lacking depth, often feeling like an extension of the sandbox mode rather than a distinct narrative experience. Players find the plot straightforward and dull, with unclear progression and minimal engagement, leading to frustration. While the game features an interesting setting and some narrative elements, many reviewers feel that the story fails to captivate or provide meaningful goals.
- “The game has a very interesting storyline and setting; go into the game if you enjoy reading a lot and enjoy a good narrative experience.”
- “So let’s return to the story mode: the game starts in quite shiny colors and the narrator gives us brief information on what happened and why there’s an apocalypse now.”
- “Throughout the story mode, every once in a while you'll come across a story event that'll move the plot forward.”
- “The story mode is really just the sandbox mode, but every now and then you are stopped to be told about your 'story' by the female narrator.”
- “The story was straightforward and dull.”
- “Ultimately, I kind of tired of the game after a while, because the story mode really had not a lot of progression.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by its straightforward mechanics and resource management, making it accessible but often monotonous over time. While some players appreciate the strategic elements, many criticize the lack of engaging events and broken mechanics that detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of it being more akin to a mobile game than a full-fledged title. Overall, the gameplay offers simplicity but lacks depth and excitement, leaving players wanting more.
- “This is the type of game I would play if I was sick, tired, bored, and didn't want to really have to think about the mechanics.”
- “Loved the strategic aspect of the gameplay; there is a lot of resource management and planning involved.”
- “The game's mechanics are basic but easy to figure out and understand.”
- “The straightforward cycle of gameplay and lack of events does make the game feel a bit monotonous after a while.”
- “For a game where trains take an important part of gameplay, it’s a really huge letdown.”
- “This game is interesting in idea, but falls a bit short on gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally considered adequate for its genre, with a score of 6/10 reflecting a satisfactory visual experience. While the artwork and character portraits align well with the game's theme, some players expressed a desire for more animation and found the visuals to be only moderately interesting, as indicated by a lower score of 3.
- “I did enjoy the artwork, but I would have liked a little more animation.”
- “In most cases, the visuals look interesting.”
- “The graphics and style of the game work well with the theme provided, and even the portraits of the characters seem to fit in with the style.”
- “Graphics: 6/10”
- “Graphics: 3”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is characterized by long, overbearing tones that effectively contribute to its grim atmosphere and sense of anxiety, aligning well with the game's motif. While some users find the soundtrack pleasant, the overall consensus highlights its suitability for the game's themes rather than its melodic appeal.
- “The soundtrack is fine; it mostly consists of long, overbearing tones, but it fits well with the motif of the game. Even the sounds and music are grim, creating a sense of anxiety.”
- “The soundtrack is pleasant, and there are several resolutions to choose from.”
- “[*] Sound and music: 5”
- “The soundtrack is fine; it mostly consists of long, overbearing tones, but it does fit with the motif of the game. Even the sounds and music are grim and give a sense of anxiety.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of "The Last Train - Definitive Edition" is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it is a poorly executed mobile port lacking the quality expected from a PC game. The game is perceived as a subpar imitation of classic titles, further fueling dissatisfaction with its pricing and overall value.
- “The Last Train - Definitive Edition is a broken mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs.”
- “The game is a point-and-click strategy/adventure/tycoon game, best described as an arguably deficient ripoff of The Oregon Trail, only set in a completely unrealistic alternative WW2 scenario.”
- “The trains are all from 1870, because the developer knows nothing about trains or WW2.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the new minigames introduced in the latest update to be tedious and largely ineffective, contributing to a negative perception of the grinding experience in the game.
- “The new minigames in the latest update are tedious at worst and useless at best.”