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The Ouroboros Express

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53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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The Ouroboros Express is a single player casual role playing game with horror, fantasy, mystery, anime and others themes. It was developed by Small Loan Studio and was released on December 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

A majestic train rolls in from the impossible, roiling fog. A charismatic train conductor steps out and welcomes you on. Are the other passengers just some eccentric rich people, or could there be something more? And why do you get the feeling that the conductor is hiding something?  There's only one way to find out. All aboard... Are you ready to uncover their secrets?Play as Vivienne Sans…

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
  • Well-written script with interesting, flawed, and memorable characters who have distinct personalities and dynamics, enhanced by excellent voice acting.
  • Unique setting aboard a luxury train with a mix of mystery, romance, humor, and heavy themes like mortality, loneliness, and acceptance.
  • Visually pleasing artwork, character designs, immersive music and sound design, multiple endings, branching dialogue, and useful accessibility options increase replay value.
  • The story's mystery element is weak or shallow and often explained too quickly, leaving some players feeling the plot is slow, cliché, or unengaging.
  • Some gameplay features such as dialogue skipping or audio volume controls have limitations or bugs that affect the user experience.
  • The game contains flashing lights without clear options to disable them, posing a risk for players with photosensitivity and lacking sufficient accessibility controls for this issue.

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story is generally criticized for being boring and lacking genuine mystery, leaning more towards a romance-focused narrative rather than a compelling visual novel experience. While the dialogue is well-crafted to fit characters, the overall plot is considered straightforward and uninspiring. It may appeal more to fans of dating sims than those seeking a deep, mystery-driven story.

    • “I didn't use this option the first playthrough to keep the experience as immersive as possible, but it really came in handy on subsequent playthroughs when I was trying to see more of the story options.”
    • “Dialogue lines are carefully crafted to suit each character and augment the story.”
    • “Despite being mysterious, there isn't much mystery to solve; things are explained as time goes on, and most of the story is romance-based by the end.”
    • “I wouldn’t know because the story is so mind-numbingly boring it’s hard to care.”
    • “Despite being mysterious, there is not much mystery to solve; things are explained as time goes on and most of the story ends up being romance-based.”
    • “Would recommend this game only if you are looking for a dating sim with a mysterious story, not a visual novel where you solve a mystery.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The humor is characterized by a unique and quirky charm that balances heavy themes with lightheartedness, blending romance and wit. While some find it amusing and cleverly woven into the colorful characters and setting, others perceive it as simply weird rather than traditionally funny. Overall, the humor adds a distinctive and enjoyable flavor to the game.

    • “Love her sense of humor, also!”
    • “Unique setting with colorful characters that takes on heavy, thought-provoking themes with a perfect balance of humor and romance.”
    • “I find this game very fun and amusing so far, especially the handmade drawings, plot, and funny history references.”
    • “It's not clever, it's not funny, it's just weird.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game offers multiple endings and branching dialogue, providing meaningful replay value. However, some players feel replayability may depend on returning to the game after a break rather than immediate replays.

    • “Branching dialogue and several endings, so it's very replayable.”
    • “Having finished one route, I'm not sure how much replay value there really is in this game, unless it's left in your games library and you go back to it later.”

  • graphics

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

    The game features excellent artwork with well-defined, character-appropriate sprites and fully voiced characters, complemented by aesthetically pleasing backdrops such as trains and diverse passengers. Overall, the graphics are well-crafted and visually appealing.

    • “The game is well put together, the artwork is excellent. The character sprites are well defined to suit the characters and they are fully voiced.”
    • “Aesthetically pleasing backdrops of train and different passengers.”

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay offers a surprising amount of variation in scenes and dialogue based on character interactions and their sequence, enhanced by affection and decay mechanics that add depth and complexity.

    • “Surprising amount of variation in scenes and dialogue, depending on whom you hang out with and in what order—not to mention the affection and decay mechanics!”

  • character development

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

    Users appreciate the strong and appealing character designs, indicating well-crafted character development.

  • music

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

    The music and sound design effectively immerse players in the game's surreal and otherworldly setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

    • “The music and sound design do a great job of immersing the player in this bizarre setting beyond the normal plane of existence.”
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The Ouroboros Express is a casual role playing game with horror, fantasy, mystery, anime and others themes. Common tags for The Ouroboros Express include indie, lgbtq+, psychological, psychological horror, cartoon and others.

The Ouroboros Express is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Ouroboros Express was released on December 12, 2024.

The Ouroboros Express was developed by Small Loan Studio.

The Ouroboros Express has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Ouroboros Express for its humor but disliked it for its story.

The Ouroboros Express is a single player game.

Similar games include Scarlet Hollow, Scarlet Hollow: Episode 1, Bewitching Sinners, Tavern Talk, When The Night Comes and others.