Three Days to Chicago

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"Three Days to Chicago" is a visual novel centered around Aaron, a video game artist seeking direction in life. During a train trip, he meets Paul, and they form a bond over three days, exploring their lives, hopes, and fears. The game offers a tailored narrative experience based on player choices, with multiple routes and endings, and is intended to be completed in one session, lasting 1.5-2 hours.

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Play Modes

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game offers a warm, comforting experience with relatable characters and well-written dialogue, making it a memorable visual novel.
It features a beautiful soundtrack and stunning visuals that enhance the intimate storytelling and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
The narrative allows for multiple choices and outcomes, encouraging replayability and personal reflection on relationships and life transitions.

Some players found the game to be too short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, leaving them wanting more content.
The visual style, while unique, includes very bright elements that may be overwhelming for some players.
There are limited interactive elements, as the game focuses more on narrative and character development rather than puzzles or complex gameplay.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game revolves around a train trip that serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of relationships, work, and personal discovery. Players appreciate the multifaceted narrative that unfolds in various ways, highlighting emotional depth and intimate connections between characters. The combination of beautiful writing, engaging visuals, and a fitting soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a moving and reflective journey, particularly for those interested in LGBTQ themes and visual novel storytelling.
- “It's beautiful writing, fantastic characters, and an incredibly vibe-y soundtrack offer the perfect escape into a world where you can focus on an intimate story of discovery and, if you are open to it, love.”
- “This is a beautiful and multifaceted story about two people meeting at maybe just the right time in their lives.”
- “The primary plot points are about taking a train trip (in a country where that is notable and considered inefficient), deciding your relationship to work, and how to approach a stranger you've just met.”
- “I just played this game and I found it to be an incredibly moving story about two people meeting in the isolating environment of a multi-day train trip, told through photographs and text.”
- “Haven't played something like this before - I appreciate how the story unfolds and the amount of control I have during the ride.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a relaxed and contemplative atmosphere, perfectly complementing the narrative and character emotions. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as engaging and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable both within and outside the game. The combination of fantastic writing, visuals, and music contributes to an immersive journey that resonates deeply with players.
- “The music is fantastic; some of the choices I had to make hit home, and I'm glad I played it as I did, when I did.”
- “The mellow atmospheric soundtrack is very relaxing.”
- “The actual game does not disappoint -- it is an inventive visual novel that has a distinctive visual style, compelling narrative, and tonally appropriate soundtrack that delivers exactly what was intended for its target audience.”
- “There's a bashfulness to the music when Aaron is feeling reserved, and there is a more confident tone when Aaron has found his bearings.”
- “The soundtrack pairs well with the dialogue and sets up the relaxed and contemplative atmosphere that the setting generates.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its deeply emotional and beautifully crafted narrative, reflecting the creator's personal experiences. It offers a wholesome yet nuanced journey, particularly appealing to fans of LGBTQ content and visual novel storytelling. Overall, it strikes a cozy balance while still incorporating moments of complexity.
- “It's clear that this game is the result of someone's lived life experiences, and it's also a surprisingly wholesome story overall.”
- “Very emotional and beautiful journey of a story.”
- “If you're interested in LGBTQ content, visual novel style narrative experiences, and grounded emotional storytelling, then you'll love Three Days to Chicago.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, characterized by a relaxing and contemplative ambiance enhanced by a great soundtrack that complements the dialogue. Players find themselves lingering in the moment, enjoying the mellow melodies that contribute to a serene experience.
- “I lingered on some screens for a long time, living in the moment, listening to the great atmospheric melodies.”
- “The soundtrack pairs well with the dialogue and sets up the relaxed and contemplative atmosphere that the setting generates.”
- “The mellow atmospheric soundtrack is very relaxing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their stunning visuals that effectively complement the game's narrative, particularly through beautiful imagery related to travel, such as picturesque train scenes. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
- “Great story, great visuals, great pace, great music.”
- “The visuals are nice as well, connecting the story about travel to some wonderful pictures from a train.”