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Ticket to Ride First Journey

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61%Game Brain Score
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61% User Score Based on 126 reviews

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Ticket to Ride First Journey is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Payoff Technologies and was released on September 27, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ticket to Ride: First Journey takes the gameplay of the Ticket to Ride series and scales it downs for a younger audience. Very simple and family-friendly, Ticket to Ride: First Journey includes both North America and Europe maps.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Cute and colorful graphics make the game appealing for children.
  • Simple gameplay is easy to learn, making it a good introduction to the Ticket to Ride series for younger audiences.
  • Fun for family play, especially with kids, and offers a casual gaming experience.
  • Long, unskippable animations can make the game feel slow and tedious.
  • Requires an account to access certain content, which is frustrating for a game aimed at children.
  • Limited content with only two maps available, making it less engaging for adult players.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is designed primarily for children, featuring simplified mechanics and a focus on teaching geography, which may not appeal to adult players. While technically sound, the limited content and repetitive nature of the gameplay can lead to boredom after a short time, making it difficult to justify the price for more mature audiences.

    • “Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a digital board game for kids with colorful graphics and simple gameplay.”
    • “As an adult, I would rather play something else, but there's nothing wrong from a technical standpoint with the UI or the gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay isn't really that similar to the real-life game (not in a good way).”
    • “Also, the mechanics will be too simple for more mature audiences, and with the lack of content, the asking price is hard to justify.”
    • “The gameplay is very simplified, obviously made as easy rounds for children, also likely aimed to teach them geography.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant and colorful aesthetic aimed at a younger audience, which some players find inviting and fun. However, the overly bright colors can be distracting and may hinder gameplay clarity, especially for adults familiar with the original version. Overall, while the graphics are designed to be kid-friendly, they may not appeal to all players due to their simplicity and lack of customization options.

    • “So, being kid-friendly aside (I assume the maps have been simplified and the graphics made cuter); this is actually a very fun game that adults can also enjoy!”
    • “The graphics are inviting with interesting audio and animations, plus it plays very smooth with a nice interface.”
    • “Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a digital board game for kids with colorful graphics and simple gameplay.”
    • “What's weird is that a 2017 game has a 4:3 aspect ratio with no graphics settings.”
    • “Graphics are abysmal.”
    • “Just like the other game, but with children graphics.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly during specific moves, which disrupt gameplay and require players to restart. Additionally, players have reported problems with trophy achievements not being awarded, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “On top of this, I've also come across glitches multiple times where it won't let me play anything!”
    • “I like the game, but every single game I play freezes when I make certain moves (forcing me to quit, rejoin the game, and then try a different move - this can happen many times within the same game) and it isn't giving me any of the trophies.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features fun sound effects that enhance the animated landmarks, but overall, it is considered forgettable by users.

    • “Their landmarks are animated and accompanied by fun sound effects and music.”
    • “The music is also forgettable.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while grinding is present in the game, it is less intense compared to its predecessor, requiring around 57 plays to unlock all stickers. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable despite the grinding aspect.

    • “Grinding achievements: yes, playing the game at least 57 times to get all the stickers.”
    • “This game is fun, and has less grindy achievements than its big brother (looking at the 20k plays achievement).”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game enjoyable, noting that it provides a lighthearted experience that makes spending time with it entertaining.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
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Ticket to Ride First Journey is a casual strategy game.

Ticket to Ride First Journey is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Ticket to Ride First Journey was released on September 27, 2017.

Ticket to Ride First Journey was developed by Payoff Technologies.

Ticket to Ride First Journey has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Ticket to Ride First Journey is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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