Toy Trains
- January 16, 2024
- Something Random
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Toy Trains" is a single-player Simulation game offering around 3 hours of playtime, where you can build and customize train tracks in your grandpa's attic. The game features a relaxing main story, devious challenges, and a sandbox board for creativity, with multiple solutions for each board. The warm and colorful world provides a cozy environment with no timer or score, for a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
Reviews
- Charming and cozy atmosphere with beautiful visuals that evoke nostalgia.
- Engaging puzzle mechanics that are simple yet satisfying, making it accessible for all ages.
- Recent updates have significantly expanded content, adding new levels and a sandbox mode for creative play.
- The game is quite short, with a main story that can be completed in about 2-3 hours, leading to limited replayability.
- Some technical issues and bugs can disrupt gameplay, such as glitches with controller support and movement.
- Lacks depth in gameplay mechanics, with no advanced features like track switches or community map support.
- story21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its cute and simple narrative that effectively captures a child's perspective, while others find it lacking in depth and coherence. The storytelling is described as charming yet somewhat cheesy, with elements that evoke feelings of abandonment and mental stress. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay, though some players feel it could benefit from more substantial development.
“Absolutely loved this little game and its storytelling!”
“The story is great too, really going into the mind of a kid.”
“This game has an incredibly simple story, which within the context of the game, works perfectly.”
“It feels nice, cute trains, cute story, but is lacking any depth.”
“The story, though, was kind of weird and off-putting.”
“There really didn't need to be some kind of huge grand story going on while you're playing with toy trains in VR, but having a game with no reason behind why the player character is doing what they're doing feels thin at the same time.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable mechanics and puzzles, with a well-executed attention to detail that enhances the experience, especially in the latter levels which introduce more complex elements. While the simple gameplay loop is fun and visually appealing in VR, some players feel it lacks a significant element to elevate it further. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience for its price, with a straightforward story that adds to player engagement.
“And the attention to detail and the little mechanics are so well done!”
“The mechanics and puzzles were thoroughly enjoyable, and worth the $18 paid.”
“The simple game mechanics are great fun, the visuals look great in VR, and the simple story going alongside all the levels helps keep you just that bit more interested in the game.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“In my 3 hours of gameplay (at the time of the review), I completed all 10 levels and got every achievement except for 4 hidden ones.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their joyful art style and excellent framerates, with no reported graphical issues. The visuals are particularly impressive in VR, enhancing the overall experience of this unique puzzle/sandbox game.
“The little characters and collectibles you earn were a very nice treat, and the art style is really joyful.”
“No graphical issues at all, and frame rates were excellent.”
“All in all, a game worth purchasing and I do recommend it, as it's a pretty unique little puzzle/sandbox with a beautifully done art style.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and adaptability, enhancing the emotional depth of the story by shifting in tone alongside the narrative. Many players find it captivating enough to enjoy even as a standalone experience, with some viewers tuning in just for the soundtrack during streams.
“The music in this game is fantastic.”
“When streaming this game to friends on Discord, a few watched the stream for the background music alone.”
“The music also appears to be somewhat adaptive to the story, getting sadder and lower as the story does, and rising back up again as things get better.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability to be limited, with some completing a significant portion in just a couple of hours. However, there is potential for improvement, and with enhancements, it could become a more compelling experience worthy of higher rankings.
“I enjoy it, but I am already 80% of the way through the game after 2 hours, and its replay value is minimal.”
“But if they expanded a little to improve replayability, this could easily be in my top 10.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is generally stable, with only a few minor glitches noted. For those not interested in toys or VR, alternatives like OpenTTD are available to enhance train simulation experiences.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its appealing art style, contributing to an enjoyable experience, despite the gameplay being limited to simple construction puzzles without a sandbox mode.
“The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, immersing you in a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
“The art style and ambient sounds create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
“Every detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
