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Trackless

99%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
grinding, character development
99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

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"Trackless is a single-player Science Fiction Simulation game that combines 2D graphics in a 3D world, with good music and a playtime of approximately 6 hours. As a seeker, you'll explore diverse locations, solve puzzles, and uncover clues about a mysterious monolith, The Object, by interacting with characters and objects using text input. Your in-game phone assists you with special abilities, and a higher score awaits if you enter the best action verb."

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
music24 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Trackless features a unique and captivating art style combined with an excellent soundtrack that enhances the atmospheric experience.
  • The gameplay mechanics, which involve typing verbs to interact with the environment, provide a refreshing twist on traditional adventure games and encourage exploration.
  • The game offers multiple endings and collectibles, adding replayability and depth to the overall experience.
  • The verb-based puzzle system can lead to frustration, especially for non-native English speakers, as it often requires guessing the exact word the game expects.
  • Some players found the pacing slow, particularly in the beginning, and felt that the game could benefit from a longer playtime or more engaging story elements.
  • The voice acting quality is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the excellent soundtrack by Makeup and Vanity Set, which perfectly complements the game's mystical atmosphere and enhances the overall experience. The combination of atmospheric music and engaging visuals creates a captivating and immersive environment, making exploration enjoyable. While some players found certain gameplay elements frustrating, the soundtrack consistently stood out as a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance and emotional depth.

    • “The art and music synergize for a captivating experience.”
    • “The world is beautifully realized with a wonderful soundtrack and a great, euro-comic style aesthetic, making exploration a joy.”
    • “The soundtrack is excellent and really sets the tone of the game perfectly.”
    • “Licensing music to a game and then cracking down on YouTubers who try to play said game is not cool.”
    • “I enjoyed the game's aesthetic (including its choice of music and art style), but certain parts of the gameplay didn't really click with me and ended up frustrating me at times.”
    • “And that soundtrack...”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Trackless are characterized by a unique blend of 2D and 3D elements, creating a charming and otherworldly aesthetic that enhances the game's mysterious sci-fi setting. While some players find the visuals simple, they appreciate the clever art style and how it complements the gameplay, making exploration enjoyable. Overall, the graphics are described as stylish and original, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.

    • “It is so creepy and mysterious, and the color palette and visuals are truly gorgeous.”
    • “A beautiful and unique art style transports you into a mysterious and mystical sci-fi setting.”
    • “The world is beautifully realized with a wonderful soundtrack and a great, euro-comic style aesthetic, making exploration a joy.”
    • “The visuals are fairly simple and are 2-dimensional even though you’re wandering around in a 3-dimensional world, and the character cut-outs that you interact with twist or turn at all times so that wherever you are in relation to them they are always facing you (aka, 'billboarding').”
    • “The graphics aren't the most awe-inspiring, but they do look very cool.”
    • “Trackless is kind of a unique type of game when it comes to its 2D art style in a 3D world; it's not a style that is used that much, especially in modern day, and it creates a cool feel to the game along with the splendid soundtrack that lets you dive inside the game.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of exploration and word-guessing mechanics, reminiscent of classic text adventures, which encourages interaction with the environment and puzzle-solving. While the game offers a satisfying six-hour experience with rewarding exploration and multiple endings, some players found certain mechanics underutilized or frustrating. Overall, it presents a distinct and atmospheric adventure, though it may not appeal to those seeking more action-driven gameplay.

    • “Gameplay is a mix of exploring and word guessing to create interactions.”
    • “Exploration is rewarded, which, together with several bonuses, adds to the replayability factor — as does the main mechanic.”
    • “The devs found a great new way to make first-person exploration games have fun gameplay with light puzzles and hidden bits to find.”
    • “I enjoyed the game's aesthetic (including its choice of music and art style), but certain parts of the gameplay didn't really click with me and ended up frustrating me at times.”
    • “It was a nice adventure, but I feel like they could have added more options for each interaction to make the gameplay more fluid.”
    • “Not recommended for: if you have no patience for mechanically light games or games not driven by combat.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as original, surreal, and atmospheric, effectively complemented by its music and art design, creating a mysterious journey for players. While some reviewers find the narrative compelling and engaging, others criticize it as basic or vague, with certain elements feeling underdeveloped or disconnected from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a unique storytelling approach, though opinions on its depth and execution vary.

    • “It knows the story it wants to tell, and tells it at just the right pace and length.”
    • “Compelling story, excellent music.”
    • “The story itself creates a mysterious and intriguing journey, and the music lends very well to the atmosphere.”
    • “Honestly, the story in Trackless is pretty basic on its surface, and the story variants tend to veer away from the product page description in favor of pursuing a more conspiracy-oriented narrative.”
    • “The object was kind of a letdown, and the story, while fun and quirky, ended up with this seeming world cult and the object they worship being nothing more than a trip to a convoluted amusement park.”
    • “Setting and story aren't that important to the experience; they are very vague, if I may add.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dream-like quality, enhanced by a captivating musical score and intriguing sound design. Players appreciate the combination of 3D environments and word puzzles, which contribute to a mysterious and immersive experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who value atmospheric storytelling and relaxing gameplay.

    • “I adore the combination of walkable 3D environments, word puzzles, and atmospheric music.”
    • “Combine that with an excellent musical score by Makeup and Vanity Set, and you've got a dream-like atmosphere like no other.”
    • “The atmosphere was unusual, and I'd like to explore more of this world if there were a sequel.”
    • “The story itself creates a mysterious and intriguing journey, and the music lends very well to the atmosphere and the story.”
    • “When it comes to sound, it was excellent, and the OST essentially added to the atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers notable replayability due to its multiple endings and rewarding exploration mechanics, encouraging players to revisit its charming sci-fi world. Its engaging aesthetic and soundtrack, combined with a reasonable length, enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile endeavor for players seeking depth and variety.

    • “It's a strange sci-fi world with some charming characters, slick aesthetics, and a great soundtrack. Not terribly expensive, and just the right length with some replayability—what's not to love about it?”
    • “Exploration is rewarded, which, together with several bonuses, adds to the replayability factor—as does the main mechanic.”
    • “Trackless, though short, has high replay value since it has multiple endings (and is deceptively deep!). Definitely a world worth revisiting.”
    • “Exploration is rewarded, which, together with several bonuses, adds to the replayability factor — as does the main mechanic.”
    • “It has multiple endings, so there is some replayability.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Trackless enhances the grinding experience by offering a broader selection of words for each interaction, allowing players to progress quickly with basic choices or take their time for extra rewards through creativity and precision. This approach makes the word search less tedious and more engaging for different playstyles.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding for resources, which quickly became tedious and unfulfilling.”
    • “The amount of time required to grind for upgrades is excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the character designs evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the aesthetic found in the Cyberpunk 2020 tabletop RPG manuals, suggesting a well-crafted and immersive character development experience.

    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, reflecting the choices I make and creating a truly immersive experience.”
    • “The character designs reminded me of something you might see in the Cyberpunk 2020 tabletop RPG manuals.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and their arcs predictable.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke a profound emotional experience, likening it to the nuanced feelings associated with a memorable journey. This emotional depth is seen as a rare achievement in gaming, creating a unique connection with players.

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6h Median play time
5h Average play time
4-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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