Trackline Express

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"Trackline Express" is a train builder game where you must navigate through a desert, reaching stations and keeping passengers safe from barbarian attacks and wildfires. Gather resources to construct new buildings and equipment using blueprints, and manage resources strategically in this unique blend of management and strategy. With its cozy atmosphere and occasional thrills, players must carefully navigate the challenging desert environment.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

The game is incredibly fun, especially when played with friends, offering chaotic and enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
It features charming hand-drawn visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
There is a good amount of replayability with daily challenges and random maps, making it engaging for players over time.

The combat mechanics are considered the weakest element of the game, with some players hoping for updates to improve this aspect.
The game can become very challenging, often leading to frustration, especially for new players who may find it difficult to grasp the mechanics.
Some players feel that the game lacks intuitive guidance, making it hard to learn and manage resources effectively at first.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming hand-drawn, paper Mario-style aesthetic that combines vintage and cartoon elements, creating a delightful visual experience. Players appreciate the cute and stylish visuals, which complement the game's quirky humor and engaging gameplay, while also noting that the graphics may be misleadingly cozy given the underlying challenges. Overall, the art style enhances the fun and rewarding nature of the game, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- “Hand-drawn, Paper Mario-style visuals are very charming.”
- “It also has a pleasant soundtrack, and the cartoon artwork and animations are delightful.”
- “Don't let its charming visuals fool you; beneath its cute facade lies a challenging and deeply rewarding experience.”
- “It's definitely not as cozy and casual as the cute visuals could have you believe and it gives you quite a challenge, especially in your first runs until you learn how to develop your strategies and manage resources effectively, but it just makes reaching the final station all the more rewarding!”
- “The first thing that strikes you about Trackline Express is its vintage aesthetic.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a variety of engaging mechanics that create a fun and chaotic experience, keeping players on their toes. While the content may be somewhat limited, the enjoyable gameplay loop encourages exploration and discovery. Overall, players find the mechanics interesting and recommend giving the game a try.
- “Lots of game mechanics, very fun gameplay.”
- “Fun gameplay loop in my opinion.”
- “The mechanics are simple, but your endeavors quickly descend into chaos, keeping you on your toes.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being fun and pleasant, complementing the cute graphics and delightful cartoon artwork. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the enjoyable gaming experience.
- “It also has a pleasant soundtrack, and the cartoon artwork and animations are delightful.”
- “Very fun, good music, cute graphics!”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability through its daily challenges and randomly generated maps, encouraging players to return for new experiences.
- “There is a lot of replayability with the daily challenges and random maps.”
story
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The game features a compelling story that enhances the fast-paced multiplayer experience, making it engaging and enjoyable for players.
- “Great story with great multiplayer and is fast-paced.”
humor
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The game features a quirky sense of humor that complements its charming paper cut-out art style, enhancing the overall experience in this crafting action side-scroller.
- “Neat little crafting action side scroller with a fun paper cut-out art style and quirky sense of humor.”