Tracks (old)

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Tracks (old) is a single player casual simulation game with a violence theme. It was developed by Dr. Whoop and was released on February 14, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Tracks: The Train Set Game" is a simulation game currently in Steam Early Access that allows players to build and operate their own train sets. The game features a variety of track pieces, trains, and landscaping tools to create custom layouts. Players can share and download layouts created by others in the Steam Workshop. The game is regularly updated with new content and improvements based on community feedback.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,236 reviews

music33 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and brings back nostalgic memories of playing with wooden train sets.
It's a relaxing sandbox experience that allows for unlimited creativity in building tracks and towns.
The game receives regular updates, showing the developers' commitment to improving and expanding the content.

The controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making it frustrating to manipulate tracks and objects.
There is a limited selection of tracks and decorations, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
Some bugs and glitches can disrupt the experience, such as issues with saving progress and passenger interactions.

music
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Many players appreciate the gentle piano soundtrack, which evokes nostalgia and complements the game's charming aesthetic. However, some users note that the music can become repetitive over time, suggesting a desire for a more varied soundtrack.
- “This game makes you feel at ease, with the music choice and game idea.”
- “The relaxing music really adds to the whole experience and the simple controls make it easy to do.”
- “The music and sound design are sublime and understated; they’re perfect for brightening up and selling what may otherwise seem like a boring or repetitive task.”
- “The music is very relaxing but there is no atmosphere; it feels like you are on an astral plain. I would love to have some train sounds (at least a whistle) and maybe some environmental sound effects, as there are no sound effects.”
- “The chill music can be repetitive after a bit, but you can always get your own playlist going.”
- “I think it would be better if there were more songs added to the list so that there is a little more variety.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and aesthetically pleasing design, often described as beautiful, clean, and detailed, particularly in the depiction of wooden train sets. While some users noted minor issues like lag at high speeds and a lack of modern shop variants, the overall visual experience is considered a highlight, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere. Many reviewers appreciate the art style and the integration of graphics with the game's calming soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the art style.”
- “The art style is beautiful and really does look like real wood and authentic train sets.”
- “Beautiful music, extremely gorgeous & slightly cartoony graphics, and great lighting effects.”
- “Currently, the older-looking shops don’t blend well with the more contemporary buildings, so adding some more modern shop variants would improve the overall aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are still a little laggy, especially when you are going at high speeds around turns, but this is to be expected in an early release game.”
- “The visuals are charming but sometimes seem odd with the color fog and such.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized as a good sandbox experience with appealing graphics and simple mechanics, allowing for creative building and nostalgic enjoyment. However, many users find the gameplay becomes repetitive after a few hours, with limited content and options, particularly in its early access state. While some appreciate the relaxing nature and potential for future updates, others criticize the lack of depth and structured challenges.
- “Good sandbox train game with good graphics and mechanics.”
- “Warm, joyous gameplay with many assets to suit your creative mind.”
- “In regards to the gameplay, it is so easy to build tracks, add buildings and objects.”
- “And the gameplay gets so boring; at least the music is nice. I would not buy it unless you want this, though.”
- “Although, after maybe 5-6 hours of gameplay, you'll find yourself having done everything available.”
- “At this point in time (early access), the game is very limited; gameplay options are all but non-existent, and there are a number of bugs in the game... but the promise it shows is very good indeed.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional narrative, offering instead a mix of sandbox and mission-based gameplay focused on transporting passengers and cargo. While players appreciate the open-ended nature and the fun of completing missions, many express disappointment over the limited mission content and controls, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story aspect is minimal, with no overarching plot, but the gameplay provides some engaging objectives.
- “The music is relaxing, and you can enjoy a stress-free game with plenty of options from sandbox to mission-based gameplay.”
- “Personally, I mostly enjoy the passenger missions where you have to pick up a group of people somewhere in the room and bring them to the station.”
- “There is a sandbox mode and a mission mode, where you deliver passengers and cargo, so even for early access, there is plenty for you to do.”
- “Little light on mission content.”
- “There is no story - n/a.”
- “Unfortunately, this game's mission is so short that it only costs you half an hour, and then I keep waiting for the update for the new missions, but it let me down.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its emotional impact, evoking nostalgia and childhood memories through its wholesome and relaxing gameplay. Players appreciate the joy and creativity it inspires, often describing it as a heartfelt experience that brings a sense of innocence and fun reminiscent of childhood toys. Despite some minor technical issues, the overall sentiment is one of warmth and affection, making it a beloved title for many.
- “This game is one of my favorite games; it reminds me of those wooden train tracks and toys for kids. It made me feel like a kid again.”
- “Captures childhood imagination perfectly, great to relax with, and just an all-around wholesome game with a lot of love put into it.”
- “Incredibly relaxing and wholesome.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows decent optimization for an early access title, running smoothly with impressive graphics. However, it currently lacks specific optimizations for tilt five and could benefit from more diverse track and train types, as well as challenges that encourage creative problem-solving in railway construction. Overall, while the performance is satisfactory, there is room for improvement in gameplay mechanics and content.
- “Great customization and optimization; I wish there were more track (tram) and train types (diesel, electric).”
- “Other than that, the game is very nice; it runs smoothly, and the graphics are very nice and cool.”
- “For an early access game, it is decently optimized.”
- “It is not optimized for Tilt Five (yet), though, so it's just an okay game.”
- “However, I'm a firm believer in the principle of limitations leading to enhanced creativity, so I would like some challenges and levels that aren't purely sandbox, whereby I must make an optimized railway that navigates an area using only the pieces provided—like Bridge Constructor, but modular and less physics-based.”
- “[*] For an early access game, it is decently optimized.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it runs well on older hardware and offers enjoyable gameplay, users frequently report bugs and glitches, particularly when resuming from sleep mode. As an early access title, it shows promise but requires further refinement to address these stability issues.
- “Runs great on my dated PC even if I fill the map up with decorations and piles of track.”
- “One problem though is that when you close your laptop and come back to it later, it sometimes freezes the game.”
- “Yeah, sure, it can be super buggy.”
- “I like this game, but it is buggy, as expected with an early access game.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as sweet and wholesome, appealing to creative players who enjoy building amusing tracks and watching their trains interact with quirky passengers. The lighthearted nature of the gameplay, combined with playful elements like a funny horn, contributes to a relaxing and enjoyable experience reminiscent of games like Minecraft and Stardew Valley.
- “It's such a sweet and wholesome game, and I love just getting to make little funny tracks and watching my train go around.”
- “Hours of relaxing fun building wild tracks or getting the funny little passengers to the station.”
- “Funny horn go woo wooooo”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly appealing to younger players and those young at heart, with ample opportunities for creativity. However, some users feel it could benefit from improvements in user interface and additional features to enhance replay value. Overall, while it may have limitations, many find it worth the investment.
- “Good game for younger kids (and older 'kids) with lots of replayability.”
- “Could use a little GUI work with easier changes to the view and a few more hotkeys, but definitely replayable and lots of room for creativity.”
- “Is it replayable?”
- “Along with what is noted above, it needs just a little bit more for replay value.”
- “Limited replayability, but worth the $.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by clunky controls that complicate navigation and track building. While some appreciate the game as a relaxing alternative to more intense experiences, the repetitive nature of grinding can detract from overall enjoyment.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “The controls are quite clunky, and it becomes tedious getting from point A to point B.”
- “It makes it tedious to build tracks when the wrong button is pressed.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally described as calming and cute, with beautiful music that enhances the chill experience. However, some users feel that it lacks environmental sound effects, which could further enrich the ambiance. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a relaxing sandbox experience reminiscent of childhood train set building.
- “Such a cute, atmospheric, calming game.”
- “Highly recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy a very chill sandbox atmosphere or just wanting to relive train set building days from your childhood.”
- “Very nice atmosphere and beautiful music.”
- “The music is very relaxing, but there is no atmosphere. It feels like you are on an astral plain. I would love to have some train sounds (at least a whistle) and maybe some environmental sound effects, as there are currently none.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the monetization strategy, particularly through videos and advertising, misrepresents the actual gameplay experience, leading to disappointment when the game does not align with their expectations.
- “The videos and advertising for this game led me to believe I would be playing a very different game.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which is frustrating.”