Tracks of Thought

32%
Game Brain Score Based on 19 reviews
  • story
  • stability
  • graphics
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"Tracks of Thought" is a narrative-driven PC game set on a mysterious train, where all passengers have forgotten something important. Players must resolve conflicts using a card-based battle-of-wits system and make choices that define their character's personality. The game features seven potential companions and a diverse cast of characters to interact with.

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32%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
emotional4 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game features an extremely cute aesthetic and charming character designs.
  • The writing is witty and engaging, adding to the overall charm of the game.
  • The concept of the game is interesting, with unique mechanics that could be enjoyable if polished.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay and progression.
  • The combat system is poorly explained and feels shallow, leading to a lack of engagement.
  • Many players found the story pacing slow and felt unmotivated to continue due to the issues encountered.
  • story15 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by charming writing and well-developed characters, but is marred by frustrating bugs and glitches that hinder quest progression. Many players reported issues with quests not marking as complete, leading to a disjointed experience that detracted from their engagement with the narrative. Despite these technical problems, the overall story retains a wholesome and enjoyable essence.

    • “So then I merrily walked through the rest of the game, picking up completion achievements along the way, having lost my motivation to talk to all of the cute and well-written NPCs because I couldn't complete most of their quests anyway and so all I would hear about was how troubled they were without being able to help them.”
    • “Such a lovely game filled with wholesome energy and a fun and engaging story!”
    • “(In the story, she is, in fact, a complete gremlin, so if anyone was going to break your game for saving near her, she is the most fitting. I'll also note that my desire to joke about them shows that the writing and characters really shone, under all the issues.)”
    • “But unfortunately, the game is kind of buggy and the story feels very slow.”
    • “Half the quests I completed just didn't mark themselves off; the game has a cute little character logbook that keeps NPC names, art, and information straight for you that remained blank my entire playthrough.”
    • “So then I merrily walked through the rest of the game, picking up completion achievements along the way, having lost my motivation to talk to all of the cute and well-written NPCs because I couldn't complete most of their quests anyway.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting frustrating bugs and glitches, particularly affecting quest progression and save corruption. While some users have experienced significant issues, others note that many early glitches have been resolved, allowing them to complete the game without major problems. Overall, the game's stability remains a concern, but improvements have been made since its initial release.

    • “But unfortunately, the game is kind of buggy and the story feels very slow.”
    • “- frustrating bugs and glitches around quest progression still exist.”
    • “It is a fun game with a cool concept behind it, but the game is just so buggy and completely soft locked me personally in my save.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The game's graphics are described as extremely cute and charming, contributing to an engaging aesthetic that aligns well with its quirky characters and LGBTQIA+ themes. However, players have reported significant issues with bugs, graphical glitches, and poor execution that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration despite the appealing art style.

    • “The art style is excessively charming.”
    • “Extremely cute aesthetic.”
    • “Super cute graphics, interactive and for me a new game concept.”
    • “And while I still love the concept and the aesthetic of the game, I'm a bit let down by the execution.”
    • “The text formatting breaks sometimes, graphics sometimes mess up like characters clipping into objects or important visual information being obscured by the camera angle, the prompts for interacting with things don't always appear or when they do they are in odd and disjointed spots, the conflict mechanics seem at once disappointingly shallow and also confusing and poorly explained.”
    • “Cute art style, bugs!”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay features interesting combat mechanics but is largely dominated by dialogue and simplistic item retrieval. Players find the card game aspect underdeveloped and the overall mechanics shallow and confusing, with frequent technical issues such as text formatting errors and graphical glitches that detract from the experience.

    • “The combat mechanics are interesting and add depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay primarily revolves around dialogue, with only a small amount of item location for quest progression.”
    • “After playing the card game for a bit, it's clear that the mechanics are too simple and not fully developed.”
    • “As far as the gameplay goes, it's almost completely dialogue and just a small amount of locating an item to pick up a quest.”
    • “After playing the card game for a bit, it's very clear that this game is underbaked; the card game mechanic is way too simple and not fleshed out enough.”
    • “The text formatting breaks sometimes, graphics occasionally mess up with characters clipping into objects or important visual information being obscured by the camera angle. The prompts for interacting with things don't always appear, and when they do, they are in odd and disjointed spots. The conflict mechanics seem disappointingly shallow and also confusing and poorly explained.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while it features adorable art and a fun, engaging story infused with love, some players feel it lacks depth in emotional intelligence, particularly for a game centered on that theme. Despite its wholesome energy, there are concerns about its family-friendliness and the overall emotional impact being underwhelming.

    • “The art is adorable, the writing is just the right amount of silly and irreverent without feeling like it's trying too hard or subtracting from its own emotional moments, and if the minuscule size of the team weren't already an indicator enough, it's clear that buckets of love went into it from start to... well, I can't really say finish, and there's the problem.”
    • “Such a lovely game filled with wholesome energy and a fun and engaging story!”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky characters and engaging dialogue, which many players find funny and charming. However, the experience is marred by numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to moments that are unintentionally humorous, such as quest progression issues. Overall, while the game has a cute aesthetic and a lighthearted tone, technical problems hinder its comedic potential.

    • “The art is super cute, the dialogue is funny and engaging, the characters are creative and interesting, I could go on!”
    • “Half the quests I completed just didn't mark themselves off; the game has a cute little character logbook that keeps NPC names, art, and information straight for you that remained blank my entire playthrough; and I did encounter what should have been a softlock - but I also had a somewhat hilarious glitch where forward progression wasn't actually tied to quest completion, so not being able to complete key quests didn't matter.”
    • “The text bubbles glitch is kind of funny when you have to make a choice; the card game tutorial was missing special characters, and it seems that half of the scanner menu is broken. It could be that I haven't gotten to the point where those start unlocking (or even just be a me thing, what do I know), but at like 40 minutes in I feel like I should have met someone according to my log of known characters by now.”
  • character development3 mentions

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its excellent visual design and charming, quirky dialogue, contributing to an overall delightful experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the game's cute aesthetics and engaging character interactions, resulting in a strong positive reception.

    • “10/10 and I don't say that lightly 🐜 The quirky dialogue is so charming and the character designs are delightful.”
    • “Really cute game with great dialogue and character designs.”
    • “Excellent visual character design.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, described as engaging and enjoyable, complementing the charming art style and witty writing. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience significantly.

    • “I want to love this game, and I do love the things that are done well - the art style is excessively charming, the writing is witty and enjoyable, the music slaps, and I like how your stats and abilities in conflicts are tailored to the decisions you make.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players express a strong desire to complete the game, indicating that its premise suggests a notable level of replayability.

    • “I definitely want to finish this game, and it seems like, based on the premise, it has replayability as well!”
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