Train Bandit

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Train Bandit is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Rusty Moyher and was released on October 11, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

THE LAW!! Looks to be a showdown atop a train. This will be your last fight. Good luck, Train Bandit.

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Simple and addictive gameplay that effectively tests reflexes and hand-eye coordination.
Charming pixel art style and satisfying sound effects enhance the overall experience.
Affordable price offering good value and motivating cosmetic unlocks keep players engaged.

Can be grindy due to difficult achievements that require extended playtime.
Lacks customization options for controls and graphics, which can hinder accessibility and visual experience on PC.
Feels like a mobile game ported to PC with limited technical polish and depth, which may disappoint some players.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, with intuitive mechanics that become instinctive over time. While some find it addictive and enjoy challenges like "elite" enemies, others feel it lacks depth and may not be suitable for children due to its simplicity and potential for frustration.
- “Very simple gameplay but very easy to mess up, surprisingly addicting.”
- “We cannot ignore the simple mechanics that you must learn instinctively once you reach a certain point.”
- “The mechanics are really simple (left/right arrows or A/D to attack) but there are fun challenges waiting as well.”
- “Would avoid with kids, not for violence but because the gameplay has no real depth and could make them stupid.”
- “Little gameplay in the first minutes of Train Bandit, lacking engagement.”
- “Very simple gameplay but surprisingly addicting, though easy to mess up.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's graphics feature a simplistic, retro pixel art style that evokes a nostalgic, old-school aesthetic but lacks modern visual enhancements. There are no options to adjust resolution or customize graphics settings, limiting players' ability to improve visual quality. Overall, the art style is charming and suits the game's casual, score-attack nature.
- “Train Bandit is a score attack game, presented in a nice simplistic pixel art style.”
- “Worth $1, really fun mini game with a nice art style.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution in the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low quality graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users praise the game's music for its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack that players want to listen to continuously. The sound complements the pixel art style, enhancing the overall experience.
- “What stands out most is its pixel art, also the sound; believe me you will want to be listening to the background music all day.”
- “The music hardly starts to play and I am... dead :-d”
- “Sound & music”
- “What stands out most is its pixel art and sound; believe me, you will want to listen to the background music all day.”
- “The music hardly starts to play and I am already dead :-d”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it consistently hilarious and causing frequent laughter.
- “I die laughing every time I open this game.”
- “The game is really funny; I have to laugh so much.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game can be quite grindy, which is noted as a primary drawback.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, reflecting a poorly adapted mobile app with simplistic gameplay that feels exploitative rather than offering genuine value to PC players.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game story is briefly mentioned but lacks detailed feedback, suggesting it may be simple or not a primary focus for players.