Dark Train

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DARK TRAIN is an oppressive sci-fi/industrial 2D adventure made of paper.
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About Dark Train

About this game

DARK TRAIN is an oppressive sci-fi/industrial 2D adventure made of paper. Assume the role of mechanical squid ANN 2.35f 💙that is tied to a railroad tamagotchi and deliver the mysterious order for the deceased D. W. Tagrezbung, famous inventor from the Border City.

Features

* controls - dynamic, no point-n-click
* narration - strong, non-textual, situational
* atmosphere - dark, oppressive
* exploration - non-casual
* audiovisuals - paper-made
* no hints, no help - solve it

Gameplay

Dark Train in its game mechanics core is an adventure without point-n-click mechanics. You take control of a mechanical squid Ann 2.35f 💙 via a controller or a mouse. By exploring the train structure, environments within wagons, train control panels and its surroundings, you are progressing further in the game and story.

Story

Our story follows the journey of the inventor D. W. Tagrezbung and the mysterious contract from unknown client which he received years ago. Even as a child, he created a functional model of the universe and throughout his life drew attention to himself thanks to a number of significant inventions. At an advanced age of his peaceful life he received the last big contract with a very strange assignment. The client requested the creation of a model of the human world that embraces changeable weather and civilization. What he did not want to be part of the model was the human face or even people themselves. The actual challenge was presented by creation of transportation that would be capable of delivering the order. Inhospitable territory stretching between the client and the inventor is for centuries connected only by rail. Therefore D. W. decided to create a self-sufficient train with four wagons where each wagon will contain one familiar environment from his world. Eventually D. W. Tagrezbung devoted the rest of his life to the client's order. The day the train was finally ready to go, the famous inventor died.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
October 25, 2016
Developer:
Paperash studio
Publisher:
Paperash studio
Supported Languages:
English
Link:
Features:
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards

Partial Controller Support

Singleplayer

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Dual-core Intel or AMD CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Warrning: May not work on laptops with integrated graphic card. Please try fiddle with quality settings.

Recommended:

  • OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: OS X Yosemite
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended:

  • OS: OS X El Capitan
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris 6100
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Critic Reviews

77

Games.cz

90 / 100
"At the first glance, impenetrable, yet totally cohesive and immersive puzzle game in the inside. It impresses not only with visuals, but also with powerful scenes from the game...

GameGrin

90 / 100
"Dark Train has broken the mold when it comes to puzzle games and created a very dark and engaging experience, despite not having a storyline. I would definitely recommend it to...

LEVEL (Czech Republic)

80 / 100
"Dark Train is a heart-felt ode to a creative spirit. Great visuals together with inventive puzzles create an amazing game whose soul you’ll surrender to. [Issue #269]"
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Dark Train is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Dark Train is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Dual-core Intel or AMD CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Warrning: May not work on laptops with integrated graphic card. Please try fiddle with quality settings.
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
Minimum:
  • OS: OS X Yosemite
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: OS X El Capitan
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris 6100
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
63% of critics on Metacritic recommend Dark Train. The Metascore is 77 out of 100.
Dark Train was released on October 25, 2016
Yes, Dark Train supports MacOS.
Dark Train is published by Paperash studio
Dark Train was developed by Paperash studio

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