Tracks – The Train Set Game,[a] commonly referred to as Tracks, is an indie simulation video game developed by British indie studio Whoop Games and published by Excalibur Publishing for Microsoft Windows. Originally released onto Itch.io in February 2017, the game was added to Steam's Early Access program in September. Tracks – The Train Set Game sees the player build a wooden toy train track. The video game was fully released on 11 October 2019.[1]
| Tracks – The Train Set Game | |
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| Developer(s) | Whoop Games |
| Publisher(s) | Excalibur Publishing |
| Engine | Unreal Engine |
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| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editTaking inspiration from wooden toy trains, the video game has the player build train tracks out of wood,[3] and then decorate them with miscellaneous objects.[4] The game has both day and night modes.[5]
Development
editCurrently being developed by Whoop Games, Tracks – The Train Set Game was originally released onto video game distribution website Itch.io on 14 February 2017.[6] During this time, it was available as a free download.[7] In June 2017, it was announced the game would be released onto Steam's Early Access program, and was subsequently available on 28 September 2017 as a full retail version.[8][9] It is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine[6] The full release of the game, for both Microsoft Windows and Xbox One, was initially announced for 20 September 2019,[10] but delayed to 11 October 2019.[1] While in Early Access, the developers have continued to add additional objects, including barns and animals.[11] The Nintendo Switch version of Tracks was released in November 2020.[12]
Reception
editWhile in Early Access
editTracks – The Train Set Game was met with praise from critics during development, with many noting the feeling of nostalgia and enjoying the art style.[13][4][9]
Full Release
editInternet personalities Matthew Watson and Ryan Magee from the YouTube channel SuperMega praised the game for the amount of content and customization options, as well as for being nostalgic and relaxing.[14]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Tracks - The Train Set Game Press Page". Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- ^ "Tracks: The Train Set Game by Dr Whoop". itch.io. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Download of the day – Tracks". TechRadar. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Riding the Adorable Wooden Rails of Tracks: The Train Set Game | Hardcore Gamer". www.hardcoregamer.com. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Ridiculously charming wooden train set simulator Tracks just got a lovely new nighttime update". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Tracks (old) by Dr. Whoop". itch.io. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Wooden train set simulator Tracks comes to Steam in September". PCGamesN. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Model train set game Tracks is getting an expanded commercial release". pcgamer. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Adorable Wooden Train Set Sim Tracks is Shunting Onto Early Access". Kotaku UK. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Wales, Matt (26 July 2019). "Adorable wooden train set builder Tracks is leaving early access in September". Eurogamer. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ "Toy train set builder Tracks is now even more adorable, thanks to its new farm yard update". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Adorable wooden train set builder Tracks gets November release date on Switch". Eurogamer. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Choo choo! Toy train builder Tracks chugging into early access in September". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "SuperMega Plays TOY TRAINS - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
External links
edit- Official website (Excalibur Publishing)
- Official website (Whoop Games)
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