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Choo-Choo Charles

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Choo-Choo Charles

Dec 9, 2022

Main game

3.16 average rating based on 37 ratings

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Navigate an island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil sentient train that terrorizes your home. Charles is hungry; don't be his next meal.
Release Dates
Dec 09, 2022 (Worldwide)
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 21, 2023 Full Release (Worldwide)
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Jan 18, 2024 Full Release (Worldwide)
Nintendo Switch
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User Stats
248
In Collection
27
Wish Listed
4
Playing
133
Backlogged
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StarscReen
StarscReen updated their status Jul 3, 2024
StarscReen updated their status Jul 3, 2024

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I really enjoyed this game. Even though you can clearly see that the (single) developer had to set priorities and as a result certain aspects fell short. Especially the NPCs are very ugly and don't even move their mouths while talking but I think it's easier to overlook since the whole game doesn't take itself too seriously. Although this is technically a horror game and hearing Charles appear in the vicinity is quite nerve-wrecking, at the latest during the pickle mission the ridiculousness will be clear. I had a blast during my short playtime of 4.6 hours (100%) and wished there was even more to do.

I named my train Chucka the Tin Can and it has done me a great service. Thank you, Chucka. enter image description here

maeday
maeday updated their status Dec 25, 2023
maeday updated their status Dec 25, 2023

Somehow this is the most tense thing in the world. For something so, I don't wanna say shoddily made because it's made by one dude and as a solo artist I'd never wanna insult anyone else's creative endeavors, low budget, this is the single most nerve wracking thing I've ever played.

Is it a good game? Debateable. I mean the NPC's have voices but no lip sync, and the game is maybe 5 hours long if that, and it's a pretty bare bones open world, but on the whole, the core of it, running away and fighting a spider monster train? Perfection. Games like this are what I want to be true open world adventure titles. Not more Ubisoft collect-em-all nonsense.

All in all, pretty damn enjoyable little game.

Addendum: I'm autistic and love trains and horror, so maybe I'm biased.

maeday
maeday updated their status Dec 25, 2023
maeday updated their status Dec 25, 2023

Since this finally dropped on console, I'm debating getting this for myself as I'll be hiding all alone tomorrow and sleeping most of the day, but I don't really wanna justify spending 20 dollars on myself. Then again, not gonna get any gifts from anyone else, so, maybe the yelling is worth it.

maeday
maeday updated their status Jan 18, 2023
maeday updated their status Jan 18, 2023

GOD I wanna play this stupid thing so badly lmfao