this is one of the most beautiful games ive ever experienced and ive been on the internet for a while. the artwork is so intricate and jaw-droppingly BEAUTIFUL. i know ive used the word beautiful a lot but i cant emphasize it enough. outstanding work!! i hope you are very proud of this masterpiece <33
The illustration style is beautiful & the animation for the tram is really fluid! The chirping of the birds and the sfx for the tram made it even more life-like. Overall, great job :)
I left a review so hopefully you can read the rest of my enjoyment on there (I hope creators can see reviews!!) but I also wanted to leave a comment after I saw you were based in Melbourne! I also live in melbourne and the environment in this game seemed distinctly not Australian (except maybe for Tasmania) but still managed to remind me of pieces of places I'd been and loved dearly. So I wanted to know, is the landscape and/or architecture in this illustration inspired by any places you've been? Because I would love to go there.
Hello! I'm not sure where I would be able to find the review. Where did you post it? I'd love to have a look.
Yes! I've been in Melbourne for my whole life now :) That's super interesting to hear that it's reminded you of locations around Aus. You're quite right in that for whatever reason Australian landscapes are only a minor influence within Short Trip.
Architecture wise, the game combines a mash-up of many style influences, ranging from traditional English cottages to Norwegian stave churches. I would say that the build materials take a higher priority when describing the styles though– I tend to idealise natural construction materials (slate, bluestone, dark hardwoods) and take great joy in their ornate combination and assembly! When referencing landscapes, I feel it would be fair to say that I'm greatly influenced by the alpine regions of Victoria and the Bogong High Plains in summer. I love the rough ground above the tree line!
I have to mention the Hakone Mountain Railway in Japan, which was one of the key influences when making this. It's a beautiful switchback railway near Fuji that weaves up through endless tunnels, forests, bridges and little towns. I couldn't recommend visiting this place enough :)
Really beautiful. The artwork is gorgeous, from the buildings to the trees, and every other pieces drawn to create this breathtaking landscape. The cat people are adorable, and the sound design is phenomenal; it's so relaxing and calming, and really brings you that sense of going on a train journey through a quaint village in the countryside. Very sweet, absolutely adored this!
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This is so beautiful and relaxing. Thank You for this amazing short game.
This is wonderful, thank you for making this
wow so cute, i would be ok to pay this game with a download windows link :)
Beautiful. And for free? Nice
the illustration is breathtaking!!! the textures and details omgg
That was actually pretty fantastic.
this is one of the most beautiful games ive ever experienced and ive been on the internet for a while. the artwork is so intricate and jaw-droppingly BEAUTIFUL. i know ive used the word beautiful a lot but i cant emphasize it enough. outstanding work!! i hope you are very proud of this masterpiece <33
Thank you :) I needed this today and I’m feeling proud now!!
The illustration style is beautiful & the animation for the tram is really fluid! The chirping of the birds and the sfx for the tram made it even more life-like. Overall, great job :)
Just beautiful, I want more games like this one
WOW, a Masterpiece
So simple, so calm, so beautiful. <3
I left a review so hopefully you can read the rest of my enjoyment on there (I hope creators can see reviews!!) but I also wanted to leave a comment after I saw you were based in Melbourne! I also live in melbourne and the environment in this game seemed distinctly not Australian (except maybe for Tasmania) but still managed to remind me of pieces of places I'd been and loved dearly. So I wanted to know, is the landscape and/or architecture in this illustration inspired by any places you've been? Because I would love to go there.
Hello! I'm not sure where I would be able to find the review. Where did you post it? I'd love to have a look.
Yes! I've been in Melbourne for my whole life now :) That's super interesting to hear that it's reminded you of locations around Aus. You're quite right in that for whatever reason Australian landscapes are only a minor influence within Short Trip.
Architecture wise, the game combines a mash-up of many style influences, ranging from traditional English cottages to Norwegian stave churches. I would say that the build materials take a higher priority when describing the styles though– I tend to idealise natural construction materials (slate, bluestone, dark hardwoods) and take great joy in their ornate combination and assembly! When referencing landscapes, I feel it would be fair to say that I'm greatly influenced by the alpine regions of Victoria and the Bogong High Plains in summer. I love the rough ground above the tree line!
I have to mention the Hakone Mountain Railway in Japan, which was one of the key influences when making this. It's a beautiful switchback railway near Fuji that weaves up through endless tunnels, forests, bridges and little towns. I couldn't recommend visiting this place enough :)
Thanks again!
Beautiful. I love your work and your spirit as creator.
Thanks so much. It's a pleasure to create for you!
Really beautiful. The artwork is gorgeous, from the buildings to the trees, and every other pieces drawn to create this breathtaking landscape. The cat people are adorable, and the sound design is phenomenal; it's so relaxing and calming, and really brings you that sense of going on a train journey through a quaint village in the countryside. Very sweet, absolutely adored this!
Thank you :) This means a lot to hear!
I can't explain why I got so moved by this... Thanks.
This makes me so happy! Thank you :)