Baladins developer Seed by Seed has announced Jump the Track, a short game that blends visual novel with pachinko, coming to PC via Steam in 2025.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
You’re Sam, a young dreamer struggling in the gig economy. However, tonight may change everything. In this absurd comedy, fight your inner battles, rally your forces, and get ready to overthrow the system!
You’re in Trouble, Save Your Life
Meet Sam, a slacker too ambitious for his own good, whose life suddenly takes an absurd turn into a hectic and dangerous adventure that defies all odds!
It’s a matter of life or death, can Sam find a way out?
Let the Ball Guide Your Way
Jump the Track is an explosive comedy that blends visual novel with pachinko.
Sam struggles with inner turmoil and conflicting emotions. You have the power to guide fate—roll the ball and see where the story takes you!
Embrace Your Emotions and Rise Up Against the Power
How the hell are we supposed to live our lives working multiple shitty jobs at once to make ends meet while a few can live in luxury? And they are the ones threatening us with violence? Nothing can go wrong, right?
On the journey to save his life, you’ll have to encourage Sam to make decisions. Will you stand up against the power or lay low to stay in your security zone?
Absurd, chaotic, yet deeply touching comedy.
FAQ
- Players – This is a solo game.
- Controllers – Playable with a mouse only or a gamepad.
- Duration – This is a relatively short game; you can complete the main storyline in two to three hours. However, you may want to replay to explore different choices and discover endings and scenes you might have missed!
- Difficulty – The game’s difficulty ranges from moderate to easy. You will not be penalized if you fail at the arcade board, and the story will continue. However, excelling will unlock new options, some of which are quite radical.
- Pause, Time Pressure – Arcade board games are brief, and you can pause them at any time. There is no time pressure, so you can take your time between shots.
- Language – Yes, there will be slurs.
Watch the announcement trailer below.