The Polar Express is an adventure video game released in 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube, among other platforms. Based on the popular animated film of the same name, the game lets players embark on an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, mirroring the movie's storyline. The gameplay combines puzzle-solving and exploration, as players take on the role of a young boy on a magical journey. The game captures the spirit of the beloved holiday film and invokes the whimsy and excitement of Christmas adventures. It's part of the action-adventure and platformer genres.