All Quiet Roads
- April 11, 2022
- Scheme Street
"All Quiet Roads" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a post-pandemic world. Players navigate through desolate landscapes, solving puzzles and making choices that impact the story's outcome. Meeting other survivors and uncovering the truth behind the pandemic are key elements of this atmospheric and thought-provoking game.
Reviews
- The game offers simple yet challenging gameplay that is addictive and rewarding, making it a great way to pass the time.
- It features a unique blend of mechanics from similar games, providing more creative freedom and depth in traffic management.
- The game is enjoyable and relaxing, with a satisfying loop of designing and optimizing road networks.
- The game suffers from bugs and lacks polish, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Graphics are considered rudimentary and may not appeal to players used to more visually polished titles.
- The traffic AI can be inconsistent, leading to illogical vehicle behavior that disrupts gameplay.
- graphics17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that while they are simple and sometimes unpolished, they are still colorful and functional. Some players appreciate the minimalist aesthetic, while others feel it lacks the charm of similar titles like Mini Motorways and Mini Metro. Overall, the visuals may need improvement, but they do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Simple and clean graphics, and a very good time.”
“I like the colorful artwork a lot.”
“The graphics might seem a little bit unpolished, but you'll get used to it and it has already improved a lot since its initial launch.”
“A cheap paper-graphics knockoff mashup of Mini Motorways and Mini Metro.”
“There are some graphical bugs/inconsistencies with bridges' railings and the stadiums' borders.”
“While the graphics are kind of crappy, the gameplay is alright and it was only £7.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet challenging, with mechanics that are easy to grasp but difficult to master, offering depth through features like overpasses and trading. While the graphics may lack polish compared to competitors, the game compensates with a rich and engaging experience that encourages exploration of its mechanics. Overall, players find it addictive and rewarding, making it a standout choice for those seeking a more intricate gameplay experience.
“Simple gameplay but so hard to master.”
“It's so simple yet complex with the mechanics of overpasses, clover exchanges, and highways.”
“While the game doesn't look as visually appealing as Mini Motorways, it makes up for this with more mechanics and bigger maps.”
“While the graphics are kind of crappy, the gameplay is decent and it was only £7.”
“Where the game lacks in visual polish, it exceeds in a well-rounded, bug-free gameplay experience.”
“It adds interchanges, trading to get the pieces you need, and other more complex mechanics if you want to get into the weeds of it.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, indicating that it requires an excessive time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to achieve the necessary progress. Overall, grinding is viewed as a significant and potentially overwhelming commitment.
“Grinding achievements: none.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences some stability issues, with users reporting a few glitches that may affect gameplay.
“The game has a few glitches.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are numerous bugs that make the game unplayable at times.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its engaging atmosphere, beginning with straightforward puzzles that gradually increase in complexity, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience.
“A fun atmospheric puzzle game that starts simple but gets complicated over time.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every puzzle feel like a part of a larger story.”
“The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, with stunning visuals and an enchanting soundtrack that enhances the experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a moderate level of replayability, providing a calming experience, though it does not support unlimited replayability.
“There's some replayability, but not unlimited. However, it's definitely a nice, calming experience for the most part.”