Crossing Guard Joe

About

Experience the thrills and spills of being a crossing guard in this action arcade game! Step into the working man's boots of Crossing Guard Joe as he battles the combined forces of angry motorists and bureaucratic red tape. The gameplay requires hands-on action and quick thinking. The drivers of Monoxide City have no respect for traffic laws, pedestrians, common decency, or YOU. They won't sto…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and unique premise, providing a light-hearted experience.
The soundtrack is excellent, and there is good attention to detail in the game's design.
The game offers a solid arcade experience with a variety of levels and customizable controls.

The game suffers from heavy RNG, making it frustrating and often unfair, especially when trying to achieve high scores.
Level design and controls are poorly executed, leading to a lack of precision and control over gameplay.
The game can become repetitive and boring quickly, with limited variety and a steep difficulty curve.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is mechanically simple, focusing on moving or stopping characters, yet it stands out due to its unique level design that effectively utilizes these core mechanics. Although there is limited variety in gameplay actions, the levels themselves offer diverse challenges with varying traffic conditions and obstacles.
- “Mechanically simple (you make people move or stop, and a bit more later on), but it's unique and uses the level design well to make good use of these core mechanics.”
- “While there is not much variety in the gameplay, the levels are quite varied with different speed and density of traffic, traffic lights, movable barriers, drunk drivers, and more.”
- “The gameplay is mechanically simple; you primarily make people move or stop, with a bit more complexity introduced later on.”
- “There is not much variety in the gameplay itself, but the levels offer a range of different speeds and densities of traffic, traffic lights, movable barriers, and even drunk drivers.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and can feel repetitive after a while, despite the interesting level design.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The soundtrack is widely praised as perfect, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is perfect.”
- “The music enhances the overall experience and immerses you in the game world.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed and fits the game's atmosphere perfectly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is noted for its effective attention to detail, particularly highlighted by the engaging ads for stiltman, which enhance the overall experience without being intrusive.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are noted as very simple, which contributes to a lack of variety in the game. While the concept is appreciated, the overall visual presentation does not enhance the experience, leading to boredom after a short playtime.
- “Good idea, but the game gets boring in half an hour. There is little variety, and it quickly becomes very hardcore. The graphics are very simple.”