GRIDROAD
- December 6, 2023
- RAJACORP
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and simple yet engaging design, making it addictive and enjoyable for hours.
- It offers a unique puzzle experience that challenges players to think creatively about traffic management, with a variety of solutions to each level.
- Many players appreciate the game's potential for future updates, including more levels and features, and find it worth the price for the fun it provides.
- The vehicle AI is often unpredictable and unrealistic, leading to frustrating gameplay and making it feel more like a puzzle than a true traffic simulation.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to debug puzzles and manage traffic effectively.
- The game is criticized for its short length and lack of content, with many players wishing for more levels and features to enhance replayability.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzle mechanics and charming graphics, offering a low-intensity challenge that encourages strategic thinking. However, players express a desire for more content, including additional maps and mechanics like stop signs and bridges, to enhance the overall experience.
“Excellent game! I love everything from the graphics to the puzzle mechanics, including the option to choose left or right-hand traffic!”
“It's perfect for when you want to play a lower intensity game to challenge your mind, rather than your mechanical skills.”
“Simple mechanics, complex problems.”
“I wish there was more to the game; a few more maps and map variety, as well as additional mechanics like stop or yield signs.”
“There are no mechanics beyond those introduced in the tutorial.”
“I'd love to see new levels and mechanics like bridges and stop signs, for example.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization features are well-received, with a user-friendly interface that allows for quick testing of various ideas. Players note that performance remains stable even at higher resolutions, and there are ample online resources for troubleshooting any issues. However, some feel that it deviates from traditional traffic optimization simulations.
“Optimization ideas pop up all the time, and the straightforward UI lets you test these quickly.”
“There's not so much going on that you significantly break performance when you quadruple the resolution; and if it does break performance, there are a bunch of guides on the internet on how to fix these kinds of issues.”
“Having to take this pseudo-random element into account places Gridroad in its own category of optimization games.”
“There's not so much going on that you significantly break performance when you quadruple the resolution. If it does break performance, there are a bunch of guides on the internet on how to fix these kinds of issues.”
“Not a bad idea, just very much not a traffic optimization simulation game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the charming and simple visuals paired with smooth animations, others criticize the low resolution and call for improved graphic quality. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, but there is a clear desire for enhancement.
“Excellent game! I love everything from the graphics to the puzzle mechanics to the option to choose left or right-hand traffic!”
“It is super simple, has charming graphics and feel, and is very addictive; you won't want to put it down once you've picked it up.”
“Simple graphics but smooth animation and good sound; the developer has done a great job.”
“Graphics are very low resolution.”
“Get the graphics quality up.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the user interface for managing traffic light timings, which adds to the overall frustration.
“Besides that, the UI for dealing with traffic light timings is very tedious.”
“The UI is a bit tedious.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on traffic management challenges rather than a narrative. Players find the missions engaging but note that the lack of features like bridges and underpasses adds difficulty, making the gameplay experience more challenging. Overall, the game is considered a good value for its price, especially for fans of the genre.
“The story is engaging and well-crafted, making the gameplay experience much more enjoyable.”
“The narrative elements add depth to the missions, keeping me invested in the outcome.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the twists in the story that kept me on my toes throughout the game.”
“Currently, there are no bridges or underpasses, making many of the missions much harder than they would otherwise be.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, leaving it feeling flat and uninteresting.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and poorly executed, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes on startup, particularly on MacBook M1 Pro devices, even after reinstalling the game.
“Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it as the game now freezes on startup (MacBook M1 Pro), even after a re-install.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and random shutdowns, which ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that incorporating features like road signs, a variety of vehicles, and mid-game road closures could significantly improve the game's depth and increase its replayability.
“The variety of challenges and different paths to take make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and character choices, I find myself coming back to explore every possible outcome.”
“Adding road signs, diverse vehicles, and mid-game road closures could enhance the game's depth and replay value.”
“The lack of varied missions makes it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to return to the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as oddly satisfying, enhancing the experience and making it easy for players to become engrossed in optimizing routes.
“It's easy to become engrossed in optimizing routes while grooving to the oddly satisfying music.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, enhancing the atmosphere and making every moment feel more dynamic.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players found the humor in the game to enhance their experience, often leading to enjoyable and laughter-filled sessions with friends as they discovered creative solutions to challenges.
“I spent a night with friends, chilling and discovering multiple, more efficient ways to solve the levels, and we had a hilarious time.”
“The humor in this game kept us laughing all night as we tackled challenges together.”
“Every level is filled with witty dialogue and funny moments that made our gaming session unforgettable.”
