Paper Train Traffic

About

Paper Train Traffic is a puzzle game challenging players to manage and supervise train traffic in various locations around the world. With 300 levels, hand-drawn graphics, and six animations, players must prevent collisions, delays, and disruptions. The game offers simple controls, easy pick-up-and-play, and full retina display support, with no in-app purchases or advertisements. Game Center is supported for added competition.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features charming hand-drawn graphics that are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience.
It offers a simple yet addictive gameplay mechanic that can be both relaxing and challenging, making it enjoyable for casual play.
With 300 levels, the game provides a substantial amount of content, keeping players engaged for hours.

The gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short period, especially as levels progress.
Randomized train lengths and spawn timings can create frustrating situations where success feels more based on luck than skill.
Some players experience issues with mouse click registration, which can lead to unnecessary failures and detract from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and captivating art style, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful hand-drawn and paper/pencil visuals. While the artwork is considered impressive and well-executed, some players feel that the overall polish and level design could be improved to match the quality of the graphics. Despite minor criticisms regarding the user interface in the PC version, the visuals are seen as a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Fine little game, very fine and detailed art style.”
- “The graphics are worthy of any full price game and the gameplay is a joy.”
- “Paper train traffic is a surprisingly fun game to play and I really dig its gorgeous visuals.”
- “The graphics are cute, but somewhere between better level design and more complex achievements, this really needed some more polish.”
- “With an art style like that, and gameplay of train signs, I was hoping for either more depth or more relaxing gameplay... not bad, just disappointing.”
- “It looks ugly, with a regular font you might use in a document and without any thought of style worthy of the pen and paper in-game visuals.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and one-click controls, making it accessible yet quickly repetitive, leading to a sense of disappointment after initial enjoyment. While the game features a charming art style and a smooth difficulty curve, many players feel it lacks depth and can become stressful. However, some appreciate the unique level resets and find the challenge addictive, particularly in managing traffic lights and rail-switches to prevent crashes.
- “Challenging gameplay.”
- “Also, the game mechanics are simple yet brilliant.”
- “Whole gameplay is based on right timing for every situation - you are in control of traffic lights and rail-switches, and your task is to keep the railroad going without any crash.”
- “Art is lovely, really, but the music is excruciatingly repetitive, and gameplay, while fun for the first 10 levels, quickly shows how lackluster and even stressful it is.”
- “With an art style like that, and gameplay involving train signs, I was hoping for either more depth or more relaxing gameplay... not bad, just disappointing.”
- “The artwork is really good for what it is, so the artist was talented, but the gameplay doesn't keep up.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and well-produced, others criticize it as repetitive and uninspiring, likening it to elevator music. Overall, it seems to serve as a background element rather than a standout feature, with some recommending alternative audio to enhance the experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “As a bonus, the visuals are nice with the pictures, and the music and sound effects are nicely done too.”
- “- Graphics are super refreshing, sounds spot on, and music is groovy!”
- “Art is lovely, really, but music is excruciatingly repetitive, and gameplay, while fun for the first 10 levels, quickly shows how lackluster and even stressful it is.”
- “Sound and music aren't even worth mentioning, really.”
- “Do you love elevator music?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a blend of simple visuals and humor, highlighted by quirky elements like exploding cows and amusing crashes, which initially enhance the gameplay experience. While the humor adds to the enjoyment, it may not sustain long-term appeal, as players find the novelty wears off over time. Overall, it offers a lighthearted take reminiscent of airport control games, but with a more comedic twist.
- “For a little over $2, you get a game that has simple yet captivating visuals, some humor (exploding cows), a ton of levels (which I did not expect from a game at this cost), and a real challenge to play.”
- “Maybe, in the line of airport control games, but in my humble opinion, more funny.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of "Paper Train: Traffic" has been criticized as a cheap and lazy cash grab, particularly due to its release on Steam as a mobile app without significant enhancements or value for players.
- “Paper Train: Traffic is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, lazy cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that should be accessible to everyone.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be consistently challenging and engaging, particularly after reaching level 100, where it remains enjoyable without becoming tedious.