State Connect: Traffic Control

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"State Connect: Traffic Control" is a simulation game that allows players to build and manage their own traffic systems. The game boasts outstanding graphics and beautiful music, but can be very grinding and is disturbed by ads. Despite some bugs and emotional rollercoasters, there's plenty of humor to be found in this highway simulator. Create the largest traffic system and navigate the ups and downs of road management.

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Play Modes

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

State Connect: Traffic Control screenshot

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization1.3k negative mentions

The game is simple and relaxing, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The graphics are clean and the gameplay is straightforward, allowing for easy understanding.
The concept of connecting cities and upgrading them is satisfying and can be addictive.

The frequency of ads is excessive, with interruptions occurring every 30 to 60 seconds, making the game nearly unplayable.
The cost to remove ads is too high at $11, which many players find unreasonable for the type of game.
After completing the available content, players are left with no new levels or challenges, leading to a lack of replayability.

monetization
1,364 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads, which interrupt gameplay every 30 to 60 seconds. Many players express frustration over the aggressive ad placements, including unskippable video ads and persistent banner ads, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more like watching ads than actually playing. Additionally, the cost to remove ads, often cited as around $11, is viewed as excessive, especially given the simplicity of the game, prompting many users to uninstall rather than endure the constant interruptions.
- “I enjoy this game that I paid for no ads.”
- “I paid for no ads because I understand that developing a game takes time, and putting time into something that is a great concept does deserve to have a payoff.”
- “It's a good game, and the first time I opened it I didn't need internet and got no ads.”
- “The game is great, but the ads are horrific.”
- “This isn't a game, it's an ad; it's a collection of ads you get the privilege of watching. Do yourself a favor and don't even download this game.”
- “The sheer volume of ads is just insane. You can't play this game for 3 minutes without getting multiple ads.”
gameplay
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
75%
11%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, with mechanics that can be fun for casual play. However, the overwhelming presence of ads—often interrupting gameplay every 30 seconds to a minute—significantly detracts from the experience, leading many players to feel that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. This excessive ad intrusion has resulted in a largely negative reception, with many users expressing frustration and disappointment over the balance between gameplay and advertising.
- “Honestly, I didn't mind the style of the app and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is good.”
- “I actually enjoy the gameplay of this app quite a bit, a very calm kind of progression game, and it's cool to see what countries I can develop.”
- “The game has very basic gameplay all while being the most ad-ridden game I've ever played.”
- “The whole gameplay is watching ads.”
- “Gameplay is mind-numbingly boring and doesn't provide any challenge.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its relaxing and chill qualities, particularly the lo-fi soundtrack. However, the frequent and intrusive audio ads significantly detract from the experience, often overpowering the music and making it difficult for players to enjoy the game's soundscape. Players have expressed a desire for options to mute in-game sounds while keeping the music, highlighting a need for better audio management in the game.
- “The background music is good though.”
- “Good game, I like the relaxing music.”
- “A casual game backed by lo-fi music, making the game very relaxing to play.”
- “Not only do ads interrupt gameplay less than a minute apart each time—with most ads not being mutable or sometimes even skippable—but then an audio ad started playing in-game less than ten seconds later, so you can't listen to anything else (music, YouTube) while playing.”
- “If you're going to make a chill game with a relaxed lo-fi beat soundtrack, why would you add an audio advertisement to drown it out?”
- “Tbh the game needs a lot more work, from the ads every 30 seconds to the no music; it feels like nothing was put into the game that makes it worth playing.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and cute, appealing to a younger audience, but many users feel they lack polish and depth. While some appreciate the clean aesthetic, others criticize the low quality and suggest that the graphics do not justify the game's price, especially given the frequent ads. Overall, the visuals are seen as adequate but not impressive, with a call for improvement or a reduction in cost.
- “The graphics are cute and gameplay is nice.”
- “Pro: clean pleasant graphics.”
- “The game has good graphics and seems like it could be very relaxing.”
- “The graphics are okay at most, nothing special and definitely not worth $11.99. I mean, come on, really!”
- “Low quality graphics on top of a slow experience and income makes this game a pass.”
- “Basic graphics, an ad a minute (I even timed it).”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezing issues, and significant bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly after watching ads. Many players experience lag and glitches that affect visibility of roads and vehicles, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's appealing design. Overall, the stability issues detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Otherwise, it's a great game with no glitches that have happened to me.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I've played for hours without experiencing any stability issues.”
- “Game often freezes after watching an ad, requiring a complete restart.”
- “The game requires you to be online and freezes if you don't have a good connection.”
- “I want to like this game, but I have to say the same as everyone else: good game design, buggy and poor execution, too many ads, money progress pauses with each ad, crashes way too often, and the cost is way too much.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The story is criticized for its slow pacing and repetitive quests, with players expressing frustration over a specific quest involving city creation. Additionally, there are complaints about intrusive ads and a narrative that feels exploitative, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It's very slow-paced, and the quests are annoyingly repetitive.”
- “My gripe is the quests tab, which is stuck on 'create a city with 3 roads.'”
- “When that weird 'game' shows up, there's even this odd 'remove ads' button with a pathetic sob story about needing even more money.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing unexpectedly and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the overwhelming frequency and nature of the ads create a negative emotional experience, making the game feel unplayable at times.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with a significant amount of time spent watching ads rather than engaging with gameplay. Many feel that the ad removal cost is disproportionately high compared to the overall experience, leading to a slow and unenjoyable progression.
- “Ads are always going to be plentiful with games like this ($1-3 is a fair price for ad removal, not $11), so I expected some, but it's extremely tedious and gets frustrating.”
- “Makes the game progress slow and tedious.”
- “Time spent in the game leans more towards ads than the game itself, and I find it very tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users indicate that the game currently lacks significant replayability, as the experience is hindered by lag during ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and progression.
- “So really no replay value at this time.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, providing enjoyable moments, but players feel that there are limited options to fully explore its comedic potential.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- “The comedic timing is perfect, and it keeps the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”