Thomas & Friends Minis

About

Thomas & Friends Minis is a simulation game featuring popular train engines for young players. Collect and play with your favorites while enjoying plenty of humor, but be prepared for occasional annoying ads. The game encourages creative and imaginative play, offering a fun and engaging experience for young train enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,860 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

monetization85 negative mentions

The game is fun and allows for creativity in building tracks.
The graphics and sound design are well-received, making it enjoyable for kids.
Many players appreciate the nostalgia and connection to the Thomas & Friends franchise.

The game is heavily monetized, with many features locked behind paywalls, frustrating for parents.
There are frequent ads that disrupt gameplay, making it less enjoyable for children.
Technical issues such as crashes and problems restoring purchases have been reported by users.

monetization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
13%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and the reliance on in-app purchases to unlock content. Many users express frustration over the inability to completely remove ads, even after making purchases, and the high prices for additional content, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some players appreciate the game's fun elements, the pervasive ads and aggressive monetization tactics have led to a negative reception, particularly among parents concerned about their children's experience.
- “Even though it has in-app purchases, I still like it!”
- “Great game with no ads and in-app purchases on Play Pass.”
- “My son really likes this game; the only issues are in-app purchases.”
- “It could have been a fun idea, but sadly it failed with microtransactions that are aimed at young children. It also contains ads, which can be very annoying and are only there to get you to play their other games.”
- “The number of ads for a children's game is shocking.”
- “This game is all about money, and I'm not spending my dollars. It's a ripoff; don't download it. There are loads of ads, and all games from Budge Studios cost money, so why not make the game not free and just charge us for it?”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising the high-quality visuals and realistic animations, particularly for a free app. However, some players express disappointment with the graphics quality, indicating inconsistency in visual appeal. Despite the varied opinions, the game's graphics contribute positively to the overall enjoyment for many players.
- “Have to really respect them for making this not only free but making it with great graphics and so much fun and stuff to do and simple instructions, very easy for children to understand, it's just the best app!”
- “Amazing game that I have seen in my life, very nice graphics, animations are so realistic, and sounds are like real.”
- “Great quality, nice graphics”
- “Good, but the graphics are bad.”
- “I like this game, but the graphics are bad.”
- “Great game, okay graphics, but if you want to even play, be ready to give up 20 bucks.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and crashes, particularly after completing the first track or during gameplay, leading to frustration among users. While some players enjoy the content and overall experience, the recurring bugs significantly detract from the enjoyment, with many requesting fixes to improve performance.
- “Surprisingly good game, no glitches, just perfect! Hope you can make more with our support!”
- “Game freezes and plays sound only after you complete the very first track.”
- “The game is so buggy, and my son complains to me about it, so can you please fix that.”
- “Downloading the app today for my son and it breaks at the first track build, we line out the 3 pieces of track and then Thomas won't move once the track is built and it freezes and nothing works.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and has great potential, but it is heavily marred by frequent interruptions from ads and the presence of paywalls that restrict access to additional characters and content. Many users feel that the game should either be a one-time purchase or allow for unlockable content through gameplay, rather than relying on in-app purchases. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun, the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the experience.
- “But fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is awesome.”
- “Decent gameplay.”
- “If there was some way to collect the trains through gameplay, I wouldn't be so annoyed, but as it is, it's a money sink for parents with Thomas-obsessed kids who need every new set.”
- “This game is wonderful with so much potential, but you can only play with Thomas; all other characters and sets are locked behind paywalls. This is a game for toddlers and up; it should either be a paid app (one-time payment to access all content) or the sets need to be unlockable through gameplay.”
- “I am actually amazed at how many ads this game packed into the gameplay; every button you press will immediately send you into another ad.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the "Thomas & Friends Minis" game is widely praised, with users highlighting its creativity and fun, particularly for children. Many find the game to be very funny, often comparing it favorably to similar titles. Overall, it delivers a lighthearted and entertaining experience that resonates well with its young audience.
- “It is super duper fun and funny 😂😂😂!!!!!”
- “Thomas & Friends Minis with Thomas & Friends Twain - get it? That's so funny!”
- “Very funny Thomas & Friends Peppa Pig.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising its quality and design, particularly highlighting tracks like "Bone Percy." However, some users have reported issues with the music not playing at all, indicating a potential inconsistency in the audio experience.
- “This game has nice music and the sounds are great.”
- “5 stars - everything is good: the design, the music. My favorite is Bone Percy. Edit: ok, 2 years later, yeah, the game is still solid and the models are good.”
- “Music doesn't play when the setting is on.”
- “I can't even hear the music.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for additional missions that would allow them to unlock the engine pack, indicating that they seek more engaging content and progression within the story.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”