TRAFFIC

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TRAFFIC is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by zzzlaud and was released on September 1, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

TRAFFIC is a First-Person Psychological Horror game about a troubled child in a home where he must deal with both internal and external stresses. You will communicate with your parents, do your chores, and stay out of the way. Secure the front gate and lock your doors. You never know who might be out there. TRAFFIC is about a family living in Wyoming as they traverse through the economic recessi…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Strong atmosphere with creepy and unsettling PS1-style graphics that enhance the horror experience.
Effective psychological horror with well-earned jumpscares and a disturbing, thought-provoking story about abuse and trauma.
Short and free (or low-cost) indie game offering a compact and efficient horror experience that is accessible and worthwhile for horror fans.

Gameplay can be confusing and vague, with unclear objectives leading to frustration and occasional soft locks or bugs.
Some players found pacing slow or tedious due to waiting for triggers or unclear progression.
Certain story elements are ambiguous or poorly explained, causing confusion about the plot and its interpretation.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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69%
12%
The story in this game is dark and atmospheric, focusing on disturbing themes with a surreal, often confusing narrative that leaves much open to interpretation. While some players appreciate the mysterious and unsettling tone, others find the plot muddled or lacking clarity, especially towards the end. Despite these issues, the story effectively complements the horror experience and immersive atmosphere.
- “Traffic is an indie horror title with a surrealist approach to telling a very dark story about a family.”
- “It feels like the story may have been left to some form of interpretation, but the constant tension of not exactly knowing what to do or what was going to happen was wonderful!”
- “A compact, efficient, disturbing story executed well.”
- “My main gripe is that the story line doesn't make much sense towards the end.”
- “The story needed to be a bit more clear though.”
- “There are some moments where things really don't make too much sense, not even in a surrealist horror way. I think I got the gist of the story, but a certain percentage of this is open to your own interpretation.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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8%
The graphics are praised for their atmospheric, old-school PS1/PS2 retro style that effectively enhances the game's creepy horror vibe. While some visuals are simple or unclear, they contribute well to the immersive and mysterious ambiance, appealing especially to fans of low-poly indie horror games.
- “Pretty good game with nice visuals, well worth a play for low poly horror fans!”
- “The graphics match the atmosphere.”
- “Visually we have a game going for the old PS1/2 style with retro graphics, that are at times somewhat unclear but mostly add to the atmosphere here pretty well.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game creates a captivating and creepy atmosphere, largely enhanced by its retro PS1-style graphics and immersive art design. While the storyline can be confusing and the jumpscares less intense, the overall eerie ambiance effectively instills a sense of mystery and fear of the unknown. Despite minor issues, the atmosphere is praised for delivering a compelling indie experience.
- “I loved the atmosphere in which the game immerses you. The graphic style, slowly being adopted in more indie games of this genre, really adds to it. The storyline might be confusing, but it creates an aura of mystery and the classic fear of the unknown.”
- “The atmosphere is definitely creepy, and with the PS1-style graphics and audiovisual elements, it delivers a great retro horror experience.”
- “This game has tons of atmosphere and will have you looking over your shoulders at all times.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences several bugs and glitches that can disrupt progression and reduce the horror atmosphere, leading to frustration for some players. However, despite these stability issues, many still find the overall experience enjoyable and worthwhile given its price and indie charm.
- “It's a frustrating experience that took me out of what I truly saw as a good horror experience, but as of now, it's just buggy where you have to basically know exactly what to do or the game is going to freak out and no longer let you progress. Each restart removes all the tension that was built, and all the horror is simply replaced by frustration.”
- “Truly scary but it's kind of buggy.”
- “There are also some glitches I am not sure were intended.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The gameplay is generally described as clunky and cumbersome, resembling a "walking simulator" with simple, repetitive tasks and limited interaction. It mainly involves wandering through environments and completing mundane objectives, which some find disengaging.
- “The gameplay of Traffic follows a walking simulator-like experience where you wander around your house, carrying out chores, watching the disturbing events of the story unfold, and doing some limited key hunts.”
- “Clunky gameplay and the story was kind of haphazardly put together.”
- “The gameplay is basically another 'walking simulator' where you follow through random objectives.”
- “The gameplay of traffic follows a walking simulator-like experience where you wander around your house, carrying out chores, watching the disturbing events of the story unfold and doing some limited key hunts.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is challenging and may require additional resources, such as extra lives, suggesting it can be time-consuming and difficult.