Traffic Escape!
Get on Play Store"Traffic Escape!" is a puzzle game where you tap to escape from traffic, featuring ingenious visuals and plenty of humor. However, the game is riddled with bugs and requires a lot of grinding, which can be frustrating due to the annoying ads that frequently pop up. Overall, the gameplay is centered around avoiding traffic and navigating obstacles to advance to the next level.
Reviews
- The game is simple and fun, making it easy to get into and enjoy.
- It provides a good mental challenge and helps improve focus and problem-solving skills.
- The graphics are attractive and the gameplay is generally smooth.
- There are excessive ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
- The game becomes repetitive after a while, with many levels feeling too easy and lacking variety.
- Technical issues such as freezing and glitches can hinder the gaming experience.
- monetization977 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number and length of ads. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with ads appearing after nearly every level, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, they express frustration that even after payment, ads still persist, leading to a significant decline in overall enjoyment of the game.
“Paid a small fee for no ads and am playing uninterrupted.”
“Yes, I paid for no ads, but it is so worth it!”
“Second game I've ever spent money buying no ads because of how good this game is.”
“I paid to remove the mandatory ads, but optional ads and 'special deals' are thrown in your face every few levels.”
“You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
“The constant ads make this game so annoying.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as attractive and easy to pick up, but it suffers from a lack of challenge and repetitive stages, even at higher levels. Many users express frustration with the overwhelming number of ads, which often exceed the actual gameplay time, detracting significantly from the overall experience. While the core mechanics are enjoyable, the excessive interruptions from ads lead to a tedious and frustrating gameplay experience.
“Attractive, clean gameplay that's easy to get into.”
“Otherwise, gameplay/app is awesome and deserves 5+ stars, hats off to the developer(s).”
“I do like the gameplay.”
“Once the mechanics are introduced (crossings, traffic lights), the game doesn't get any harder.”
“Gameplay is simple, if not simplistic, and even at level 1k+ there is no challenge.”
“As could be expected, gameplay is tedious, and it is always trying to sell you something even though it also gives you ads.”
- stability29 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to frequent glitches and freezing issues, which disrupt gameplay and frustrate users. Many players report that the game often freezes during critical moments, particularly when interacting with ads, leading to a loss of progress and requiring restarts. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability problems significantly detract from the experience.
“This game is fun except for the glitches and lies. When you get almost to the end and you try to move your car, it won't move.”
“The game is so fun; however, my phone keeps telling me to delete your game. It freezes up mid-game constantly, and the ads freeze up, forcing you to leave the app entirely.”
“This game doesn't load right, keeps dropping throughout play, and freezes up your phone.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising their creativity and quality, while others criticize them for being outdated, overly bright, and lacking customization options. Additionally, the presence of adult content in ads detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a strong desire for improvements in aesthetics and customization.
“It moves forward fast and has creative graphics.”
“Good graphics, simple concept, easy to learn and play, gets more challenging as you go, no need to spend real money.”
“Kinda fun, graphics good, ads at bottom better than others.”
“The game is simple in its graphics and concept.”
“Would be 5 stars if it were more customizable and just had a better aesthetic--its base look and also its customization options are all overly bright and garish and hard on my eyes.”
“If you'd spent ages developing a new idea, new graphics, new gameplay, etc., then that would be a valid argument, but you haven't.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as being amusing, with users finding the scoring system and its absurdities funny. However, some reviewers express concern that the humor may inadvertently promote negative behaviors, suggesting that the comedic elements could be misinterpreted by younger players. Overall, while the game is entertaining, its reliance on computer-generated outcomes has led to frustration among some users.
“The scoring system is also funny.”
“How funny all top 10 at the same time around 4:30 AM Pacific time.”
“This is a very funny game.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's audio, particularly the intrusive ad audio that overrides personal music playlists. Many report that ads disrupt their listening experience, with increasing frequency and volume at higher levels, leaving them unable to enjoy their own music or audiobooks. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant annoyance due to the lack of control over audio settings.
“I would rather listen to my own music than the ad audio.”
“It's frustrating when my music player randomly stops while I'm listening.”
“It's annoying when ads interrupt my music or audiobook.”
“Turned off sound in game settings, but the audio still overrides my music.”
“Would rather listen to my music than the ad audio.”
“The higher the level, the more ads, longer ads, and louder ads with no way of turning off the annoying music.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics, including the removal of tickets and a mission system perceived as rigged, which detracts from the overall experience. Players also express dissatisfaction with the requirement to watch unskippable ads to progress, making it difficult to complete quests and participate in challenges.
“The change they made is that they took away the tickets, so now you have to watch plot read.”
“The mission system is rigged to make you lose; in the 30 seconds it took me to complete level 35, 2nd place caught up 8 levels, lmao.”
“It is impossible to complete daily quests or use the 10 minutes of 2x bonus rewards or compete in the 'level race' challenge without being connected to the internet and watching at least one one-minute long unskippable, unmutable advert of a moron playing Toon Blast or Royal Match the wrong way.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, noting that it increasingly feels like a money-making scheme due to frequent ads and reduced rewards. The gameplay has shifted from enjoyable to a chore, with demands for more daily games and a lack of transparency regarding changes to features and rewards. Overall, the experience has become less about fun and more about spending money.
“As could be expected, gameplay is tedious, and it is always trying to sell you something even though it also gives you ads.”
“Also, it does get tedious after a while.”
“Used to be a fun game, but now it has turned into a big money spinner for the owners. Expect to pay a lot of money for a now tedious game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users emphasize that effective optimization is crucial for a game to provide a fun and relaxing experience, highlighting the importance of consistent and smooth performance.
“In order for a game to be fun and relaxing, the app needs to consistently run smoothly.”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay without any lag.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the experience enjoyable on various devices.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that despite the presence of ads, the game offers significantly more replayability compared to other free games, making it engaging enough to revisit multiple times.
“Ads are part of the game like any other free game, but there's far more replayability in this than in most other free games I've played.”
