Traffic Jam Fever

About

Traffic Jam Fever is a Simulation game where players aim to pass as many vehicles as possible in traffic. The game is relatively short, taking about 2 hours to beat. However, the experience can be marred by annoying ads, which may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. The game's tagline, "How many vehicles can you pass?", highlights the gameplay's focus on navigating through traffic jams to achieve high scores.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

26%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

monetization831 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for short periods.
Some players find it a good time killer when waiting or bored.
Graphics are decent and the game is easy to play.

The game is riddled with excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them even when declining offers.
Gameplay is misleading compared to advertisements, lacking the promised road-building mechanics.
Many users report crashes and bugs, making the game frustrating and unplayable.

monetization
893 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Even those who paid for an ad-free experience still encounter numerous ads, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the aggressive ad placement and misleading marketing have significantly detracted from the gameplay experience, prompting many users to uninstall the game.
- “I understand that developers need ads for revenue and that there's an option to pay for no ads.”
- “I paid for no ads because I enjoy the simplicity of this game.”
- “If you pay for no ads then the ads should be removed!”
- “I paid for no ads because the ads were so obnoxious that it was almost unplayable, and now after paying I still get plenty of ads and the whole game is run by ads.”
- “The actual game is quite boring and it just entices you to watch ads for 30-second minor boosts.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
82%
13%
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being misleading and dominated by excessive advertisements, with players reporting more time spent watching ads than actually engaging in gameplay. Many describe the mechanics as simplistic and repetitive, often reducing the game to a basic clicker format rather than the interactive experience promised in advertisements. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking depth and enjoyment, overshadowed by constant interruptions from ads.
- “The gameplay is not what was advertised; it's just a tap and upgrade game.”
- “Gameplay is very limiting; you can build roads, yes, but only on designated paths.”
- “The original ad for the game had better, more fun gameplay than the actual game, which is in fact not a traffic puzzle game as advertised but an idle clicker.”
- “More ads than gameplay, and forced ads.”
- “The gameplay is not what was advertised (free drawing roads to make traffic flow easier); it's just a tap and upgrade game.”
- “Unskippable ads, no gameplay whatsoever.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and excessive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, stating that it often becomes unplayable due to these technical problems. Despite its enjoyable aspects, the overwhelming bugs and instability significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Your game glitches so much.”
- “This game freezes too much to be playable.”
- “So many ads that you get to play for maybe 30 seconds before it just destroys my phone and freezes it due to the influx of ads.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players overwhelmingly criticize the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious, repetitive, and primarily focused on ad revenue rather than enjoyable gameplay. Many feel that the experience quickly becomes boring and frustrating, leading to a strong negative sentiment towards the game's design and monetization strategy.
- “It becomes very tedious 'earning' enough credits to make the next solution.”
- “This is probably the most boring, tedious, and repetitive game ever.”
- “This tells me it's less of a game and more of an ad grinding app for the devs.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as great and others criticizing them for being poor and misleading compared to promotional materials. Users have noted issues such as glitches and slow performance, leading to a generally disappointing experience for some players. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the graphics, many feel they fall short of expectations, especially for a 2024 release.
- “Great graphics.”
- “The graphics are pretty good, actually!”
- “Graphics could be better; it's 2024.”
- “This game is nothing like its advertising suggests. The graphics make me sick, and the entire concept is just terrible.”
- “Compared to the advertising videos, it's totally different with poor graphics, glitches, and too many ads.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional experience of the game, highlighting that constant interruptions from intrusive ads detract from engagement and enjoyment. The repetitive nature of tapping the screen for minimal reward leads to a sense of dissatisfaction and wasted time.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is notably absent, with users highlighting a lack of sound effects as well, which contributes to a basic and straightforward gameplay experience. Many players feel that the addition of music would enhance the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
- “Pretty basic game; gameplay is straightforward and simple. There is no music, no sound effects, and button pressing is the core of the control scheme.”
- “The game desperately needs music and an update.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent; while some players find it amusing at the start, it quickly becomes repetitive and loses its charm as the gameplay progresses. Overall, the comedic elements do not sustain interest over time.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, with random pop-ups for purchasable items that seem designed to encourage accidental purchases, often appearing near the bottom of the screen.
- “Poorly optimized; purchasable items pop up randomly, almost as if the intent is to force an accidental purchase, as they usually appear closer to the bottom of the screen when they generate.”
- “The game's performance is severely hindered by its lack of optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced constant crashes and long loading times, which made the game frustrating to play due to its poor optimization.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting that it can be completed quickly without additional content or incentives to return. Additionally, the overwhelming presence of ads and pop-ups detracts from the overall experience, further discouraging players from wanting to replay the game.
- “I finished the game in a day without watching ads or buying perks, and I found there was no replayability. There are way too many ads, and you get tons of pop-ups for perks that you don't need. Even if you press 'no, thanks,' the ad still force plays. Don't play this game.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's really no reason to go back. The lack of replayability makes it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “The game offers no incentive to replay. After finishing it, I felt like I had seen everything there was to see.”