Traffic Rush

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Traffic Rush is a single player arcade strategy game. It was developed by Donut Games and was released on July 12, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Traffic Rush" is a popular paid iPhone game that challenges players to direct rushing vehicles across an intersection to avoid crashes. The game features two modes, "Traffic Rush" with cars and "Rail Rush" with trains, and is compatible with Game Center and Universal App. It also supports widescreen and was featured as one of the top 10 all-time paid iPhone apps by Apple in 2011.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,404 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization254 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
Many players have nostalgic feelings for the game, recalling enjoyable experiences from their childhood.
The gameplay is engaging and can help improve hand-eye coordination.

Ads are poorly placed, blocking important parts of the screen and making the game unplayable.
Players are frustrated by the aggressive ad placement that interrupts gameplay and forces them to pay to remove ads.
The game has technical issues, such as lag and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.

monetization
256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to intrusive ads that obstruct gameplay and hinder visibility. Many players express frustration over the placement of ads, which often cover critical areas of the screen, making it difficult to play effectively. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they argue that the current implementation is excessive and detracts from the overall experience, with many suggesting that ads should be displayed between levels instead.
- “There's no ads in that.”
- “This game has been around a long time and they, somewhat recently, put ads in it that block the view of vehicles that make it so you can't see the cars coming so you lose.”
- “The ads cover important parts of the game screen and make it nearly impossible to play correctly.”
- “It's a shame that such a good game places ads to make it unplayable.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience is significantly hindered by intrusive advertisements that obstruct key elements and disrupt the flow of play. While some users appreciate the game's mechanics and graphics, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to frustration, with many calling for better placement or removal options to enhance enjoyment. Overall, the consensus is that the gameplay could be excellent if not for the disruptive ad placements.
- “The gameplay is very enjoyable.”
- “Simple, superb, and excellent gameplay.”
- “Really good graphics and excellent gameplay.”
- “Crappy, the ads are strategically placed to annoy the heck out of you, and they very much hinder the gameplay.”
- “It used to be good but the ads during gameplay ruined it.”
- “Idiot advertisement placement that hinders the gameplay experience.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, opinions on the graphics are mixed; while some players appreciate the high-quality visuals and immersive sound design, others criticize the graphics as being low-quality compared to modern standards. Despite these varying views, many still enjoy the game for its gameplay.
- “Really love the graphics and sounds of the trains.”
- “Really good graphics and excellent gameplay.”
- “High quality graphics.”
- “Guess we have too many better options now compared to 2013, with better graphics that give people the audacity to criticize this.”
- “Bad graphics”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, including issues with car spawns and screen freezes that obstruct gameplay. While some players enjoy the game overall, the persistent bugs detract from the experience.
- “The only thing that I don't like is how it glitches and spawns cars back to back so that when you go to tap one car, it crashes.”
- “I liked the game very much, but it is severely buggy.”
- “Good game, but glitches a lot.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and entertaining. However, some users have reported technical issues that detract from the experience, suggesting that while the comedic elements are strong, the game's performance may need improvement.
- “This game is fun and can be funny too.”
- “This game is very interesting because it is funny.”
- “Very funny game forever...”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally praised, with users noting a smooth performance and an enjoyable system that enhances the overall experience.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I love how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
- “The performance enhancements really make a difference, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay interruptions caused by ads, particularly in classic mode, where the inability to swipe cars effectively detracts from their overall experience.