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.

Get into the flow in TRAFFIC RUSH, the original intersection control game!

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,402 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization254 negative mentions

The game is fun, addictive, and a great time killer with simple, engaging gameplay.
Nostalgic appeal as it has been enjoyed for many years, retaining fans from older platforms.
Different modes including car and train versions add variety and strategic challenge.

Ads are intrusive, often blocking critical parts of the screen and hindering gameplay.
Ads placement forces players to accidentally tap them, disrupting gameplay and prompting payment to remove ads.
The game pressures players to pay to remove ads or access certain content, which frustrates many users.

monetization
256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy heavily relies on intrusive ads that frequently block critical gameplay areas, severely hindering the player’s ability to see and control in-game elements, which frustrates many users. Players often feel forced to pay to remove these obstructive ads, viewing this as unfair for a “free” game, and suggest that ads be moved to between game sessions or less disruptive locations. Overall, while the game itself is praised, the aggressive ad placement and forced purchases significantly degrade the user experience.
- “The ads make it impossible to play because they cover the screen so you can't see the game.”
- “They put the ads in spots where it is hard to play the actual game.”
- “Ads block view of the game, making it nearly impossible to play correctly.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and addictive, but intrusive advertisements, especially those placed directly within the gameplay area, significantly hinder the experience. Many users find that ads disrupt controls and visibility, making the game frustrating unless removed. Without ads, the gameplay is praised as superb and excellent.
- “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.”
- “Idiotic advertisement placement that hinders the gameplay experience.”
- “Huge ads that get in the way of buttons etc. ads get in the way of gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the high-quality visuals and detailed train designs, while others find them outdated or low compared to modern standards. Overall, opinions vary between enjoyment of the graphics and criticism due to their age.
- “Really good graphics and excellent gameplay”
- “Really love the graphics and sounds of the trains.”
- “High quality graphics”
- “Guess we have much better options now compared to 2013, with improved graphics that give people the audacity to criticize this.”
- “Bad graphics”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is compromised by frequent glitches, including crashing issues when interacting with cars and persistent bugs affecting gameplay visuals. While these bugs can be frustrating, they do not fully detract from the overall enjoyment experienced by players.
- “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
100%
Users generally find the game humorous and enjoyable, often describing it as funny and entertaining. However, some note technical issues that affect gameplay, which slightly detracts from the overall experience.
- “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
100%
The game's optimization is generally praised for delivering smooth performance and a well-designed system that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with emotional engagement due to intrusive ads disrupting gameplay, particularly when trying to swipe cars in classic mode. This interruptive experience detracts from the overall emotional immersion of the game.