A unique minimalist puzzler, Traffix is a relaxing experience if you can get to grips with the hit and miss Switch control options.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting concept that is fun to play, especially for fans of traffic management and puzzle games.
- The minimalist and colorful graphics are visually appealing, creating a pleasant gaming experience.
- It's a good casual game to play in short bursts, making it suitable for players looking to kill some time.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, such as cars unexpectedly going through traffic lights, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- There is a lack of quality-of-life features, including no widescreen support, no achievements, and an awkward level selection interface.
- The game is criticized for being too short and lacking replayability, as players cannot return to previous levels once they progress.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet elegant mechanic that involves turning lights green, but many players find it lacks sufficient control and can become overly stressful due to unforgiving timing puzzles. While the interface can feel clunky and the game is relatively short with only 20-30 levels, it is generally easy to understand and offers an interesting design. Overall, players appreciate the art and mechanics, but some feel it doesn't provide the relaxing experience they seek in casual puzzle games.
“Elegant graphic design and simple, interesting gameplay mechanics.”
“The gameplay is easy to figure out (without the tutorial).”
“It's a very fun game but it's way too short (only around 20-30 levels - an hour of gameplay).”
“A couple of hours of gameplay in, and I already feel like this bug is a good chunk of my restarts if I'm trying to 3-star a level.”
“A nice little idea, but the simple turn-a-light-green mechanic that the game is based on provides insufficient control to make it meaningfully playable.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a really clunky interface to select one car to go through versus a full-on green light.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a minimalist and colorful design that is both elegant and straightforward, complementing the simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics. The art style resembles a mini-metro aesthetic, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the puzzle and rhythm elements.
“Relaxing and straightforward enough to play, with decent-looking minimalist colorful graphics.”
“Elegant graphic design and simple, interesting gameplay mechanics.”
“A small puzzle/ rhythm game with a mini-metro art style, simple and efficient.”
“The graphics are quite basic and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The art style is simplistic, which may not appeal to players looking for more visually engaging experiences.”
“While the game has a unique aesthetic, the overall graphics feel outdated and could use a significant upgrade.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with players noting a lack of variety and a single repetitive track in the menu. Many found the music unpleasant, leading some to turn off the sound entirely, and there are no options to adjust the music volume separately. Overall, the game's audio experience is seen as a significant drawback.
“The game would benefit from music in the proper maps; it only has a single repetitive track in the menu.”
“It's a fun game, but I had to turn the sound completely off because the music is horrible, and there's no way to just turn the music down.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a well-designed optimization puzzle, but it suffers from a significant issue where multiple cars can move simultaneously despite a single input, leading to potential frustration for players.
“The optimization mechanics are engaging and provide a satisfying challenge.”
“I love how the game encourages strategic thinking through its optimization puzzles.”
“The balance between complexity and accessibility in the optimization aspect is impressive.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab, with the game being perceived as a poorly executed port of its mobile versions.
“Basically, this was just a cash grab port of the mobile versions of the game.”
