Train Taxi

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Train Taxi is a single player casual simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by SayGames and was released on June 11, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Train Taxi" is a game where you collect passengers to form a longer train, while avoiding crashes. A weekly VIP Membership offers exclusive trains, daily gems and coins, and no ads for $5.99 after a 3-day free trial. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay46 positive mentions

monetization3.4k negative mentions

The game is fun and entertaining, providing a good way to pass the time.
The graphics are cute and the sound effects are satisfying.
The concept of collecting passengers and unlocking different trains is enjoyable.

There are way too many ads, with an ad after almost every level, making gameplay frustrating.
The game lacks challenge, with levels being too easy and repetitive.
The option to watch ads for bonuses often leads to watching ads anyway, even when declining.

monetization
3,490 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game. Many users express frustration over the misleading nature of ad-free purchases, which do not eliminate ads as promised, and the high subscription costs for ad removal are seen as unreasonable. Overall, the aggressive monetization strategy significantly detracts from the gameplay experience, leading to numerous uninstalls and low ratings.
- “Good games are ruined by the obnoxious monetization that plagues the mobile game scene!”
- “I paid for no ads, and I don't have any problems now.”
- “It's a beautiful game and in this game there are no ads and it is so cute and amazing.”
- “I paid the $3.99 in the app to remove the ads, but the developer still keeps an ad on the screen anyway.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The sheer quantity of ads makes the game unplayable.”
gameplay
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, with some users appreciating its mechanics and graphics. However, the overwhelming consensus is that the experience is severely hampered by an excessive amount of advertisements, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing the game. Many reviewers express frustration over the lack of challenge and variety in gameplay, suggesting that the game feels more like an ad platform than a true gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is amazing and the graphics are great.”
- “Very smooth fluid gameplay that's very fun and enjoyable.”
- “Fun easy gameplay, keep up the good work.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is not worth it for such an ad-hungry app.”
- “The gameplay is way too short and after every round there is an ad or a prompt to rate us.”
graphics
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute art style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations. However, several users criticize the graphics as basic or boring, noting that they lack depth and challenge. Additionally, the frequent and intrusive ads detract from the overall visual experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “The graphics are really good with smooth animation.”
- “Incredible graphics, smooth gameplay, and lots of different trains.”
- “Great graphics and love the idea of transit.”
- “The game is so basic and the graphics are very boring.”
- “Graphics quality made this look very promising but the ads were so frequent and intrusive that I uninstalled within 5 minutes.”
- “It's awful, laggy even for a phone with 8 gigs of RAM and the graphics suck; I absolutely hate it.”
humor
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, with many players finding it funny and enjoyable to play. However, a significant number of reviews express frustration over the excessive advertisements, which detract from the overall experience, often leading to longer ad viewing times than actual gameplay. Despite the ad issues, the game's comedic elements and engaging gameplay keep players entertained.
- “The game is so good and funny, but there is an ad problem. Sometimes there are ads that I can't exit at all, and I have to close the game and open it again to play!”
- “So simple yet funny and addictive.”
- “Very funny and interesting game.”
- “The humor in this game feels forced and falls flat, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I found the jokes to be unoriginal and lacking any real wit.”
- “The attempts at humor are so awkward that they detract from the overall experience.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance with minimal ads, the overwhelming majority highlight issues such as the game freezing during critical moments, unresponsive ads, and the need to restart their devices. Overall, the game appears to require substantial improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
- “It is a great game and no glitches.”
- “No glitches; I play for a long time and it does not glitch.”
- “It is amazing; there are not many ads and you can never get bored. It is amazing and there are no glitches.”
- “It freezes my phone and I have to shut it off.”
- “Terrible, the game consistently freezes and if that isn't pain enough, which actually points to a possible data mining rig they have with this game, which means this game should be deleted at once.”
- “This app needs a lot of work, it's just so buggy and laggy, I don't recommend anyone install this.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews from users. While some appreciate the sound effects and find the music enjoyable, many express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt their listening experience, particularly when using external music players like Spotify. Overall, the game's music is described as decent, but the ad interruptions significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I love this game! This is very interesting and cute little people, and I love the music when we complete our levels. ”
- “I think the music is really good.”
- “It's really fun to play while listening to music.”
- “First of all, there are too many ads, but even more egregious is that the ads have volume even if you've turned off the sound of the game, and they interrupt Spotify, making it impossible to satisfactorily play while listening to music in the background.”
- “This game's ads will drown out your music or stop it.”
- “I will never support creators like you; you just make a simple game and litter it with ads. I can't even listen to music.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it features no meaningful consequences or rewards. Many reviewers express a desire for the addition of quests and missions to enhance gameplay, as the current experience feels repetitive and overly simplistic. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as underdeveloped, contributing to a sense of boredom among players.
- “This game is really cool to play when you are so bored and you don't have anything to do, so you can play this really cool game. It has a cool maze, cool trains, lots of chests, missions, and mines, so play now!”
- “I would like for there to be quests or something... I have already unlocked all trains, and so it's starting to get boring.”
- “It says it is so hard, but I got to level 100 on the first day I got it. It's too easy; make levels harder and add some stuff like missions and power-ups.”
- “This game has no consequences, no rewards, no story.”
- “Add quests and missions; once you get past the constant barrage of ads, you have a dull game that is so easy anyone can win.”
- “I would like for there to be quests or something... I have already unlocked all trains and so it's starting to get boring.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to the frequent and lengthy ad interruptions after each level, which disrupt the flow of gameplay. Many reviews highlight the lack of variety and challenge in the levels, leading to a monotonous experience that feels more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay. Overall, the combination of repetitive gameplay and intrusive ads significantly detracts from the game's appeal.
- “Most tedious and boring game I've played on a mobile device... 3 ads shot at you per minute and identical levels that don't get any more difficult at all.”
- “All levels feel exactly the same and offer no differentiating gameplay/challenges whatsoever and can get extremely boring and tedious with its unskippable ads.”
- “Found it boring and tedious, did several levels and nothing really changed, no challenge.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of emotional experiences with the game, highlighting both positive feelings of happiness and personal growth, such as learning patience, alongside frustrations related to ads and gameplay mechanics. While some find the game deeply engaging and meaningful, others feel it can lead to negative emotions, prompting them to delete the app.
- “I had a very emotional and mental experience while playing; it taught me how to be patient, and those are good things... I love this game so much! #traintaxi4life”
- “It made me feel like I wanted to work as if I were moving the train.”
- “I'm so happy I deleted this app; it made me feel like I needed a new phone.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant freezing and stuttering issues, particularly on certain devices like the OnePlus 6T. However, a few players report smooth performance, indicating that optimization may vary across different hardware. Overall, the game appears to have notable optimization problems that affect the experience for many players.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
- “Optimization is top-notch, ensuring minimal lag and maximum performance.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”
- “Badly optimized, even though there is barely anything to the game.”
- “Game is great, but keeps freezing and stuttering.”
- “Very badly optimized, loads of stuttering on my OnePlus 6T.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable for short sessions, others feel it lacks long-term replay value despite its simplicity.
- “The game is simple but incredibly replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, making it a game I can return to again and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the gameplay fresh, ensuring high replayability.”
- “Fun for a short term, but not good replay value.”
- “Simple but not very replayable.”