Transport Tycoon Empire: City

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"Transport Tycoon Empire: City" is a simulation game that allows players to build and manage their own transportation empire in a city environment. As a tycoon and city builder simulator, the game features train stations, airports, and sea ports for players to oversee. Despite its promising concept, the game is marred by annoying ads and technical bugs that can detract from the overall experience.

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Play Modes

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

Transport Tycoon Empire: City screenshot

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,085 reviews

graphics80 positive mentions

monetization151 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and animations, making it visually appealing.
It offers a variety of vehicles and tasks, keeping gameplay interesting.
Players can enjoy the game without spending money, although purchases can speed up progress.

The game often requires watching ads to progress, which can be frustrating when they fail to load.
Players experience frequent crashes and connection issues, making the game unplayable at times.
Progression becomes slow and tedious after a certain level, often requiring players to spend real money to continue.

monetization
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and technical issues associated with them, such as crashes and failures to load. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overwhelming presence of ads often detracts from the gameplay experience, leading to calls for a paid option to remove them entirely. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab, with significant reliance on in-app purchases and ad views for progression.
- “So far very playable, hope it doesn't force microtransactions in the future.”
- “Very good game, no ads unless you want extra things.”
- “Nice game... wish they had a no ads option... I would pay $5.99-9.99 to remove all ads.”
- “Decent games, but giving it 1 star because so much of the game is dependent on ads.”
- “The amount of ads they throw in your face to tease you to earn more bolts is off-putting too.”
- “You've ruined the game with so many ads; nothing can be done without watching them.”
graphics
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
14%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their quality, smoothness, and appealing design. Players appreciate the beautiful low-poly aesthetics and the immersive visual experience, often describing the graphics as superb or outstanding. However, a few reviews mention that while the graphics are good, there is room for improvement, particularly in vehicle detail and overall polish.
- “Beautiful low poly graphics, timeless.”
- “I absolutely love train simulation games; the graphics are amazing and feel like I'm right here. Happy to give 5 stars! Thank you, guys, awesome job!”
- “Outstanding graphics.”
- “Vehicle graphics not as detailed in game as you might think.”
- “This game is best transport game but game is very low graphic.”
- “Play and graphics are a bit primitive compared to other games.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
67%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players finding it engaging and enjoyable, though some express frustration over the lengthy missions and the need for specific vehicles to progress. Many reviews highlight a "pay-to-win" aspect, where players feel pressured to spend real money to obtain necessary items for story advancement, leading to a sense of stagnation in gameplay. Overall, while the storyline and graphics are praised, the mechanics surrounding mission completion and vehicle acquisition detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “It's a story that keeps you interested.”
- “Fun transport/logistics game, great graphics and storyline, lots to do and easy to progress even as a free-to-play player.”
- “The concept and game story is pretty cool.”
- “After a while, you can't complete your story; it becomes very boring after level 30.”
- “Game forces you to pay real-world money in order to continue the story; it wants me to open 2 special item crates, but you need to pay 200 of the premium currency each to open.”
- “Fun game but wants to force you to spend your hard-earned cash for pretend cash to move forward in the game; if not for that, it would be a five-star game when you get to level 50, it starts adding missions and says no transportation to complete.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
23%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and appealing graphics, with many users appreciating the complexity and balance of city management features. However, some players express frustration with certain aspects, such as the durability mechanic and progression barriers, particularly after updates that introduced stability issues. While the game offers a solid experience, it is noted for similarities to other tycoon games, leading to mixed feelings about originality.
- “It has nice graphics, and the progressive gameplay is fun and keeps you motivated.”
- “Starts off looking like a less slick version of Trainstation or Port City, but soon realized it has better functions and gameplay.”
- “Unreal graphics, great gameplay, with all forms of transport covered.”
- “I think the developer should get rid of the durability mechanic on the vehicles.”
- “The new update ruined the game completely and didn’t fix the problem of it crashing after 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The game is like so many others that begin gameplay by only allowing the player to press controls indicated by the game.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and sluggish performance, particularly during ads and gameplay. While some users experienced no issues initially, others faced significant technical problems that hindered their experience, leading to frustration and the need for restarts. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires improvements to enhance stability and reduce bugs.
- “The game's stability is impressive; there are no freezes or crashes.”
- “I appreciate the solid performance; the game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “The stability of the game is top-notch, providing a seamless experience throughout.”
- “Very technical glitches in this game. During ad watching, many times the game hung and the ad was loading continuously, so we had to restart the game multiple times while playing. This is a very irritating part. Improve it so the game and advertising run smoothly.”
- “Latest promo has just cost you your 5-star rating - it doesn't matter if you try to close the latest promo or complete the purchase, the game just freezes.”
- “The game was awesome for the first hour, then I closed it, and whenever I try to play, it finishes the load screen and starts another loading screen, freezing at 100%. I tried deleting the cache, data, and even reinstalled the game, with no success.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game's glitches and connection issues, often expressing frustration with a lighthearted tone. The game is described as simple and enjoyable, making it a fun option for casual play with friends, despite some technical hiccups that add an unintended comedic element to the experience. Overall, the humor seems to stem from both the game's quirks and the players' reactions to them.
- “It's a funny game.”
- “Whenever I try to pan, I can't; the screen starts acting in a funny way.”
- “It's totally quite like a great simple, easier, funny game to play with friends during free time.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, especially after initial progress slows down significantly, particularly after unlocking certain regions. Many express frustration over the reliance on in-game purchases to advance, and there are calls for additional features to alleviate the grind. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding experience detracts from its enjoyment.
- “But after the initial swift gains, it quickly becomes very tedious and boring, with the only way of progressing being spending money on ridiculous in-game purchases.”
- “Gets slow and requires grinding after a couple of days.”
- “The game also becomes significantly slower after unlocking region 3, and you just feel like you're grinding.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance on devices with 3GB of RAM, though some users report stuttering and glitches when navigating the map. While the initial release shows promise, further improvements, particularly in the user interface, are still needed.
- “Well, for the initial release, the game is great performance-wise; it's one of the first games like this that doesn't give off the 'pay to win' vibe.”
- “So far, great game for a tablet; it runs smoothly. If any issues arise, I will let you know.”
- “Now it runs smoothly, but it still needs improvement, especially in UI.”
- “You need an optimization update to run on 3GB RAM devices; the rest of the content is fine.”
- “The game is overall good, but whenever I try to navigate the map, it keeps stuttering and glitching.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received a mixed response, with some users enjoying it while others have noted issues with the settings, particularly the inability to turn off sound and music at the start. Overall, it averages a score of 3 out of 5.
- “I like the music.”
- “Settings are off at the beginning, so I can't turn off sound and music.”
- “Music is 3.”