Item: Paper Train: Traffic
Rating: 74
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This game is essentially a stress test. The paper-sketch art style is the standout feature—it’s clean and quite unique compared to the usual glossy mobile look. However, the gameplay is incredibly shallow. You tap a train to stop it, you tap it to go. That’s it.

As the levels progress, it becomes more about memorizing patterns and having quick thumbs than any real strategy. It’s the kind of game that gets repetitive after twenty minutes. It’s not bad, but it feels more like a Flash game from 2008 than a modern mobile title. Good for a quick fix, but nothing more.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Unique paper-sketch art style
Easy to pick up
Satisfying when you nail a sequence

Very repetitive
Limited depth
Frustrating difficulty spikes

Technical Report

Performance: Runs flawlessly on any modern device.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You like high-speed reaction puzzles and trains.

Skip if: You want a simulation or management game with real depth.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, values depth over style
Hardware: iPhone 12
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Completed two worlds

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1015944446

$0.99 4+★4.6 139 reviews

Author : Istom Games Kft.

Pubish Date : Wed Sep 02 2015

Last Update Date : Mon Sep 18 2017

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.1Mon Sep 18 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Some bugs preventing full star results have been fixed
Download Paper Train Traffic now. It's Traintastic!
From single railroads to multi railway nodes, your task is to supervise the ongoing train traffic of many different locations around the World. Give your best to avoid rail disruption and train delays while preventing any possible train collisions. Do you think you are ready for the challenge?
There are NO in-app purchases or advertisements in Paper Train Traffic. All you need to do is purchase the game to get access to its full content!
Paper Train Traffic features:
* 300 challenging levels
* 6 spectacular animations
* Magnificent, hand drawn graphics
* Simple pick-up-and-play controls
* Absolutely no violence
* Full retina display support
* Game Center support
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad (3rd generation), iPad (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (4th generation), iPad (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Wi‑Fi, iPad mini Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.
Download Paper Train Traffic now. It's Traintastic!
From single railroads to multi railway nodes, your task is to supervise the ongoing train traffic of many different locations around the World. Give your best to avoid rail disruption and train delays while preventing any possible train collisions. Do you think you are ready for the challenge?
There are NO in-app purchases or advertisements in Paper Train Traffic. All you need to do is purchase the game to get access to its full content!
Paper Train Traffic features:
* 300 challenging levels
* 6 spectacular animations
* Magnificent, hand drawn graphics
* Simple pick-up-and-play controls
* Absolutely no violence
* Full retina display support
* Game Center support

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 139 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

In Paper Train Traffic, you take on the role of a railway controller in a beautiful world made entirely of paper sketches. Your task is to manage the flow of various trains, ensuring they reach their destinations without colliding. By tapping on signals, you can stop or start trains at critical junctions. As you progress, the layouts become increasingly complex with multiple tracks, tunnels, and high-speed locomotives. The game features hundreds of levels across different 'paper' environments, from urban centers to rural landscapes, all presented in a unique and charming hand-drawn art style.

Features

Unique hand-drawn paper aesthetic

300+ challenging levels

A variety of train types and speeds

Global leaderboards for high scores

Intuitive one-touch gameplay

Tips

Avoiding the Crash

Watch the speed of the incoming trains closely. High-speed express trains should always be given priority. It's often safer to stop a slower freight train for a long period than to risk a close call at a crossing.

Promotion Videos

Paper Train: Traffic by Istom Games Kft. - YouTube

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Gameplays

Signal Management

Tapping a train or its corresponding signal will toggle its movement. Players must manage the timing of multiple trains simultaneously to clear the screen within the time limit without any accidents.