Traffic Conductor

Modern day traffic is a pretty ugly thing, given the fact that there are hundreds of millions of cars out there at any given moment. Although the streets have been improved over the decades to accommodate more vehicles, it’s still not enough to avoid huge traffic jams, especially in big cities during rush hour. Hence, sometimes officers are needed to make sure everyone follows the rules.

Traffic Conductor is a fast-paced arcade game in which your goal is to make sure traffic jams and accidents are avoided at all times, by simply moving the cars from one lane to the other as quickly as possible. The mechanics are very simple and intuitive, not to mention enjoyable, at least as long as you have the patience to keep playing when things get tough.

Each level features multiple waves of cars that need to be arranged, and they obviously start to move quicker later on. You have to use your mouse and drag them around the screen to the correct lane, which is guessed by looking at the number stamped on each car. There are multiple game modes to tackle along the way as well.

Accidents happen every now and again too, at least if you do not pay enough attention to the cars. Hence, some move faster than those in front of them, so it’s important to help them avoid collision by temporarily moving them to a different lane. This requires fast reactions and patience, because there’s usually more than one thing happening at any given time.

The graphics are kept to a minimum from a technical point of view, but they are still very colorful and pleasant, artwork-wise. Even the interface is as straightforward as possible, given the fact that there’s no text, only symbols to help you navigate the menus. Granted, this can also get confusing sometimes, depending on your ability to slow your brain down.

All things considered, Traffic Conductor is more than capable to keep you engaged for a while, especially since it features a lot of levels. Moreover, the action is both enjoyable and challenging, a great combination for an arcade game.