Traffic Road
New
- Genre Racing games
- Players 1
- Session 6 min
- Price Free
- Updated
A motorcycle, a busy motorway and a scoring system that pays for danger. Passing close to another vehicle is worth points, and the closer the pass the better it pays, which means the game is constantly encouraging you to leave less room than is sensible. From a rider's-eye view the lanes are narrower than they look and the gap between two lorries closes faster than the mirror suggests. There are more than thirty bikes to work through and performance upgrades behind them, but the underlying tension never changes: every point you earn is bought by reducing the space you have left to react.
| A and D or arrows | Steer between lanes |
|---|---|
| W | Accelerate |
| S | Brake |
| Shift | Boost where fitted |
| Touch | Tilt or tap to steer |
How to play Traffic Road
- Ride the gaps between lanes rather than in a lane. That is where the near-miss scoring lives.
- Look far up the road. At speed, the vehicle you can see clearly is already too close to plan around.
- Overtake on the side with an escape route. Passing into a closing gap is how runs end.
- Bank score by surviving rather than by chasing one heroic pass.
- Upgrade braking and handling before top speed. Traffic punishes a fast bike that cannot change line.
Tips
- Lorries hide what is in front of them. Never commit to a gap you cannot see through.
- Speed multiplies the near-miss bonus, which is exactly why the game keeps tempting you to go faster.
- If runs keep ending in the same way, you are following too closely rather than steering badly.
Questions about Traffic Road
How does scoring work?
Points come from distance and from passing close to other vehicles, with closer passes worth more.
How many bikes are there?
More than thirty, unlocked with earnings, along with performance upgrades.
Is it first person?
Yes, which is what makes judging the gaps difficult and interesting.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, with touch steering.
Is the traffic random?
It varies enough that memorising a run is not possible.
Can I ride slowly and stay safe?
You can, but the scoring is built around speed and proximity, so a cautious run earns very little and the upgrades stay out of reach.
