Mini Metro

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 101
  3. Negative: 7 out of 101

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  1. Winterspark
    May 14, 2016
    6
    There is something about this game. It pi**es me off that my lines don't go in straight lines but at the same time that same thing keeps me coming back for more because I just want my lines to go in a straight line!
  2. ChoicestGames
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    If you like games like Sim Tower and Transport Tycoon but want a quick game without all the business management overhead, Mini Metro is quite a viable alternative. Unfortunately, the game has no map editor and some of the all-time high scores in the game seem dubious but if you're happy to just compete against your friends or through the daily challenges, it can be quite rewarding.
  3. whitesun11
    Mar 22, 2017
    7
    This is a minimalistic transport (metro) simulation strategy game. It is well executed, at first it looks really charming and beautiful. But eventually you find the game lacks a strategical depth. Games are rather short and strategical choices are quite limited. It is more like a casual strategy game (whats why the devs busy to publish it on mobile platforms), than a metro simulation game.This is a minimalistic transport (metro) simulation strategy game. It is well executed, at first it looks really charming and beautiful. But eventually you find the game lacks a strategical depth. Games are rather short and strategical choices are quite limited. It is more like a casual strategy game (whats why the devs busy to publish it on mobile platforms), than a metro simulation game. You cannot save or replay a game. Also there is no a long promised map editor, which could keep some more interest in the game.… Expand
  4. wegie125
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    A really charming game, the simplistic graphics really keep me hooked. To be honest I never bought this game and just played it on someone's computer for a few hours but it was definitely fun and something that I would consider picking up, I don't think that it is a game that you could play for hours as it gets a little boring after a bit but it was still well made and something that I amA really charming game, the simplistic graphics really keep me hooked. To be honest I never bought this game and just played it on someone's computer for a few hours but it was definitely fun and something that I would consider picking up, I don't think that it is a game that you could play for hours as it gets a little boring after a bit but it was still well made and something that I am going to look into the mobile version for… Expand
  5. Zazcallabah
    Mar 7, 2017
    7
    Mini Metro is a puzzler that distills down all the properties of a city builder game down to its core essentials. The game is not a city builder itself, though. It is a timed puzzle game.
    You could argue that the mechanics of any city builder is at its core a puzzle game. That may be true, but this one is timed.
  6. Laer
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Simple, sencillo, bonito, pero a la vez complejo y táctico.

    El juego es sencillo, van apareciendo puntos estratégicos de diferentes formas y tu eres el encargado establecer una red entre ellos para que puedan moverse rápidamente de uno a otro. Puedes crear varias lineas, añadir mas locomotoras y vagones, para que cada pasajero llegue a su destino (si es un cuadrado tiene que llegar a    Simple, sencillo, bonito, pero a la vez complejo y táctico.

    El juego es sencillo, van apareciendo puntos estratégicos de diferentes formas y tu eres el encargado establecer una red entre ellos para que puedan moverse rápidamente de uno a otro.

    Puedes crear varias lineas, añadir mas locomotoras y vagones, para que cada pasajero llegue a su destino (si es un cuadrado tiene que llegar a una estación cuadrada).

    El juego es técnicamente sencillo, pero cuando crece mucho la ciudad, te das cuenta que es mas complicado de lo que parece hacer una red eficiente que enlace los puntos importantes.

    El juego cuenta con una banda sonora relajante, que invita a sentarse, relajarse y disfrutar.

    Sin duda, un juego muy recomendado para los amantes de los juegos de estrategia/puzzle.    … Expand
  7. twinkeywinkey
    Sep 19, 2019
    7
    The game looks wonderful, I also like its sound effects. Unfortunately, after a long time it becomes nasty. Good adventure for one time.
  8. CriticalHit20
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    I would give it 7.5 but I'm definitely rounding down because there is no in-depth tutorial that shows you how to play effectively. You really do not know what strategies are best and I don't have the time to use trial and error to find out. I looked up a youtube video and then it finally started clicking and I finally felt I generally knew what I was doing.
    I've had fun finishing all the    I would give it 7.5 but I'm definitely rounding down because there is no in-depth tutorial that shows you how to play effectively. You really do not know what strategies are best and I don't have the time to use trial and error to find out. I looked up a youtube video and then it finally started clicking and I finally felt I generally knew what I was doing.
    I've had fun finishing all the challenges for the first two boards but New York is badly worded and difficult. I don't want to try 5 times to finish a 3rd level board. The difficulty is uneven as Melbourne was easier to finish than New York, even though it did not unlock properly. On the Berlin level, it warns me (and doesn't allow me) to do something as that will stop me from finishing the challenge, yet another board doesn't warn me or stop me at all (max 8 stops on one line).
    To summarize,
    1. Lack of general strategies makes you question effectiveness of actions.
    2. The leveling is inconsistent in difficulty. Berlin is easier than New York.
    3. When a player thinks they completed a challenge but the game disagrees, the player will not be happy whether the challenge is badly worded or it is a bug.
    4. Even after watching some videos and having a good idea of what will work, the game is too difficult.
    5. There looks like there is a lot of luck involved.
    6. Bad luck + difficulty + badly word or buggy challenges = unwanted board (bored?) replays.
    7. Breaking down your routes and rebuilding them all the while adjusting every time there is a new difficulty becomes a tedious chore.
    8. I lost and there was a warning signal in the top right corner but I checked the map five times and could not find that threat,
    9. The last challenge in a city is too difficult. The first challenge just unlocks the next subway and is too easy.
    I got the game for free but I'm giving up on it, not feeling compelled to finish it. I have more fun and enjoyable things to do in my precious, limited free time.    … Expand
  9. Shadran
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    This game makes you think about trains, traveling, logistics big and small cities and traveling salesman problematic so much in such a short time you will feel like you getting extra classes in logistics. Yet the game doesn't really teach you anything just throws you in and lets you get it yourself by trail and error. Its nice concept but that's all you will get just a bare bone of gameThis game makes you think about trains, traveling, logistics big and small cities and traveling salesman problematic so much in such a short time you will feel like you getting extra classes in logistics. Yet the game doesn't really teach you anything just throws you in and lets you get it yourself by trail and error. Its nice concept but that's all you will get just a bare bone of game that can be much more.… Expand
  10. 2I2l1a
    Jun 24, 2022
    7
    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. Keep your lines efficient by redrawing them as new stations open. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
  11. Passionate_Red
    Feb 6, 2023
    5
    That got old really quick. I forgot it was about metros after the first 10 minutes.

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#98 Best PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. games(TM)
    Feb 15, 2016
    70
    If you’re after a light and engaging time sink, look no further.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    70
    A minimalistic strategy/puzzle game, simple but inventive. [01/2016, p.71]
  3. Gamer.nl
    Dec 20, 2015
    85
    Mini Metro is a minimalistic transport simulator that gets difficult pretty quickly. It is insane how a simple game like this has a hold on us like that, but we are sure the stylish presentation plays a part in that.
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