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''Mind the Gap'', the prototype for ''Mini Metro'', was created in April 2013 during [[Ludum Dare]] 26.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://iq.intel.com/mini-metro-turns-the-headache-of-mass-transportation-into-fun | title=Mini Metro Turns the Headache of Mass Transportation into Fun | work=Intel | date=23 July 2014 | accessdate=2 August 2014 | author=Maiberg, Emanuel}}</ref> In September 2013, the first pre-alpha build was released.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://dinopoloclub.com/press/sheet.php?p=mini_metro | title=Mini Metro Fact Sheet | work=Dinosaur Polo Club | accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> After several public alpha builds were tested and released, the game was made available for pre-order on 9 April 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://devlog.dinopoloclub.com/post/92594502330/mini-metro-pre-order-numbers|title = Mini Metro pre-order numbers|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = 27 July 2014|website = Dinosaur Polo Club|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The game was released on [[Steam (software)|Steam]] as an Early Access title on 11 August 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/dinopoloclub/status/498896563255525377|title = Dinosaur Polo Club tweet|date = 11 August 2014|accessdate = 18 August 2014|website = [[Twitter]]|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> Two days later, on 13 August 2014, DRM-free versions of the game were released through the [[Humble Bundle|Humble Store]]. It was released out of Early Access on Steam on November 6, 2015. |
''Mind the Gap'', the prototype for ''Mini Metro'', was created in April 2013 during [[Ludum Dare]] 26.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://iq.intel.com/mini-metro-turns-the-headache-of-mass-transportation-into-fun | title=Mini Metro Turns the Headache of Mass Transportation into Fun | work=Intel | date=23 July 2014 | accessdate=2 August 2014 | author=Maiberg, Emanuel}}</ref> In September 2013, the first pre-alpha build was released.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://dinopoloclub.com/press/sheet.php?p=mini_metro | title=Mini Metro Fact Sheet | work=Dinosaur Polo Club | accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> After several public alpha builds were tested and released, the game was made available for pre-order on 9 April 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://devlog.dinopoloclub.com/post/92594502330/mini-metro-pre-order-numbers|title = Mini Metro pre-order numbers|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = 27 July 2014|website = Dinosaur Polo Club|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The game was released on [[Steam (software)|Steam]] as an Early Access title on 11 August 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/dinopoloclub/status/498896563255525377|title = Dinosaur Polo Club tweet|date = 11 August 2014|accessdate = 18 August 2014|website = [[Twitter]]|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> Two days later, on 13 August 2014, DRM-free versions of the game were released through the [[Humble Bundle|Humble Store]]. It was released out of Early Access on Steam on November 6, 2015. |
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== Gameplay == |
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In this game you must draw colored lines (representing the [[Train tracks|track]] the trains goes over) to connect subway [[Train station|stations]] represented by shapes. [[Passenger|Passengers]] appear at stations and are also represented by shapes and will get off of the train when they arrive at a station of the same shape. |
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The game lasts until a player loses which happens when a overcrowded station's "timer" runs out. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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| Developer(s) | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Designer(s) | Peter Curry Robert Curry Jamie Churchman |
| Programmer(s) | Peter Curry Robert Curry |
| Composer(s) | Rich Vreeland |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Windows, OS X, Linux |
| Release | 6 November 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy, simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Mini Metro is a transport simulation video game being developed by Dinosaur Polo Club for Windows, OS X and Linux. The game is about creating an efficient subway network for a rapidly growing city.[1][2][3][4] It was released out of Early Access on Steam on November 6, 2015.
Development
Mind the Gap, the prototype for Mini Metro, was created in April 2013 during Ludum Dare 26.[5] In September 2013, the first pre-alpha build was released.[6] After several public alpha builds were tested and released, the game was made available for pre-order on 9 April 2014.[7] The game was released on Steam as an Early Access title on 11 August 2014.[8] Two days later, on 13 August 2014, DRM-free versions of the game were released through the Humble Store. It was released out of Early Access on Steam on November 6, 2015.
Gameplay
In this game you must draw colored lines (representing the track the trains goes over) to connect subway stations represented by shapes. Passengers appear at stations and are also represented by shapes and will get off of the train when they arrive at a station of the same shape.
The game lasts until a player loses which happens when a overcrowded station's "timer" runs out.
Reception
Comments on pre-release and alpha builds
Gizmodo said it was similar to SimCity and it's "almost refreshing to play a game this bare-bones that's genuinely fun".[9] The Verge called the dragging system "frustrating" but still considered the game "a lot of fun".[10] Nate Boroyan, writing for BostInno, called the game the "best, most fun thing to ever happen to public transit".[11] Brokelyn's David Colan described the game as "addictive and frustrating".[12]
References
- ^ Bernstein, Joseph (7 April 2014). "Plan Your Own Subway System In This Simple And Addictive Browser Game". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ^ Malouff, Dan (7 March 2014). "Fun on Friday: Play the Mini Metro game". Greater Greater Washington. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Cush, Andy (5 March 2014). "Build your own subway system in addictive browser game". Animal New York. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Marinconz, Steve (6 March 2014). "Mini Metro Lets You Design Your Own Minimalist Train System". Kotaku. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Maiberg, Emanuel (23 July 2014). "Mini Metro Turns the Headache of Mass Transportation into Fun". Intel. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ^ "Mini Metro Fact Sheet". Dinosaur Polo Club. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "Mini Metro pre-order numbers". Dinosaur Polo Club. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ "Dinosaur Polo Club tweet". Twitter. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ Feinburg, Ashley (6 March 2014). "This Simple Train Planning Game Will Be Your New Favourite Time-Waster". Gizmodo. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Robertson, Adi (4 March 2014). "If you've ever wanted to design a subway map, you should play 'Mini Metro'". The Verge. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Boroyan, Nate (5 March 2014). "'Mini Metro' is the Best, Most Fun Thing to Ever Happen to Public Transit". BostInno. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Colan, David (5 March 2014). "Extremely addictive browser game Mini Metro challenges you to run your own damn subway". Brokelyn. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
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