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5 / 5

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TOOT-TOOT...ALL ABOARD! NEXT STOP: TIME MANAGEMENT FUN

PostedNovember 26, 2018

pennmom36

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Next Stop

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I'm not really sure why, but I have always loved this series. The Train Station theme is a nice change of pace and the Time Management tasks seem more logical than moving along a path collecting baskets of fruit. The graphics are amazing as usual with this series and they have added 10 more levels and a few other TM side game features. You can play in a Relaxed Untimed Mode or Multi-Click Mode and ...Show more

I'm not really sure why, but I have always loved this series. The Train Station theme is a nice change of pace and the Time Management tasks seem more logical than moving along a path collecting baskets of fruit. The graphics are amazing as usual with this series and they have added 10 more levels and a few other TM side game features. You can play in a Relaxed Untimed Mode or Multi-Click Mode and earn a Gold, Silver or Bronze Ribbon, there's even a High Score Leader Board.

This game is all about the Trains running smoothly so they can pick up freight and earn money. The level goals aren't complete until the last Train arrives to picks up the freight, so it's important to work on picking up the packages as quickly as possible, otherwise, you may lose valuable time waiting for a train to arrive.

You can add workers by upgrading the Office, but they need to be paid by collecting the Mail which arrives in blue boxes at regular intervals. If the workers aren't paid they can't complete various tasks of repairing wooden platforms, bridges, and ladders which often obstructs Freight packages. Trees can be chopped down and the wood used to repair those obstacles, as well as repairing Signals, Track Sections, and Logging Sites.

If you earn Gold Status you will make enough money to build two sections of buildings in the Loading Facility, but only one section upgrade if you don't complete the level in expert or gold. There are 14 total buildings to construct and each building requires between 3 to 12 upgrades to complete.

There is a new Side Quest section under the Sorting Facility that allows you to make money by accepting and unloading goods. You need to select and pay specific workers for specific freights in the icon section, the more you pay, the more workers you'll receive for a specified time frame. In the factory icon, you can build various Factories so trains can deliver and except more freight each time it passes through a factory. I didn't spend a lot of time in this section because it's a constant "hands-on" type of quest and you could literally play the side quest as an entirely different TM game.

When the first Next Stop game was released I didn't think I'd enjoy it because I'm not really into Trains, but it was surprisingly addicting! So if you think you won't like the game because you're not into games either, you may be just as surprised as I was to discover how much fun it actually is. The only thing I miss from the other Next Stop games, was having to switch signals before the train can pull away, or repair the tracks quickly because the train moved too slowly. You still have to repair the tracks, but this game seems to be more about the freight than the actual tracks.

NEXT STOP SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating

1-Next Stop 1 (April 29-2014) 4.0
2-Next Stop 2 (May 31-2015) 4.5
3-Next Stop 3 (November 26-2018) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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Whoa.. This is Challenging!

PostedNovember 26, 2018

joybelle_1

fromAustralia

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Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is pure strategy! It begins mildly to let you know the basics, but from about level 7 it is a full on challenge to the brain cells. (There are two levels of play, timed/click ahead and relaxed) I am an intermediate player and having to accept (for the moment lol) silver to move on.

This is quite a novel game akin to running a railway and maintaining it. It plays however like a ...Show more

This game is pure strategy! It begins mildly to let you know the basics, but from about level 7 it is a full on challenge to the brain cells. (There are two levels of play, timed/click ahead and relaxed) I am an intermediate player and having to accept (for the moment lol) silver to move on.

This is quite a novel game akin to running a railway and maintaining it. It plays however like a standard gather resources, upgrade, hire workers, fix buildings type TM. There are trees to chop, mail to pick up from the ground to earn money, fruit and freight to be gathered and to taken to the pick up point for the train, and then the actual tasks of maintaining the line (clearing weeds, filling holes in the track etc)..to speed up the time it takes for the train to do its rounds.

I really enjoy this game, and I own the other two in the series. I find this one the most challenging. Much of the strategy is whether to gather goods for sale, pick up resources from the ground and the best way to increase your money.

You can click ahead at anytime and also turn off your choice at any time. I found going too far ahead really made a mess of my strategy even though it seemed like "just clearing' things was the answer at first..

Experts will love this game but it is for all levels. It is an SE so there is no strategy guide included. I am happy to repeat levels a few times as it makes for a long lasting game. If you run out of time it will cut you off and ask if you would like to replay. You cannot play out to the end to see how it goes in timed mode.

Try the demo. The graphics are quite ok, but it's a no frills sort of game, concentrating mainly on the gameplay for its worth. I have to give it 5 stars. It lacks nothing as far as TM is concerned. I guess I would have just liked an "easy' level included other than totally untimed in relaxed to choose from.

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love "next stop"

PostedNovember 27, 2018

judyj450

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

i was so excited to see the new "next stop" bought it right away. it is so much fun and relaxing, i play them over and over and now a 3rd one. it has different things to do, but still is the same "next stop" just more interesting and more fun! i highly recommend the game!

I recommend this game!

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Yay! Next Stop is BACK!

PostedNovember 29, 2018

Momma_Llama

fromSouth Carolina

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love these games! There's a new addition to this one... picking up supplies... that adds some fun and the old quests are still there, too.

There is something in this called "clicker" that I simply don't get and think they wasted their time with, but it's nothing important to the game, so it's good for people who like it and easily left alone for those who don't.

In this one you get to ...Show more

I love these games! There's a new addition to this one... picking up supplies... that adds some fun and the old quests are still there, too.

There is something in this called "clicker" that I simply don't get and think they wasted their time with, but it's nothing important to the game, so it's good for people who like it and easily left alone for those who don't.

In this one you get to build a train yard... in the same manner you got to build a town in the second one.

And all the old characters... including the not-so-bright banker... are back! Show less

I recommend this game!

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loved it

PostedNovember 28, 2018

karema

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i am a tm fan and buy almost all of them. i love this game because every level has a different challenge. even though the tasks are still the same, gather and build, the game doesn't get boring because there are different goals to accomplish and different scenery to enjoy on every level. the graphics are beautiful, the little guys do their jobs faster than most little tm guys, and there are town ...Show more

i am a tm fan and buy almost all of them. i love this game because every level has a different challenge. even though the tasks are still the same, gather and build, the game doesn't get boring because there are different goals to accomplish and different scenery to enjoy on every level. the graphics are beautiful, the little guys do their jobs faster than most little tm guys, and there are town building and money making opportunities to take part in between levels. loved it so much that i downloaded the first 2 games in the series. Show less

I recommend this game!

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So Glad They Kept the Music

PostedNovember 28, 2018

Marinersfan04

fromKirkland, WA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Word

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Fabulous: Angela's High School Reunion Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I only play in Relaxed Mode, and love the visuals and dialog in this game. And for those who enjoyed the music in Next Stop 2, you'll recognize some familiar melodies. Someone who works on this game is a Jeff Beck fan :) !

If you're a TM game lover, you will enjoy this game a lot. Thanks, Devs, for continuing the series.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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THANK YOU BFG AND DEVS!! :) I HAD GIVEN UP HOPE FOR ANOTHER "NEXT STOP" GAME!

PostedNovember 26, 2018

MrsBen

fromJoplin, MO USA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am voicing my opinion on this game without playing this 3rd game yet. Based on the first 2 games in this series, I wouldn't miss this game for ANYTHING!! Fellow gamers, if you haven't played a "Next Stop" game, I highly recommend this game!! I know you will love repairing the train station, gathering resources so you can build buildings and repairing the tracks as the train chugs in blowing it's ...Show more

I am voicing my opinion on this game without playing this 3rd game yet. Based on the first 2 games in this series, I wouldn't miss this game for ANYTHING!! Fellow gamers, if you haven't played a "Next Stop" game, I highly recommend this game!! I know you will love repairing the train station, gathering resources so you can build buildings and repairing the tracks as the train chugs in blowing it's whistle. HUGE FUN!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Yippee! Kai Yai Yay!

PostedNovember 26, 2018

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Bought this without even trying it is that reliable of a great game. The colors and graphics are great. Love the "floating" mail packages and the game is a straight forward adventure. Another awesome TM game with a great 65% off sale. Can it get much better??

I recommend this game!

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My BAD!

PostedDecember 6, 2018

Pippin1978

fromFlorida

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I'm a Time Management fanatic, but for some reason this series got by me. I finally tried this one, and wow I'm hooked. This is a sharp game. A great level of challenge, one of those where you make it by the skin of your teeth with the right strategy. I will finish 3, and then go back and play 1 and 2. It's a well done game. Some of these games can get redundant, but this one is unique and each ...Show more

I'm a Time Management fanatic, but for some reason this series got by me. I finally tried this one, and wow I'm hooked. This is a sharp game. A great level of challenge, one of those where you make it by the skin of your teeth with the right strategy. I will finish 3, and then go back and play 1 and 2. It's a well done game. Some of these games can get redundant, but this one is unique and each level differs nicely. I love it. Show less

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Love it!

PostedNovember 29, 2018

compcrzy

fromLos Angeles, Ca

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

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Next Stop 2

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I have been waiting so long for another Next Stop! I absolutely love this series and I bought this without even playing it first. I read the other reviews and that was good enough. I am not sorry or disappointed. It is everything I expected and more!

I recommend this game!

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