''Stationflow'' (stylised as ''STATIONflow'') is a
casual
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simulation
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video game developed and published by
DMM Games. It was released for
Microsoft Windows on 15 April 2020.
Gameplay
Unlike ''
Mini Metro'', which focus on the design of
metro lines, ''Stationflow'' is a video game that simulates the flow of metro passengers, which requires players to build a
metro station
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. Players have to provide the facilities, signage, and connections between entry points and train tracks in a station map up to nine floors.
Development and release
''Stationflow'' was developed and published by Japanese
video game developer
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DMM Games. It was available worldwide on 15 April 2020 on
Microsoft Windows.
Reception
''Stationflow'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to
review aggregator
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.
Jamie Latour of ''The Gamer'' rated the game 4 stars out of five. He praised the game is "addictive", but not pleased with the finicky UI.
Daniel Weissenberger said the concept of the game along with its simplicity led to success, but also mentioned that "the
onstructionsystem doesn’t allow for overlapping shapes, demanding the player be exact and precise with each new area to be excavated."
References
External links
{{portal, video games
Stationflowon Twitter
2020 video games
Casual games
Construction and management simulation games
DMM Games games
Railroad business simulation video games
Single-player video games
Video games developed in Japan
Windows-only games