The Meter is Running Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-05
- Fun and engaging gameplay
- Turkish cultural appeal strong
- Realistic and atmospheric design
- Game is too short
- Serious optimization issues reported
- Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMnegativeWindows 8-11GB VRAMnegative
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 85%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 15%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 44%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 56%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 209
- Negative points
- 276
- Gameplay points
- 119
- Perf. points
- 42
- Rec. points
- 33
- Misc points
- 92
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Game is fun and engaging
| Many reviewers find the game enjoyable, immersive, and a good way to pass time. The core loop is praised for being well-thought-out and entertaining. | 57% |
High potential and quality
| Reviewers see strong potential in the game, noting it is well-made, high quality, and could make an impact. The concept and mechanics are promising. | 31% |
Turkish cultural appeal
| The game is valued for being Turkish-made, with Turkish names, dialogue, and cultural references. This adds a unique charm for local players. | 30% |
Realistic and atmospheric
| The game is praised for its realism, accurately reflecting 2000s Istanbul and taxi driver chaos. The atmosphere is immersive and well-captured. | 23% |
Engaging story and scenarios
| The story, including the debt premise and multiple endings, is enjoyable. Scenarios are well set up and add to the gameplay experience. | 22% |
Art style and design
| The stylized 2D hand-drawn art is appreciated for its personality and atmosphere. The art design is considered very good and adds to the game's charm. | 20% |
Detailed and well-thought-out
| The game is noted for its many details and thoughtful design, with mechanics that are well set up. The economic balance and management systems are praised. | 14% |
Strategic and meaningful choices
| Players appreciate the strategic depth from balancing driver composure, vehicle durability, and cleanliness. Choices impact the game and add replayability. | 14% |
Sound and music praised
| The sound design and music are highlighted as strong points, with unique audio cues and tension-building elements. The soundtrack is considered very good. | 14% |
Funny and humorous content
| The game's comedy is well-executed, with unhinged moments and humorous events. The dialogues and story are enjoyable and make players laugh. | 11% |
Great map and location design
| The interactive map of Istanbul is accurate and well-designed. Specific stations like Güngören-Bağcılar are noted for strategic advantages. | 11% |
Unique and original concept
| The game offers a unique experience with no similar game, built on an original idea. The concept of managing drivers via an app is seen as innovative. | 9% |
Regular updates and support
| The developers listen to players and add features like a free shift mode quickly. The game is regularly updated, improving the experience. | 9% |
Easy to learn and play
| The game is easy to get into, with a straightforward UI and mechanics reminiscent of other well-known games. It is accessible to new players. | 9% |
Stressful but rewarding management
| The game turns into stress management, with customer crises and economic challenges. This adds tension and makes the gameplay engaging. | 9% |
Supports ultrawide and UI
| The game supports 21:9 aspect ratio and has a well-designed UI. This enhances the visual experience for players with ultrawide monitors. | 6% |
Potential for improvement
| Some reviewers note that optimization and mechanics could be improved. The game is good but has room for development. | 6% |
No major bugs encountered
| Some reviewers report no bugs on their first playthrough, indicating a polished experience. The game runs smoothly for many players. | 4% |