In MapQuest: Transit Turmoil, players take on the role of a renegade cartographer in a near-future metropolis where public transit systems have malfunctioned, creating a chaotic urban sprawl. Players must navigate a labyrinth of overlapping transit lines and confused commuters, solving environmental puzzles and reconstructing transit maps in real-time to restore order. Each puzzle presents unique challenges, such as optimizing routes while managing time limits, unlocking hidden paths through problem-solving, and facing rival rival cartographers determined to sabotage players' efforts. With multiple endings depending on maps reconstructed and decisions throughout the game, players can explore the impact of their choices on the city’s recovery.