- June 3, 2014
- SCS Software
- 40h median play time
Bus Driver
Platforms
About
"Bus Driver" is a realistic bus simulation game that tasks players with transporting passengers along 36 routes in an expansive city environment. With 12 different bus models and varying weather conditions and times of day, players must drive to a timetable while obeying traffic rules and ensuring the safety of their passengers. The game provides a unique and challenging experience, differing from traditional racing or driving games.








- Nostalgic gameplay that brings back childhood memories for many players.
- Simple and fun mechanics that make it easy to pick up and play.
- Variety of buses and routes, providing a decent amount of content for casual gaming.
- Outdated graphics and clunky controls that can frustrate players.
- Strict traffic rules and penalties that can feel overly punishing.
- Repetitive gameplay with limited replay value once missions are completed.
- graphics175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game, released in 2007, are widely regarded as dated and simplistic, often described as reminiscent of early 2000s visuals or even PS2-era graphics. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and find the graphics acceptable for its age, many criticize them for being generic, buggy, and lacking detail. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics may not impress modern gamers, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The graphics still hold up in certain aspects to this day, although the game came out in 2007.”
“The game offers some nice graphics which is pleasant all the same and has some nice attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
“The graphics, bearing in mind the age of the game, are excellent.”
“The game’s graphics have frequent bugs, pop-in effects, and bad optimization/slight slowdowns and subtle stutters for no good reason.”
“The graphics are bright but also incredibly boring and generic.”
“This game's GUI and graphics are astonishingly horrible for a 2007 game, but controls are pretty simple.”