City Car Driving

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 5,065 reviews
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City Car Driving is a realistic driving simulator focusing on urban driving scenarios. The game features advanced physics, realistic traffic AI, and a variety of customization options for a true-to-life driving experience. It also includes driving school lessons to help players improve their skills and learn traffic rules.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,065 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
graphics84 negative mentions
  • graphics317 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, reminiscent of early 2000s titles, and lacking polish. While some players find the graphics functional enough for gameplay, the overall consensus is that they fall short of modern standards, leading to frustration, especially for those using integrated graphics. Despite the game's enjoyable driving mechanics, the poor visual quality significantly detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Very good graphics, very realistic, good controls, fun gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are really good and it feels like I'm driving a real car with my PXN V9 steering wheel.”
    • “Great graphics and fun gameplay.”
    • “I wouldn't say it's worth €23 considering the mediocre graphics.”
    • “The graphics are so bad the mirrors are useless.”
    • “This game sucks, if you want a good driving game that is realistic (to an extent) and has built in f1, drifting, racing and more with vr support and actually decent graphics, get Assetto Corsa and content manager, or at least look into them.”
  • story148 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many users noting that it feels more like a driving simulator than a narrative-driven experience. Players express frustration with the mission structure, which is often seen as overly punishing and glitchy, leading to repeated failures and a lack of progression. While there are various driving missions available, the overall consensus is that the game lacks a compelling storyline or engaging content, making it feel tedious and frustrating for many players.

    • “You can drive free roam on two maps, do taxi (ruber) missions, or delivery missions, do driving school missions etc. With everything said, I'm very pleased with the game, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience true driving.”
    • “The missions and mods will be keeping me interested for a very long time to come.”
    • “The missions are harsh, unforgiving and pretty difficult but manageable after a lot of tries, practice, and patience.”
    • “This game has no story; it's a driving simulator with frustrating missions that often fail for no apparent reason.”
    • “The mission system is painful, with harsh penalties for minor mistakes that can lead to restarting the entire mission.”
    • “The missions are extremely hard, and the game lacks a coherent story or direction, making it frustrating to progress.”
  • gameplay106 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of realistic driving mechanics and a somewhat repetitive experience, with many users noting that while the core driving feels good, it lacks depth and variety. Players recommend using a steering wheel for a more engaging experience, but some express frustration with the game's interface and technical issues, such as crashes and poor VR support. Overall, while the game offers valuable driving lessons and enjoyable mechanics, it is hindered by limitations in content and execution.

    • “The gameplay is good and it helped me a lot in trying to understand the traffic rules (the reason for me buying the game in the first place).”
    • “The core mechanics and content are great, such as the driving school challenges teaching basic to advanced maneuvers, and being able to just cruise around the city at free will, doing all of this in virtual reality is an awesome experience!”
    • “The realistic mechanics of the vehicles makes this game so impressive and just amazingly fun to play.”
    • “It is a game full of errors; from 4 hours of gameplay, 2 and a half hours were spent in the menu and in the loading screen. I have an RTX 2070 and an i7 from the 10th gen, but it rarely gets over 30 FPS.”
    • “The interface is clunky, a challenge to set up a steering wheel (Thrustmaster TS-XW), and the actual gameplay is bland.”
    • “The mandatory driving tests are quite possibly the most infuriating and garbage gameplay segments I've done in my life.”
  • optimization75 mentions

    The optimization of the game is widely criticized, particularly for its VR performance, which is plagued by severe stuttering, lag, and crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users. Despite being less demanding on hardware, players report that the game struggles to maintain smooth performance even on high-end PCs, leading to motion sickness and frustration. Overall, the game's optimization is deemed inadequate, with calls for significant updates to address these issues.

    • “Graphic settings are very changeable and run smoothly.”
    • “For overall game performance, it works great with a RX 580 and 2700X.”
    • “Game is actually well optimized.”
    • “Despite the graphics being PlayStation 1 quality, the performance in VR is atrocious.”
    • “The stuttering and lag induce immediate nausea.”
    • “This game is badly optimized for VR.”
  • stability55 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and poor performance even on high-end hardware. Players frequently encounter issues such as freezing, glitchy vehicle handling, and unreliable detection systems, which significantly detract from the overall experience. While some users find value in the game's concept, the persistent technical problems make it challenging to recommend without significant improvements.

    • “The mods are very good and not buggy like in other games.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any major issues, providing a stable experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, allowing me to enjoy long sessions without crashes.”
    • “The game is old and buggy, but it is not that bad if you can get past it.”
    • “If you're looking for a casual driving sim, look elsewhere because this game is a crashy, buggy mess.”
    • “This game is horrible because every 2 to 3 seconds it freezes up and it's just unplayable.”
  • humor24 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its chaotic driving mechanics and the exaggerated reactions of NPCs, such as comical injury sound effects and quirky pedestrian noises. Players find amusement in the absurdity of crashing into vehicles and pedestrians, often describing the experience as both funny and entertaining, despite some noting that the humor can be more "weird" than traditional "haha" funny. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with a realistic driving simulation, making it enjoyable for players looking to have fun while navigating traffic mayhem.

    • “Nice learner driver's game, with a rideshare and cargo delivery side hustle, but you're only here to cut up on the highways and run over NPCs with hilarious injury sound effects.”
    • “I've had plenty of crashes which I'd have expected to write off both me and the car, and I have to say that the screams of the pedestrians as I mow them down is absolutely hilarious!”
    • “It's funny and you can break laws.”
    • “But not funny 'haha' - funny weird.”
    • “This game was not funny when you didn't have mods. I played for 1 hour and wanted to refund it, but after installing mods from the workshop, now it's funny.”
  • grinding18 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and monotonous, with many players expressing that it feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Several users suggest that the amount of grinding required is excessive, often comparing it unfavorably to more enjoyable real-life activities. Overall, while the game has its merits, the grinding element significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “Tedious and boring.. I could go out and drive my R32 Nissan GTR (single turbo) and have tons more fun...”
    • “Driving in real-life traffic is somehow less tedious and far easier than driving in this game.”
    • “I would rather buy all of the farming simulators and play them for 42 minutes straight every day than play this again.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game enhances the overall experience, providing a relaxing backdrop for players as they drive around. Many users appreciate the ability to listen to their favorite tracks while cruising, although some note limitations with the in-game radio and music integration. Overall, the combination of driving and music is frequently described as enjoyable and soothing, making it a highlight for many players.

    • “I love it! Turn the weather to rain, drive a nice car, and listen to some music; I swear it's so relaxing.”
    • “Good game to just drive and listen to music.”
    • “A very relaxing game if you love driving; tons of mods in the workshop, so it's great when you have some music and drive.”
    • “Hella worth 25 bucks downloading mods easy, training very realistic. You might have to mess with your settings with the brake to make it more sensitive. Oh, and the radio is weird to turn on with the keyboard; it's \ and for me only 2 stations work, and I have no idea how to download my own music to the radio.”
    • “It's sort of fun to cruise around whilst listening to music, but city car driving pans out as a rather archaic experience anyway.”
    • “Putting on music and strolling around is alright, but overall it gets a 7/10 for me.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, with some players experiencing frustration and even tears during the career mode, while others report physical discomfort such as headaches and nausea. Despite these challenges, there is recognition of the game's potential to aid in learning to drive, though the mechanical issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “Career mode has made me cry.”
    • “After a couple of months not touching it, and then playing an additional 39 hours, I should say:”
  • monetization5 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, particularly with the inclusion of advertisements that feel out of place and ineffective. Players criticize the VR aspect as a cash grab that fails to meet expectations, especially for those using SteamVR headsets. Overall, the monetization approach detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “The VR tag is a huge cash grab while not delivering for my SteamVR dependent headsets.”
    • “Usually, this kind of home simulator's advertising is completely faulty.”
    • “Ads”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Users indicate that the game's replayability is currently limited, but there is potential for improvement. If developers address existing issues, it could significantly enhance the experience, leading to a higher rating. Overall, the game is seen as having the potential for infinite replayability if optimized.

    • “The game is infinitely replayable.”
    • “This game has great replayability.”
    • “If developers can fix it and make the simulator more playable in this mode, then the game will be a 9/10 for me.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its overall vibe and concept. However, there is a desire for more diverse roads and sceneries to enhance the experience further.

    • “We all love the atmosphere; we just demand a little bit more roads and scenery.”
    • “The concept is there, and there's a really nice atmosphere to the whole thing.”
    • “The atmosphere feels empty and lacks the depth needed to immerse players fully.”
    • “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere is flat and uninspiring.”
    • “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
13hAverage play time
2-26hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs

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