CityDriver

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CityDriver is a single-player Simulation game with great visuals but is poorly optimized. Explore the streets of Munich with various cars, completing diverse missions and challenges, or customize your game options in Freeplay Mode. Test your driving skills in Driving Practice Training with sedan, coupé, compact car, and sports car options, each with different engine and transmission types.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 203 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

optimization13 negative mentions

The game features detailed vehicle models and a vibrant city environment, enhancing the immersive experience.
Players appreciate the realistic driving mechanics and the variety of missions that keep gameplay engaging.
The game has potential for growth, with players expressing hope for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in poor performance and low frame rates even on high-end PCs.
Many players report frustrating bugs, including steering wheel compatibility problems and unresponsive controls.
The limited variety of vehicles and missions, along with the high price point, lead to disappointment among players.

graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
45%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the realistic vehicle models and picturesque environments, while others criticize the overall quality as poor, especially for a 2023 release. Many users report performance issues, such as stuttering and graphical pop-ins, even on high-end systems, and express disappointment in the lack of optimization. Overall, while some find the visuals acceptable or even impressive, a significant number feel that the graphics need substantial improvement and optimization.
- “The graphics are top-notch, capturing the essence of a dynamic urban environment with stunning precision.”
- “The game is built using the renowned Unreal Engine, showcasing stunning visuals and realistic vehicle details.”
- “Beautiful graphics, well-made vehicle models, good controls.”
- “For a game released in 2023, the graphics are incredibly poor.”
- “The game has bad graphics and requires a strong PC for nothing... very poorly optimized.”
- “Graphics seem blurry and bad even on ultra; it doesn't look like the pictures on Steam at all.”
optimization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
64%
28%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting poor performance, low frame rates, and significant stuttering, even on high-end systems. Despite some improvements noted by users, the overall consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization to run smoothly and efficiently. Players express frustration over the lack of adjustable graphics settings and persistent performance issues, indicating that the game is currently not worth the investment for many.
- “As for the game itself, it looks impressive but demands hefty system specifications to run smoothly.”
- “It would be great if ViewApp would implement more graphics/performance options for those who prioritize gameplay over graphics, as this is such a heavy app.”
- “Overall, I am satisfied with it and I am hopeful for future enhancements and optimizations.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized.”
- “I get 30-40 fps on an RTX 2080 Ti on low and max settings; it doesn't change anything. I saw GTX users get the same fps; the optimization is terrible, but the game looks pretty nice.”
- “Poor performance on an RTX 2080 Ti and Ryzen 5 7600; the general UI experience of the game is mildly infuriating, with a persistent issue of not being able to change simple settings that constantly revert after applying.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game lacks a traditional narrative, with many users describing it as a "simulator" focused on driving rather than storytelling. While there is a variety of missions available, they often feel repetitive and do not provide meaningful rewards or progression, leading to a sense of disengagement. Overall, players express a desire for more dynamic and rewarding mission structures to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The diverse range of missions and tasks keeps gameplay engaging and ensures that there's always something new to explore.”
- “The mission variety in City Driver kept me engaged and motivated.”
- “I think that this game has great potential to become a great simulator if the developers don’t stop adding new features and new vehicle types like motorcycles, delivery vans, and city trucks like garbage trucks, tow trucks, and even some time-based missions for police cars, medical cars, taxis, and fire trucks.”
- “☑️ This game has no story; it's a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ simulator.”
- “The missions are nothing more than drive from point A to point B, as expected, but that's only if the game decides to let you have a mission.”
- “* Doing missions doesn't give you any benefits: you don't collect points, money, you don't unlock anything.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging missions and smooth mechanics, while others criticize the lack of substantial content and unfinished features. The driving mechanics and vibrant environments are highlighted as strong points, but many feel the game falls short of expectations, resembling more of a tech demo than a fully realized experience. Additionally, concerns about copyright issues related to the soundtrack have been raised, further detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “The diverse range of missions and tasks keeps gameplay engaging and ensures that there's always something new to explore.”
- “From the moment I hit the virtual streets, I was hooked on the thrilling combination of realistic driving mechanics and the vibrant, bustling cityscape.”
- “It's a polished, immersive experience that combines stunning visuals, diverse gameplay, and a dynamic open-world environment.”
- “So I can't tell you what the gameplay is like as I haven't been able to do anything with it.”
- “My review used to be positive, but I've had this game for a while and we haven't had any gameplay, cars, jobs, or any valuable improvements.”
- “The amount of content you get and the lack of actual gameplay make this little more than a glorified tech demo.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The stability of the game has been criticized for being buggy, with users reporting various glitches that affect gameplay, such as issues with driving mechanics and missing features like speed limit signs. While some players find the driving experience realistic, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant improvements to its stability before it can be recommended. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the refund process, with some users experiencing difficulties in receiving their money back.
- “This game is pure fraud. I bought it and refunded it the same day. Steam told me my refund was accepted and I'd be getting my money back within 7 days, but nothing happened. I called the bank and they didn't even know what I was talking about; there were no pending funds from the beginning, and they had taken my money when I bought the game. So no glitches, do not buy this game, this is pure fraud.”
- “Would not recommend to anyone until the glitches are ironed out.”
- “The game is buggy; there are still very few drivable cars and even fewer manual cars. They still couldn't even put speed limit signs in, so you're driving along a motorway at 120, but then magically without warning it says you're speeding.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's soundtrack enhances the realistic driving experience, with players appreciating the varying music intensities based on car door positions. However, concerns have been raised about potential copyright issues with the music, which could hinder content creators from sharing gameplay without risking strikes. Overall, while the music adds to the atmosphere, it is overshadowed by significant concerns regarding the game's overall quality and unfinished state.
- “In addition to the gameplay, the soundtrack deserves a nod.”
- “Its a great game but just like Subway Sim Hamburg, it needs a lot of work to make it great and stand out. Also, if you're going to make a game, do not add music that will give you copyright issues when livestreaming or uploading videos. I have had that happen to me, and now I find that you guys at Aerosoft should be sued by record labels because I can't even do gameplay on my channel due to the fear of getting a strike. Now, sorry, but this game is a major flop and you guys need to stop releasing unfinished games.”
- “The traffic is very realistic, and it's nice to do realistic driving while listening to music.”
- “It is very realistic to hear different intensities of music in the car with the door open and the door closed.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, expressing a desire for additional playable areas or cities in future updates to enhance the experience further.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Hopeful in the future for more playable areas or cities.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “I hope that in the future, there will be more playable areas or cities to explore.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that demands an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a "second life" to manage it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users feeling it resembles a cash grab due to the release of a bug-ridden and unfinished product without an early-access label. Many reviewers advise against supporting such practices from publishers.
- “Overall, it feels like a cash grab, and I wouldn't recommend supporting that kind of behavior from any publisher, especially when they put a completely bugged and unfinished game/sim on the market without even marking it as early access or something similar.”
- “The monetization strategy is aggressive and feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by prompts to spend more money.”
- “It's disappointing to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience.”