CityDriver

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CityDriver is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ViewApp and was released on June 5, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 317 reviews

graphics21 positive mentions

optimization25 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic driving experience with detailed vehicle models and a vibrant city environment.
Players appreciate the variety of missions and the ability to explore the city freely, making it engaging for those who enjoy simulation games.
The user interface is clean and easy to navigate, and the game provides a good level of customization for controls.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including lag and low frame rates, even on high-end PCs, making it difficult to enjoy.
Many players report poor optimization and bugs, such as steering wheel support not functioning correctly and AI behavior being unrealistic.
The content is limited, with a small map and few vehicles available, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of progression or rewards.

optimization
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
52%
36%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, low frame rates, and lag spikes, even on high-end systems. Many reviewers express that the game feels unfinished and under-optimized, detracting from the overall experience despite its visual appeal and potential as a driving simulator. Overall, there is a strong consensus that significant improvements in optimization are necessary for the game to reach its full potential.
- “If the developers fixed all the performance issues, it would be the best driving simulator.”
- “As for the game itself, it looks impressive but demands hefty system specifications to run smoothly.”
- “Looking forward to optimization & more map, objectives & vehicle updates for this cool driving sim.”
- “The game looks beautiful, but it has very poor optimization.”
- “The game is poorly optimized still.”
- “However, the game's poor optimization and numerous bugs and glitches seriously hinder the overall experience.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
47%
22%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic vehicle models and picturesque environments, while others criticize the overall quality as subpar, especially for a 2023 release. Many users report performance issues, including frame drops and graphical glitches, even on high-end hardware, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the game's optimization and graphical fidelity leave much to be desired.
- “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.”
- “On high-end hardware (e.g. RTX 3090, Ryzen 9 5900X), users report consistent frame drops to single digits, even with graphics scaled down or DLSS enabled.”
- “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.”
story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
69%
20%
The game lacks a cohesive story, with many users noting that it functions more as a driving simulator than a narrative-driven experience. While there is a variety of missions available, they often feel repetitive and unrewarding, as players do not receive any meaningful incentives or progression for completing them. Overall, the absence of a compelling narrative and a robust reward system detracts from the potential enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The diverse range of missions and tasks keeps gameplay engaging and ensures that there's always something new to explore.”
- “Of course, this type of game is not for any action driving fan because it may get boring very fast, but if you enjoy driving around in a relaxed way following the traffic rules (or not), listening to the in-game radios and doing some very basic 'drive from point A to point B' type of missions that are not mandatory, then you will be pleased with this game.”
- “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 pointless simulator.”
- “The missions are nothing more than driving 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, and you don't unlock anything.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the engaging missions and smooth mechanics, while others criticize the driving controls and lack of substantial content. Many appreciate the game's potential and visuals but express frustration over unfinished elements and technical issues that hinder the overall experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed for the gameplay to meet expectations.
- “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.”
- “Awful driving mechanics & steering.”
- “In terms of gameplay, CityDriver is a huge letdown.”
- “The amount of content you get and the lack of actual gameplay make this little more than a glorified tech demo.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is severely compromised by numerous bugs and glitches, including navigation issues and poor optimization, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users report significant technical problems, such as forced teleports and unresponsive settings, which detract from the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game. Overall, players advise against purchasing until these stability issues are addressed.
- “Absolute garbage, full of glitches and it's impossible to change the game's settings.”
- “However, the game's poor optimization and numerous bugs and glitches seriously hinder the overall experience.”
- “In conclusion, City Driver has potential, but it’s marred by poor optimization and an overwhelming amount of bugs and glitches.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is noted for its realism, enhancing the driving experience with varying intensities depending on the car's door position. However, players have expressed frustration over copyright issues related to the soundtrack, which has hindered their ability to share gameplay online. Overall, while the music adds to the atmosphere, it has also contributed to negative experiences for some users.
- “In addition to the gameplay, the soundtrack deserves a nod.”
- “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.”
- “After a violation, I get a black screen. I hear the music and even move, but see nothing.”
- “It's 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've 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. This game is a major flop, and you guys need to stop releasing unfinished games.”
- “The music is not engaging and feels repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
Players generally find the game to have high replayability potential, with some expressing hope for future expansions that could enhance this aspect. However, there is a consensus that the current lack of diverse missions and a supporting economy system limits the overall replay value.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “It'll make the game far more replayable and enjoyable.”
- “Hopeful in the future for more playable areas or cities.”
- “Hopeful that in the future there will be more playable areas or cities.”
- “There's quite a few things to work on and tweak, but its biggest letdown is the lack of replayable content: the missions need to be backed up by an economy system.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong dissatisfaction with the game's monetization, labeling it as a cash grab due to its unfinished state and lack of promised features. Many feel that the release was not intended to provide value, leading to calls for consumers to avoid supporting such practices from publishers.
- “In Steam discussions, players question whether the release was intended to be worthwhile or essentially a cash grab with no intent to fully deliver on promises.”
- “This is officially an abandoned, unfinished cash grab.”
- “Overall, it feels like a cash grab, and I wouldn't recommend supporting that kind of behavior from any publisher (putting a completely bugged and unfinished game/sim on the market while it isn't even marked as early access or something).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”