Construction Simulator 2

About

Construction Simulator 2 is a popular construction simulation game that allows you to build and manage your own construction company, using 40+ licensed vehicles from leading brands like Caterpillar and Liebherr. The game features a variety of construction tasks, including digging, operating cranes, and pouring concrete, and offers the chance to expand your business and take on bigger challenges in Westside Plains city. With its engaging gameplay and attention to detail, Construction Simulator 2 provides an impressive and realistic construction experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,738 reviews

graphics78 positive mentions

stability38 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and realistic vehicle physics, making it visually appealing and immersive.
Players enjoy the variety of construction missions and the detailed machinery available, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The customer service is responsive and helpful, addressing issues quickly and effectively.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially during missions, leading to lost progress and frustration.
Many players report issues with the tutorial and initial screens, where they get stuck on prompts that do not respond.
There are complaints about the controls being unresponsive or difficult to use, particularly on certain devices.

graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
23%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their realism and detail, describing them as "amazing" and "excellent." However, some users report issues such as lag, glitches, and a lack of certain features like cabin camera options, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and updates to enhance the graphical quality further.
- “Excellent and beautiful graphics.”
- “Amazing graphics and wonderful music and gameplay.”
- “The graphics are amazing and you guys did an excellent job on this game!”
- “The graphics are really bad and I have only half of the screen showing the game and the other half is the prior screen. It's all broken. I lowered the resolution and it doesn't work. I thought it was my memory on my phone and I emptied my memory and it still doesn't work. What can I do?”
- “This game's graphics are horrible even on the highest settings and it lags on my high-end device. Please can I have a refund?”
- “Dreadful controls, poor graphics with low frame rate.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these issues, while others note that the game performs inconsistently across different devices. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
- “Between 30 and 60 minutes, it crashes or freezes. I don't know if it's my phone or not, but I don't want to lose my progress by reinstalling.”
- “Just bought the full version and it freezes every time after I restart it.”
- “Want to give it more stars, but every time I try to open the game again, it just crashes. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, and it works for 10 seconds, then freezes and crashes once again.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The game's story revolves around various construction missions that players find entertaining, though some express frustration with mission length and repetitive locations. While many appreciate the variety of machinery and the open-world aspect, technical issues such as crashes and mission failures detract from the overall experience. Players are eager for additional content, including new missions and vehicles, to enhance the gameplay and keep it engaging.
- “I thought this app was going to take 3 hours to complete individual challenges, but it is actually a full game with a story.”
- “I love the whole concept of this game from the vehicles to the missions and the enormous world you have created.”
- “Open world with tons of missions and loads of chunky machinery to operate.”
- “I just find the game boring after a while because the missions take forever (some take over an hour) and most of them happen at the first city, so you're tired of the game even before the second part.”
- “Got ripped off; the game can't even complete a mission because the truck won't back up into the cones. The game just won't let it, so thanks a lot for taking my money.”
- “Many missions simply would not allow the vehicle to enter the construction area.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its impressive graphics and engaging content, providing hours of fun. However, several users report issues such as lost progress, lag, freezing, and control responsiveness, which detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players still find the gameplay enjoyable and worthy of investment.
- “Amazing graphics and wonderful music and gameplay.”
- “Construction Simulator 2 is a wonderful game with hours of fun and impressive gameplay, lots of jobs.”
- “Great gameplay!”
- “Lost progress multiple times in the first few hours of gameplay.”
- “If this continues, this type of pathetic gameplay is going to make me demand a refund!”
- “The gameplay would be better if there were no lag in the game.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the detailed graphics and immersive farming mechanics, others note that certain tasks, like road resurfacing, can become tedious and repetitive. There are calls for more variety in jobs and machines to enhance gameplay and reduce monotony. Overall, the game is seen as a solid improvement over its predecessor, with potential for further updates to address grinding concerns.
- “A much-needed improvement from the 2014 version, but please make it so the road resurfacing jobs aren't as tedious. I highly recommend this game to children and adults.”
- “Once that is done, the jobs can get a bit tedious, repeatedly doing the same thing.”
- “Hope there's an update eventually that adds more cities and jobs, but for now I'm not at the grinding stage where I'm doing the same thing over and over again, so can't complain.”
- “Please, this game feels like a farming game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many players finding it soulful and engaging. However, some users have noted weaknesses in certain tracks and raised concerns about the game's media access requirements. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight for many, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “And the soundtracks are so beautiful and I love them so much.”
- “Amazing graphics and wonderful music and gameplay.”
- “Love it, it does not let me sleep, it's so addictive. Developers, lovely work you have done, and the soulful interactive music keeps you involved in the task.”
- “The music is weak.”
- “Required access to media, pictures, music, etc. feels like spyware.”
- “At player rank 7, the bulldozer froze and it doesn't want to load the game, but the music keeps playing.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing frustration over in-app purchases and bugs affecting gameplay. However, others recommend purchasing the full version to avoid ads and access additional content, highlighting that it offers a better experience despite initial issues. Overall, while there are concerns about value and functionality, the full version is seen as a worthwhile investment for a more complete experience.
- “I highly advise purchasing the full version as there are no ads and much more content and expansions available.”
- “Had some issues with some in-app purchases, but they were solved.”
- “I won't pay for in-game purchases again.”
- “I was really looking forward to this game, saw the ads, and have played the console version since it came out, but this game disappointed me a little. I also can't get past the loading screen. Honestly, I paid 8 dollars and can't even load the game. It worked twice, then that was it. The game still has a few bugs that need tweaking and a few more features.”
- “Had some issues with in-app purchases, but they were solved.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game requires optimization, particularly in vehicle handling, as players report that driving experiences are not smooth.
- “The game has great potential, but it definitely needs optimization to enhance the overall experience.”
- “I enjoy the gameplay, but the vehicle handling could use some optimization for smoother driving.”
- “While I love the concept, the optimization issues can detract from the immersion.”
- “The game desperately needs optimization to run smoothly on mid-range systems.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- “The current optimization is poor, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end hardware.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtly highlighted through the player's amusing frustration with the controller configuration differences between the second and third installments, showcasing a lighthearted take on gaming quirks. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the player's commentary reflects a humorous perspective on technical inconsistencies.