European Truck Simulator

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European Truck Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

European Truck Simulator is a realistic simulation game offering beautiful game mechanics and outstanding visuals, allowing players to become the "King of the Road" and experience the trucking industry across Europe. However, the game can be buggy and contains too much advertisement, deteriorating the overall gaming experience. Play the best truck simulator and explore various cities, delivering cargo while managing your trucking business.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 12,211 reviews

graphics2.1k positive mentions

monetization126 negative mentions

graphics
3,084 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews from players. While many praise the graphics for being detailed and realistic, others criticize them for being subpar or not matching the promotional images. Common suggestions for improvement include enhancing the clarity of night scenes, fixing issues with mirrors, and increasing the overall graphical fidelity to match modern standards. Overall, while the game is appreciated for its gameplay, there is a strong desire for graphical enhancements in future updates.
- “The graphics and driving gameplay are excellent.”
- “This is the best simulator game I've ever played, perfect graphics and detailed effects.”
- “The graphics are astonishing and the visual effects are almost realistic.”
- “I hated everything about this game, the graphics are horrible and the gameplay... is just sad cars, appear out of nowhere and crash onto you.”
- “The graphics are not good and overall the game is not so great.”
- “The graphics are trash, controls are not good too but all I cared is the graphics and I didn't like it, improve on it more and stop making the same games but with different titles.”
music
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
64%
2%
The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism from users, primarily due to the absence of a music or radio feature while driving, which many find essential for long journeys. Players have expressed frustration over the inability to turn off the default game sounds or play their own music, with numerous requests for a customizable music player or radio station to enhance the driving experience. Overall, the lack of music options detracts from the enjoyment of the game, and many users are eager for updates that would address this issue.
- “Lovely layout of the game, music & graphics.”
- “I would say this to the development team could use make a radio station that would be good to listen to in the background, radio music, thank you.”
- “This is the best game ever although on music setup is so dwanzey.”
- “Annoying music is by default, no option to turn it off.”
- “For me, the worst experience of this game is the lack of customized songs that are not playing in this game, so I felt frustrated even though I gave the current location to play my favorite songs... please solve this issue.”
- “I love to play games with music, but there is one issue: ads are coming while playing, which destroys my mood.”
gameplay
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
29%
10%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smoothness, controls, and realistic driving experience. However, players have noted issues such as bugs, poor traffic AI, and repetitive scenarios that detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing map features, adding more truck options, and addressing various gameplay glitches to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The graphics and driving gameplay are excellent.”
- “Gameplay is very smooth and the graphics are awesome.”
- “Really love its graphics and its overall gameplay... keep us entertained with such games!”
- “I hated everything about this game, the graphics are horrible and the gameplay is just sad; cars appear out of nowhere and crash into you.”
- “Gameplay is 4 stars but minus 1 star because there are not enough features, e.g., you can't go to Britain and the maps take too long to load.”
- “Worst gameplay and graphics.”
monetization
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
2%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on intrusive ads, which players find overwhelmingly annoying and disruptive to gameplay. Many users report that ads appear frequently during critical moments, such as driving or loading maps, leading to frustration and even prompting some to uninstall the game. While some players are willing to pay to remove ads, the overall sentiment is that the excessive advertising detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “I've made a $14 purchase in-game for 5,000,000 tokens and no ads 10 days ago.”
- “So I'm playing online but I get no ads, which is awesome!”
- “This game has very nice graphics, no ads, and this is my favorite game. The sound is very nice! ”
- “Uninstalling the app because of annoying ads, can't even see the road because of the ads showing on the screen.”
- “Cons: too many ads after every little activity unless you're playing offline. There's a constant stream of ads that don't give you any rewards and can't be skipped.”
- “The experience is awful, too many ads even in the gameplay... I had to uninstall this app.”
stability
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as vehicles behaving erratically, map navigation failures, and freezing during critical moments. While some users appreciate the game's potential and graphics, the overwhelming consensus is that the current state is marred by these persistent technical problems, leading to a frustrating experience. Many reviewers urge developers to address these glitches to enhance overall stability and enjoyment.
- “The game has many features and is of very nice quality. It has no glitches, and the single-player experience is very good with minimal lag.”
- “The game is very nice quality and has no glitches, providing a stable experience in single-player mode.”
- “Terrible experience, the game is full of bugs and glitches. I had to cancel six jobs because of bugged trailers that won't hitch like they should, robbing me of a lot of money for issues I have nothing to do with at all.”
- “Very bad experience... it used to be a good game, but now it has so many bugs and glitches. It stops navigating in the middle of the mission, and the funniest thing: while driving, I suddenly got off-road and directly headed to the sky, and my truck started skydiving at 1098 km/hr. Try to fix it and help me bring my truck down to the roads again.”
- “The game is good but when going through the settings it glitches and exits. I don't know why it does that.”
story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
67%
8%
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more engaging missions and narrative context. While some enjoy the freedom of off-road exploration and the thrill of various missions, the repetitive nature of tasks and the absence of a compelling storyline detract from the overall experience. Additionally, numerous bugs and navigation issues hinder players' ability to fully immerse themselves in the game's narrative.
- “What a game man! The only game that you can travel just for a joyride without a mission. The graphics, the weather, no unnecessary upgrades, it doesn't make the phone hot or freeze. I mean, what a game man, wow! High five to the programmer!”
- “Game is awesome! Need some story to put in some diversion in the game. It would have been nicer. I love driving this sim, just need to add some context.”
- “One of the best games of the simulator genre. There are amazing features and unstoppable missions!”
- “The update is awful compared to the previous; the fuel goes down so quickly and the timed missions seem impossible. I hate it when you fail and the map pointer disappears while you have to go back to town for another mission. Also, the routes seem long and the money is so little.”
- “To complete a mission, it's impossible. When you check the GPS, it says you are at the start always; you never arrive at the destination. Please fix this, and other cars have high speed; it's now unrealistic.”
- “Worst game ever! I played in my lifetime. Poor graphics, missions take so long, and it disconnects automatically. Don't download this game; it's the worst.”
optimization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
53%
12%
The optimization of the game receives mixed feedback, with some players praising its smooth performance and graphics, particularly on low-end devices, while others report issues such as lag, loading problems, and a lack of responsiveness on certain phone models. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing the weather system, fixing bugs related to truck performance, and updating the game to address repetitive map designs. Overall, while many enjoy the gameplay experience, there is a clear demand for further optimization and updates to enhance performance.
- “Good gameplay, good graphics, well traffic meter, well city optimization.”
- “It's worth a download perfect, no regrets, no bugs, performance and graphics are absolutely superb.”
- “Game runs smoothly on low-end devices as well but the graphics need to be improved a lot.”
- “This game is not optimized for phones having screen size of 6.1 and above.”
- “The mirror problem and the loading map thing it's very frustrating... 2 stars only for performance on a6+.”
- “Needs optimization for low end phones like the ones with 4 GB RAM.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a delightful mix of unexpected glitches, amusing AI behavior, and quirky sound effects, such as a character's voice resembling "butthead." The combination of serious truck simulation with lighthearted moments, like trucks getting stuck or jumping unexpectedly, adds to the overall enjoyment, making it both entertaining and engaging. Despite some bugs, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “It's funny and a serious game which is almost real because trucks and the other vehicles are real.”
- “Best truck simulator game I have ever played on mobile! I loved it so much. The graphics and control are good, but there are some bugs here and there. Sometimes your truck will get stuck somewhere, then jump and fly out—that is so funny! ”
- “The game is so funny and enjoyable... I love it!”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting frustrations with technical issues such as steering wheel sensitivity and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the game's potential and find it enjoyable, others feel that these problems detract from their overall experience, leading to feelings of annoyance and boredom.
- “It is the best game ever that made me feel like I should be able to make the payment on the recovery room.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is frequently criticized for being overly gloomy and dull, with many users noting a persistent grey and depressing aesthetic. While some appreciate the overall gameplay, the lack of variety in weather and the consistently dark ambiance detracts from the experience for many players.
- “The atmosphere is extremely grey and dull; it's so depressing.”
- “The game lacks any sense of immersion, making the atmosphere feel lifeless.”
- “There's a distinct absence of character in the environment, resulting in a flat and uninspiring atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the small map sizes and lengthy loading times, which detracts from the overall experience. There is also a desire for a return to more engaging farming simulation elements.
- “The graphics are alright, but the physics are fairly good. However, the maps aren't big enough, and loading into new maps is tedious.”
- “The grinding aspect feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find myself spending too much time grinding for resources, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted issues with replayability due to bugs, such as side mirrors turning black during subsequent playthroughs, which detracts from the overall experience. Fixing these bugs could enhance the game's playability and encourage more replay.
- “When I play the game again, the side mirrors turn black. I think that's a bug, and I would recommend fixing it to improve replayability.”
- “After finishing the game, I found no incentive to play it again. The lack of new content or different outcomes makes it feel stale.”
- “The game has a linear storyline, and once you've completed it, there's little reason to go back. It lacks the depth needed for true replayability.”

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European Truck Simulator is a casual simulation game.

European Truck Simulator is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

European Truck Simulator was developed by Ovidiu Pop.

European Truck Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

European Truck Simulator is a single player game.

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