Garbage Truck Simulator

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Garbage Truck Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Darius Bode and was released on February 9, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Garbage Truck Simulator" is a realistic simulation game that allows players to operate various garbage trucks and manage waste disposal operations. Players must navigate through busy city streets, collect trash, and transport it to the designated disposal sites while adhering to traffic rules and safety regulations. With different garbage trucks and environments to explore, this game offers a unique and engaging experience for simulation enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a very realistic experience with great graphics and satisfying destruction physics.
It's a fun and relaxing game that can be surprisingly addictive, allowing players to enjoy the simple mechanics of garbage collection.
There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, as players have expressed interest in additional features like more truck types and gameplay modes.

The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive gameplay that primarily involves driving in a straight line and picking up trash without any progression or objectives.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and lag, which detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel the game is underwhelming for its price, suggesting it should have more content and features to justify the cost.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic physics and impressive visuals, while others criticize them as subpar and lacking detail. Users noted issues with visual blending during gameplay and highlighted performance concerns on certain devices. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but in need of improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “This game is very nice, and the graphics and physics are amazing.”
- “Great graphics, realistic crushing sounds, and great physics.”
- “It is playable on a Steam Deck; turn high-quality graphics and shadows off to avoid crashing.”
- “The graphics are not that good; they need more detail, and there should be a career goal or money system added to the game, similar to a supermarket simulator.”
- “When putting the items in the truck, sometimes the visuals blend into each other, especially during the compacting process.”
- “You don't drive the truck at all; the graphics are horrendous, and there is zero replay value.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally satisfying and enjoyable due to its attention to detail, though some users feel it lacks depth and variety, suggesting the addition of more features. While it has an arcade-like quality, there are calls for improved control mechanics to enhance the experience further. Overall, the game shows potential for greatness with further development.
- “The attention to detail makes the gameplay satisfying and enjoyable.”
- “Adding these elements could add variety and depth to the gameplay.”
- “Would love to see more features as the gameplay is limited, but this has potential for greatness!”
- “It has a very arcade-like quality to its gameplay; perhaps it lacks some fine-grained control of the trash packer and truck that you might see in other games in the simulator genre.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional storyline, career mode, or any progression system, focusing instead on score attack missions without any narrative or unlockable content. Players seeking a story-driven experience will find this aspect notably absent.
- “No storyline, no career mode, and no other objectives or tasks.”
- “It's essentially a series of score attack missions with no progression.”
- “However, if you're expecting a story, unlockables, or progression system, this game doesn't offer that (as of yet).”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including minor bugs and glitches, particularly with physics and door interactions. Despite these flaws, players find the experience enjoyable and relaxing.
- “A little buggy, but I enjoyed taking out the trash.”
- “This game can be a bit time-consuming, but it is incredibly fun and relaxing to watch the items get crushed and destroyed, even if the physics are a little bit buggy at times.”
- “A few glitches with the door where it goes through the bottom of the hopper.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the need for improved optimization, particularly in the career and business modes. Additionally, the game's object destruction significantly affects PC performance, necessitating a setup that meets at least the minimum requirements for optimal gameplay.
- “The career/build a business mode and optimization are significantly improved, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “It's important to note that object destruction in this game can have a major impact on PC performance, so ensure your setup meets the minimum requirements.”
- “The career/build a business mode needs much better optimization.”
- “Note that the object destruction in this game has a major impact on PC performance, so you'll want to ensure your setup meets the minimum requirements at the very least.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring an immense commitment, akin to needing a second life to manage it effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that the absence of engaging gameplay elements and poor graphics contribute to a diminished experience.
- “You don't drive the truck at all; the graphics are horrendous, and there is zero replay value.”