Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator

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"Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator" is a game where you transport oversized cargo in a vast, dynamic game world with day-night cycles and weather changes. Before starting your journey, you scout the route with a spotting vehicle and remove obstacles as needed. The game offers realistic heavy cargo transport scenarios, with crane operation and freight planning included, all based on the operations of the real-world company Gruber Logistics.

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Play Modes

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

Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator screenshot

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept with varied tasks and challenges, making it enjoyable for some players.
Graphics and physics are praised for their realism, providing a visually appealing experience.
The game has potential for improvement, and some players appreciate the developers' commitment to fixing bugs.

Driving mechanics are poorly executed, leading to frustrating controls and a lack of realism in vehicle handling.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for many users.
It lacks depth compared to established truck simulators, offering limited job variety and no meaningful progression system.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
75%
13%
The story of the game is described as lacking depth and engagement, with players expressing boredom after only a few missions. The gameplay is criticized for its strange mechanics and poor animations, leading to frustration and technical issues that hinder progress. Overall, the narrative experience appears to be underwhelming, with many players unable to fully enjoy or complete the initial missions.
- “It'll keep you engaged with 30 missions to start.”
- “Some missions also have you use a crane at the end to move your cargo from the trailer to the customer’s depot.”
- “Few hours (10 - 20 hours) if you focus on the main story.”
- “Do not buy, the walking system is strange and there is no free play, only story.”
- “Admittedly, I only played the first few missions, but I was bored to tears... animations are bad, trying to take down guard rails looks like a 5-year-old animated it.”
- “Had to put in for a refund as it won't let you even complete the starting mission tutorial; no matter what, it won't let you take the photo, so that's as far as I could get.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the driving mechanics for poor steering and frequent crashes, which detracts from the overall experience. While the core gameplay loop is functional and familiar to fans of the genre, there is a strong desire for improvements, particularly in the addition of VR features. Overall, the gameplay is seen as needing significant refinement to enhance player enjoyment.
- “I think the best I can say is that the core gameplay loop is functional and I didn’t run into too many bugs.”
- “It would be awesome with VR gameplay; please add features.”
- “For a game that's based on driving, the driving mechanics aren't up to snuff. Turning feels like you are always going to understeer or the game is going to overcompensate for your light input on controllers.”
- “Bad steering mechanics and keeps crashing bad enough I had to restart my PC a few times.”
- “The gameplay loop of heavy cargo is going to be mostly familiar to anybody who has played these types of games.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their quality and effectiveness in establishing the game's tone, contributing to a realistic experience. Players appreciate the detailed visuals and physics, which enhance the challenge of driving and completing varied tasks. Overall, the graphics significantly elevate the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are nice and go a long way in setting the tone of the game.”
- “It offers a realistic experience with good graphics and physics, so every load feels different, and driving is a challenge.”
- “While I was looking forward to the release of this, thinking it would be like the special cargo DLC from Euro Truck 2, it has very nice graphics and I enjoy the varied roles, like dismantling barriers for the trailer to fit through and then driving the truck from A to B.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express a strong desire for a custom music option in the game, highlighting that it would enhance the immersive experience, especially during atmospheric moments like driving in the rain. The current soundtrack does not meet their expectations, and the addition of personalized music could significantly elevate the game's appeal.
- “This game seriously needs an option to play your own custom music because it looks so beautiful when it's raining and you are driving this heavy cargo truck, vibing to your own chill music. That custom option to play your own music will make this game a 10/10.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the game's atmosphere, suggesting it fails to engage players or create an immersive experience that encourages long-term enjoyment. The lack of compelling environmental design and emotional connection is highlighted as a major shortcoming.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “There is a distinct lack of immersion; the world feels flat and uninviting.”
- “The environment fails to evoke any sense of wonder or excitement, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing bugs they encountered. However, they also express a desire for improvements in driving and physics, suggesting that the comedic elements could be enhanced with additional content.
- “The game is filled with hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud, especially with the quirky bugs I encountered.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the frustrating moments enjoyable.”
- “The developers have a great sense of humor, and it really shines through in the game's dialogue and scenarios.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with users reporting no bugs, glitches, or issues, making it one of the most polished simulator games of 2024.