Heavy Duty Challenge

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In Heavy Duty Challenge, an offroad truck simulator game, experience rugged terrain across Utah, Europe, and Iceland. Master diverse cargo missions, unlock powerful trucks, and explore open worlds filled with hidden treasures. This immersive game offers an exhilarating off-road experience with real-life licensed trucks.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and realistic physics, providing an immersive off-road driving experience.
There is a good variety of licensed trucks to choose from, each with detailed models and realistic handling.
The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, encouraging players to master their driving skills on difficult terrains.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, with low frame rates and frequent crashes even on high-end hardware.
Controls can be frustrating, with reports of poor steering response and lack of proper wheel support, including missing force feedback.
Many players find the game unoptimized and lacking in essential features, leading to a disappointing experience overall.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals, realistic environments, and lifelike physics that enhance the overall experience. However, others report significant performance issues, including low frame rates and poor optimization, particularly on higher settings, which detracts from the visual quality. Overall, while the graphics can be impressive, many users express frustration with technical problems that hinder their enjoyment.
- “Nice graphics and realistic!”
- “The game's stunning graphics and realistic physics make it feel like you're actually behind the wheel of a heavy-duty truck tackling rugged terrains.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with meticulously designed trucks, realistic road environments, and weather conditions that make you feel like you're truly on the open road.”
- “90% of the time it will not load the first mission and when it does the graphics are terrible.”
- “I have tried adjusting every setting for the graphics and nothing seems to work.”
- “The graphics need a bit of tweaking as the frame rate is a bit low and it is jittery at times.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and improvements in areas like controller support and camera settings, many others express frustration with subpar performance and a lack of stable 60 fps. Users are hopeful for continued updates to enhance optimization and address performance issues, indicating that the game has potential but still requires significant work in this area.
- “They improved wheel controller support, performance, cameras, and settings.”
- “Addition of force feedback was a must and performance got better.”
- “I believe that the game has a lot of potential and that the team knows how to deal with bugs and optimization, so I think that for simulator fans it is a worthwhile experience.”
- “Looks promising, but unoptimized as hell.”
- “Terrible performance.”
- “I get that it's a lower price tag, but the performance and visuals are sub par.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by its challenging yet accessible mechanics, making it suitable for both driving game enthusiasts and newcomers. Players appreciate the realistic off-road driving experience, smooth controls, and immersive graphics, complemented by an effective tutorial that aids in mastering the game. Overall, it offers a rewarding blend of difficulty and authenticity, particularly for trucking fans.
- “This is a visually stunning off-road game with smooth gameplay and excellent controls.”
- “The game has easy-to-understand mechanics and an effective tutorial to assist in learning the game.”
- “As someone who's played simulation games with a lot of real physics, it was hard to understand the mechanics of the game.”
- “The game has some realistic off-road driving mechanics, which are not so hard to master if you play driving games.”
- “The game mechanics and rules are simple and easy to understand.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
25%
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on a diverse array of challenging missions that cater to truck driving enthusiasts. Players appreciate the variety and difficulty of the tasks, which require skill and precision, but the absence of a cohesive story may leave some wanting more depth.
- “I've always been fascinated by the world of truck driving, and finding a game that truly captures the essence of this profession has been a long-time quest for me.”
- “The video game excels at offering a wide variety of missions that are suitable for all kinds of trucking aficionados.”
- “There is a mission to suit any player's desire, from great distance journeys to traversing constrained, obstructed courses.”
- “The game has no story.”
- “90% of the time it will not load the first mission and when it does the graphics are terrible.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, with users noting that it enhances the driving experience effectively. Overall, the sound design is considered good and fitting for the gameplay.
- “The music complements the driving experience perfectly.”
- “Sounds and music are good.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that suggest it was released prematurely and requires significant improvements before it can be considered stable.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and feels like it shouldn't have been released in its current state.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that ruined my overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”