Heavy Truck Simulator
Heavy Truck Simulator is a simulation game known for its impressive game mechanics and beautiful graphics. However, some players have reported issues with excessive ads and bugs. The game describes itself as the "Best Truck Simulator," offering a realistic driving experience for truck enthusiasts. Despite its flaws, the game can provide a fun and engaging experience for those who enjoy simulation games.
Reviews
- graphics740 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their realism and quality, while others criticize them for being outdated or poorly optimized for certain devices. Users appreciate the detailed environments and truck designs, but frequently request improvements such as better lighting, weather effects, and more dynamic elements like traffic and road conditions. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as good, there is a strong desire for updates and enhancements to elevate the visual experience further.
“The graphics are excellent and the realistic physics of movement of the truck.”
“This game is fantastic; everything about the game is great. I would like you to add some more features like rough roads with mud, where the driver should struggle his/her way out of the mud. Also, should add a radio system, and last but not least, should add better graphics when painting the truck.”
“This game is very much fantastic; the graphics are realistic and it doesn't lag, which suits my device so well.”
“Useless graphics.”
“The graphics are bad and it's not good to play.”
“Very bad game worst controls bad graphics please don't download it.”
- monetization382 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive advertisements, with players reporting being bombarded by ads before even starting the game. Many users expressed frustration over the frequency of ads, which disrupt gameplay and make the game nearly unplayable, leading to numerous uninstalls. While some players are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, the overwhelming presence of ads has overshadowed any positive aspects of the game.
“I really love this game... good graphics and no ads.”
“I liked the game graphics; there should be in-app purchases for this game so I could unlock all the trucks.”
“This game is terrible so much ads i just hate it 😢”
“Never got to drive have to go through ads just to get a truck and drive.”
“Not worth playing filled with ads, you spend more time watching the ads than playing the game.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its realistic mechanics, graphics, and overall fun experience, while others criticize it for issues like jerky controls, excessive ads, and poor optimization for different screen sizes. Many users suggest improvements such as adding more features, enhancing graphics, and reducing loading times to enhance the overall experience. Despite the criticisms, some players still find it to be one of the best truck simulators available on mobile platforms.
“Love the game, awesome gameplay graphics, features.”
“The heavy truck simulator game is the only one truck simulator game on the Android platform; graphics, gameplay, controls, truck, roads, toll plaza, fuel station, gameplay options, route map, night mode with fog, all parts of the game are very good.”
“My experience is so excellent; I love this game because it is perfect in gameplay, controls, and graphics, so I personally like this game and recommend it to everyone!”
“Don't even waste your time installing, the controls are broken, gameplay is very jerky, it's full of ads, literally one ad after everything you select on the main menu.”
“Gameplay is shocking and unresponsive - don't waste your time.”
“Worst gameplay ever I have seen.. I don't know why I installed it; it doesn't even deserve one star except for graphics, the rest is all the worst.”
- music26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many expressing a strong desire for the addition of a music player or radio feature to enhance the driving experience. While some appreciate the existing sound options, others report issues with music stopping unexpectedly and suggest improvements like customizable playlists and better integration with external speakers. Overall, players feel that incorporating more music options would significantly elevate the game's enjoyment and realism.
“Dear Mr. Developer, please add some new features and create a job for a 4x4 pickup. Add a radio or music scan so I can play music while listening too, but overall the game is awesome. I love this game 100%.”
“There should be an option for music because most people want to drive with some songs or any type of music.”
“It would be cool if you could add a fake radio so we can listen to music and stuff when we are driving.”
“Worst game in the world. Every time they play music, there are lots of ads. I hope you wouldn't download that too.”
“There is one problem: when I play music, the music stops playing.”
“But when music is turned off, the truck sound is still there, which is creating difficulty while I play music through a Bluetooth speaker during the game.”
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive and frustrating mission structure, with players frequently encountering issues such as game hangs upon mission completion and a lack of new job opportunities. While some users appreciate the addictive nature and variety of missions, many express a desire for improvements, including more diverse and randomly generated missions, better truck controls, and enhanced gameplay mechanics. Overall, the narrative experience is hindered by technical problems and a need for more engaging content.
“Very addictive game, just like touring around the country, good mission, good graphics, easy control, and awesome trucks like Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Volvo, and Ford.”
“Simulator... missions could be like chauffeur driving... waiting for the next job.”
“Dynamic game developer, my request is please update with more missions like more countries, more routes, and weather conditions. This game is so nice, but it needs some changes.”
“Very sad😥😥 after downloading this game... I completed the first mission and disconnected the trailer, but it still never shows any other job to be carried out, only showing that I have to pack again and again the same completed mission. How can you post a game without trying it yourself first?”
“The game is good, but you have to fix some issues. There's no end of mission, and you can't get a new job.”
“Can't complete a mission.”
- stability24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of freezing, glitches, and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive controls and problems with saving progress. While players appreciate the graphics and overall concept, the frequent technical problems make the game frustrating and often unplayable. Many users are calling for urgent fixes to these stability issues to enhance their gaming experience.
“The game seems fun, don't get me wrong, that's exactly why I downloaded it, but I get to the first screen which I can't read because it's in a different language. The problem is that the game will not start; it just freezes and doesn't do anything else.”
“Too many bugs... once the load is delivered to the destination, the game freezes and the load disappears, but the mark on the map shows the load area. Please fix these bugs.”
“Game is no longer playable as it freezes when trying to complete the job.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a need for better optimization in the game, particularly regarding performance on newer devices and screen ratios. Many users report bugs and lag, especially on specific processors, and request improvements in truck performance, graphics, and additional features like handling and lighting. While the game is well-liked, there is a strong desire for updates that enhance both gameplay and visual quality.
“Love to see updates containing new trucks or upgrades such as performance or interior mods.”
“It's a wonderful game; I like this. I've been playing this game for over a year now. Please improve truck performance and road graphics. Some problems I've seen: truck extra fitting lights are not working; they just show. Add dim & flash light, wheel changing, and more trucks. Otherwise, this game is awesome; I give it 5 stars.”
“Then it is not optimized for new screen ratio.”
“Please improve truck performance and road graphics. Some problems I've seen include extra fitting lights not working; they just show. Add dim and flash light options, and allow for wheel changing. More trucks would be great.”
“American made trucks, better handling, CB commands, cruise control, lag fixes, better headlights, less crashes, rotate camera, realistic mirrors, better performance, better graphics, and rain and snow.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as "hilarious" and "funny," which adds to the overall enjoyment. However, some users also express frustration with technical issues and gameplay mechanics, which detracts from their experience. Overall, the humor is appreciated, but it exists alongside some gameplay challenges.
“The game is hilarious.”
“Wow, this game is so funny.”
“Because it's funny and very loud.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some expressing that it detracts from their overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are concerns about the sound effects, particularly the engine noise, which some feel is unrealistic and contributes to the grinding experience.
“The game is great, but it's too grindy for me and others.”
“Farming Simulator 19.”
“The engine sound needs to be more realistic instead of sounding like grinding metal.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is generally well-received, some players find the sound of the exhaust to be emotionally jarring, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience and may need adjustment.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being fantastic and immersive, contributing to an overall thrilling experience. Players appreciate the lovely ambiance that enhances their enjoyment.
“Awesome and thrilling game, with a fantastic and lovely atmosphere all around.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”