Junkyard Truck

About

"Junkyard Truck" is an open-world off-road driving, mechanic, and job simulation game. Start by purchasing a worn-out truck and repairing it using a service manual. Complete missions and jobs to earn money, which can be used to buy better parts or scavenge the junkyard. Maintain your truck, take on challenges, and upgrade it to complete rock crawls, hill climbs, and races. The game is suitable for players of all mechanical skill levels.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 747 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability46 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is very fun once you get the hang of it.
The developer is very active and responsive to community feedback, regularly updating the game.
The mechanics of building and upgrading the truck are enjoyable and provide a satisfying experience.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as items flying away or disappearing.
There is a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
Performance issues and optimization problems lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially on lower-end systems.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the intuitive mechanics and the blend of car simulation and off-roading elements, likening it to a combination of "My Summer Car" and "SnowRunner." However, numerous reviews highlight significant performance issues, bugs, and a lack of clear direction or tutorials, which detract from the overall experience. While the core mechanics show promise and can be enjoyable, the game's current state leaves much to be desired, especially in terms of polish and stability.
- “Many might compare this game to other similar titles, but I find the play mechanics of this game to be way more intuitive for the player.”
- “Junkyard Truck still possesses a touch of jank, which, surprisingly, adds to the charm and excitement of the gameplay.”
- “The engine building mechanics as well as the mud physics are amazing.”
- “All this offers is extremely broken mechanics, buggy physics, and just a bad time in general.”
- “S**tty graphics, very poor gameplay, strange bugs, and overall a failed attempt at imitating My Summer Car.”
- “As far as early access games, pretty much one of the worst ones I've seen in terms of gameplay.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, which is expected for an early access title. While many users find the gameplay enjoyable and see potential for improvement, the frequency and severity of the bugs can lead to frustrating experiences, including game-breaking mechanics and performance problems. Overall, while the game is fun, it requires substantial fixes to enhance stability and user experience.
- “The game has potential, that's for sure. Yes, it's a little buggy at the moment, but it is in early access.”
- “It's extremely buggy, even to the point where I couldn't get the main truck to run due to an inability to put any fuel in it. Between items glitching into the ground and a horrible control scheme, this game is a hard pass until further fixes.”
- “If you are really interested in this game and cannot wait to play it, then go ahead and buy it, but be fully aware that there are plenty of bugs and glitches that may ruin your game.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting that the missions are straightforward but not particularly engaging. While there are numerous missions and quirky tasks that provide some entertainment, players often feel that once the main storyline is completed, there is little left to do, leading to a sense of emptiness. Additionally, technical issues and bugs detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the missions and objectives.
- “The missions are fun, quirky, and give you a reason to go out on the trails and drive the truck to the limit.”
- “The story is engaging but also not too deep.”
- “It's not 'easy', but the quests are straightforward and the progress feels rewarding.”
- “Kinda not sure what to do once the 5 hours or so of the missions are done.”
- “The controls don't work or don't make any sense; there's little to no point to the story.”
- “There isn't much to do yet in the game once you get past all the story missions, and you can do all of them (with a bit of driving skill) without even needing to upgrade the truck at the moment.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
66%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the visuals and sound create an immersive environment, the overall graphical fidelity is lacking, often described as outdated or glitchy. Users report significant performance issues, including lag and stuttering, which detract from the experience, and many express frustration with the game's optimization and graphical settings. Despite some positive comments about the graphics, the consensus leans towards a need for substantial improvements to meet modern standards.
- “The world visuals and sounds are done well, and give you the feel of being out in a real forest environment.”
- “Graphics and sounds are very realistic.”
- “Great game, amazing graphics, good updates coming, love it.”
- “Maybe I just got used to MSC too much, but everything about this game feels wrong, starting with movement, mechanics, and ending with visuals.”
- “Graphics are ages behind everybody else.”
- “The graphics do not match at all what is shown in the gameplay by default (who sets their default to 'Nintendo 64' level graphics by default???), there's horrible onboarding, it took 2 tries to even realize I had to pick up the cash on the table.”
optimization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing significant performance issues and bugs, even on high-end systems. While some users see potential in the gameplay, they emphasize the need for substantial improvements in optimization and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience. Despite ongoing efforts from the developers, the current state is deemed unplayable for many due to low frame rates and stuttering.
- “This game is great; the only thing that needs a bit more work is the optimization of the game and visual settings.”
- “It does need a bit of optimization for a smoother experience, but the developer is currently working on that, and I'm sure it will be smooth as butter soon.”
- “Most of the negatives are what's to be expected in a game that's just released in early access, like the optimization needs work.”
- “Just that there are a lot of bugs and it is very poorly optimized.”
- “Game is filled with game-breaking bugs, poorly optimized, and overall very low quality.”
- “Looks like a very interesting game, but it is poorly optimized and I can barely get a decent frame rate.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, citing issues like frequent glitches that lead to lost progress and parts, as well as a consistent reduction in earnings from jobs, making it feel like an endless struggle. While some appreciate the variety of jobs that help alleviate tedium, many find the overall experience too tedious and punishing, detracting from their enjoyment. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant barrier to fully appreciating the game's potential.
- “The money you can make per job keeps getting reduced in updates and per the developer that's by design so you'll always be struggling and grinding to afford anything, the parts wear out way too fast, and there are pretty big power inconsistencies when hauling various things (specifically the mining ore job).”
- “I just spent the last hour grinding to buy a single part and by the time I placed the piece onto the truck, it glitched into the terrain and I lost it forever.”
- “Game started out fine with the starter car, seen some promise in the game it had good performance, gameplay loop and the sense of freedom, but after grinding away and getting the truck fixed up with all new parts and rebuilding the engine, the game's performance dropped from 100ish fps down to a lush 20fps making it unplayable for me.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing bugs and hilarious missions, which contribute to an overall fun experience despite some challenges. Players appreciate the comedic elements, even as they express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics, such as poor car brakes. Overall, the game is recommended for its entertaining and humorous content.
- “The game is a lot of fun and has its challenges; getting to make money easier is long but has hilarious missions.”
- “I still recommend the game though, funny and lots of potential.”
- “So the funny thing is I was going to say that this game was abandoned (as of Nov 12, 2023) and I look and there was an update 2 days ago?!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players appreciate the game's potential and enjoy the overall experience, there are frustrations related to the game's mechanics, such as issues with truck details and physics. These technical shortcomings evoke a mix of disappointment and humor, indicating a desire for improvement rather than a deep emotional connection to the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the audio settings, noting that adjusting the sound only affects the menu audio and not the in-game sound, making it difficult to engage in calls or listen to music while playing due to excessive volume.
- “One thing that's really frustrating is that turning down the sound in the audio settings only reduces the menu sound, rather than the game itself. This makes it impossible to be on a call or listen to music while playing because it's too loud.”