On the Road: Truck Simulator
- November 14, 2019
- tox² interactive GmbH
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"On the Road - Truck Simulator" is a realistic game that lets you drive through 6500 km of German roads in MAN or Scania trucks. Discover 15 German cities, various points of interest, and different types of cargo. The economic system allows you to establish your own company. Steam Workshop support lets you customize your vehicles' appearance.
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Reviews
- The game has potential with unique features like getting out of the truck to refuel and load/unload cargo.
- Graphics are decent for an early access title, and the game runs smoothly on lower-end systems.
- The driving experience can be immersive, especially with the ability to plan multiple deliveries and manage cargo.
- Steering and physics are poorly implemented, making the driving experience feel unresponsive and unrealistic.
- AI traffic is problematic, often causing accidents and blocking roads, which disrupts gameplay.
- The game lacks proper tutorials and guidance, leaving players confused about controls and objectives.
- graphics50 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "incredible" and "great," while others criticize them as outdated and poorly optimized, likening them to graphics from fifteen years ago or mobile games. Many users report performance issues, such as low frame rates and rendering problems, despite having decent hardware. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential, significant improvements are needed to meet modern standards.
“First off, this game's graphics are incredible!”
“The graphics on this game are really good.”
“All in all, the graphics are lovely; the devs are improving the game all the time, and I'm confident they are and will make a great game.”
“The menus and map look like they were made in Paint, truck controls like in Euro Truck Sim 1, and the graphics look like a Unity-made mobile game.”
“Terrible graphics from fifteen years ago.”
“Graphics are also unoptimized, not up-to-date, and sometimes the game turns into slow motion out of nowhere.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game shows promise but is currently hindered by significant optimization issues and a lack of essential features found in similar titles like Euro Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator. While some players find the driving mechanics enjoyable and appreciate the ability to exit and interact with the truck, many express that the overall experience feels incomplete and clunky, with a need for more content and realism to enhance engagement. Overall, the game has potential, but substantial improvements are necessary to meet player expectations.
“But gameplay is fairly enjoyable.”
“Gameplay and realism 8/10: the game offers the ability to exit the truck; you have to exit the truck to refuel, for example.”
“Very cool mechanic that you can walk around the truck and enter the truck at your own choosing.”
“There is a huge potential in this game, however the gameplay and optimization needs a lot of improvement.”
“Concept is nice but the gameplay sucks.”
“[b]At this state[/b] this 'game' lacks major gameplay aspects, content and features that Euro Truck and American Truck Simulator both have.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant improvements following recent updates, particularly in performance and physics. However, issues persist, especially on console versions, with players expressing a desire for further enhancements to the interface and driving mechanics. While some see potential for the game to become a standout title, the current optimization challenges remain a common concern among players.
“Edit: after the January update I changed my review to positive since the game greatly improved (mainly performance and physics).”
“I would like some optimization though :) but I know that the devs are really working on this game, so it will be a masterpiece in the future!”
“It actually looks better and it is better optimized than Bus Simulator 17.”
“There is a huge potential in this game, however the gameplay and optimization needs a lot of improvement.”
“It has some optimization issues, the interface for the menu looks a bit unprofessional which could have been a lot better.”
“Very good concept of a game, I know it's early access still but wish it was a lot more optimized and with better driving physics.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous bugs affecting physics, steering, and menu navigation, leading to a frustrating experience. Players report issues such as erratic traffic behavior, glitches in the loading system, and non-functional features like windshield wipers during rain. Overall, the game's stability problems detract significantly from gameplay, raising concerns about future support and updates.
“Unfortunately, they are focusing their efforts on porting this to console (despite it being incredibly buggy, and everyone knows what happens once a game is ported to console - PC support is practically outright dropped and everything is tuned to work best on consoles.) and using excuses to dismiss people's discussions about what's wrong with the game and the way they're treating it, so new content is unlikely to ever happen.”
“The traffic on the autobahn glitches around, is not able to drive at a constant speed, so this looks very strange.”
“Also, the menu is buggy and it keeps scrolling down.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated, with some users noting the absence of background music in the main menu, which contrasts with other games like Euro Truck Simulator 2 that feature unique music and a more engaging interface. Overall, while the music aspect is positively highlighted, it is overshadowed by criticisms of other game elements such as graphics and controls.
“I even like the music.”
“ETS 2 has literally whole Europe, very good graphics, normal controls, supports literally any control device, much more beautiful main menu, with normal background and unique music.”
“Very poor graphics, short render distance, bad AI (like stopping from 50 km/h to 0 in 0.1 seconds), controlling (reversed mouse?), poor sounds (the truck motor sound is not constant), UI (the main menu does not contain much, always the same background, no menu music, etc.).”
“No music”
- humor2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely absent, as players find the planning and technical issues frustrating rather than amusing. Many users express disappointment with the gameplay mechanics, indicating that the experience is more tedious than entertaining.
“In this game, you have more to plan, which is not funny at all because it takes too much time.”
“The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making the experience less enjoyable.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and predictable.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have criticized the monetization strategy for being misleading, labeling it as false advertising. This has led to dissatisfaction regarding the value and transparency of in-game purchases.
“False advertisement.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who spend money.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking clear guidance on gameplay mechanics, particularly in starting missions, which leads to players frequently consulting the menu for instructions.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's replayability is lacking and requires improvements to enhance its playability.
“The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes make it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
