Russian Car Driver ZIL 130

Russian Car Driver ZIL 130 is a Simulation game that offers a realistic driving experience of the legendary ZIL 130 truck. While it boasts exceptional story, ingenious game mechanics, and stunning visuals, the game is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. The game's description promises a chance to "play the most realistic simulator" of the ZIL 130 truck, but the player experience may vary.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,006 reviews

graphics352 positive mentions

monetization47 negative mentions

The game features realistic graphics and gameplay, providing an immersive experience.
Players enjoy the variety of missions and the ability to earn money and upgrade their trucks.
The game is addictive and has a strong replay value, with many players returning to it frequently.

There is a significant amount of advertising that disrupts gameplay, leading to frustration.
Many players report bugs, such as issues with the navigation system and problems with the truck's controls.
The game lacks variety in vehicles, with many players expressing a desire for more truck options and customization features.

graphics
484 mentions
73 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising their realism and detail, particularly in vehicle design and environmental effects. However, several reviews highlight the need for improvements, especially in night-time visibility, map aesthetics, and overall graphical fidelity. While some players find the graphics to be excellent for a mobile game, others express disappointment, suggesting that enhancements are necessary to elevate the visual experience further.
- “The graphics are amazing and everything is realistic.”
- “Trust me bro, I did not give them 5 stars for nothing; everything's great: graphics, weather conditions, chapters, missions. I could mention a lot, dude, like everything is great✌.”
- “The graphics, the mission (the story mode), and the mechanical aspect (the repairing of your truck) are all great and real.”
- “The graphics are not good and the game is also good.”
- “Very bad graphics.”
- “The graphics of the game is bad.. in one word 'it is a waste of data, graphics and vehicle is old.'”
story
98 mentions
43 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its engaging missions and overall concept, while others feel it lacks depth and variety. Suggestions for improvement include expanding the storyline, adding more diverse missions, and incorporating features like owning a house or using different modes of transportation. Overall, players enjoy the narrative but desire a more extensive and immersive experience.
- “The best ever game on Android that I have never stopped playing... best storyline.”
- “There's no other simulator game like this ever; it's perfect - I love the storyline, thank you.”
- “This game has an awesome story mode but should add more features like manual gear and clutch; overall nice game, thank you.”
- “My suggestion is that the storyline should be much more extensive than this. We should also be able to use airplanes for traveling, and there should be additional maps, like a winter place and something else, please. Thanks very much.”
- “This game is very great; I love it, but some improvements should be made, like adding more story content and more trucks. That's why I am giving it 4 stars.”
- “Fantastic game, but please try to update it. We need a longer storyline, not the short one we have now.”
monetization
52 mentions
6 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to an overwhelming number of ads, which disrupt gameplay and frustrate users. Many players express a desire for an ad-free experience, suggesting the implementation of in-app purchases to remove ads or enhance gameplay. While some enjoy the game itself, the excessive advertising significantly detracts from their overall experience.
- “I'm just letting you guys know that if you turn your Wi-Fi/data off, there are no ads!”
- “It will show an ad or two after you turn your Wi-Fi/data off, then there will be no ads!”
- “I just wish you could add in-app purchases.”
- “I love this game but ads are the biggest problem. The makers of this game should remove some ads. There are too many ads; if you want to fill the gas tank, then you have to waste 30 seconds on ads. If you unload the truck, then you have to watch ads. It's too irritating.”
- “It used to be worth 5 stars, but the ads—holy hell, there are so many of them! Complete a shipment, here's an ad; start your truck, here's an ad. Like, bruh.”
- “Omg, I haven't seen this many ads in any app. Very poor and consuming.”
gameplay
52 mentions
62 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its realism, depth, and variety of activities, including vehicle customization and different modes. However, players express a desire for improvements such as additional vehicles, better navigation, and fixes for bugs and controls. While the graphics are generally considered good, some users feel they need further enhancement, especially in specific scenarios like nighttime driving.
- “Decent graphics, great gameplay, lots of things to do, arcade and simulation mode, vehicle customization and upgrades, and a nice radio system.”
- “I played the preview on CrazyGames before I actually downloaded the game; the off-road physics are great, a very balanced currency system, and overall great gameplay. Props to the devs for working hard to make this for us!”
- “It's a great mobile game: it has got pretty realistic gameplay, brilliant controls, much depth, and customization options.”
- “Existing navigation confused the gameplay.”
- “I would recommend fixing the bugs and adding a manual gear option in gameplay.”
- “Needs some improvement in gameplay, controls, etc.”
music
48 mentions
15 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the inability to easily integrate their own MP3 songs into the game. While some enjoy the background music and sound effects, there are repeated requests for clearer instructions on how to add personal playlists and for features like a mute button for background music. Overall, players appreciate the game's sound design but desire more flexibility in music options.
- “Even if you are not a 'driving' type of person, just listen to the music when it's loading.”
- “The graphics, the background music, the control, and the sound of the truck just add to the zeal to play the game.”
- “Very nice game with well-played screen control options and good background music; everything is good, I like this game.”
- “I wish it would let me listen to music on another app rather than turning it off every time I open the game app.”
- “I bought the mp3 and none of my songs played, so how can I play my songs?”
- “Please tell us how to add our own music into the game's mp3 player.”
stability
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly after updates or when using certain features like the MP3 player. While some players experience smooth gameplay with minimal lag, others face significant interruptions that hinder their overall experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires optimization to improve stability and reduce these frustrating issues.
- “The game is really nice... guys I do recommend you to download this game, it's really good... but I'm giving it 2 stars because the cost of fuel and resting, even repairing and upgrading, is too expensive. After I finish a mission and earn at least $10,000, literally all of it goes into refueling the truck or just resting. Devs, please fix this issue and optimize the game more for it to work smoothly. FPS is okay, not lagging, but it's stuttering and sometimes the game freezes.”
- “The game is good, but after the update, whenever I open the MP3 player, the game freezes.”
- “Please fix game freezes and stops, then starts again, then freezes again.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated by players, with many finding it genuinely funny and entertaining. Users highlight the amusing graphics and quirky decorations, contributing to the game's overall fun and addictive nature.
- “This is a very funny game for me; I love it!”
- “I'm complete with all the objectives, and it's very funny and addictive.”
- “The decorations you can buy look funny and cool.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While some report good performance and smooth FPS, others experience stuttering, freezing, and high in-game costs that detract from the experience. Many users are requesting stability updates and better optimization to enhance gameplay.
- “Can you please share the optimization and other techniques?”
- “Good performance.”
- “The game is really nice... I do recommend you to download this game; it's really good. However, I'm giving it 2 stars because the cost of fuel, resting, repairing, upgrading, and calling 911 is too expensive. After I finish a mission and earn at least $10,000, literally all of it goes into refueling the truck or just resting. Devs, please fix this issue and optimize the game more for it to work smoothly. FPS is okay, not lagging, but it's stuttering and sometimes the game freezes.”
- “Give this game stability updates for better performance and bug fixes.”
- “Poor performance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the developers have created an engaging and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “The game's ambiance is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and drawing you deeper into the story.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it instills a sense of competence and confidence in their driving skills, making them feel like proficient drivers.
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more engaging and enjoyable grinding experience, specifically referencing the appeal of farming simulators. They seek a balance between effort and reward that makes the grinding feel purposeful and satisfying.