Schoolbus Driver 3D SIM
- September 15, 2016
- Tap2Play, LLC (Ticker: TAPM)
"Schoolbus Driver 3D SIM" is a simulation game that offers exceptional graphics and humorous gameplay. However, it is plagued by frequent advertisements and bugs that may detract from the overall experience. The game promises to provide the ultimate school bus driving simulator, challenging you to safely transport kids to school.
Reviews
- The game is fun and keeps you occupied, making it a great time killer.
- The graphics are decent, and the game provides a realistic driving experience.
- It's enjoyable for kids and helps them learn about driving responsibilities.
- The game has numerous bugs, including freezing and crashing issues.
- There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
- The bus moves too slowly, and the kids take too long to get on and off, leading to a repetitive experience.
- graphics235 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "good" or "amazing," while others criticize them as "poor" or "horrible." Many users express a desire for improvements, suggesting that the graphics could be more realistic or clearer. Overall, the consensus indicates that while some find the graphics enjoyable, a significant number believe they need substantial enhancement.
“The graphics are amazing!!”
“I love this game for its graphics.”
“Amazing graphics!”
“The graphics are pretty poor, but it's still relaxing.”
“The game sucked, the graphics and animations looked like they were made in Microsoft Paint and the game is so bad.”
“This is the worst game ever; it takes millions of years to install and the graphics are horrible, the sound system is poor and the gameplay is just a mess.”
- monetization139 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some players report minimal ad presence, the majority find the frequency of ads to be a significant detractor, often leading to a poor gaming experience and prompting some to delete the game altogether. A few users mention the option to remove ads through purchases, but this has not alleviated the overall dissatisfaction with the ad load.
“I like this game because at first it teaches you and there are not very many ads. I even think that there are no ads at all!”
“No ads so far. I hope there are none. I love this game, and so should you! 😍”
“Good graphics, realistic, and it basically has no ads.”
“There were way too many ads and I just deleted the game in 5 minutes.”
“This game has too many ads and it's boring and just completely sucks. I'd rather play GTA 5 all day than this.”
“The game is addicting but all the ads take the fun away.”
- humor42 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and relaxing, often highlighting amusing moments like crashing vehicles and the quirky behavior of characters. Many reviews mention the comedic sound effects and the absurdity of situations, such as kids boarding the bus with pink backpacks or the exaggerated physics during crashes. Overall, the game's lighthearted and silly nature contributes to its enjoyable experience, making it a hit among players looking for a good laugh.
“Oh gosh, it's so funny! Before I was playing this, I took them to the city instead of the school. Hahahaha! 😂😂😂”
“It's funny because when I crashed into a bus, it flew up in the air while I was going slow.”
“It's funny when the kids get on the bus; the boys have on pink backpacks.”
“I like the game, but it is not funny.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- stability37 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly at critical gameplay moments like level transitions and ad pop-ups. While some players enjoy the game, the persistent technical problems lead to frustration, with many considering deleting it due to these stability concerns. Overall, the game's performance is marred by instability, impacting the overall user experience.
“There are no glitches in the game.”
“I experience no bugs, no glitches, and no freezing. Download it!”
“Amazing but once you get to city level 1 it always freezes at the end.”
“I can never get past level 1 on the city because it freezes, but other than that I love it.”
“It freezes too much.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some players praising its engaging plot and potential for depth, while others criticize the lack of variety in missions and interactions. Many users express a desire for more diverse missions and a larger game world, indicating that the current repetitive nature detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the narrative compelling, there is a strong call for improvements to enhance player engagement.
“I loved it because the game had a good plot to it and the game really was awesome. I recommend this game to everyone.”
“10/10 this is one of the best driving bus sims out there, I cannot even comprehend that becoming an actual bus driver is within my grasp. Fluid controls and a diverse linear story, this game could win awards.”
“I will tell you what happened, but it's a long story.”
“You do the same thing over and over again... no interaction between driver and kids... and no missions.”
“But the problem is that there are too little missions and buses in it.”
“Please add in like special missions besides picking up 'kids' and dropping them off at a school.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the menu screen tracks while others find the gameplay music repetitive and annoying. A few users noted that the music could benefit from more variety, as it became monotonous over time, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, some criticized the quality of the music, comparing it unfavorably to other games.
“I really like the music on the menu screen.”
“It's okay, but if the music is different, 5 stars.”
“I really like the music on the menu screen, gameplay was fairly decent but became monotonous and I fell asleep while playing and crashed, which exposed the game's absolutely putrid physics.”
“Could use some different theme songs though... it gets a little annoying after a while.”
“The level ending music is ripped straight from Shadow the Hedgehog.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying it while others find it boring or frustrating due to issues like poor physics and glitchy AI driving. Although the driving mechanics can be challenging, they detract from the overall experience, especially when compounded by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay.
“Great gameplay.”
“I like the gameplay, but every time I finish a level, a sprint ad would show and freeze my phone.”
“It's a good game, but the driving mechanics are quite tricky, and the CPUs' driving is glitchy when taking turns.”
“Gameplay is boring.”
“Gameplay is horrible.”
“I really like the music on the menu screen, but the gameplay was fairly decent at first. It became monotonous, and I fell asleep while playing, which exposed the game's absolutely putrid physics.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game has a significant positive impact on their emotional well-being, contributing to personal growth and improvement.
“This game truly touched my heart and made me feel a range of emotions.”
“The story was so powerful that it left me in tears.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, which made the experience incredibly emotional.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, which detracts from their overall enjoyment, despite appreciating other elements. Additionally, poor graphics contribute to the negative experience.
“I like the game, but the grinding becomes tedious after a while.”
“The graphics are horrible, and the constant grinding makes it even worse.”
“While I enjoy the gameplay, the repetitive grinding really drags the experience down.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to run smoothly, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is; it never lags.”
“The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for a fluid gaming experience.”