TransRoad: USA

About

TransRoad: USA is a transport simulation game where you build your own logistics empire. Manage and grow your fleet of trucks, hire drivers, and establish routes across the United States. Deal with fluctuating market demands and political issues while expanding your business to become a leader in the transportation industry.

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Play Modes

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

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization11 negative mentions

The game offers an engaging management experience for those interested in logistics and transport, with a satisfying progression as your truck fleet grows.
Many players find the game enjoyable and a good time killer, especially if they appreciate the challenge of managing a trucking company.
The graphics and concept of the game are appreciated, with some players noting that it has potential for improvement and could be a great game with further updates.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes, low frame rates, and a poorly optimized user interface that can make gameplay frustrating.
Many players find the game repetitive and lacking depth, with a cumbersome management system that requires excessive clicking and micromanagement.
There are concerns about the game's abandonment by developers, with players feeling that it has not received necessary updates or fixes since its release.

optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
61%
29%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as frame rate drops, graphical stuttering, and sluggish gameplay, particularly on high-end hardware. While some users have experienced no major problems and noted improvements due to ongoing updates, the overall consensus suggests that the game is poorly optimized and not recommended until further fixes are implemented. Players are advised to wait for updates to address these performance concerns before purchasing.
- “I did not experience optimization issues (lags or crashes) as some people warned about.”
- “The devs seem very active and there are constant updates to squash bugs and improve optimization.”
- “Running the game on high, no performance issues!”
- “Game is out since 2017 and the performance is just bad.”
- “1) Frame rate drops and graphical stuttering are the most obvious things, but the game also taxes GPUs way beyond the level you would expect for graphics of this quality.”
- “At the current state of this game I cannot recommend it simply because there are too many bugs and sluggish performance issues.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The gameplay has a mix of engaging mechanics and enjoyable elements, such as managing a truck fleet and unlocking industries, but is marred by significant performance issues, bugs, and a suboptimal user interface. Many players find the micro-management aspects reminiscent of similar games, though some mechanics can be confusing or illogical. Overall, while the core gameplay can be fun and addictive, the technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
- “This game has interesting economic mechanics, a somewhat engaging story/campaign, and is definitely satisfying as your truck fleet grows and you make large profits.”
- “Engaging gameplay includes buying trucks, trailers, upgrading headquarters, unlocking depots, managing multiple schedules, creating road trains, unlocking customers, and a reputation system. It's all there with enough depth.”
- “The gameplay is quite fun and addicting; I can see myself playing this for 20+ hours total.”
- “Issues including sluggish performance, a suboptimal UI, and repetitive gameplay.”
- “The frame rates are 1990's standard, the gameplay is plagued by bugs including contracts not being able to be completed because a truck glitches out and is unusable, trucks being purchased and arriving at a garage but you're unable to task them because the truck is still 'enroute', game freezes every time a contract is finished or a stupid 'new article' appears to tell you that a truck was stopped and a license checked....which seems to have no standing on the game.”
- “I tried hard to like the game but the constant glitchy, slow frame rate and crappy gameplay has made me hate this piece of junk.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visuals, especially on lower settings, while others report significant issues such as frame rate drops and graphical stuttering, even on moderate systems. Although the graphics are deemed acceptable for mobile design, they are criticized for not meeting expectations given the game's demands on hardware. Overall, while the graphics can look good at ultra settings, many players feel they are outdated and not optimized for performance.
- “The game is very fun and has good graphics.”
- “Looks very well when run on ultra graphics.”
- “First, what this game does well: graphics are good, interface is good, not a lot of micromanagement, and the potential for replayability.”
- “Designed for mobiles and only half-pie upscaled graphics-wise.”
- “Frame rate drops and graphical stuttering are the most obvious issues, but the game also taxes GPUs way beyond the level you would expect for graphics of this quality.”
- “I don't run a super-gamer PC, but this game, and those graphics, shouldn't need one...”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various gameplay glitches that disrupt the experience. While some users note improvements in performance after patches, many still encounter persistent issues that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and the need for frequent reboots. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability problems that detract from its potential.
- “Overall, the impression I'm left with is that the developers fixed the bugs that they absolutely had to fix for a while following release and then just abandoned the game with its remaining glitches and goofiness.”
- “Finally bought in 2019, like 2 years later, and I can't get 5 minutes into the campaign without crashes or freezes requiring a reboot.”
- “The frame rates are 1990's standard, the gameplay is plagued by bugs including contracts not being able to be completed because a truck glitches out and is unusable, trucks being purchased and arriving at a garage but you're unable to task them because the truck is still 'enroute', game freezes every time a contract is finished or a stupid 'new article' appears to tell you that a truck was stopped and a license checked....which seems to have no standing on the game.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The game's story is generally considered lackluster, with a linear and slow-paced campaign that often feels grindy and unengaging. While some players find the economic mechanics and gameplay enjoyable, the narrative and quest design suffer from bugs and inconsistencies, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for gameplay but fails to captivate or sustain player interest.
- “This game has interesting economic mechanics, a somewhat engaging story/campaign, and is definitely satisfying as your truck fleet grows and you make large money.”
- “The first is a campaign in which the player and their partner get back at their ex-boss after being fired, the second is a quest in which objectives are met for bonus money and more objectives, and the third is a sandbox which the player will likely play for the sake of earning achievements.”
- “The dialog and story are bad enough to be a Fast and the Furious spin-off, and the goals are sometimes a bit grindy, but it is fun enough to see through to the end and feel like you've seen everything the game has to offer.”
- “The gameplay story is enough to get you into things, but beyond that, there's really no draw to continue playing.”
- “At several points, I was actually significantly further ahead than the game's main story and had to backtrack in order to progress.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's music aspect has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the original soundtrack as outstanding, while criticizing the reliance on internet radio stations, which often lack quality content. Although the inclusion of a punk rock station is a commendable effort, the overall execution is seen as a corner-cutting measure that necessitates an online connection for music access.
- “The original music is amazing and outstanding.”
- “Despite this method of corner-cutting, Transroad: USA deserves respect for putting in a punk rock station.”
- “No good music on the radio (I've just run a few); I had to use Spotify for music, which I agree with (this isn't including the original music for the game).”
- “Music is accomplished through the use of internet radio stations, so you will need to be online if you want to listen to any of the radio stations.”
- “Despite this method of corner-cutting (though it is a viable alternative to having to purchase rights to use songs from music labels), Transroad: USA deserves respect for putting in a punk rock station.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's replayability is considered minimal, although some users note that improvements in balancing maintenance costs have enhanced its playability. While the graphics and interface are praised, the overall potential for replaying the game remains limited.
- “The game has been made more playable with balanced maintenance costs.”
- “First, what this game does well: the graphics are good, the interface is good, there is not a lot of micromanagement, and there is great potential for replayability.”
- “Replayability is minimal.”
- “The game has been made more playable, but the replayability is still lacking.”
- “While the graphics and interface are good, the potential for replayability is quite limited.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often detracting from the overall experience due to lackluster dialogue and story. However, some still find enough enjoyment to push through the grind and appreciate the game's content.
- “It's just tedious and boring, and that's how the game comes across.”
- “The dialogue and story are bad enough to be a Fast and Furious spin-off, and the goals are sometimes a bit grindy, but it is fun enough to see through to the end and feel like you've seen everything the game has to offer.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be chaotic and exaggerated, likening the frustration of certain tasks to the antics of a "laughing hyena on crack rock." This suggests that the humor is often derived from absurdity and over-the-top scenarios.
- “All this, and having to do a manual count of trucks with differing axle and trailer types with the depot list not being in alphabetical order drives me crazier than a laughing hyena on crack.”