Truck Driver
- May 27, 2021
- SOEDESCO
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Get on PS Store"Truck Driver" is a game that allows players to become a truck driver, building their career and reputation by transporting goods and people across a wide-open world. Players will face various challenges and decisions that will impact their career progression and relationships with clients. With a strong focus on realism, the game features realistic physics, realistic handling, and a day-night cycle that affects driving conditions.
Playstation 4
Reviews
- The game offers a light and entertaining trucking experience, with many features that surprise players.
- Graphics are highly detailed, and the driving feels smooth, especially when using a keyboard.
- The storyline and NPC interactions add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for players looking for a casual truck driving game.
- The controls, particularly for steering wheels, are poorly implemented, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- There are significant issues with bugs and performance, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
- Many players feel that the game lacks the depth and realism of other truck simulators, making it feel more like an arcade game.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging, with players enjoying the opportunity to complete missions for various NPCs and uncover their personal narratives, which adds depth to the gameplay. While some comparisons to Euro Truck Simulator 2 exist, the focus on character-driven quests sets it apart. Although some players have not fully experienced the story yet, initial impressions suggest it has an interesting start and contributes positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I've enjoyed driving around doing the missions for the different NPCs and progressing their small stories.”
“Many of your hours spent with Truck Driver are completing quests for shippers and learning more about them as people.”
“I'm really enjoying this game and love the storyline.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The quests often feel repetitive and fail to engage the player in a meaningful way.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high detail and smooth driving experience, reminiscent of earlier titles like ETS2 from 2015. However, some users note that there is room for improvement, particularly in physics and overall graphical quality, with suggestions for additional content like Australian trucks.
“The map graphics are very good and it feels very close to ETS2 from 2015, and the driving feels smooth enough with the keyboard.”
“This is a great game, the graphics are highly detailed and the controls work well. Yes, it has a few minor flaws like the vehicle speed; it is rapid for a truck, but I have only driven one so far, so it may get better.”
“Nice graphics.”
“The game has the potential to be good, but the graphics need significant improvement. The overall physics are lacking as well.”
“The graphics are not up to par and could definitely be better.”
“There is a lot of room for improvement in the graphics, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is initially characterized by a simplistic pick-and-drop style, typical of SCS titles, but reveals deeper mechanics and engaging content as players progress. Users suggest that exploring the game further enhances the overall experience.
“There's not much of the impersonal pick-and-drop style gameplay that SCS titles revolve around until you delve more into the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that performance issues have significantly delayed the game's development, suggesting that optimization has been a major challenge for the developers.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without sacrificing graphics.”
“The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every player can enjoy it without lag.”
“I can't believe performance is the reason it has taken so long.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, which is incredibly frustrating.”
“Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and bugs that render it unplayable. Many recommend against purchasing it due to these issues, labeling it a waste of money.
“Absolutely horrible game, not recommended. It doesn't start, and if it does, it crashes the PC. It's buggy as anything. I wouldn't recommend this game; it's a complete waste of money. Do not buy it!”
