Truck & Logistics Simulator
- November 30, 2023
- Simula Games
- 5h median play time
In Truck & Logistics Simulator, manage your own logistics company as you transport goods and materials across Europe. Operate a variety of vehicles, from delivery trucks to cranes and forklifts, to load, unload, and deliver cargo on time. Expand your fleet, upgrade your equipment, and take on challenging contracts to grow your business in this immersive and realistic simulation experience.
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of loading cargo yourself, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- The driving physics are decent, providing a satisfying experience when maneuvering different vehicles.
- The developers are actively engaging with the community and working on updates, showing promise for future improvements.
- The graphics are subpar and feel outdated, resembling a mobile game rather than a modern PC title.
- AI behavior is erratic, with vehicles often driving recklessly and not adhering to traffic rules.
- The map is small and lacks variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited exploration opportunities.
- graphics106 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding them decent but not exceptional, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles like American Truck Simulator. While some appreciate the aesthetic appeal and detail in certain areas, others criticize the overall quality as outdated or reminiscent of early console graphics, with calls for significant improvements in texture quality and optimization. Overall, the graphics are seen as a work in progress, with potential for enhancement in future updates.
“The graphics are good, even at low settings, and it runs at around 20-30fps on my work laptop, which doesn't have the best specs.”
“The graphics are great; the game is so realistic.”
“Loved this game; realistic driving, very good vehicle control, amazing graphics.”
“The graphics are terrible in-game.”
“This game has the graphics quality of a game that I would download on my phone, and the AI traffic is absolutely horrible.”
“Driving mechanics are absolutely horrible, graphics are very sub-par, had major frame drop spikes on anything but very low graphics settings; yet I have a PC that can play any AAA title out on ultra settings in 4K no problem.”
- story54 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 87 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game lacks a cohesive story, with players noting that missions feel repetitive and uninspired, primarily revolving around driving and delivering cargo without any narrative context or character interaction. While there is a decent selection of vehicles and missions, the limited variety in mission types detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting a more engaging and structured gameplay progression. Many reviewers expressed a desire for a campaign mode or a more meaningful storyline to enhance the gameplay.
“Having let this game develop over the last year or so, I returned to check it out and wow what a vast improvement. Still have little AI traffic issues, but then so do established games such as ETS2 and ATS. That being said, it's still worth the money if you like hauling different cargos. It would be nice to see a proper story mode or career to give it a little more purpose.”
“I believe it delivers what it's described so far. You drive cargo around, and you have the bonus that you can actually put the cargo on the vehicles using a forklift. It seems to have a little delay when going forward in the forklift, but as I never drove one before, I don't know if it's intended or to be worked on.”
“The missions are a nice easy but skilled loading with a forklift (so far) and progress to wheel loader and telehandler.”
“☑ No story.”
“There isn’t even a campaign journey to embark on, nor are the missions given to you by characters or in-game companies.”
“The lack of cargo types and mission variety is an odd omission, especially when compared to the decent selection of different vehicles.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the trucking simulator is described as soothing and fun, with an interesting concept that offers a good range of deliveries and vehicles. However, many users note issues with vehicle handling, repetitive tasks, and a lack of depth in mechanics, leading to a monotonous experience over time. While the game has potential and can provide enjoyable moments, it suffers from technical glitches and a rudimentary design that detracts from overall immersion.
“This is a really fun trucking game with an interesting gameplay idea.”
“There's good range in deliveries, vehicles, and destinations, and the gameplay loop is good if you want a breather between other games.”
“Overall, the game mechanics are quite good, and by that I mean the core concepts of loading and having different vehicles for jobs.”
“The gameplay itself isn't too much to go on about; the vehicles have this weird feeling regarding the center of gravity, which only worsens after attaching a trailer, and there aren't too many vehicles to choose from.”
“The gameplay soon becomes monotonous and somewhat boring after a while, as the majority of loads are the same, and the distance of routes, although fair, pays poorly.”
“Driving mechanics are absolutely horrible, graphics are very sub-par, and I experienced major frame drop spikes on anything but very low graphics settings; yet I have a PC that can play any AAA title on ultra settings in 4K without any problem.”
- stability15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous glitches affecting multiplayer synchronization, such as inconsistent player environments and vehicle visibility issues. While some players find humor in these bugs, they detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to gameplay freezes and AI traffic problems. Despite being in early access, the game is described as very buggy, with a pressing need for improvements to enhance stability and gameplay quality.
“I saw no glitches and no AI issues.”
“I saw no glitches and no AI issues.”
“Don't get me wrong, the multiplayer only makes it playable and fun, but the glitches are unreal (almost unforgivable), such as player environments not syncing, the time of day and traffic differing for each player. A car on my screen may not even show on the other player's screen.”
“Good game but has a few glitches; the left mirror sometimes blacks out and you can only see the rear view of what it's meant to show. The gameplay freezes up while driving for a few seconds.”
“Just very buggy, basic, and there is a huge lack of customization and vehicles for now.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time with minimal rewards. While some appreciate the attention to detail in vehicle mechanics, many feel that the grind is not justified by the game's offerings, leading to comparisons with other farming simulators that provide a more engaging experience. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the game's potential enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Hard grinding with little reward”
“Great concept but tedious”
“The price is far too expensive; some would say extortion for what you are getting. It's really easy to see the end game... you keep grinding and buying until you have bought all the vehicles.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with users experiencing varying frame rates ranging from 20 to over 100 fps. While some improvements have been noted, such as reduced stuttering and pop-in, many players still encounter performance issues like frame drops and handling problems related to heavier cargo. Players recommend waiting for further updates to enhance the overall experience.
“The basics work well; performance is very good.”
“I like the physics; heavier cargo has an impact on performance and handling of the vehicle hauling it. Perhaps increasing the map size for more locations would enhance the experience. Overall, I like the game so far, as long as the developers keep improving it.”
“Optimization: sometimes I get 50 fps and sometimes 100+ fps.”
“It isn't optimized the best; I had a few frame drops within my hour.”
“There's no optimization, and if there is, I only get 20 fps, so there's still something wrong or missing.”
“- Optimization: sometimes I get 50 fps and sometimes 100+ fps.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the chaotic and absurd scenarios players encounter, such as characters flying out of vehicles during crashes and the unpredictable AI traffic, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay. Players find the quirky sound effects, like the forklift resembling an old police whistle, amusing, contributing to the overall lighthearted experience. While some feel the humor may wear thin over time, many still recommend the game for its entertaining and laugh-inducing moments.
“It's actually quite funny to see the character in your car or truck go flying forward in a crash, and I also like to drive like a maniac.”
“The AI traffic is insane; it's funny and a mess, but I love it! It keeps the game from being stale, really.”
“Maybe this game was released too soon, but it made me laugh in relation to driving into the river or hitting other vehicles and sending them to kingdom come.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for the absence of in-game music while driving, leaving players without an audio backdrop during their tasks. Users express a desire for the option to integrate personal music, similar to features found in games like GTA V and American Truck Simulator. Overall, the lack of music detracts from the driving experience.
“Could use music for on the road, maybe a radio.”
“There isn't any music, at least that I am aware of, to listen to while driving around doing jobs. I'm not sure if music from your system could be integrated into the game like you can with GTA V or American Truck Simulator.”
“There isn't any music, at least that I am aware of, to listen to while driving around doing jobs. I'm not sure if music from your system could be integrated into the game like you can with GTA V or American Truck Simulator.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a deeply emotional experience, describing it as a heartfelt journey that resonates with personal connections and introspection along the open road.
“A heartfelt journey on the open road.”
“The game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster that stays with you long after you finish.”
“Every character's story resonates deeply, making you feel a profound connection to their struggles and triumphs.”