Truck Star

About Truck Star

Truck Star is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Repair, Overhaul, Customize and Paint American TRUCKS!

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Reviews

52%Audience ScoreBased on 1,540 reviews

graphics59 positive mentions

monetization324 negative mentions

Fun and addictive match-3 puzzle gameplay combined with truck and vehicle customization.
No intrusive ads, allowing uninterrupted gameplay experience.
Good variety of side games, events, and customization options that keep the game engaging.

Misleading advertising: game is advertised as a truck driving simulator but is predominantly a match-3 puzzle game with limited driving.
Increasing difficulty and level design often force players to spend money or replay levels many times to progress.
Game stability issues including crashes, freezing, and login problems reported by many players.

monetization
412 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 79% negative mentions
Monetization in this game is heavily criticized for misleading advertising that depicts exciting truck driving, while the actual gameplay is a puzzle match-3 style game. Many players report deceptive ads, frequent forced pop-up ads, and pushy in-app purchases especially at higher levels, though some praise the absence of third-party ads and find progression possible without spending money. Overall, the monetization approach frustrates players due to aggressive ads and pay-to-win mechanics masked by false promotional content.
- “I love that there are no ads, and if the rewards were more generous then that would be great.”
- “It is worth playing and the in-game purchases are reasonably priced and make a difference to your game.”
- “No ads, nothing is forced on you, good variety of gameplay, and if I could rate higher than 5, I would.”
- “One is killing the game with ads and another who is killing the game with impossible to pass levels so you buy boosters.”
- “The current mechanics heavily favor in-app purchases, which makes it frustrating for players who don't want to spend real money. This design strongly suggests a primary focus on monetization, potentially at the expense of sustained player engagement.”
- “It was fun at first but the inability to play ads when I run out of steps in match 3 means I had to spend money to buy coins in order to unlock extra steps.”
graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 21% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
Users generally praise the game's graphics as beautiful, smooth, and eye-catching, with attractive truck designs and clean visuals that enhance gameplay enjoyment. However, some note inconsistencies, such as poor graphics during truck building or slightly basic visuals, and a few mention that the graphics can be misleading regarding actual gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong positive aspect that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “The graphics are amazing & you don't have to spend an age watching the rest of the level play out before you can move on to the next one.”
- “Graphics are fantastic, and they keep you wanting to play more!”
- “Gorgeous graphics, endearing AI powered character design, layer upon layer of mini games, and one of the most addictive 'gem mashing' puzzlers since Dr. Mario.”
- “The game has poor graphics.”
- “The graphics when you are building your truck are terrible.”
- “The graphics are basic and have nothing to do with driving trucks or anything.”
gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a match-3 puzzle game focused on truck customization and repair, offering smooth mechanics and challenging, engaging levels. However, many users criticize the misleading ads that depict truck driving simulation rather than puzzle gameplay, along with frequent forced ads and progression heavily favoring in-app purchases. Despite these issues, players generally find the core match-3 mechanics enjoyable and visually appealing.
- “The gameplay is relaxing while still being challenging enough to keep you entertained for hours.”
- “Fun core gameplay and smooth mechanics.”
- “It's not like any other match 3 game out here on the Play Store, I love all the game mechanics and the overall theme is different from the standard match 3 games.”
- “The ads show truck driving gameplay, but after downloading it, you're forced to play puzzle games instead.”
- “Once you spend real money the developers have coded the game to either force you to buy or deplete what you've earned and make the gameplay impossible to move ahead.”
- “As players advance, the difficulty curve escalates to a point where success becomes highly improbable without considerable time investment or in-app purchases that provide gameplay advantages.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The story in this match-3 game centers on building and customizing trucks, offering a refreshing narrative compared to typical match/merge games and is praised for its engaging and cute vehicle-themed storylines. While many appreciate the graphics and the ability to skip dialogues, some users find the storyline repetitive or overshadowed by demanding gameplay and side quests, with a few noting a disconnect between advertised missions and actual gameplay. Overall, the story adds charm and context but could benefit from more variety and clearer progression.
- “It is brilliant, the graphics are amazing, the storyline of repairing and creating your own vehicles is awesome.”
- “Great game.. no ads, cute vehicles to makeover.. it also helps that it's match 3 :) good graphics and storylines!”
- “Fun story that keeps you engaged besides just match 3, and fun levels to play.”
- “I tend to get irritated with all the extra mini games and quests that are unwinnable due to time limitations that are unreasonably short.”
- “I'm on level 430, when do I get to play the missions that lured me to play this game?”
- “If I wanted to play Candy Crush, I would have. I downloaded the game because in the ad, a truck was trying to get up a mountain and in another ad there was a truck trying to get into an airplane. I'll probably delete it soon because it seems like I'll never get to those missions.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with frequent glitches, freezes, crashes, and lag that severely impact gameplay and progress. These problems worsen after updates, hinder basic functions like upgrades and rewards, and cause frustration, often requiring reinstallation without improvement. Overall, instability detracts greatly from the game's enjoyment and reliability.
- “Playing for over a year now, it's now officially the worst it's ever been with impossible levels, lag, and glitches. Unless you spend money, you won't beat any easy levels until about 10 tries. The fun is gone.”
- “I would have rated this 5 stars and have been playing for a while, but now at level 754 it glitches like crazy. I can't even select anything or upgrade builds because of the glitches. I have deleted and reinstalled the game with the same issues. This was a good game but I have to delete it now because it's pointless to play like this. Very unsatisfied.”
- “Having issues with claiming achievements. A few months ago I had problems claiming 4000 coins, and now it's not letting me claim 2000 coins. Every time the prompt comes on the screen and I click it, the game freezes and I have to back out and close the app to reboot it. Every time the awards pop up, it freezes my screen. Really wish this could be fixed or sorted out. I really like the game but don't like these glitches.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 18% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
Users have mixed feelings about the music: while some praise the soundtrack as beautiful, chill, and fitting, others find it repetitive, irritating, or wish for the option to customize or mute it. Overall, the music is generally considered good but can detract from the experience due to its repetition and lack of flexibility.
- “Magnificent soundtrack, magnificent effects, and even better bonuses.”
- “Fun game and a great soundtrack!”
- “The graphics are awesome, the game is addictive and the music is just right!”
- “The in-game music is very repetitive and gets old fast.”
- “When I tried running it, there was a lot of cartoonish content about rebuilding a truck and decorating it, accompanied by irritating background music, so I uninstalled it.”
- “I like the game, but I wish we could change the music and make it our own.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with difficult levels requiring more moves than available and frequent slow progression. Some also criticize misleading ads that showcase engaging gameplay while the actual game involves monotonous grinding.
- “Harder levels get tedious because they make it really hard to complete levels which take more moves than you have available.”
- “Uninstalled after 20 minutes of tedious repetitive candy-crush style puzzle nonsense.”
- “After that you are grinding to get a couple of tickets for a side game or to build the truck and once you get the tickets, it might be enough to apply a sticker.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially enjoyable and lighthearted, appreciated especially by players like truck drivers, but some find it becomes frustrating over time. Overall, the game offers moments of fun and amusement, though its comedic elements may not sustain long-term engagement.
- “Funny, I'm a truck driver and this game is pretty cool.”
- “But I just find it hilarious it gives you half a board full of boosters after you take your last turn.”
- “Fun, funny, and fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users feel that the increased speed negatively impacts the game's atmosphere, making it less immersive and engaging.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users feel the game could improve replayability by adding features like vehicle driving, suggesting that current gameplay lacks variety to keep players engaged longer.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The character development is enhanced by visually stunning, AI-powered designs that create engaging and endearing characters. Additionally, the game incorporates multiple layers of mini-games that add depth and keep players invested in character progression.