I was also impressed by the game's attention to details such as the side of the road in which vehicles drive based on the particular country and even other trucks that stop at gas stations for a fuel refill. I only wish that cities would have been populated with more people walking around as they often feel rather drab. While some of the cities either feel rather small or closed off to prevent further exploration such as London, the game's world is often vibrant with life from cars, buses, and trucks going about their business.
Iconic cities and landmarks populate the world in addition to gas stations, rest stops, and toll booths.
From scenic countrysides to tunnels curving through mountain hills, driving your truck to and from each destination is always an opportunity to see more of the many included countries. The game's world is absolutely massive in scope.
#EURO TRUCK SIMULATOR 2 REVIEW DRIVERS#
From selecting my freight missions and hiring additional drivers to customizing trucks and exploring the massive road network, Euro Truck Simulator 2 successfully combines various role-playing elements with the simulation genre. The game also features trucks from licensed brands including MAN, Renault, and Scania to name a few. The amount of customization options for trucks is staggering from parts like the engine and exhaust pipes to additional cosmetic tweaks such as paint jobs and placement of lights. Trucks, parts, and cosmetic items at dealerships are unlocked as players advance in career status levels.
Spread across the game world are dealerships in which players can enter and view trucks that are available for purchase. Before switching from the quick jobs to purchasing my first truck, I ensured that I saved enough money for a vehicle that would include all the fancy parts from chrome rims to a powerful engine. I enjoyed the added incentive to drive just one more trip to either unlock new items for my truck or gain status to haul more lucrative cargo. Players are continually tasked with earning money to run their business operations, in addition to gaining experience points to advance in career status. Each cargo will also have its own handling mechanics that depend on both the length and weight. Cargo can range from a variety of objects and containers from construction equipment to frozen peas. The game even has built-in support for players that own an entire steering wheel and pedal setup.Īs players complete quick jobs and freight requests, they earn experience points that can be spent on various skills from better gas management to the unlocking of additional hazardous and fragile cargo for hauling. I opted for the keyboard control method as I found the mouse a bit too sensitive for turns and such. Even the game's control setup is highly-intuitive in how it explains the various methods such as mouse and keyboard in regards to difficulty for beginner players. However, I was surprised with the game's simple introduction in how it teaches players the basics of transporting cargo from one destination to another. With no experience of trucking or the transportation of cargo, I was a little worried that I would surely end up as a failed trucker. Once enough money has been earned, players can then purchase a truck of their own to customize. In quick jobs, players are provided a specific type of truck and cargo and requested to arrive at the destination in a given amount of time. As players begin their business, they must first take quick jobs before entering the freight market as they don't own an actual truck. The ultimate objective is for players to manage the operation of their own cargo business and additional tasks such as hiring employees and purchasing more garages and trucks. In Euro Truck Simulation 2, players are tasked with transporting cargo to more than 60 different European cities in countries ranging from the United Kingdom and Belgium to Germany and the Netherlands. As most simulation games often suffer from lackluster gameplay, I was most surprised with with the game's wide variety of content in addition to the stellar gameplay and presentation.
#EURO TRUCK SIMULATOR 2 REVIEW SOFTWARE#
Euro Truck Simulator 2 from Czech developer SCS Software follows a series of previously-released truck and driving simulation games with a reworked and highly-improved engine that foremost focuses on realism, yet while also incorporating entertaining and rewarding gameplay.
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