Bus Simulator
Release Date: September 17, 2019
Simulation, economic, cars, transport, buses and streetcars, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Bus Simulator is a console conversion of Bus Simulator 18 simulation game, released in 2018 on computers. The production is part of a series currently being developed by Astragon Entertainment and StillAlive studio.
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[0:54] Bus Simulator trailer #1
PlayStation Galaxy: 5 / 10 by May Alturas
Simulated games open our minds to different real-based scenarios. Scenarios that may not be possible in our current lifetime. I love this idea for Bus Simulator, to be able to see another perspective and I will say it again, I did enjoy those drives but the faulty mechanics just gives it a major setback. Definitely there could be an improvement especially future patches may fix the button and the crashing issue.
Cultured Vultures: 5.5 / 10
Bus Simulator is a perfectly adequate way to live out your dreams of being a bus driver, but it all feels a tad samey.
ThisGenGaming: 7 / 10 by Justin Oneil
Bus Simulator is the type of game you fire up when you just want a more calm and slow experience. Just cruising along my routes, picking up customers, and handing out tickets was a tranquil experience. That said it does get old after awhile and this won’t be the kind of game for everyone.
Bus Simulator Description
Bus Simulator is a simulator that allows players to to assume the role of a city bus driver. The game is a conversion of Bus Simulator 18, published on PC in 2018, and at the same time the latest installment in the series started back in 2007. The game was developed by the creators of the last few installments in the series - i.e. StillAlive studio - and published by Astragon Entertainment.
Mechanics
Bus Simulator focuses mainly on driving the bus in accordance with traffic regulations. In addition, it is the player's responsibility to interact with passengers (e.g. selling tickets) and to deal with typical problems that can be encountered in this type of work - such as traffic jams, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns, but also other random events (e.g. passengers listening to music loudly or refusing to pay for their journey).
The title also offers additional functionality - for example, players are able to run their own business and gradually develop it, build a reputation, and acquire new vehicles - the better the company works, the better the vehicle models are available which translates into, among other things, improved driving comfort.
The game allows players to drive several different licensed vehicles from several well-known companies, such as Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. The area on which players can move is set in a fictional, European city called Seaside Valley and is quite large - it's more than five square miles, divided into several districts. It is worth noting that the game offers two models of driving - realistic and simplified (the latter is dedicated primarily to beginners).
It is worth noting that the creators also implemented a system of variable weather as well as the day and night cycle.
Game modes
In Bus Simulator, one can play alone or with others. The basis of the game is career mode, but the creators also took care of a synchronous multiplayer mode. Up to four people can play the game at the same time.
Technical aspects
Bus Simulator is based on the Unreal Engine 4 and offers quite average, three-dimensional visuals. The production is certainly not among the best in terms of audio-visual setting. On the plus side, it supports several models of dedicated steering wheels, thanks to which the experience takes on different colors.
Last updated on May 8, 2019
Bus Simulator Summary
Game Series: Bus Simulator
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: stillalive studios
Publisher: astragon Entertainment
