American Truck Simulator

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  1. itye1970
    May 16, 2016
    9
    check out the full written and video review here on the pc simulators website http://www.pcsimulators.org/index.php/trucks/american-truck-simulator, the game has great graphics, authentic sounds, has support for the most popular wheels and easy to setup.
  2. SaviorGaming
    Oct 18, 2018
    8
    This game is designed for very specific people. If you are find simulation games fun and are comfortable with simply driving around and enjoying the view you will enjoy this game. However if repetitive game play and pure simulation isn't your thing you will quickly become bored and want to move on. The graphics aren't great but they are hardly terrible. For the right person tho, this gameThis game is designed for very specific people. If you are find simulation games fun and are comfortable with simply driving around and enjoying the view you will enjoy this game. However if repetitive game play and pure simulation isn't your thing you will quickly become bored and want to move on. The graphics aren't great but they are hardly terrible. For the right person tho, this game is great.… Expand
  3. place-holder
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    An excellent simulator, the evolution in detail of maps in relation to the Euro Truck is notable, but at the same time it made the game launch with a very small map, and currently, map expansions take time to come out.

    I give this score because there are still some things missing in the game: - New UI with a route advisor with maps that look more like real maps. - Any news about snow,    An excellent simulator, the evolution in detail of maps in relation to the Euro Truck is notable, but at the same time it made the game launch with a very small map, and currently, map expansions take time to come out.

    I give this score because there are still some things missing in the game:
    - New UI with a route advisor with maps that look more like real maps.
    - Any news about snow,
    - More realistic truck dashboard (LCD visor).
    - An official mutiplayer.
    - The bus DLC that SCS showed was in development for the ETS and then said nothing more.
    - Best anti-aliasing solutions and better calibration of bloom at night.

    Still, I highly recommend this simulator, especially if you already have a steering wheel to play.    … Expand
  4. Mistwaver
    Feb 3, 2016
    8
    The reviews here are pretty skewed, and most of them are people who now absolutely nothing about SCS. First of all, made it extremely clear that at launch the game will cost $20, the game would have two states (California and Nevada), with a third state (Arizona) being added as a free update. They also made it extremely clear the game would launch with two trucks, and the rest will beThe reviews here are pretty skewed, and most of them are people who now absolutely nothing about SCS. First of all, made it extremely clear that at launch the game will cost $20, the game would have two states (California and Nevada), with a third state (Arizona) being added as a free update. They also made it extremely clear the game would launch with two trucks, and the rest will be added at a later date as they obtain the license for the other manufacturers. With that out of the way, let's get on to the actual game.

    If you've played ETS2 you will feel right at home here. Why change a system that already works, right? If something isn't broke, don't try to fix it. That's why you see so many games go downhill. They change something that already works to try something new that inevitably ruins the whole experience that people have grown to love.

    It becomes very obvious this is on the same engine as ETS2, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's not the best and most polished engine graphically, but that's okay. It still looks fine, and they've certainly improved anti aliasing support from ETS2. No, it's not where it should be, but it's an improvement. Graphically, the game look very close to what ETS2 looks like, however you can tell there is definitely an improvement with the lighting system. One major change (which is probably the biggest change in ETS2 besides it taking place on American soil instead of in Europe) is the way ticket violations work. In ETS2 there are speed cameras setup and if you are caught speeding passed one of these cameras they slap a ticket on you. This time around, you will actually see cop cars roaming the cities, and if you care caught speeding, they will blue light you and you will be fined. No, currently the cops do not give chase (giving you the possiblity to lead the cops on a high speed chase), but that's possibly something they may (or may not) add in the future. SCS has made it extremely clear they want their trucking sims to be based around the actual trucking experience, starting a trucking company from the ground up and growing, and less about the other stuff.

    With ATS being in the US it's inevitable ATS is going to draw a bigger crowd than its European predecessors, and many of those people likely have never played an SCS game, or probably never even heard of them before. A big complaint I hear about is the accuracy of the roads and cities. It should be known that SCS is a fairly small company and they don't have the programmers you have at some of the bigger studio. It should be known the roads are designed in a way that make it possible for the AI to navigate. They had a decision to make: have realistic roads with no AI, or come up with a compromise and create their own roadways so we can have functional AI vehicles on the road, and they went with the latter. The map feels different enough from ETS2 that you feel like you are traveling American roads, but veterans of ETS2 will definitely be able to spot the shortcuts that were taken right off the bat that had to be made to make the AI work.

    The map feels more alive this time.

    Tl;Dr? If you're looking for a 1:1 scale 100% representation of the US, this isn't your game/sim. If you know how SCS works and how they design your games, and you're looking forward to driving from California to Nevada with the understanding that the game is designed the way it is because of limitations of the engine and enjoyed ETS2, there's no reason why you won't enjoy ATS as well.

    Oh, and I'd look for community map packs to start adding new states within a couple months. If not, I'll be surprised.    … Expand
  5. FritzVonBischof
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    I you compare ATS to the few years old DLC rich Euro Truck 2, you can say its small. But remember Euro Truck how did it start? Same small. I gave 10, because of the future which ATS is holding. And the game itself is great. :)
  6. gigifer
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Awesome game just like ets2, very relaxing, great atmosphere and mood; when modders start doing their thing, will be better than ets2. Still good job SCS
  7. Penyltimo
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Very hight price for Russia! Price like a GTA V and XCOM 2 1500 ruble, for 2 trucks and 2 states! Grace SCS!
    I very disapointed. ETS 2 have more content at a reasonable price
  8. GeriBird
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Super relaxing experience, great game for 20€. More traffic, more wheels on my truck :)
    Dont believe the trollfaces, its much better game then ETS2.
  9. KirbyH
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    It's like a big official mod for Euro Truck Simulator 2, but it's definitely worth buying it knowing they are expanding to more states and adding more trucks.
  10. RaymondJ2000
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first review on ATS. (American Truck Simulator), and I can say, it's a fun addictive game that you can really get into. Me with my Oculus Rift and my Logitech G920, Make's me feel like i'm in America, Considering that I'm in the UK. It feels nice, gentle calm, it has realism aswell with it's super long trailers

    Also the current prices for the game are 20 Euros, 20 USD, and 14.99 GBP. The reason they're so low, unlike when ETS2 Came out, Becauses there is only two states. Making the map small, and not worth it for 30 usd, I've also heard about MP Coming but the map is too small at the moment, Which I recommend they use small servers of 50, and you can make your own passwordable ones, Something like the Multiplayer for Valve games Like Garry's mod. Or Like Farming Sim 2015    … Expand
  11. unoneverdies
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    One thing that SCS Software has learned me - they really take care of me as a customer, to ETS2 world they are making free patches and updates every other month, really amazing. I know ATS world isn't going to be any different - but from what I see so far the game has incredible feeling of American roads. Jumping back in for more.
  12. Bravuogn
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything well done in ETS2 has been integrated in ATS, the things we all hated in ETS2 have been upgraded and know to convince: graphics are much better, viewing distance is much increased and the cities, roads and traffic seem so much more realistic and alive. However, there are things to improve (within DLC) such as more trucks (licence issues), more states (DLC), and maybe some random events happening on the road to trucker paradise...… Expand
  13. marcosoldador
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    he tenido la oprtunidad de comprar el simulador y la verdad esta muy bueno excelente grafica con muchos detalles muy buenos la frecuencia de pixceles bastante bien pero como lo esperaba como ya he comentado en scs sof han sido muy tacaños en el mapa de los estados unidos y en los camiones en tiendo que pueda ver que no hallan tenido arreglos de licencia con las otras marca de camioneshe tenido la oprtunidad de comprar el simulador y la verdad esta muy bueno excelente grafica con muchos detalles muy buenos la frecuencia de pixceles bastante bien pero como lo esperaba como ya he comentado en scs sof han sido muy tacaños en el mapa de los estados unidos y en los camiones en tiendo que pueda ver que no hallan tenido arreglos de licencia con las otras marca de camiones como por ejem. Freightliner : Max Americano:Max Americano:White: western star y otras marcas pero como veo esta va a llevar muchos dlcs para comerciar y seria un simulador juego muy caro… Expand
  14. eigis2
    Feb 13, 2016
    9
    I love this game. The Atmosphere is Brilliant, Deserts and much more. Full variety of trailers to choose from. For now it's only 2 trucks and 2 states, but as I Remember 1st Euro truck simulator had only 14 cities at release day, then they added UK and 4 years later, they made Euro truck simulator 2 with 60 cities.
    For now we have to wait until States and Trucks being released.
  15. OldNerdGamer
    Feb 7, 2016
    10
    I am absolutely addicted to this game! Beautiful graphics and attention to detail. Hope that they come out with more content in the form of new states real soon. I want to drive some of my favorites. A++++
  16. aeronildo
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    In the long run a promising game like ETS 2 was. But i wish we could open the doors and get out of the truck,, walk in the streets, etc. Either way, if you like ETS 2, you won't regret buying ATS.
  17. Martinus001
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    This game is far more a standalone DLC for ETS 2 than a new game. The basic system is very much the same, so it´s only the American setting and Trucks that is new. The landscape is very detailed and nice but only as big as the Scandinavian DLC and the Trucks more detailed than the Trucks of ETS 2. For that price it´s a very funny and nice game.
  18. HardeKern
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    This game is Awsome! The scenery, The trucks, every thing. its even cheap! thats uncommon!
    Only yeah.. its a Fresh game, so its not done. There are lots of stuff coming in the future. but for a fresh game its great! Also they try to get license for American Manufactures and its not easy to get the license. Even we get free Arizona DLC (still working on). I'm Very glad they are working    This game is Awsome! The scenery, The trucks, every thing. its even cheap! thats uncommon!
    Only yeah.. its a Fresh game, so its not done. There are lots of stuff coming in the future. but for a fresh game its great! Also they try to get license for American Manufactures and its not easy to get the license. Even we get free Arizona DLC (still working on). I'm Very glad they are working hard for us! ITs not like the other big companies to make games as cows! Good work guys!    … Expand
  19. LazyDoublD
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    I´ve played this game since the release date now. I`m not a fanatic player, but I have about 10 gaming hours completed. So I will give this game the review what it deserves. In my opinion here are too many bad votings for this game. Also played ETS 2, the game before American Truck Simulator, a lot. Also with modifications to get new trucks and locations. Because of that I cannotI´ve played this game since the release date now. I`m not a fanatic player, but I have about 10 gaming hours completed. So I will give this game the review what it deserves. In my opinion here are too many bad votings for this game. Also played ETS 2, the game before American Truck Simulator, a lot. Also with modifications to get new trucks and locations. Because of that I cannot understand people who are calling ATS a DLC for the older game. The first few moments in ATS were so ... wow! I really like the new setting, the "life" around the cities. It feels really fresh to me, and definetely doesn`t remind me too much to ETS2. Sure, with a lot of mods maybe you could get ETS2 somewhere near the same. But where is the honor for the developer? ETS2 came out around 2012 (?!) and mods took it real further... but someday (in my opinion) I have no problem to pay some money to the developers again to thank for their great game. And it is not so much money we are talking about. So I can live with that less trucks at the beginning. Because I know there will be more coming. And as I said before, for me personally, the game feels fresh and new. I like the new locations and it feels much "fuller" than before. There is always something new to discover, and I`m not done yet with these two states... So I`m really positive looking forward to the things that will come within the next updates. The money for ATS was well spended. To all the doubters out there - give the game a try, it is one of the best simulators I know, and I would recommend it without any doubts to people that like the genre.

    PS: Excuse the language/spelling - I`m from germany. ;)
    Best regards!
    Cya on the road!    … Expand
  20. LEROUTIER
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
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  21. Huslain
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    All in all a fun, super relaxing game - perfect as a background for podcasts, streams or chatting. Works perfectly and without performance issues.
    Road network could be a bit more complex, but at the current state still has enough places to see after multiple hours. Map expansions could be released more often, as there happen to be multiple time gaps where users have no new content. Some    All in all a fun, super relaxing game - perfect as a background for podcasts, streams or chatting. Works perfectly and without performance issues.
    Road network could be a bit more complex, but at the current state still has enough places to see after multiple hours. Map expansions could be released more often, as there happen to be multiple time gaps where users have no new content. Some of the decorative DLCs could be also permanently bundled up in order to make DLC store much more organised (ETS2 has the same issue after all). However, none of the above make the game less enjoyable in any way - it's really fun, easy to get into and light experience.    … Expand
  22. MCotsalas
    Oct 12, 2022
    8
    Fun game. Looking forward to when the entire United States is available as DLC in 50-60 years.
  23. azgoodaz
    May 1, 2017
    8
    Short review?

    I wasn't very interested in Euro Truck Simulator at all, but so far with a skinned version Euro Truck to make American Truck Simulator, I have to say it's pretty fun and I'm loving it. It brings out the inner kid out of you when playing this because it feels like your playing on one of those mat floor city maps. Workshop support; cab skins, trailer skins and other    Short review?

    I wasn't very interested in Euro Truck Simulator at all, but so far with a skinned version Euro Truck to make American Truck Simulator, I have to say it's pretty fun and I'm loving it. It brings out the inner kid out of you when playing this because it feels like your playing on one of those mat floor city maps.

    Workshop support; cab skins, trailer skins and other add-ons.

    Red light stop bars? If you pass the stop bar by accident, you get fined.

    Police? If a police car is on the other side of the highway and your speeding, you get fined.

    AI? The car AI are stupid. They randomly press their brakes when they don't need to like old people in real life. Why?

    World of Trucks? Online support, statistics and get custom missions.

    Note: If you want to play with friends or go Online. You need to download 'Truckers MP.'

    I would say, I'd love to support this game further long. But someone stated that all future states will cost money individually? Why? Why not have a State Pass so you can pay a one time fee for all the states? Paying for each one is pretty ridiculous. I can easily pay $20 for the State Pass and nothing more at this time.

    TL;TR - Workshop support, red light stop bars are stupid, car AI are stupid, police are stupid, it has World of Trucks support and it needs a State Pass, but overall, it's a fun game for the 3 States it currently has.    … Expand
  24. Nickolababaiko
    Mar 18, 2018
    8
    American Truck Simulator по сути это Euro Truck Simulftor 2 только American Truck Simulator))) Тот же интерфэйс, та же экономическая модель и геймплей! Только на территории Соединённых Штатов Америки! А это другой мир(другие грузовики...другой тюнинг..другая природа и немного другие ПДД) Любителям дальнобоя милости просим!) Понравится!)American Truck Simulator по сути это Euro Truck Simulftor 2 только American Truck Simulator))) Тот же интерфэйс, та же экономическая модель и геймплей! Только на территории Соединённых Штатов Америки! А это другой мир(другие грузовики...другой тюнинг..другая природа и немного другие ПДД) Любителям дальнобоя милости просим!) Понравится!)
  25. Vynzen
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Best ot the best among any truck sims. (not many out there in a matter of fact)
    But there is a lot to do getting better and better, because everything is changing in gaming world every year.
  26. Twistlosi
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    ATS has come a long way since release, looking forward to driving Utah soon :)
  27. muzmuz
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    American Truck Simulator is the epitome of relaxing driving games as opposed to its adrenaline-filled, heart-pumping, racing counterparts. The game feels like you're a real trucker driving in American roads, which are long and seemingly infinite, especially if you have all DLCs. With business and truck management to boot, you have your awesome simulator.

    I just wish ATS has more trucks    American Truck Simulator is the epitome of relaxing driving games as opposed to its adrenaline-filled, heart-pumping, racing counterparts. The game feels like you're a real trucker driving in American roads, which are long and seemingly infinite, especially if you have all DLCs. With business and truck management to boot, you have your awesome simulator.

    I just wish ATS has more trucks (like its European counterpart) and better graphics/UI, both of which could be remedied by mods. Sadly, this reliance to mods emphasizes the game's flaws.    … Expand
  28. Guinnas
    Sep 3, 2016
    10
    Gostaria de dizer que fiquei muito ansioso para conhecer e jogar ATS AMERICAN TRUCK SIMULATOR, para conhecer as estradas americanas e sua cidades lindas e maravilhosas. Fico imaginando se seria possível a criação do SULAMERICAN TRUCK SIMULATOR com seus países, suas cidades, sua estradas enfim... seria muito bom dirigir nessas estradas aqui do nosso BRASIL e vizinhos. Argentina, Bolívia,Gostaria de dizer que fiquei muito ansioso para conhecer e jogar ATS AMERICAN TRUCK SIMULATOR, para conhecer as estradas americanas e sua cidades lindas e maravilhosas. Fico imaginando se seria possível a criação do SULAMERICAN TRUCK SIMULATOR com seus países, suas cidades, sua estradas enfim... seria muito bom dirigir nessas estradas aqui do nosso BRASIL e vizinhos. Argentina, Bolívia, peru, Uruguai, etc... Poder conhecer melhor nossos vizinhos.
    Será que já pensaram nisso?
    Espero que sim, pois não só eu tenho pensado com certeza.
    Que venha o: "SULAMERICAN TRUCK SIMULATOR".    … Expand
  29. Krzych
    Dec 31, 2016
    8
    I don't know how many hours I spent in truck games, first 18 WoS series and now ETS2 and ATS, but it goes in thousands. My three main complains are: old and limited engine causing performance drops in cities no matter how powerful your system is, poor economy with complete lack of any difficulty and very limited management of your company and your drivers, you basically have no controlI don't know how many hours I spent in truck games, first 18 WoS series and now ETS2 and ATS, but it goes in thousands. My three main complains are: old and limited engine causing performance drops in cities no matter how powerful your system is, poor economy with complete lack of any difficulty and very limited management of your company and your drivers, you basically have no control over anything. Game needs some mods to make it better and playable on longer term without getting everything completely easy in very short time, but aside from that this is one of my favorite games, I even bought 900 degree steering wheel especially for ETS2/ATS. Very relaxing, occasionally beautiful, just sucks you in for hundreds of hours, although it may not be for everyone. Add to this full modding support, continuous support and regular updates and improved, those games are really cared for. You just know that the game will be improved updated regularly for years and years to come. ATS especially needs it as map is quite limited, but it goes in good direction with map rescaling and new states coming in future. Maps are of really high quality in ATS, atmosphere is great, they just need to expand the game.… Expand
  30. Keksa
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Look here other casual simulator developers. And fellow gamers of course! This is how a so called casual simulator should be done. ATS is relaxing, beautiful, and everything really works. Everything. And Really, not only in your day dreams or in developers dishonest advertising. Even the physics work enough to be quite believable when you drive normally. Almost all the other casualLook here other casual simulator developers. And fellow gamers of course! This is how a so called casual simulator should be done. ATS is relaxing, beautiful, and everything really works. Everything. And Really, not only in your day dreams or in developers dishonest advertising. Even the physics work enough to be quite believable when you drive normally. Almost all the other casual simulators in Steam are such rubbish, especially those where you drive something, for example trains. Even the newest ones of them, it's quite sad really. But American Truck Simulator is like from a different world, worth every penny. Or let's say it aloud: in fact it is cheap. I'm a heavy equipment driver by profession ( not mainstream road trucks but even heavier stuff on rubber wheels... ), still when the weekend comes, I may fire up American Truck Sim and enjoy simulated driving and some superficial company management duties. Customising the trucks is also quyite satisfying sometimes, after you get rich...

    An example of quality: I have attached Logitech wheel, Fanatec H-gear stick, Fanatec top quality pedals and Xbox controller to my PC. And the keyboard of course. I can use these all when playing SCS truck simulators. It all works like a charm, never failing. Everything is fully customisable for my needs. I really appreciate this SCS.

    How is the gaming experience then? The most important thing when we're talking about casual simulators. It's relaxing, engaging, pleasant, and conveniently challenging. Perhaps different than you expected, most likely better. Beautiful sceneries are one element of this of course. Sometimes gorgeous sky and weather conditions. Look at videos in Youtube!

    SCS's newest truck sim is top quality.

    .............................

    ( I could write this praise for good old Euro Truck Simulator 2 too, except one thing: it's oldest vanilla scenery is not up to todays standards in my opinion. Can be repaired though, but it's another story )    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. CD-Action
    May 1, 2016
    65
    After having played ATS for over a dozen hours I put it aside and returned to Euro Truck Simulator 2. Right now ATS is just a foundation for a game and it will take a couple of DLCs to fill it properly with content. [04/2016, p.60]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Apr 10, 2016
    70
    Fundamentally a curiously lovable game - one of long, lonely roads, of painstaking parking manoeuvres, and slapstick write-offs when simple turns are misjudged. There's nothing else quite like SCS's brand of cargo-hauling action. [April 2016, p.119]
  3. IGN Denmark
    Apr 6, 2016
    65
    A fine delivery of the simulated life of an American truck driver and the logistics of the job.
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