American Truck Simulator

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  1. 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.
  2. Twistlosi
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    ATS has come a long way since release, looking forward to driving Utah soon :)
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  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. 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.
  8. 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. :)
  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. 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++++
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. LEROUTIER
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    super !!! egdvhifjdobv,grfb vgf,dbckvfghjklmùfrtfdygvuihbonjk,l;m:sxdcfvgbhynju,ik;ol:mcfvtgbyhujikolpmrtcvftbgyhnj,k;l:pmtyfugihj,klmcrfvtgybhuji,k
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. dingo333
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    Достойное продолжение серии ETS2. ATS-включило в себя всё лучшее и проверенное временем,но не обошлось и без ложек дёгтя в бочке с мёдом,так например длц на новые штаты выходят так долго что отбивают совсем желание играть в эту игру. Также весь игровой мир состоит из 2 классических траков и 2 более современных их собратьев,что мешало разработчикам ввести в игру модели этих жеДостойное продолжение серии ETS2. ATS-включило в себя всё лучшее и проверенное временем,но не обошлось и без ложек дёгтя в бочке с мёдом,так например длц на новые штаты выходят так долго что отбивают совсем желание играть в эту игру. Также весь игровой мир состоит из 2 классических траков и 2 более современных их собратьев,что мешало разработчикам ввести в игру модели этих же производителей (Петербилт и Кенворт), но более старые во временном промежутке,что мешало ввести в игру кастом ателье,пускай оно даже будет одно на всё американскую карту!! Чтобы в этом ателье любой владелец смог бы сделать из своего стандартного классика,кастом трак и получать удовольствие от езды на нём??? Пока всё развитие проекта ATS состоит из обещаний разработчиков-что вот вот будет и пол года уже как нет в игре ни новых штатов ни новых траков((((… Expand
  17. T-Babyboi
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is a great game, not just as a well functioning simulator, but also with the details given, I have driven across New Mexico several times myself, not in a big rig but the landscape is spot on either way.
    Night driving feels so real I get lost in the monitor, the way the cars pass you, it all has a hyper realistic interstate feeling.
    The game is punishing with duel trailers, some of    This is a great game, not just as a well functioning simulator, but also with the details given, I have driven across New Mexico several times myself, not in a big rig but the landscape is spot on either way.
    Night driving feels so real I get lost in the monitor, the way the cars pass you, it all has a hyper realistic interstate feeling.
    The game is punishing with duel trailers, some of the 2 and 3 point stuff is the mastery of this game, having a prior knowledge to gear shifting by sound and a few other aspects made it easier to pick up, as I know several truck drivers, but it take true skill to back things up, swinging wide and other things are child's play compared to threading a needle.
    The traffic can be unforgiving as well, which I like, as it really makes you see why you should pay attention on the roads, although there are a couple things that annoy me.
    Once you arrive at a tedious location, that requires a wide turn, some cars in front of you cant be signaled to go around you like in real life, they sit there dumbly, making it even more of an art form, cars also never randomly let you into traffic, as much as this emulates real life, it would be nice for 1 out of 4 cars to allow you in, that would more closely simulate real life. Example: when I wanted to free drive after getting a truck, leaving my garage felt weird because out of the long line of traffic, not one person even gave me a gap, realistic yes, but the game has a tendency to make cars stop as they see you coming, but then when you start to move again so do they, purposely hitting you, in sort of awkward ways, as there initial stop should indicate for you to move, instead the game makes the cars hit you, sadly to say, this is what truckers actually face in real life...I think that's why I like the game so much, it's as real as it gets, even the omg moments are realistic, because it highlight the severity of losing you attention for a split second.
    Fantastic game, best game I have played in while, wonderfully functional, bet it would be even better with a steering wheel and pedals...Keyboard is not so bad if you rearrange some buttons, and actually utilize the Jake Break, it sounds cool with headphones and serves a very real purpose, I think the game calls it an engine break...I set it to middle mouse wheel to adjust its power up or down, or, clicking the wheel to use it temporarily.    … Expand
  18. pedro27matos
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Apesar de ser "igual" o euro truck o jogo é simplesmente fantástico e simula muito bem a vida real.
  19. BeardedMan
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    the best transportation simulator. Constant addition of the game, updates, various improvements. The developers are great guys. I would like to get more trucks in the game itself, add a more lively environment, slightly improve the graphics of the area, but even without this the game is great!
  20. carlosencrm90
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It is a really nice game which is very enjoyable. You could be ending up spending hours doing jobs going around US without noticing. I recommend to have a Wheel, it will increase the experience. However, if you don't like driving and/or truck it may not be nice for you.
  21. Malzur
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    god damn you gamers are entitled stupid **** this game is the best in its genre, its a damn good game, that releases high quality dlc expansions every year. id give this game an 8 but the the reasons for the o-1 reviews are so retarded i have to help balance this.
  22. RZX22D9
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    I like it more than ETS, but it's just a matter of preference. They're both fantastic games. The map of ETS looks rather samey - especially the older regions - while this one happens to be much more scenic in my opinion. The base game consists mainly of desert areas though. It's still a 10 for me - like every other game that you can play indefinitely.
  23. 113
    May 11, 2023
    10
    This is a game where you play the game to advance the game ahead so you can do more stuff in the game. This is a Cruel Cycle that should be destroyed
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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