Euro Truck Simulator 2

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  1. Mephic
    Nov 5, 2012
    7
    At first I have to admit - I'm a huge trucking games fan. I played every one of them, all made by SCS software and also the Rig n Roll failgame. I waited for this game to come out, I was patient when they postponed the date of release. What can I say - this game is beautiful and made some of my dreams related to truck driving come true, but it lacks in main core of the game. The first andAt first I have to admit - I'm a huge trucking games fan. I played every one of them, all made by SCS software and also the Rig n Roll failgame. I waited for this game to come out, I was patient when they postponed the date of release. What can I say - this game is beautiful and made some of my dreams related to truck driving come true, but it lacks in main core of the game. The first and biggest flaw is lack of truck physics - trucks don't behave like a sports car and here they do. The springs are stiff as hell and it is really hard to fall out of the turn (the trailer doesn't "drag" You enough). There is absolutely no feeling of "bumps" - even Agrar Simulator 2012 has this so why SCS couldn't do it? Another huge problem is the map - Netherlands, Poland, Italy - YES, these countries are interesting and well made. But when You play the game You will find Yourself driving for endless hours through Germany which is the main core of the map. And here You find another fail - Germany roads are copy-paste from German Truck Simulator! Adding new graphics didn't help - these roads are so bad as they were in GTS so they are: 1. Unrealistic, 2. Boring, 3. Boring, 4. Unrealistic! The trailers - most of them copied from GTS, fail again. SCS needed over 2 years for this game - we could at least expect new, realistic models - but no. They're not here. Economy? This one doesn't exist. You can earn huge amount of money just driving - there are almost no costs, there are no oponnents, there is no real market and finally the payments You get are 5 times as big as in real world (at least You can mod that). No wonder why there was a payment nerf mod released 2 weeks after game release date. Finally - the biggest fail of all - lack of AI cars and lack of pedestrians (they are only in 3-4 cities but I can live with that). Endless hours of driving and You don't see any random accidents (SCS Promised that but it's not here), You don't see random roadworks (promised - not here, all I can see are the same roadworks everywhere). Finally there is almost no AI cars which could make a traffic jam and a trip harder. 3 lane German road to Berlin and You see 3 cars around. Seriously?!

    The goods: 1. Truck modification options
    2. Nice graphics (although AA is terribly ugly and the MSAA filter SCS have used should land in a trash)
    3. Interesting sounds in part of trucks
    4. Nice countries (except Germany and Austria)
    5. Well made truck models 6. Lots of mods which make game better but not as good as it should be. Final grade - 6/10 for 2012 quite big budget for the simulator game. Comparing to products released before - 9/10. So let's say final decision is strong 7 - but a lot to fix. And finally the biggest fail of all - economy and lack of    … Expand
  2. Qvar
    Mar 16, 2013
    5
    I don't get the wooo with this game. Yes, the business system is cool, it has the real truck brands, and the trucks are very customizable... But ohter than that, it's just driving. Not high speed driving, no, just regular driving like the same I do every day for an hour.

    The graphics are meh, and the diversity of maps seems lacking. The second "mission" I took had the same map as the    I don't get the wooo with this game. Yes, the business system is cool, it has the real truck brands, and the trucks are very customizable... But ohter than that, it's just driving. Not high speed driving, no, just regular driving like the same I do every day for an hour.

    The graphics are meh, and the diversity of maps seems lacking. The second "mission" I took had the same map as the first one for several minutes. And they were supposed to happen in different countries.

    I guess it may be nice for people working on an office who find driving relaxing, but this game isn't for me.    … Expand
  3. Radox0
    Jul 18, 2013
    6
    Has more graphics than simulation. The game-play is very repetitive another downside is the lack of customization for your truck. Game is ok, but the simulation is very poor
  4. cidgrad01
    Mar 14, 2014
    7
    I really thought I wouldn’t like Euro Truck Simulator 2. I thought it was in the same vein as Farming Simulator, Street Sweeper Simulator, Snow Cat Simulator, etc. It’s not. This is a quality game with effort put into its design and I actually do enjoy it.

    ETS2’s biggest positive is that it’s very relaxing to play. If I have a free hour and want to chill out, I will fire this up and do    I really thought I wouldn’t like Euro Truck Simulator 2. I thought it was in the same vein as Farming Simulator, Street Sweeper Simulator, Snow Cat Simulator, etc. It’s not. This is a quality game with effort put into its design and I actually do enjoy it.

    ETS2’s biggest positive is that it’s very relaxing to play. If I have a free hour and want to chill out, I will fire this up and do a quick trucking job or two. It also does a fair job in presenting you with different landscapes and varied scenery.

    The downside is that the landscapes are not quite varied enough. The devs made a decent effort but after playing for a while, you will recognize all the reused set pieces such as highway interchanges, exit ramps, maintenance garages, and branches of companies where you accept jobs. And aside from driving on the left hand side of the street in England and some different background scenery, the experience on every highway and inside each city is virtually the same. Driving in Stuttgart is the same as driving in Paris is the same as driving in Rome. You won’t see the Eiffel Tower or Coliseum in the background nor any other famous streets, bridges or landmarks from any particular city. Likewise, every toll booth and rest stop are exactly the same, whether in Austria, the Netherlands or the Czech Republic.

    It’s also missing visual damage to vehicles. Your truck can get damaged by accidents but none of it will show on the outside. Neither will it show up on any car you hit. Every once in a while I like to cause chaos by getting up a head of steam & swerving into oncoming traffic. It’s very unsatisfying when nothing much happens aside from traffic stopping. I know that sort of thing is more reserved for a title like GTA or Saints Row, but still.

    The option of playing your own MP3s over the truck’s “radio” while driving was a great idea. Unfortunately, I found this to be a buggy feature. The game won’t play many of my MP3 files and I don’t know why.

    To make up for these shortcomings, there is a very engaging career mode. The more deliveries you complete, the more experience you earn. This allows you to gain levels which in turn allows you to build up your driving skills to make more money, unlock new types of delivery jobs and unlock new options & upgrades you can buy for your truck.

    Speaking of buying trucks, there are a lot to choose from, based on real life models from manufacturers like Volvo and DAF. They are expensive, but you can take out a loan from the bank if you want to get things rolling early on. You can also buy & upgrade various garages around Europe, buy more trucks, hire drivers to drive them, and all of this will end up earning you even more money.

    I’m still in the early stages of the game as I only have the one truck of my own and am working on repaying a loan, but I’m looking forward to continuing to play this. It’s more of something I will progress in gradually rather than sitting down and trying to grind away at. It’s a very nice change of pace.    … Expand
  5. rubencristiano9
    Aug 31, 2015
    6
    My major criticism with this game is that it starts slow, it continues slow, and it ends slow.

    Yes, ok to play along with hearing a podcast, youtube or tv. But you always are expecting that the game is going to get better, but it doesn't. First truck you get is about as good as the best truck you can get in the game, there is hardly no difference. Played about 6 hours of the game, I    My major criticism with this game is that it starts slow, it continues slow, and it ends slow.

    Yes, ok to play along with hearing a podcast, youtube or tv. But you always are expecting that the game is going to get better, but it doesn't. First truck you get is about as good as the best truck you can get in the game, there is hardly no difference.

    Played about 6 hours of the game, I had to use the cheat engine to advance in game to see if it changed, thank god I did.

    6/10 and I'm being generous.    … Expand
  6. Winterspark
    Aug 9, 2015
    5
    Its put together well enough and you can't fault it for its scope. But I don't get it. Its just driving a truck round Europe which fairly unsurprisingly involves literally hours of driving down a motorway. I suppose there is a novelty in that you're in a truck and there is a surprisingly small amount of traffic even on the M25. But that seems to be it. I am sure I am missing something asIts put together well enough and you can't fault it for its scope. But I don't get it. Its just driving a truck round Europe which fairly unsurprisingly involves literally hours of driving down a motorway. I suppose there is a novelty in that you're in a truck and there is a surprisingly small amount of traffic even on the M25. But that seems to be it. I am sure I am missing something as this game has such good reviews but basically it is just insanely boring! It's like driving down the motorway - which I often do in my actual car and that is also boring. Take from that what you will.… Expand
  7. TheAverageJoe71
    May 22, 2015
    7
    The concept of the game was very interesting in that you could take something so simple and make it so complex; however, games are supposed to be entertaining and while this game was okay, it was not as entertaining as most of the games I play. In short: interesting concept, but not so well put into practice.
  8. a9249
    Mar 26, 2013
    5
    I have no idea why this is doing so well, It is exactally what It delivers, a boring trucking experience of driving from point A to point B on roads and highways... After a couple hours I got bored and uninstalled; that said, it was a great time killer and the engine works well. For something so mundane its very impressive that it was polished so well. I can see how it can be a greatI have no idea why this is doing so well, It is exactally what It delivers, a boring trucking experience of driving from point A to point B on roads and highways... After a couple hours I got bored and uninstalled; that said, it was a great time killer and the engine works well. For something so mundane its very impressive that it was polished so well. I can see how it can be a great training tool... but as entertainment.....??? I am afraid I just do not get it.… Expand
  9. orangetayo
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    A solid 7. Imagine listening to your favorite music while driving big rigs across thousands of kilometers of western and central Europe, all the while managing your own trucking network of more than one hundred other drivers! All of which is possible in Euro Truck Simulator 2 by SCS Software. This simulator starts you off as what I guess would be called a "driver for hire". You own theA solid 7. Imagine listening to your favorite music while driving big rigs across thousands of kilometers of western and central Europe, all the while managing your own trucking network of more than one hundred other drivers! All of which is possible in Euro Truck Simulator 2 by SCS Software. This simulator starts you off as what I guess would be called a "driver for hire". You own the clothes on your back and a passport willing to drive quick hauls for anyone that would have you. You drive more routes to gain cash and experience.

    The cash can be saved for your first truck, truck upgrades, and later used to upgrade your garage to house more trucks and employees. There are several truck manufacturers offering one truck model each, but with deep customization options. There is very little different between the performance of these trucks, however, there are multiple mods that address this issue.

    Experience is your basic leveling system, at certain thresholds you "level up" and can put that one experience point into several different areas of expertise. For instance, you can specialize in long hauling covering massive distances, fragile cargo, high value cargo, or get certified to transport dangerous materials.

    Driving the trucks can be a chore without a game pad or steering wheel. But when everything is clicking, who knew that driving steadily across varied landscapes could be so much fun. It's not a game that will keep you at the edge of your seat, rather, you'll be relaxed taking in the scenes and slowly but surely building a very profitable trucking business.

    Very happy to have picked up this game, although the full retail price feels steep. I'd recommend shopping for a deal for this title to get the most bang for the buck. All in all, you can feel good about getting 30 hours of gameplay from this title.    … Expand
  10. spindoc
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    Having played all of SCS' trucking games, I can easily say that ETS2 is the best of the lot. Excellent graphics, a large map and accurately modeled trucks all help to put this very niche genre on the map. That said, there's still a long way to go in terms of making the series live up to its true potential. The map could use more varied sceneries and objects, the economic model could beHaving played all of SCS' trucking games, I can easily say that ETS2 is the best of the lot. Excellent graphics, a large map and accurately modeled trucks all help to put this very niche genre on the map. That said, there's still a long way to go in terms of making the series live up to its true potential. The map could use more varied sceneries and objects, the economic model could be greatly enhanced to reflect supply and demand, and a damage model is desperately needed (or, at least, a better implementation of ongoing wear and tear than simply having your truck shut down periodically). If you're looking for a somewhat relaxing alternative to the much more popular run 'n gun games out there, I'd definitely recommend ETS2. There's nothing quite like hitting the open road and slowly building your trucking empire one kilometer (or mile) at a time.… Expand
  11. Narf
    Sep 19, 2014
    6
    Decent game, but with some negative points.

    Graphically, for a 2013 release game, it is unconvincing, even on "Ultra" settings. The environment is all low res textures, when the street curves the road surface markings are not a curve but a series of straight lines added on each other, power lines are even worse to look at... to make things short, the only thing you'll look at and not    Decent game, but with some negative points.

    Graphically, for a 2013 release game, it is unconvincing, even on "Ultra" settings. The environment is all low res textures, when the street curves the road surface markings are not a curve but a series of straight lines added on each other, power lines are even worse to look at... to make things short, the only thing you'll look at and not have to wonder if this game is from the mid 00s is environmental effects like lighting and rain, the sky, the trucks and the trailers. Especially painful is how badly traffic signs render - unless you stop to read them you'll have problems deciphering them until you are within 20m of them. Which gets especially frustrating since some speeding cameras are placed right on top of the signs, ticketing you if you are even 1kph above the limit.

    What is pretty well done are the different signs and road markings in the different countries. They did not get all of them right, but the majority of them.

    A big let-down for a driving sim is the driving. Apparently nobody in the entire studio has ever heard of centrifugal force. So you will find yourself cornering tight turns in the street with 70+ kph with your heavy truck and a trailer with 22 tons of oranges without having the slights problem - even if there are bumps in the road. Your truck (and every other vehicle on the road) has perfect grip, always.

    While mentioning other vehicles.... be warned that a notable number of them is apparently stolen and driven by some poor suicidal maniac. At intersections they will completely ignore your right of way and jump out in front of you when you are 5m away. They might also crash into your side should they want to. Or crash into you from behind. The biggest madman I've seen so far decided to switch lanes ~50m in front of me, then when right between the two lanes hammer the brakes as hard as possible without there being any hindrance, instantly stopping the car (perhaps a tank in disguise? It had about the same stopping distance) while blocking two lanes and having me crash into the car - which got me fined for "causing an accident" and costing me thousands in repairs.    … Expand
  12. Deimosuave
    Feb 10, 2013
    6
    Definitivamente este juego puede definirse como uno de los caminos del futuro de esta industria. Un camino de declive, donde la importancia grafica es absoluta. Analizanco este juego es un arcade no un simulador. No tiene físicas ni tampoco IA con lo que en diversas ocasiones te comerás a un coche que se ha quedado parado en medio de la carretra ,justo en dirección contraria, o losDefinitivamente este juego puede definirse como uno de los caminos del futuro de esta industria. Un camino de declive, donde la importancia grafica es absoluta. Analizanco este juego es un arcade no un simulador. No tiene físicas ni tampoco IA con lo que en diversas ocasiones te comerás a un coche que se ha quedado parado en medio de la carretra ,justo en dirección contraria, o los adelantamientos bruscos sin previo aviso. No importa nada lo que pongas a cada camión ya que realmente no afectará en nada al mismo Apenas puedes realizar fucniones y no se penaliza de forma realista los accidentes ni los golpes. Cuenta con la licencia de tan sólo 3 marcas el resto no son originales por lo tanto no comprendo porque se dice que tiene licencias si es falso. No importa en absoluto la carga que lleves en el camión ya que al conducir siempre tendrá el mismo comportamiento. Gráficamente es muy bueno pero dejan que desear los países, que de ellos tan sólo tienen el nombre porque conducir en Polonia es igual que hacerlo en Italia o Francia, ya que lo escenarios son exactamente lo mismo un Copy/Paste. El sonido también es el mismo para todos los camiones y la conducción es puramente arcade. La duración es más que correcta ya que para lograr tener una buena flota deberás muchas horas para lograrlo. Otro punto interesante es el subir de nivel al obtener una determinada cantidad de experiencia al terminar cada misión o al recorrer una cantidad de distancia determinada. Si este juego se llamará de otra forma y lo anunciaran de forma diferente no estaría mal Pero es que esto no es un simulador ni tiene licencias ni es realista y esta cargado de bugs. Creo que tras jugar casi 100 horas me queda un agradable sensación, ya que a pesar de todos sus fallos( en en muchos casos no son fallos en sí el recuerdo que me queda de haber surcado miles de kilómetros de carretera es tan real que recomiendo este juego, a todo el que busque nuevas sensaciones.… Expand
  13. Blackdragonbird
    Dec 3, 2012
    5
    Euro Truck Simulator 2, Simulator... Simulator? Don't be fooled by the name, this game has nothing that remember a simulator. You drive formula trucks with loads of empty box in your back, all trucks have basically the same engine sounds AND all the engines have the same sound. The customization is only aesthetic, you don't need the big cab to get the big engine, 6x2 and 6x4 axlesEuro Truck Simulator 2, Simulator... Simulator? Don't be fooled by the name, this game has nothing that remember a simulator. You drive formula trucks with loads of empty box in your back, all trucks have basically the same engine sounds AND all the engines have the same sound. The customization is only aesthetic, you don't need the big cab to get the big engine, 6x2 and 6x4 axles configuration have no advantage over the 4x2 configuration because you can load ANY cargo with any number of axles and any engine for the simple reason that the cargoes have no weight. The night lights are pathetic, you cant see the flares of the cars above 30 meters of you. No damage indication, you can ham a hundred cars and your truck paint wont show any signal of scratch or dirt. The AI is horrible, dumb and stupid and all the 3D models and textures are ugly, but the game runs lick a brick with stuttering and micro freezes in a rig that manages Crysis 2 and Anno 2070 in his "Ultra" settings.… Expand
  14. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    7
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  16. carlsongt
    Mar 16, 2013
    7
    Maybe it's the best existing truck game, but it doesn't mean it's enough good to be a really great truck game. While the graphics are good and there are a lot of different cargo stuff to carry around the countries, it lacks in variety. All the highways are equal, the incorporations to these, the handling of the trucks are very close one to each other... this game also needs more countriesMaybe it's the best existing truck game, but it doesn't mean it's enough good to be a really great truck game. While the graphics are good and there are a lot of different cargo stuff to carry around the countries, it lacks in variety. All the highways are equal, the incorporations to these, the handling of the trucks are very close one to each other... this game also needs more countries to visit, more photo-realistic streets and the real licenses of the trucks (only Scania is available as a real brand)… Expand
  17. dubesor
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    Chill Zen-Game, it's relaxing to just drive around making delivering while listening to music/podcasts. Driving feels realistic and is highly customizable. The ability to recruit other drivers and acquire garages in multiple locations is a nice addition. Driving AI behaves a bit too passive but overall is pretty decent. Overall enjoyable, despite being rather monotonous.
  18. Anwest
    Mar 17, 2013
    7
    The last time I played a truck game was like 7-8 years ago, one if the 18 Wheels of Steel games from the same developer. To be honest the only thing I want to achieve in this type of game is to cruise and listen to country music. The part with driving a big truck makes the feeling a bit more realistic. I think the game deliver what I want to do in the game. I sure could wish for some moreThe last time I played a truck game was like 7-8 years ago, one if the 18 Wheels of Steel games from the same developer. To be honest the only thing I want to achieve in this type of game is to cruise and listen to country music. The part with driving a big truck makes the feeling a bit more realistic. I think the game deliver what I want to do in the game. I sure could wish for some more AI cars and a less repetitive environment but in the end this is a good game,… Expand
  19. Watersson
    Dec 20, 2014
    7
    It's quite good game. I have played it for 20 hours and I really enjoyed it. But unfortunately it has got lots of bugs. ETS 2 crashes often- it is very annoying. Graphic presents on average- I mean it's not perfect but it's not bad too. I liked multiplayer so much. Playing with other people is just fun and cool. Of course multi isn't perfect but in my opinion it is just better thanIt's quite good game. I have played it for 20 hours and I really enjoyed it. But unfortunately it has got lots of bugs. ETS 2 crashes often- it is very annoying. Graphic presents on average- I mean it's not perfect but it's not bad too. I liked multiplayer so much. Playing with other people is just fun and cool. Of course multi isn't perfect but in my opinion it is just better than single. If you are fan of the Truck Simulator series- you should buy it because.… Expand
  20. Castner
    Jan 24, 2013
    7
    If you're looking for a simulator that is relaxing, aesthetically pleasing and in some cases, a challenge then Euro Truck Simulator 2 is definitely worth your time.

    I am an avid gamer, I enjoy the likes of Battlefield 3 and I can still sit down with this game, flick a radio station on and deliver. There's something incredibly peaceful about playing ETS2, it doesn't leave you abandoned    If you're looking for a simulator that is relaxing, aesthetically pleasing and in some cases, a challenge then Euro Truck Simulator 2 is definitely worth your time.

    I am an avid gamer, I enjoy the likes of Battlefield 3 and I can still sit down with this game, flick a radio station on and deliver. There's something incredibly peaceful about playing ETS2, it doesn't leave you abandoned in the world wondering what to do next, it gives you a simple task and allows you to embrace your surroundings. When you tire of delivering goods, give it a while and you'll be back for more.

    It's refreshing, stop blowing peoples heads off in whatever FPS you play.. Chill and drive.    … Expand
  21. RivenUK
    Feb 21, 2013
    7
    I've been looking for a driving simulator for some time, and while I this game has plenty of flaws, its pretty addictive and enjoyable enough. It's not entirely realistic there aren't really any visual signs of damage when you crash (although you are charged for repair), the sounds of the engine and particular the ratio could have been better, and one thing that was a bit disappointingI've been looking for a driving simulator for some time, and while I this game has plenty of flaws, its pretty addictive and enjoyable enough. It's not entirely realistic there aren't really any visual signs of damage when you crash (although you are charged for repair), the sounds of the engine and particular the ratio could have been better, and one thing that was a bit disappointing was that some of the route I know pretty well and they don't really resemble them at all. Timescales are also a little bit disappointing, you can make a pretty lengthy journey in a relatively short time, and whilst I doubt anyone would want to sit behind a wheel of a cab for 8 hour straight on a PC game, it would have been nice to have the option available to complete the experience. Other notable downsides are the lack of traffic. It builds up quite well at some junctions but in the cities, which are extremely small and unrealistic, you don't really see much more traffic than on the motorways/freeways. All that being said, the game is enjoyable, with many decent elements. The graphics aren't overly amazing but do a reasonable job at making you feel 'on the road'. The radio is a nice touch (you can use your own music files or tune in to a genuine internet radio by editing the files) however it doesn't appear that you can just flick it on and off when you want.. you have to select one of your songs on a menu, taking you away from the game, and then press play. I couldn't see any shuffle or repeat options, so when it came to uploading an album of the same artist, you got nothing but them. There are some good elements of realism though... speed cameras, traffic lights and a limited weather cycle (only seen sun, cloud and rain so far). I've played on both keyboard and controller and both work fine after configuration. The game is currently on Steam at £24.99 and while I am enjoying playing the demo, I'm not about to part with my money. It's a decent enough title, but it lacks any resemblance to what I would expect from a 2013 game at £25. Half the price at this quality and I would probably consider buying. I'm still waiting for someone to take on the challenge and create a lifelike map of the UK/Europe/USA to drive around. Add in some Police patrols, boy racers and little old granny's and I'll part with my hard earned money. In summary, if you are looking for a driving experience that verges on the edge of reality rather than arcade, then this is definitely worth a look, however you will need to be able to look past the missing elements that could have made this a really decent simulator.

    Thanks for reading.     … Expand
  22. bp88
    Apr 6, 2013
    7
    Compared to other simulators that have been released in the past, this one is pretty good. The sound is good, the graphics are nice (aside from the anti-aliasing), and the game-play is fun for the most part.

    The main problem with this game is repetition. Obviously there's only so much you can do with a truck simulator, but there aren't any random events aside from weather changes that    Compared to other simulators that have been released in the past, this one is pretty good. The sound is good, the graphics are nice (aside from the anti-aliasing), and the game-play is fun for the most part.

    The main problem with this game is repetition. Obviously there's only so much you can do with a truck simulator, but there aren't any random events aside from weather changes that occur in-game. They should have added random accidents, road obstructions, route changes, and competition with other freight companies. I do enjoy the challenge of backing and docking the trailer when you reach your destination; doing so gives you plenty of extra experience and makes it somewhat challenging until you get the hang of it. Just remember your trailer will go right if you turn left and vice versa. And you need to know when to steer your wheels in order to get the trailer where you want it just like real life.

    The scenery is nice but all the cities feel the same. They did pay attention to which side of the road people drive on in particular countries you enter which is nice.

    The NPC AI is awful. Cars will stop for no reason and block the road for a while. There's an option to turn pedestrians off/on but you seldom see any walking around the cities.

    Customizing the trucks can be fun but it's mainly cosmetic things. You can swap chassis, motors, transmissions, and wheels/tires but that's about it. You can, however, adjust the braking, throttle, and steering response, etc. in the game options which is nice.

    If you enjoy trucking simulators then this game is definitely worth purchasing, but don't expect it to be something extremely great. I see it as a way to kill time while I'm relaxing at home.    … Expand
  23. mariomeetslego
    Oct 25, 2013
    7
    GAMEPLAY:

    This game is fantastic, but that doesn't make it addicting. It is a game you will play for like a couple hours a day then go play LoL or COD or whatever people seem to like... the gameplay is fun but it can get dull and repetitive. The world is HUGE but invisible walls make it seem linear, but it is fun to build up your company, the early game gets annoying because your only    GAMEPLAY:

    This game is fantastic, but that doesn't make it addicting. It is a game you will play for like a couple hours a day then go play LoL or COD or whatever people seem to like... the gameplay is fun but it can get dull and repetitive. The world is HUGE but invisible walls make it seem linear, but it is fun to build up your company, the early game gets annoying because your only getting income through your own jobs and they are all pretty much the same... but the gameplay overall is pretty good. 6/10

    VISUALS:

    This game, looks decent, it's deep and engaging but in terms of the graphics, its ok...
    the graphics are pretty detailed at times but the cities don't look nice at all, the rain looks good, but when you travel across the sea with ferries you won't even be able to tell if you did it because there is no animation, but the graphics are decent. 7/10

    CONTROLS:

    The controls are very impressive, turning feels good, accelerating feels realistic, the only problem is that the trucks don't go fast enough, sure it is a simulator but with the size of the world it can get annoying. 8/10

    SOUNDTRACK:

    I can't review this games soundtrack because it doesn't have any, instead it let's you choose the soundtrack so I can't score this. N/A

    VARIETY:

    This is where the game shines. It allows so much variety in the ways you want to play, want to just explore the world and let your employees do the work for you? You can do that. Do you want to get as much cash as possible and always be working every second? Do that too. 8/10

    CONTENT:

    This game will never run out of content. I challenge anyone to have explored the entire game world, it will take at least 12 hours to do that, plus all the jobs and things you can do, overwhelming? No. Enough to keep you playing for a long time? Yes. 7.5/10

    OVERALL:

    Overall, this game is good, but will not standout from other driving games like Need For Speed or Driver: San Fransisco, The game is different, as it is a simulator, but it is still not as impressive. Of course, for simulation standards, this will be one of the best games you will find in this genre, but if you are not into simulators, you should still try it out, because it can be really fun at times. 7.4/10!    … Expand
  24. OldManCoot
    Mar 31, 2020
    6
    A paradoxically good time sink if you've realised the meaninglessness of existence.

    However, the keyboard controls and AI are often enough infuriating beyond belief. I'm a Level 17 Professional and this is all a bit too much to bear at this point. Especially when an auto-mobile driver in front of you suddenly decides to stop to a crawl. I absolutely refuse to do the heavy cargo    A paradoxically good time sink if you've realised the meaninglessness of existence.

    However, the keyboard controls and AI are often enough infuriating beyond belief. I'm a Level 17 Professional and this is all a bit too much to bear at this point. Especially when an auto-mobile driver in front of you suddenly decides to stop to a crawl. I absolutely refuse to do the heavy cargo missions, because I simply must reach at least 150 km/h every cargo delivery as that is the most thrilling part of the game. Speeding offence tickets are way too plentiful for my liking, not to mention the constant costs of repairs.

    All in all, time and place are nothing but constructs of a feeble human mind attempting to understand and categorize the world around it. Euro Truck Simulator 2 just is.    … Expand
  25. Monstercjr
    Oct 11, 2013
    7
    Graphics: 8.5/10 Realism: 10/10 Appropriate for All Ages: 10/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Price 3/10 Multiplayer: N/A In-Game Purchases: 10/10 Overall: 7.2/10

    One of the overall best games I've ever played. Great graphics. No in-game purchases (as far as I know). No multiplayer (which seriously sucks) Gameplay is great but there should be a little bit more excitement than what it is. There is a    Graphics: 8.5/10 Realism: 10/10 Appropriate for All Ages: 10/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Price 3/10 Multiplayer: N/A In-Game Purchases: 10/10 Overall: 7.2/10

    One of the overall best games I've ever played. Great graphics. No in-game purchases (as far as I know). No multiplayer (which seriously sucks) Gameplay is great but there should be a little bit more excitement than what it is. There is a coded Mac version (which is excellent).    … Expand
  26. Pacattack
    Oct 28, 2013
    7
    Euro Truck Simulator is very relaxing, though frustrating and comical at the same time when you crash and get stuck on something. But the graphics are wonderful, and the rain feels very real. You have to play with a joystick or steering wheel. It's just not the same with the keyboard. Though the joystick is harder (in my opinion) it is much more real, and you get the feel that you areEuro Truck Simulator is very relaxing, though frustrating and comical at the same time when you crash and get stuck on something. But the graphics are wonderful, and the rain feels very real. You have to play with a joystick or steering wheel. It's just not the same with the keyboard. Though the joystick is harder (in my opinion) it is much more real, and you get the feel that you are actually driving. Now, sometimes the AI decides to be stupid and crashes into you. OR if you crash for some other reason and you need room to back out, they decide to be a bunch of morons and drive up right next to you so you have no other choice but to plow over them, which I admit is very funny unless you get stuck. That is about my only issue with ET2, besides finding a few bugs here and there, which is not an issue because just about every game is going to have a few undiscovered bugs. Overall good game. Not amazing, but good.… Expand
  27. Greywolf2001ca
    Jun 15, 2015
    7
    A good sim. I think there is room for improvement. I would see truck parts from each company and some that are available to all, instead of having all parts available for all trucks. Makes it useless to have different companies.

    It's too evident which company to choose from since they have the best truck right off the bat. Why should we go for another company when there is this one?    A good sim. I think there is room for improvement. I would see truck parts from each company and some that are available to all, instead of having all parts available for all trucks. Makes it useless to have different companies.

    It's too evident which company to choose from since they have the best truck right off the bat. Why should we go for another company when there is this one?

    Also, each truck dealer shows the same truck many times, they're not different, they just got different upgrades. Each major truck dealer should have at least three REALLY different trucks, with one additional fully upgraded version of each. I don't see the point of buying a half upgraded truck. I either buy a cheap one with no upgrades or a fully upgraded one.

    Boy, was I disappointed when I saw that all the trucks each dealer was selling was just replicas of the first but with more upgrades and a different paini job. this sucks

    Anothing thing that sucks is that there are too many dumdum dlcs. I mean, who would waste money for paintjobs dlcs? Come on, are these guys beggars or something? Just put every darn paint job into one dlc, sell it 5$ and be done with it.

    The designers wastes too much time with stupid eyecandy stuff and not enough on expanding for real this game. There are only a very few true expansions, 2 or 3 I think, and the game was released in 2013!

    The AI is dumb, and for a sim, that's a really bad thing. For example, I check left and right before going onto a road at a crossroad, no one. I drive forward and turn, then boom! an idiot rams me at 100 km/h++. Man! Wasn't he watching the road? Later in another job, I do something else but I still watch for incoming vehicles, none to be seen, then BOOM! another idiot rams me. Ok, maybe this happens once or twice a year irl in a country, some idiot was sleeping on his steering wheel and bang, or some moron was tweeting or texting and then bang! But not every day!

    The recent updates have increased the realism of the game, trucks don't stop so easily now... but why didn't the designer do this since day one? It show how little they know of trucks to start with, but also shows that they care about their sim by releasing patches.

    The sim is still enjoyable, but since this game looks so serious, maybe the physics engine and depth of the game should be propotionate to its looks. Because all these designers do is improve the look of the game and not the game itself. :/

    Anyway, I bought it for like 5$ and I think it's worth at least that... if they would stop releasing crappy paint job dlcs and include all of them in the base game, maybe I would a pay 6 or 7$. Once you are in the game (this year's version) you see that there is very little depth, very few truck parts that you have no idea what effect they have on your truck aside from the lights and engine which are obvious... even though I have upgrade my truck to the best engine from the lowest and saw little change, if non at all...    … Expand
  28. Gstage
    May 4, 2015
    7
    Harika bir oyun olmuş yaaa k kafa yormak

    Öğrenci emirhan konca Yani güzel söz söyluyor

    Öğrenci emirhan konca O Kadar güzel konuşuyordu ki sanki ağzından bal damlamak

    Öğrenci emirhan konca Nasıl Böyle bir hatta yaptı hala aklı almamak

    Öğrenci emirhan konca Çablamasını yitirmedi için Kurtuluyor ve çırpanaca o dereece
  29. owltrucker
    Mar 29, 2016
    6
    Player since the first edition of Euro Truck Simulator, Great game, fantastic graphics, but steering by keyboard quite inaccurate, no seasons (it's always summer), motorways not very accurate in terms of junctions, exits, labelling and routing ( e.g. not a single motorway leading through the Ruhrgebiet, absolutely unrealistic), effect of damages to the truck rather poor, very poor a.i.Player since the first edition of Euro Truck Simulator, Great game, fantastic graphics, but steering by keyboard quite inaccurate, no seasons (it's always summer), motorways not very accurate in terms of junctions, exits, labelling and routing ( e.g. not a single motorway leading through the Ruhrgebiet, absolutely unrealistic), effect of damages to the truck rather poor, very poor a.i. behaviour in terms of how the cars are driving (slow down apruptly on the open road with no reason, stop when entering a motoway, all this often causes accidents), just ghost towns you hardly ever see people in the cities,… Expand
  30. lord_raccoon
    May 25, 2020
    7
    This is a very nice game, but im not that sure if it can be called a real simulator.
    Ofc, with mods, this is amazing way to spend your time at the evening after a tough day. Staring at amazing landscapes outside of your truck window, calmly driving and enjoying your favourite music.
    And there no point to talk about why is this game is nice, because its' advantages are pretty obvious.    This is a very nice game, but im not that sure if it can be called a real simulator.
    Ofc, with mods, this is amazing way to spend your time at the evening after a tough day. Staring at amazing landscapes outside of your truck window, calmly driving and enjoying your favourite music.
    And there no point to talk about why is this game is nice, because its' advantages are pretty obvious.
    But im not that enthusiastic about its' disadvantages. This game is just a relaxator, not a simulator. Physics is not even close to the real, i cant feel im driving heavy machine, its extremely easy to control it, there no traffic accidents, dumb drivers, weather and road covering doesnt influence on the stability of tires etc. Its just a game, where you simply drive a truck without any reasons to be worried. No any real challenge, what i actually dont like.
    Moreover, it becomes too casual when you hire around 5-8 workers. Your daily profit become extremely high. You dont need to pay your workers, you dont need to maintain your trucks, your garages etc.
    All-in-all, its a very casual truck game, not a real simulator. Its 7 years old already, and devs keep making updates and DLCs, which is ofc good, but isnt it a time to start work on a new, realistic game on new modern engine?    … Expand
  31. RudeGuyGames
    May 11, 2018
    7
    While I enjoy driving around all the different areas in the game and zooming down a highway at 120 km/h hauling a 61-ton locomotive, there is little complexity to this game. Much of the game is simply spent driving from place to place, delivering various loads to various companies in various countries. That's it.

    If you exclude the driving, there is always the spending of money to get    While I enjoy driving around all the different areas in the game and zooming down a highway at 120 km/h hauling a 61-ton locomotive, there is little complexity to this game. Much of the game is simply spent driving from place to place, delivering various loads to various companies in various countries. That's it.

    If you exclude the driving, there is always the spending of money to get more and bigger garages and trucks, which allows for more spending of money to get even more and bigger garages and trucks. Don't forget to hire drivers, though!

    Seriously, if you're looking for a game with a complex economy that requires a great deal of patience and focus, this game is definitely not that game. I could include the minor annoyances of the AI and incredibly pixellated side view mirrors that make reversing one way a pain due to the lack of spatial awareness and essentially forces me to look out the window instead, but that has a minor impact on my overall score.

    To sum up: this game has driving in it, and the economy is about as deep as the Salar de Uyuni after a rainstorm.    … Expand
  32. Yelov
    Jul 22, 2018
    6
    Fine for relaxing, but it's not immersive enough for me, the world is too empty and small.
  33. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    → Vous avez vu mon gros camion ?
    Je ne suis pas spécialement un passionné de poids lourds, pour autant mon expérience sur ETS2 fût intéressante car celui-ci est un jeu de gestion complet. Entre l'achat et la customisation des camions, le recrutement du personnel, l'acquisition de nouveaux garages ainsi que leurs agrandissements, il y a largement de quoi faire avant de peut-être finir par    → Vous avez vu mon gros camion ?
    Je ne suis pas spécialement un passionné de poids lourds, pour autant mon expérience sur ETS2 fût intéressante car celui-ci est un jeu de gestion complet. Entre l'achat et la customisation des camions, le recrutement du personnel, l'acquisition de nouveaux garages ainsi que leurs agrandissements, il y a largement de quoi faire avant de peut-être finir par être lassé d'avoir tant de kilomètres à réaliser. Par ailleurs je recommande fortement l'ajout de mods graphiques pour le rendre plus au goût du jour !

    Sortie en octobre 2012 / Développé par SCS Software (société Tchèque).    … Expand
  34. Densi
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    So ... Given that this is a trucker simulator, let's talk about the mechanics of the game. Everything related to the mechanic of driving, physics of transport and cargo is done quite well. The only thing I want to touch: very little variety of locations. Of course, I understand that basically you drive on the highway, but still. And most importantly: over time, the game gets bored, whichSo ... Given that this is a trucker simulator, let's talk about the mechanics of the game. Everything related to the mechanic of driving, physics of transport and cargo is done quite well. The only thing I want to touch: very little variety of locations. Of course, I understand that basically you drive on the highway, but still. And most importantly: over time, the game gets bored, which indicates a small amount of content and variety.… Expand
  35. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    Good, but not overwhelmingly good.

    I have played a lot of Euro Truck Simulator 2 recently, simply because it feels good to drive in an open world under realistic conditions, and the physics of truck driving feel very real (although I have never driven a truck myself). Delivering goods feels very satisfying, and in the first 30 hours of play there is a real progression. You can spend    Good, but not overwhelmingly good.

    I have played a lot of Euro Truck Simulator 2 recently, simply because it feels good to drive in an open world under realistic conditions, and the physics of truck driving feel very real (although I have never driven a truck myself). Delivering goods feels very satisfying, and in the first 30 hours of play there is a real progression. You can spend time to customise you truck in every detail. Exploring Europe and discovering each and every city is also very nice. Most of all, as opposed to all the racing games on the market, Euro Truck is a simulation that is not nervous: you play totally relax, listening to the radio and enjoying driving sensations at the same time.

    Now, I don't think this game deserves tons of rewards or overwhelmingly positive reviews across the board for various reasons. First and foremost, an important part of the game, that is, the growth of your own company, is very underwhelming. Basically, it sums up to buying "boxes" (garages), and inside these boxes, buy smaller boxes (trucks and employees). And once they are bought, their just produce money. I might sound sarcastic but it is as simple as this. You don't get to micromanage your employees, you don't interact with them in any way, nothing. It's literally putting money to receive more in the future, except that the things producing money have a face. Furthermore, at some point in the game (which I reached around 30 or 40 hours, from what I remember), your company will start making benefits even when you don't drive, which means that at this point the game pushes to just teleport from garage to garage to generate money. You read this right: at this point, you should ignore the core of the game (driving) to progress faster. A few hours later, you will own more garages, have more employees and shower in money, and at this moment you feel spoiled because you see your bank account with millions on it but don't know what to do with it. Just the Steam achievements are there to push you to continue.

    Some aspects of the gameplay feel very clunky. For example, you can get fined in ridiculous circumstances: if the speed limit decreases at some point, you'd better have good eyes to see the sign indicating it, because if you are 1 mph too fast 1 millimeter after the sign, you can get fined immediately. If you get tired but find not resting place on the highway, you can be caught in an infinite loop of fining, which is needlessly frustrating. If you are late on a delivery, some stupid music, that does not fit the game at all, starts to play, clumsily reminding you that you are late...

    Finally, I also disliked the rigidity of the mechanics of the game. The traffic really feels like a series of robots; collisions feel clunky; every penalty is a money penalty; damages on your truck always imply the same weird engine problem (engine turning off occasionally). In other words, the gameplay is very shallow, you don't get to discover much beyond the basics of the game.

    Yet, I enjoy playing this game because it is the only game I know which combines nice and original driving sensations and exploration in a relaxed atmosphere. Euro Truck Simulator 2 deserves a blue thumb, and despite all its problems I play it with pleasure. But looking at it objectively it could have benefited a lot from various improvements of the gameplay.    … Expand
  36. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    very detailed trucks and accurate simulation, but the landscapes and cities are pretty bland and boring. Ai is stupid. it's good but could be much better/demanding. multiplayer is funny too
  37. sankrs
    Jun 16, 2021
    7
    It's a good simulation game but if you continue playing for a long period of time and you don't buy DLCs the game can start being boring.
  38. Gliphy
    Oct 7, 2022
    7
    Сойдет, чтобы занять пару вечерков. Я не фанат подобных симуляторов, поэтому гонял только кооператив, где во всех врезался
  39. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    I recommend buying a steering wheel for this game. I didn't like the game.Although the idea is really good, but I'm not a fan of cars.
  40. KinimodYunmi
    Jun 21, 2023
    6
    Is mal für einmal ein paar Stunden spielen fun, aber mehr musste dann für mich auch nicht sein, kann für Fans aber echt klasse sein, ist gut gemacht!
  41. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    Average Game. You can play for couple of Hrs. But not that greate. Ok to play in future just to experiecne nostalgia

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#66 Best PC Game of 2013
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#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PC Invasion
    Dec 4, 2018
    80
    The five new countries featured here are all quite beautiful, and offer a vast new road network to explore. This is bound to keep you trucking for hours as you explore every nook and cranny.
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  2. Quarter to Three
    Aug 4, 2014
    80
    The question isn’t “why would you play a game about that?” The question is “why wouldn’t you play a game about that?” If only those people on that bus knew what they were missing.
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  3. PC Master (Greece)
    Jun 10, 2013
    78
    Quotation forthcoming.
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