Bus Simulator 21

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. PlayStation Country
    Sep 20, 2021
    70
    Bus Simulator 21 remains relaxed in its driving but a few key tweaks to the mission structure makes for a more flowing experience. The new buses give you plenty to new toys to tinker with and the new locations show a touch more life to the city. It's still got some rough edges but I had an enjoyable time. The flow of the campaign is greatly improved and makes for a much smoother ride.
  2. Finger Guns
    Sep 13, 2021
    70
    Bus Simulator 21 allows you to experience the day in the life of a bus driver managing their own company. Create routes, receive pay days, scold ticket dodgers and be on time. The game comes with a clunky and overwhelming interface and little tutorial, but if you shift past this, Bus Simulator 21 could invite a satisfying ride.
  3. Pure Playstation
    Sep 13, 2021
    60
    Bus Simulator 21 expands on its predecessor with a new map, new functions, and new ways to play. But at its core, it’s the same OK experience that we’ve been playing since the middle of the decade and it feels even more dated than ever.
  5. Push Square
    Sep 8, 2021
    60
    The appeal here is building up a public transport empire, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly the time passes as you begin to expand routes and increase your fleet. It’s an acquired taste, for sure, but impressive how a game designed to replicate a real-life job can be so oddly relaxing when you’re behind the wheel.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 16, 2021
    40
    Bus Simulator 21 offers a cathartic toy box for the most dedicated of bus fanatics, with dozens of hours of gameplay hidden beneath its flaws. Unfortunately, it misses the mark too often and in too many ways to warrant a recommendation to anyone outside of its extremely niche audience.

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. BazieW
    Aug 16, 2023
    2
    SUICIDAL PEDESTRIANS 21

    PS5 Update 16.8.2023: So after few months with new consol I notice that there is update for this game. Some new    SUICIDAL PEDESTRIANS 21

    PS5 Update 16.8.2023: So after few months with new consol I notice that there is update for this game. Some new stuff, like map extension. They have fix some of the bugs, but there is still some work there. And PS5 version crashes very often when you drive Eclipse Bay and Sea View areas in Angel Shore map. Like VERY OFTEN. But still my biggest issue are these pedestrians who are tired of life. They see big car coming and they start running and their only goal is run under your bus. This is by far biggest turn off in this game.

    Old PS4:
    After seeing few people get hyped about this game, I was kinda exited because I love good simulators. I never played previous one, so I didn't know what to expect. Don't know how this work on PC, but in PS4 this is just sad game. It looks ugly, lots of graphic glitches and AI is just terrible. Game expect you to follow traffic rules, which of course is okay because this is simulation, but when AI cars don't follow any rules, it just big mess. And pedestrians... their only purpose here seem to be run under your bus so they can collect insurance payment. They sometimes spawn right under your bus or drop from bridge right front of you so you have zero time to react. Even your own AI bus drivers are idiots. If you are unlucky and the near bus is spawn next to parked car, AI driver don't know how to overtake that and traffic jam is real.

    I'm very disappointed this "simulator" and really hope that devs are going to do something to make this better. I did finish all missions in USA map and are now few missions in Europe, and I can't recommend this to anyone. Just painful experience.    … Full Review »
  2. hypernova_1960
    Jan 10, 2022
    7
    Macht mir sehr Spaß, da ich Busse gerne mag. Allerdings ist das Spiel leider etwas verbuggt, was teilweise nervig ist. Zum Beispiel beimMacht mir sehr Spaß, da ich Busse gerne mag. Allerdings ist das Spiel leider etwas verbuggt, was teilweise nervig ist. Zum Beispiel beim Wechselgeld geben, geht der Fahrgast schon weiter, obwohl ich ihm noch nicht das volle Rückgeld rausgegeben habe. Zudem sind einige Trophäen verbuggt, was mich auch sehr ärgert. Ansonsten ist das Spiel echt gut. Die Grafik, bis auf die Busse, die sehr gut aussehen, könnte besser sein.… Full Review »
  3. PMG-Writer
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    Thus, astragon Entertainment and the developers from StillAlive Studios created a good implementation with "Bus Simulator 21". The manyThus, astragon Entertainment and the developers from StillAlive Studios created a good implementation with "Bus Simulator 21". The many options and licensed buses create a lot of fun. Also the control with the many possibilities to influence the driving feels very authentic. So also the new day and night cycle is successful. Unfortunately, the technology can't always convince. Those who like driving buses will feel right at home in "Bus Simulator 21".… Full Review »
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