![]() ![]() The rain never felt like it had an effect on the brakes like coming down a hill does. Downpours, night and fog are all here as is bright and happy days. On top of the city is the environment that changes from route to route. Even better than that is the roads themselves will have flashing arrows indicating your next turn or if you go forward through a five corner crossroad. To guide you from stop to stop is your GPS that gives you a red dot and you just follow the path. There are far worse games graphically, but if you expect to be dazzled, you’ll be disappointed. While the graphics could be better, they are acceptable and around the good level. Your routes take place in the same fictional city, but this city has a diverse array of places like downtown streets, snowy mountain roads, an airport roundabout and serine vistas overlooking ponds. ![]() Once you finish a few routes, the next tier is unlocked. Perhaps there is some subtle nuance between them, but I never felt it. Each of the buses might look different, but they all feel the same. The game is broken up into six tiers, each of which has six or so routes with different buses. Its good encouragement to keep trying to do better and better. The score then gets saved and the top six high scores stay with that route. At the end of each route, you’re score is tallies for passengers, delivery time, bonuses and penalties. While this is a believable, almost simulation like experience, the points system makes it still feel like a game. It all blends together to make a more believable experience that you need to control these bus beasts. I’m not sure if that’s the wind rocking you. When you drive fast enough, the bus begins to rock. Its more than just flat surfaces, you’ll have to deal with the bus and all of its weight and momentum going up or down inclines. I never expected the game to go that far to make the world feel real.Īnother interesting diversity of the game are the highways and off ramps. You’ll find construction here and there and parked cars can litter a road. Broken down semi trailers require you to shift lanes. There are firetrucks, ambulances, cars and other buses, but there are nice touches everywhere. You never see them enter or leave, they just disappear from the bus stop.įor what it lacks in human animations, it makes up for details in the city you drive in. Stopping without slamming on your brakes, having to rush to your next stop without infractions and of course waiting for people to get on or off your bus. Oh it sounds simple, but its still difficult. Your goal is so simple, yet challenging stop at designated points, pick up passengers and drop them off that’s it. If you turn too sharp, you could take out a lamp post, street light or hit a wall. There is no damage for any accident, just a point deduction. ![]() Turning a corner can turn into an accident too wide and you’ll run into the wrong lane if not slam into oncoming traffic. There is always incentive to keep everything running smooth in an environment that without patience can go catastrophic.īecause you’re driving long buses, the mundane becomes the challenge and the focus. If you drive a full mile with no penalties or if your passengers stay happy, you earn a score. Happy passengers will give you score bonuses. Cars behind you at red lights will honk for you to go, but your job as a bus driver is just tune it out. The game will give you points for successful stops at red lights and even lane changes. Of course for every punishment there can be a reward. Even changing lanes without using your turning signal is another infraction. Driving through a red light will get points deducted. The driving is complex, slamming on the brakes might stop you faster, but it’ll agitate your passengers into anger. Its a real time investment and commitment that some people can muster, but there is always a challenge. Each route can take around ten minutes, but later routes require more time. Its a game that takes patience that I’m surprised I had when I am so used to playing fast pace arcade style racers. While it would be easy to dismiss a game like this, I will give it credit for having a subtle, deep and nuanced driving system. Bus Driver puts you in the driver’s seat of several different buses on several different routes that you have to chose from. I go into driving simulators expecting the worst and sometimes I find a game that is, relaxing, enjoyable and challenging, even if its still dull.
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