European Bus Simulator 2012

Experience the Excitement of Driving a City Bus

In an age when simulation games seem to be all the rage, it should come as no surprise that gamers are presented with the chance to drive a city bus. Actually, there are now several different bus simulation games to choose from. Read on to discover if Bus Simulator 2012 is the pick of the bunch.

Players take on the role of a city bus driver who has a lot on their plate. This is one of the most detailed simulation games around and there are lots of different elements for players to enjoy, such as the various different models of buses and the clothing that the passengers wear.

All of the technical details of a real bus are represented and can be manipulated by players. It is possible to turn the air conditioning on and off, demist the windows and provide the engine with extra coolant when needed. All of the details are provided on special digital displays to help players keep track of them easily.

Players will need to use their strategies and skills to plan their routes and make sure they cover all the stops and meet their schedules. There are more than four hundred different stops to include such as bays and stations. The action takes place in a German city and a large number of recognisable buildings are well represented throughout the game.

The passengers are also realistically represented with their own personality traits. While some passengers will greet you warmly and thank you when they get off the bus, other passengers are rather surly and will simply grunt at you as they hand over their fair and depart at the end of the trip.

Trying not to crash into buildings and other vehicles poses an extra challenge that also helps to make the game more realistic. Not all motorists are as skilled at driving as might be hoped, while some are actual menaces on the road and should have their driving licenses revoked. Players will need to make sure that they keep their eyes on the road to avoid these obstacles, and the challenges tend to get tougher as players progress through the game.

Players are rewarded for keeping to their schedule with in game points and cash. These can be used to upgrade the bus or purchase a whole new vehicle. There are fifteen different buses to choose from and the type of bus you choose will help to determine your route and the types of challenges that you will be faced with. Driving a school bus means that your passengers will mostly be screaming children and you will have to try to keep them under control in addition to keeping your eyes on the road.

However, many of the elements that other types of simulation games provide in spades are missing from Bus Simulator 2012. There are no building elements or things to learn in the game once you have gotten to grips with the controls and perfected your driving skills. Once players have mastered these skills, the action can feel rather repetitive and even a little dull at times.

Be honest, have you really been dreaming about driving a bus of your own? If you have, then you are sure to enjoy Bus Simulator 2012. The elements that the game offers are well rendered and the graphics are very good. However, the game play is a bit limited and this is not a game for people who feel the need for speed.

See if you have what it takes to navigate a bus along the streets of a fictional town in Bus Simulator 2012.

The town you're driving in is called Freyfurt. While this isn't a real town in the world, it does feature streets and roads that you have to drive a bus on so that you get an idea as to what it might be like to drive a large vehicle. When you're playing the game, you have to observe all of the traffic rules of the road, making this a realistic game instead of one that is just for fun. Another fun aspect of the game is that you can pick up passengers, check the tickets that they have and make sure that they get to their destinations on time.

The day begins by going to the bus depot to get on your bus. You have to check all of the controls to make sure your vehicle is running properly. If there are any odd lights on, then you have to check to see what could be wrong before getting on the road. There are over 400 stops in the city that you can check out. You don't have to stop at all of the places, but if you can get to as many as possible, then the game becomes interesting. There will be more passengers, and you will find that the game seems to be a little more intriguing as to how you navigate through the town with so many stops under your belt. Cars will try to hold you up at times, and you might have to slow down to avoid obstacles in the road. There is even an option of taking students to school safely and on time.