Foxer Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I just got this PC game and am really enjoying it. It is very well done and many might like it. The site to buy and look it over is at Euro Truck Simulator 2. You start hiring your self out as a driver and can eventually buy your own truck. The map is Europe, of course, and all the trucks are European models ... no Macks I'm afraid. The scenery is nicely done. You drive from the spot you pick up your load and through the city and over the highways. When you arrive at the destination you back up (!) into the loading dock ... optional if you want the extra points. There are many camera views that work well for maneuvering the rig. Control is by keyboard, keyboard and mouse (to steer) and even a steering wheel and petals if you have one. I just used the keyboard and mouse and it went well. Gonna have to try my steering wheel, but it doesn't seem necessary as the keyboard control works very good. The driving time and map is compressed and a 4 hour trip takes maybe 10 minutes. No falling asleep like in real time! It all moves along pretty well. There's no manual but after the short tutorial I see it isn't needed. I've never even sat in an 18 wheeler in real life and successfully backed my trailer to the dock first time .. well, a few scrapes I admit! I think many of you will get a kick out of this one. The game is very well done and easy to use. And a cross Europe trip does NOT take 4 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Customs Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 you can also gets mods for this game as well, Meaning you can install American trucks as well among other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clavender17 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I need a copy of this!!! I have 18 wheels of steel haulin and American long haul I'd be willing to traid off for euro trucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I played the American version, and I enjoyed them, I tired the first Euro truck version, but it didnt work right, when I get my new computer soon, I am going to be getting this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have a Free Demo of this or v1. I have the CD/DVD of 18 Wheels Of Steel--Hard Truck. I too use the keyboard, but want a steering wheel controller. I have not really tried Euro Truck yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clavender17 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have a bran new hard truck 2 if someone wants it ... i tried putting it on my windows 7 and it wouldent work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Whew! I spent 5 hours downloading the demo. It just barely plays on my computer. The graphics look great,even with it turned down. It rains,it gets dark whatever. I was terrible at it. I would be banned from trucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 SCS Software Blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rescue_312 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Heres another couple of truck related ones which could be fun.. http://www.justflight.com/product/heavy-freight-simulator-boxed (for those who like large loads..) http://www.uieg.de/index.php/en_roadworks_simulator.html (for those who work in civil construction and like to take their work home..) This company here seems to offer download as well to save going to a shop.. http://www.uieg.de/index.php/en_home.html Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 my son have buying this game he said ,dad try it a only make a lot of damage i have drive true europe and the graphics are very good even the roads,city,s etc but behind this simulator i want to drive like the real one we have pedals,steeringwheel etc but for my its to small [if you drive in real you have more room better seats stick etc] but its very realistic he have a lot of update,s but every game is a personel taste but its nice jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I know it's not a simulator,but has anyone played Tricky Trucks? I saw it on youtube,and had to try it. It's a free download and $10 to play all the tracks with all the trucks. Very frustrating at times,but still fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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