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Bus Simulator

Released: 9/17/2019

Critics
68
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Users
90

Score Breakdown

67.9

Critic Average

13 reviews

90

Steam User Score

60 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-22.1

68 vs 90

Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-22.1

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.

11/22/2019

Late Review

Sim fans will definitely enjoy this one.

90

90/100

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10/2/2019

Launch Window

Bus Simulator is an interesting title that will surely delight all those who enjoy proposals such as American Truck Simulator or Spintires, among others. It manages, drives and calculates every movement of a public transport giant. However, the different technical problems must be taken into account.

70

70/100

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10/1/2019

Launch Window

There's a calming sense of satisfaction to be had from Bus Simulator, though you'll have to work for it. This is the very definition of a slow burner - it's deliberately repetitive in a way that will irk most gamers, yet caters perfectly to a specific niche.

60

60/100

Read

9/30/2019

Launch Window

Bus Simulator is the ultimate bus driving experience, offering realism behind the cockpit. The game handles really well with crisp smooth visuals and supports various camera modes, the best being first person. You really do feel like you’re in full control.

72

72/100

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9/27/2019

Launch Window

Bus Simulator is the type of game you fire up when you just want a more calm and slow experience. Just cruising along my routes, picking up customers, and handing out tickets was a tranquil experience. That said it does get old after awhile and this won’t be the kind of game for everyone.

70

70/100

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9/24/2019

Launch Window

Clearly this type of game is targeted at a certain type of gamer, it’s definitely not for the main stream, perhaps a VR mode would have helped that, a strange omission to be fair but don’t be put off giving Bus Simulator a go if you fancy something completely different to what you’re used to.

60

60/100

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9/23/2019

Launch Window

Simulated games open our minds to different real-based scenarios. Scenarios that may not be possible in our current lifetime. I love this idea for Bus Simulator, to be able to see another perspective and I will say it again, I did enjoy those drives but the faulty mechanics just gives it a major setback. Definitely there could be an improvement especially future patches may fix the button and the crashing issue.

50

50/100

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9/22/2019

Launch Window

Despite what you may think of ‘simulation games’, Bus Simulator is incredibly addictive and frustratingly fun. Whether you’re playing the game solo or with a friend via online co-op, there’s so much more to the game than simply driving a bus – you must also deal with annoying passengers and keep an eye out for the pesky potholes of doom! Visually, it’s not the best game out there but the unique nature of the landmarks and buildings helps immerse you within this wonderful world of the bus driver.

78

78/100

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9/22/2019

Launch Window

An enjoyably sedate outing around the suburbs, marred by the antiquated and dull visuals, Bus Simulator nonetheless provides a good chunk of all too real simulation of public transport.

65

65/100

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9/18/2019

Launch Window

Bus Simulator is a nice change of pace on consoles usually filled with 200mph racing games, providing a more sedate and relaxing experience for casual players and an in-depth simulation for enthusiasts.

60

60/100

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9/17/2019

Launch Window

A curiously compelling gameplay loop makes Bus Simulator much more entertaining than it has any right to be. The presentation is poor, but the act of actually picking up passengers and taking them to A-to-B in an expanding open world is moreish, and the title has a self-aware sense of humour that's easy to appreciate.

60

60/100

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9/17/2019

Launch Window

if you can look past that price, or if you are a simulation fan, then you`ll enjoy this because it does offer something more than a regular Simulation title.

72

72/100

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9/17/2019

Launch Window

Extremely relaxing as a whole and a great way to unwind. There’s something about driving a bus through a fictional town with odd civil engineering decisions that just feels good.

76

76/100

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