American Truck Simulator

as a truck driver myself, i find that ats is the best truck sim out there. i had to retire at age 31 because of bad health. i miss driving so much that this game is the only way i can ever get back in a truck. its super fun and very well put together iv already told people about this game and most said they will check it out..

As a RL Truck Driver I think they done an amazing job with this game, regarding physics, graphics and basically everything else especially how you can float the gears like in real life if you have a steering wheel and shifter. I really enjoy this game. Things I don't like: They need to add a bigger variety of trucks, they really need to add Freightliners, and a few more models of each one. Like the classic Freightliner and Pete, some cabovers and some more of the newer models as well. I guess the one thing that bothers me the most are the truck stop gas stations. I don't know about in other countries but In the U.S. they don't have 2 pumps in one row like a car gas station. They have 1 pump in each row and the one on the driver side is where you swipe your card and put in your info and the passenger side is just a pump so you can fill both tanks, so at ever truck stop there is a pump on both sides of the truck in every row. If SCS reads my review I hope you all will do some research into US truck stops and hopefully, even though I'm sure it would be a little bit of work, would redo the truck stops to be more realistic and maybe even get the licenses to re-name them. I would love to see a Pilot or Petro in the game. Other than that I do highly recommend this game to anyone that likes simulated driving games.

Even if you're not the fan of the 18 wheelers, do yourself a favor and try this game. Nothing can replicate that peculiar feeling of driving across the States at 4AM while your radio is tuned to "Road to hell".

being a former truck driver for 30 years and then going into being a instructor i would recommend this game for those who wish to drive a truck once again. its hard to let go because this game allows me to interact like the real deal, its fun, creative, rules of the road, lots more. if i could i would love to smell that diesel smoke from my pc that would be cool hahahaha. for those who want to get into the trucking business go for it this world needs us without it products would not get to anybody as fast. check the song out from Red Simpson-Diesel Smoke he has a lot more songs for truck driving i listen to these while playing the game memories you cannot buy with money. driving allows me to talk with Jesus, pray, and be at piece, i love the lord he is my best passenger.

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I have been playing American Truck Simulator on and off since day one back in February 2016. It's a game that has come a reasonable way during this time and has served me very well as I've finally reached the 1,000 hour mark making it my most played game on the Steam platform. Whilst I do recommend this game, it is not without some caveats to carefully consider before purchasing though.
The base game is made up of three states consisting of California, Nevada and Arizona. These are really beginning to show their age especially when compared to the newer paid DLC. At the time of writing this review, there is New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah available along with Idaho and Colorado also on the way. The expansions make a huge difference to the experience with better overall quality and variety.
Sadly there are only a handful of trucks when compared to Euro Truck Simulator 2 due to unforeseen licencing issues but the game does offer a nice selection of trailers plus the driving physics are challenging, but feel absolutely fantastic. It is probably the best representation of driving out there. Thankfully the truck selection is also bolstered with the incredible mods available from the outstanding community.
Developers SCS are constantly supporting this game and each major update always brings new features and improvements largely based off player feedback. There is still much more to do though and things like the in-game economy and career need some major overhauls to bring them up to date and feel more worthwhile. Those familiar with ETS2 from 2012 will find the format of this game exactly the same.
I do feel Euro Truck Simulator 2 is the better game of the two by virtue of the trucks available and the sheer scope of the map. ATS is a big game but it doesn't have as many major roads and cities are extremely small with big places missing. This doesn't mean you can't play both titles and it's nice to switch between the two games because they feel different but ETS2 just has so much more to offer.
In terms of the future, SCS's are working on a state-by-state basis and as long as people buy the content then more will follow. I think the devs would be biting off more than they can chew if they aim to complete the whole USA and nothing has been promised but what is guaranteed is this game will be supported for years to come. I just hope they don't get too bogged down and their long term creativity gets held back by the long-term support of this game.
Overall I have really enjoyed ATS over the years and it represents outstanding value for money even if you buy the game and its expansions at full price. It is a game you can just pick up and play without the daunting complexities that some simulators have. If you're are tempted then the state DLC is a must to get the best out of the game otherwise you will miss out on the best this product has to offer.

Ultimately, I left American Truck Simulator thankful that it was more of the same. Hop in a truck, drive where I'm told to drive and see some sights whiz past. As someone who sunk countless hours into Euro Truck Simulator 2, a fresh coat of paint, an unfamiliar set of sights and the challenge of driving on the wrong opposite side of the road left me confident that I'll be sinking just as many hours into American Truck Simulator. It's not all of America right now, but it's an exciting start.
While not much has changed from ETS 2 to American Truck Simulator, the few improvements are helpful. There isn’t enough here that really changed though from game to game. If you enjoyed the last one, this is a lot more of the same, right down to the level up screen, and hiring drivers menu. It’s not a bad game at all, but it essentially more of an expansion rather than a new game. Still, if this type of game interests you at all, it is definitely worth a pick up.
American Truck Simulator is a game I'll be investing plenty of time into, and since it's priced fairly, I'm happy to invest more cash into it as well. See you on the road.