I know it might sound odd, but this is the sort of game that I would love to play. It’s no secret in other realms that I have a passion for transit, so melding that passion for transit with a passion for games makes this game right up my alley. Too bad my PC isn’t a gaming computer and I am in no way capable of playing the game (one of the things that I always grumble about PC gaming) but it looks cool none-the-less.
astragon Entertainment GmbH is launching Bus Simulator 16 via Steam on March 2nd, and while I can’t play it you should definitely check it out.
The developers have released their launch trailer for the game, which you can check out below.
Six true-to-life city buses, including two Lion’s City buses licensed by MAN, and a gigantic freely accessible world are waiting for you in Bus Simulator 16. Transport your passengers to their destinations across five authentic city districts safely and on time. Drive a two-door, three-door, or a true-to-life articulated bus through commuter traffic at rush hour, watch out for emergency vehicles, and take detours around construction sites. But watch out, or you will get into trouble for accidents and traffic violations!
You also have to maintain order inside the bus. Calm upset passengers, repair stuck doors, sell tickets correctly, and extend the ramp for wheel chair passengers in a timely manner. You will have to be efficient if you want to stick to your schedule, as it is only by doing this that you will build up your reputation in the city, earn the trust of your passengers, and most importantly, make money! The better your reputation, the larger the contracts you can secure, and the more buses will be available to your company in the shop. Unlock additional districts of the city and carefully plan routes for the employees you will acquire in the included job exchange.
As you grow more successful, you will also acquire more and more advertising banners for your buses, which bring in additional money. If your buses are too dull, you can paint and decorate them with unlockable decals, ensuring that your passengers reach their destinations in the coolest way possible.
Bus Simulator 16 also supports multiplayer, allowing you to let friends take over routes for you. The money they earn can be used to expand your shared company and thus perfect public transportation in your city. You can also construct the city to suit your own taste. Bus Simulator 16 is mod-friendly, and you can use programs like Blender and Gimp to adjust the visual appearance of the existing buses to your liking, as well as integrate your own custom buses and buildings into the game.
Bus Simulator 16 will be available on March 2nd, 2016 for PC and Mac OS either in retail or on digital download platforms for 24.99 Euro/26.99 USD/18.99 GBP (RRP).
