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But, then there are the moments where you have an objective, but the sim doesn’t explain exactly what’s needed to achieve it. Some parts of it, particularly the map screen, are arguably a little overwhelming. In fact, I’d say its UI has both too much and too little information at once.

Unfortunately, Bus Simulator 21 doesn’t do an overly great job at explaining little nuances like this. Again, some missions require leveling up in order to progress the campaign mode. Once every bus stop in a district is leveled up, then the district’s own EXP level will also increase.

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AI drivers can only generate profit from routes. Not only do you gain EXP as a player, but each bus stop also gains EXP anytime it is served during a route-but only by the player. Some quests will specifically require routes to be nighttime or daytime oriented, whereas others specifically ask for certain stops to be included.Īn added layer of depth to the route building system is an RPG-esque experience system. Alternatively, a route of six stops with five of them peaking at night would be more profitable than two of them being in high demand at night and three being high-demand in the day. But, three low-demand stops with just one high-demand stop will be unbalanced. For example, having a route that consists of three low-demand stops and three high-demand stops will be balanced. Routes will be considered “balanced” if the most compatible stops are chained together. Bus routes can be linked together efficiently by means of checking different characteristics of each of the stops.Įach bus stop has a different level of demand and different peak hours. Simply navigate to the Map menu and start plotting away. Unlike its predecessor, Bus Simulator 21 allows players to create new bus routes on the fly while still within a session.

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This certainly comes in handy when making full use of the revamped bus route system. Having played the sim with an SSD, I can report that from startup to jumping in-game, it’s always only ever taken a few seconds. Once you load, you’ll rarely have to load again, aside from when fast traveling is needed. There are a lot of environmental and special effects such as reflections, wind animation, rain, and heavy reflections which do solidify that this is a 2021 release.Īnother tech flex is that the entire map is now one seamless open-world. Not to mention the entire sim itself is just pretty. The texture work is crisp, and each of its 21 districts has a very unique look and theme, thus allowing them to stand out from one another. It’s an absolutely gorgeous piece of virtual landscaping, with scenery and buildings that are very detailed.

Where the newness of Bus Simulator 2 undoubtedly shines is certainly its new map of Angel Shores. That is to say, these “new” buses could use a little more engine oil.

In a lot of ways, it does feel like a much more put-together experience, but then there are other ways where it seems like the long development cycle wasn’t put to great use. Bus Simulator 21 kicks things into a higher gear with more freedom, streamlined mechanics, and a richer open-world map to explore. Coming three years after Bus Simulator 18, Stillalive Studios has returned with the next entry in its hit franchise.

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