Bus Driver (video game)
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| Developer(s) | SCS Software |
| Publisher(s) | SCS Software |
| Distributor(s) | SCS Software |
| Designer(s) | SCS Software Artists |
| Version | 1.00 |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release date(s) | March 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Vehicle simulation game |
| Mode(s) | Single Player |
| Rating(s) | 3+, E |
| System requirements | Windows: *OS:XP/Vista/Server 2008/7 *CPU: 1.0+Ghz *RAM: 256 MB+ *HDD: 300 MB *Video: OpenGL 1.3 compatible 64MB AGP with hardware T&L *Sound: DirectX compatible |
| Input methods | Keyboard, Mouse and Joystick |
Bus Driver is a game created by SCS Software using OpenGL. The game was completed in March 2007 and with a full feature 1 hour demo.
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[edit] Gameplay
Players choose a route to drive from one of the five tiers available and can see a preview of the route and other important information whilst choosing the desired route. Then the bus must be driven along the correct route whilst obeying all traffic rules and stopping at all bus stops. When the game begins, one tier of routes, which includes six buses, is available. In total, there are five tiers, thirty routes and twelve buses. In order to unlock the next tier, the player must drive at least half of the buses successfully. As the game progresses, routes become harder. The player will lose points if they disobey traffic laws or upset passengers (by braking too hard or causing accidents). Conversely, the player will gain points for obeying traffic laws and being punctual.[1]
Despite being an American game, many of the bus stop names are named after insignificant places in Greater London, UK, such as Debden, Collier Row, Feltham and Potters Bar
[edit] Reception
Bus Driver was not designed as a bus simulator, however it is considered one. Reviewers have suggested that an inside view would improve the gameplay, however, the developers have stated that this is because the game was not designed to be an exact simulator.
[edit] Realism
The game is considered to contain a high level of realism including moving traffic, street names, traffic signs, active traffic lights and varying weather conditions. However, realism is nevertheless lacking in some aspects of the game such as Playing of other traffic Buses & Cars
[edit] Downloads
The official bus driver game website [2] offers an hour-long demo of the game. As well as this, two bus driver themed wallpapers are available to download via the official website.
[edit] References
- ^ David, Mike (2008-03-25). "Bus Driver Review - PC". GameZone. http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r33992.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ Official Bus Driver Game Website www.busdrivergame.com
[edit] External links
- SCS Software website
- Bus Driver website
- Bus Driver Review at Cosmos Gaming
- Bus Driver Review at GamePlasma
- Euro Truck Simulator — Another game developed by SCS Software
