Euro Truck Simulator 2

Realistic trucker simulator Euro Truck Simulator 2 allowed many players to feel the atmosphere of traveling on the road in a big truck, with no one around and a very long way ahead. This is a high-quality and well-thought-out sequel that gained fame for its captivating slow pace and driving process, where you just need to turn the wheel and follow traffic rules. But getting into the skin of a truck driver and becoming a cool cargo transporter is not that easy.

Welcome to the European continent, from Britain and Poland to Spain and Italy, filled with farms, villages, towns, cities, and metropolises, all connected by various roads: from two-lane or wide highways to autobahns. Thousands of kilometers of roads, different speed limits and traffic rules, the need to adapt to the traffic flow and respect other drivers — that's what awaits in Euro Truck Simulator 2. The time on the road will be brightened by diverse colorful landscapes.

The essence of Euro Truck Simulator 2 is simple — you need to transport cargo across Europe, between different cities and settlements. For this, you get money and experience. The former goes to all expenses and the purchase of new transport, while the latter allows you to unlock new trucks, trailers, and tasks. The higher the level, the more money and the more challenging the transports.

A trucker's career has two development options. You can start your own company, work around the clock, earn money and hire new drivers. In this case, there will be more money, but the expenses will fall on your shoulders: buying fuel, maintenance, and repairs, all at your expense. You will also have to pay fines and, if you damage the cargo, pay a penalty.

The second option is to become a hired driver and serve other companies. This way, you can not only earn money but also try out other heavy trucks, choose the best, and then buy for your own company what you have already dealt with. In this scenario, you won't have to pay for anything, but the income will be more modest.It is noteworthy that the game implements a fatigue simulation system. After 9 hours of rest, driving is allowed for no more than 11 hours, after which you need to find a parking spot and rest. If this is not done, the driver will start to fall asleep, may get into an accident, and will definitely receive a pile of fines for violating labor laws.

Each truck in the game can be tuned, upgraded in all aspects, painted in various ways, and given a unique look with different trinkets.

Truck cabins are designed to be as realistic as possible and can be customized to your liking.

Decent graphics, day and night cycles, weather changes, with the latter affecting gameplay. For example, when it rains, visibility and road grip decrease, requiring you to drive more slowly.

A variety of cargo types, some of which, like explosives or chemicals, require special care during transport.

Two control modes — arcade, which is more relaxed, and advanced. In the advanced mode, you'll realize that driving a truck is different from driving a car; you need to be careful, taking into account the weight of the vehicle, its dimensions, and the time required for maneuvers.

Many expansions have been released for Euro Truck Simulator 2 — some added new tuning features, others introduced new trucks, some added kilometers of new roads, and others brought cabin accessories. All this has given the game the feel of a complete, serious simulator, so make sure to check if all expansions are included when you purchase.