Unfortunately, there's one aspect of the game that Gaming Nexus suspect is also true to real life: once you get the hang of doing it right, there's not much left to challenge you and keep it interesting. While it is the type of game that can be picked up and learned quite easily, it is equally easy to drop once you've mastered it.
Keep in mind that this is an observation from a guy that has to drive way too much in the real world, though. Part of the appeal of computer-based simulators is that they allow you to experience things that you probably can't do in real life. While driving a bus around town doesn't seem that exotic and attractive to Gaming Nexus, they can easily see how it would appeal to the younger set.
MenStuff writes: "In celebration of playing video games instead of actually doing stuff in real life, we’re having a look at some of the greatest simulation games out there that you have to check out.
Whether it be a tow-truck driver or a teenage babysitter, these sims have got your future vocation covered."
All in all Strategy Informer didn't have too many complaints about Bus Driver. It's a simple casual game, but it does what it sets out to do well. Hard core gamers are likely to be bored with it, however, for a casual pop in and play it was fun and will definitely see more play time around here.
Andy Mahood reports:
''The title says it all. Apologies if you were expecting a riveting set of bus-themed missions ripped from a Keanu Reeves movie, but Bus Driver really is about driving a bus. Follow predetermined routes and timetables; stop at red lights and bus kiosks; signal lane changes; and open and close your doors at the right time. Do it properly and you earn points. Do it appallingly and you still earn points, just not as many.''