Overview & Technical Summary
A bus sim you can play on the bus
Bus Simulator 2015
lets you take
control
of public transport
routes, picking up passengers and driving as well as possible. Developed by Ovidiu Pop, delivers a mobile-friendly bus-driving experience
set
across global cities
like Los Angeles, Rome, Berlin, and even frozen Alaska.
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In
Bus Simulator 2015, you can choose from
twelve bus
models
, including articulated and themed vehicles, and drive across more than
360 mapped routes
featuring over
1,000 stop
s. The game offers two main modes: Career Mode, where you transport passengers on schedule and accumulate points, and Free Ride mode, where you explore cities without pressure.
All Aboard
Unlike
Goat Simulator
or
Surgeon Simulator
, Bus Simulator 2015 is not a tongue-in-cheek game. It aims to be a
realistic
and
serious
bus
driving simulator
. In Career Mode, your task is to take a bus from the depot, stop at each designated stop to pick up passengers, and maintain clean, precise driving throughout the route.
Crashes are penalized
, as are things like running red lights.
There is a
free mode
too, where you can drive around the various maps in any buses you have unlocked at your leisure. Maps include Romania, Paris, Los Angeles, Rome, and more, with
15 buses to choose from
.
Real-time environments change
with
weather
and
time
, and buses show visible damage after impacts. Despite these immersive elements, traffic
AI remains basic
as vehicles rarely yield and collide, making it
less challenging and dynamic
.
Put your pedal (gently) to the metal
There are
three control methods
in Bus Simulator 2015: an on-screen steering wheel or tilt control. All other features, like accelerate, brake, and open doors, are simply buttons on the screen. It's pretty simple, but getting a good score requires careful steering control. The
graphics are simple
, but functional. The various cities and locations look different, but
don't feel very alive
.
This
sim
game has seen
minimal updates
since its initial release. It promised general bug fixes and memory optimizations, but
delivered little
in terms of gameplay enhancements or new content. Unlike some sims, there are no licensed vehicles in Bus Simulator 2015, which means you won't be able to drive exactly your favorite model of bus. However,
buses move realistically
, and if you enjoy simulators, you should enjoy this.
A simple yet satisfying bus driving experience
Bus Simulator 2015 offers a grounded, realistic driving experience perfect for casual play, especially for fans of simulation games. With various routes, vehicle types, and accessible controls, it delivers a decent mobile-friendly bus sim. While its visuals are dated and the AI underwhelms, it still provides a relaxing, goal-oriented alternative to over-the-top mobile games, especially for those who enjoy structured driving experiences.