Info about Motor Town: Behind The Wheel: Official game description: Join Discord! ============= About the Game ============== "Sometimes the best therapy is a long drive with music" Open World ---------- Drive day & night, pick up hitchhikers, refuel, check engine temperature. Watch out for the cops! Driving jobs ------------ Taxi, Bus, Trucks and much more! Realistic Tire Physics ---------------------- With sophisticated vehicle and tire physics, you can enjoy realistic and challenging driving. Feel the tire grip and burn some tires by drifting! If you are a keyboard player, don't forget to use 'Burnout' when you want to let the rear go sideways. Driving Assist is available for keyboard players and controllers are fully supported. Singleplayer and Multiplayer Mode --------------------------------- Enjoy solitude in single-player or have fun with friends in multiplayer mode. Time attack ----------- The online leaderboard shows you how fast you are. Autocross is a good way to improve your driving skills. Race ---- You can compete with other players on the on-road and off-road tracks, or you can set waypoints and open a street race event. Company ------- Create a company and make your own bus/truck route. Hire an AI driver or other player to work for you. Key Features ------------ * Open world (24 x 16 Km) with Day & Night cycle * 50+ Cars, Trucks and Trailers * Driving with Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad, Steering wheel * Realistic, yet easy (with the assist feature) driving * Single-player and Multiplayer Mode * Passenger Transportation (Hitchhikers, Taxi, Bus) * Cargo Transportation (Pickup, Trucks, Semi-Trailer) * Special Vehicle Jobs (Police, Tow Truck, Ambulance and more will be added) * Refueling * Replacing car parts * Buying/Renting cars * Blinker, Headlight, Horn, Driving Mode, and Auto-Pilot! * Race * Time attack * Autocross * Online leaderboards Release date: Dec 17, 2021 Categories: Driving Simulation, Open-World Exploration, Vehicle Customization, Multiplayer, Realistic Physics Simulation, Logistics Management, Resource Management, Economic Simulation Feature scans: - MTX: score 15; verdict: Mixed with Grind Concerns; summary: Motor Town: Behind The Grind receives mixed feedback with significant criticism directed towards its repetitive grind loop and perceived paywalls. Players often compare it unfavorably to older games without modern monetization strategies. However, there are also positive mentions of the game's content and value without additional DLC or microtransactions. - Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game suffers from a lack of in-game guidance and complex mechanics that require extensive external research. However, the gameplay experience allows for multitasking, which is appreciated by users. - Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues with the game on the Steam Deck. Performance issues, including slowdowns and the need to lower graphic settings, are commonly reported. Overheating mechanics in the game have been criticized for negatively impacting gameplay. Concerns about the game's Early Access state and its current performance on the Steam Deck have also been highlighted. Controller support is another area where users have reported problems, which is crucial for a good experience on the Steam Deck. Additionally, compatibility issues with Linux and DRM have been mentioned, affecting the ability to play the game on certain platforms. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00 - Reasoning: The majority of the reviews indicate that the game is worth its full price, suggesting that the community finds the current pricing fair. Several users explicitly state that the game is worth the money, which supports the idea that the price range is acceptable to the community. The consistent positive sentiment around the game's value for money helps to establish a confident price range. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 2000.0h - Story completion: 50.0h - Session length: 8.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several quotes that highlight the extensive playtime users have spent on the game. The first quote mentions clocking 50+ hours, indicating a significant investment of time. The second quote is even more extreme, with a player spending over 2000 hours, suggesting a very high level of engagement and likely completion of most, if not all, game content. The third quote implies a deep dive into game mechanics, suggesting a thorough exploration of the game's features, which typically requires substantial playtime. The fourth quote indicates that the player has spent enough time to engage in multiple missions while multitasking, further supporting the idea of extensive gameplay. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game is enjoyable from the start, especially in multiplayer mode, with a blend of driving and directing that clicks quickly. The fun is enhanced by playing with friends and customizing the experience. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: Starting multiplayer sessions with friends - Time to anchor: 0h 30m - Friction: Initial confusion and learning curve; Some bugs and missing features - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Customization and modding - Conditions: Multiplayer mode; Cooperative gameplay; Customization options - Player Archetypes: - Co-op Community Planner (buy) - Motivation: Community and cooperative gameplay - Playstyle: Plays for long-term planning and cooperative achievements with friends. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Perfectionist; Community-driven - Reference games: Euro Truck Simulator 2; GTA V - Solo Relaxation Driver (sale) - Motivation: Relaxation and immersion - Playstyle: Plays for relaxation and solo enjoyment, often engaging in long, peaceful driving sessions. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: Chill player; Solo driver - Reference games: Euro Truck Simulator 2; American Truck Simulator - Frustrated Grinder (deep sale) - Motivation: Seeking a clear and rewarding progression system - Playstyle: Plays intermittently due to frustration with game mechanics and grind. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: deep sale - Labels: New player; Grinder - Reference games: Euro Truck Simulator 2; American Truck Simulator - Community Roleplayer (buy) - Motivation: Social interaction and roleplaying - Playstyle: Plays for social interaction and community engagement, often participating in roleplaying activities. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Roleplayer; Community member - Reference games: GTA V; Euro Truck Simulator 2 Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Realistic driving physics praised (weight 0.6): The game is highly regarded for its realistic and enjoyable driving physics, which are considered some of the best in the genre. Players appreciate the depth and accuracy of the driving mechanics. - Variety of activities and jobs (weight 0.43): The game offers a wide range of activities and jobs, including cargo transport, taxi services, bus driving, and vehicle towing. This variety keeps the gameplay engaging and diverse. - Extensive vehicle customization (weight 0.35): Players enjoy the extensive customization options for vehicles, which include mechanical adjustments and tuning. This feature adds depth and personalization to the gameplay. - Frequent updates and active development (weight 0.23): The game is frequently updated with new content and features, showing active development and maintenance. This keeps the game fresh and engaging for players. - Enjoyable gameplay mechanics (weight 0.22): The gameplay mechanics are described as fun, smooth, and addictive. Players find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, with high replayability. - Multiplayer experience enhances enjoyment (weight 0.22): Playing with friends or on community servers enhances the enjoyment of the game. The multiplayer experience is described as fun and engaging. - Diverse missions and cargo system (weight 0.2): The game features diverse missions and an in-depth cargo system, adding complexity and variety to the gameplay. - Charming and simple graphics (weight 0.17): The game features simple but charming graphics that are pleasant and can run on low-end hardware. The visual style is considered fitting and beautiful. - Large and diverse map (weight 0.14): The game offers a large map with diverse locations and industries. The map design is praised for its size and variety. - Responsive and community-focused developers (weight 0.13): The developers are responsive and actively engage with the community. They listen to feedback and maintain good communication with players. - Industry and production chains (weight 0.12): The game includes mechanics for establishing and managing supply chains, adding depth to the gameplay. - Friendly and helpful community (weight 0.12): The game's community is described as friendly, helpful, and supportive. This enhances the overall gaming experience. - Positive reception in non-English reviews (weight 0.1): Non-English reviews highlight the game's potential and positive reception, indicating a broad appeal. Common complaints: - Excessive grind (weight 0.16): Players find the game incredibly grindy and repetitive, especially without friends, which can make the experience tedious and uninteresting. - Boredom and repetition (weight 0.12): The game can become boring and repetitive, particularly in the late game, which may deter players from continuing to play. - Lack of endgame goals (weight 0.12): There is a notable lack of clear goals and endgame progression, which can make the late-game experience feel aimless and boring. - Optimization issues (weight 0.1): The game suffers from optimization problems, leading to an unplayable experience for some users. - Lack of depth and content (weight 0.1): The game lacks detail and depth in tasks, and some content is missing, requiring more polishing. - Frequent bugs and crashes (weight 0.08): The game is plagued with frequent bugs and crashes, leading to instability and a poor player experience. - Poor moderation and design (weight 0.08): The game has poor moderation and poorly designed roads, along with a flawed physics system. - Trailer detachment issues (weight 0.08): Trailers frequently detach and despawn, causing frustration for players. - Limited vehicle management (weight 0.08): There is a limited vehicle management system in the company, with a 15 vehicle limit and restricted options. - Bad controller support (weight 0.06): The game has bad controller support and confusing controls, making it difficult to play. - Game loading issues (weight 0.06): Some players report that the game won't run or has loading issues. - Tedious gameplay (weight 0.06): The gameplay can be more tedious than actual driving in real life, with long driving times for minimal progress. - Difficult money earning (weight 0.06): It is difficult to earn money in the game, with low earnings for jobs. - Unclear server rules (weight 0.05): Public servers have unclear rules, which can be frustrating for players. - Short rendering distance (weight 0.05): The game has a short rendering distance, causing issues with object rendering. - Lack of clear feedback (weight 0.05): There is a lack of clear feedback or guidance in some aspects of the game, making it difficult for players to understand what to do. - Tight delivery locations (weight 0.05): Delivery locations are too tight for trucks, making some deliveries impossible. - Slippery surfaces (weight 0.05): All surfaces in the game feel too slippery, affecting vehicle handling. - Unclear economy system (weight 0.05): The economy system in the game is unclear and complex, making it difficult for players to understand. - Offroad mechanics need improvement (weight 0.05): The offroad mechanics in the game need improvement, particularly for offroad driving. - Poor Turkish translation (weight 0.05): The Turkish translation in the game is poor, leading to weak language support. - Lack of seasonal effects (weight 0.05): There is a lack of seasonal effects and no change of seasons in the game. - Delay in gear shifting (weight 0.05): There is a delay in gear shifting, which can affect the driving experience. - Lack of interaction (weight 0.05): There is a lack of interaction with cars, machines, and characters in the game. - Poor tutorial (weight 0.05): The tutorial in the game is not smooth and needs reworking. - Bad car sounds and soundtrack (weight 0.05): The car sounds and soundtrack in the game are considered bad. - High cost of upgrades (weight 0.05): Upgrades in the game are very expensive, such as 40k for a lift kit and another 40k for a winch. Gameplay feedback: - Realistic driving simulation (weight 0.68): The game offers a highly realistic driving simulation experience, featuring physics-based driving mechanics and a variety of vehicles, including trucks, go-karts, and construction vehicles. The realistic physics and detailed driving mechanics enhance the overall driving experience. - Variety of tasks and jobs (weight 0.61): Players can engage in a wide range of tasks and jobs, such as police patrols, garbage collection, passenger transport, and long-distance cargo transportation. This variety keeps the gameplay engaging and diverse. - Vehicle variety and customization (weight 0.49): Players have access to a large variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and specialized vehicles like ambulances and police cars. The game also offers extensive customization options for vehicles, allowing players to modify and upgrade their vehicles to suit their preferences. - Multiplayer experience (weight 0.31): The game supports multiplayer servers, allowing players to host their own servers or join public and community servers. This feature enhances the game's replayability and social interaction. - Supply chain mechanics (weight 0.24): The game includes complex supply chain mechanics, involving logistics, production chains, and trade routes. These mechanics add depth to the gameplay and simulate real-world economic systems. - Large open-world map (weight 0.15): The game features a large open-world map with diverse locations and industries. This expansive map provides ample opportunities for exploration and various activities. - Complex cargo and logistics (weight 0.15): The game includes a detailed cargo transport system, with interactions involving various vehicles and trailers. This system adds complexity and realism to the logistics and transportation aspects of the game. - Progression and achievement system (weight 0.13): The game features a progression system with achievement mechanics. Players can work towards mastering various skills and unlocking new content, adding a sense of accomplishment and long-term goals. - Addictive gameplay mechanics (weight 0.12): The core gameplay mechanics are designed to be addictive and engaging. The repetitive yet satisfying gameplay loop keeps players invested in the game. Performance notes: - Mixed optimization feedback (weight 0.16): Players have varying opinions on the game's optimization. Some report good optimization and stable performance, while others experience issues and demand further improvements. - Server and network issues (weight 0.14): Players have encountered server capacity issues, performance issues, netcode issues, and high latency in multiplayer servers, affecting the online experience. - Smooth performance on high-end and weaker hardware (weight 0.14): The game runs smoothly on highest settings for some players, and others report smooth performance even on weaker hardware and Linux systems. - Performance stability varies (weight 0.12): While some players experience stable performance, others report bugs and instability, indicating inconsistent performance across different setups. - High resource consumption (weight 0.1): The game is reported to be heavy on PC and requires high-running computers for better FPS, indicating high resource consumption. - Rendering distance issues (weight 0.08): Several players have noted problems with short rendering distances and object rendering, which affect the visual experience and gameplay. - Crashes and GPU errors (weight 0.08): Players have experienced frequent crashes, bugs, and GPU errors, which disrupt the gaming experience. - Performance on specific hardware (weight 0.07): The game runs well on specific hardware like M4 MacBook and iGPU laptops but poorly on others like RX 7600, indicating varied performance across different systems. - Frame time and stability issues (weight 0.06): There are reports of frame time issues with unlimited FPS and game instability after 30 to 45 minutes of play, impacting the overall stability. - Physics and graphical issues (weight 0.06): Some players have noted imperfect physics at high speeds and graphical issues with certain car models, affecting the gameplay experience. - Visual and lighting praise (weight 0.05): The game's lighting is praised as beautiful, although the graphical style is considered more functional than beautiful. Recommendations: - Suggestions for game improvement (weight 0.43): Players have various suggestions for improving the game, including adding more cars, customization options, and balancing income across different vehicle types. They also suggest improving mission variety and delivery locations. - Highly recommended game (weight 0.36): Many players highly recommend the game, praising its quality and enjoyment factor. They suggest it to a wide audience, especially those who enjoy driving games. - Recommended for driving enthusiasts (weight 0.16): The game is often recommended to fans of driving simulations and those who enjoy a variety of driving experiences. It is also praised for its relaxing open-world environment. - Play solo or with friends (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game both in solo mode and with friends. The multiplayer aspect is highlighted as a strong point, though some advise avoiding public multiplayer. - Try the demo (weight 0.08): Many players suggest trying the demo version of the game before purchasing. They believe it provides a good taste of what the full game offers. - Positive reviews and ratings (weight 0.06): The game receives high ratings and positive reviews from players. Many rate it 11/10 or higher, especially when using a steering wheel. - Negative reviews (weight 0.05): Some players do not recommend the game, even for free. They suggest waiting until the main physics are updated before purchasing. Other player notes: - Add more vehicles (weight 0.03): There is a desire among players for a greater variety of vehicles to be included in the game. - Enhance eating mechanics (weight 0.03): Players have suggested improvements or additions to the eating mechanics in the game. - Implement autopilot feature (weight 0.03): Players have requested an autopilot feature to be added to the game. - Improve highway design (weight 0.03): Players have requested longer highways and wider lanes for better gameplay experience. - Introduce zombie outbreak event (weight 0.03): Players are interested in having a zombie outbreak event as part of the gameplay. - Add planes to the game (weight 0.03): Suggestions have been made to include planes as part of the game's features. - Add photo mode (weight 0.03): There is a request from players to include a photo mode in the game. Emotions: - Enjoyment (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the variety of vehicles, driving physics, and the freedom to explore and customize. The game's multiplayer experience, cooperative gameplay, and regular updates also contribute to a positive and engaging experience. - Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated with various aspects such as server rules, game mechanics, and performance issues. Grindy gameplay, repetitive tasks, and unclear systems contribute to a sense of frustration among players. - Excitement (weight 0.13): Players are excited about the game's variety of vehicles, realistic physics, and the depth of gameplay mechanics. The potential for future updates, multiplayer features, and the overall engaging experience contribute to this excitement. - Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players are satisfied with the variety of vehicles, activities, and the realistic driving physics. The game's frequent updates, customization options, and positive multiplayer experiences also contribute to their satisfaction. - Disappointment (weight 0.05): Players express disappointment due to limited earning potential, lack of features, and unrealistic driving mechanics. The graphics, lack of depth, and community behavior also contribute to their disappointment. - Joy (weight 0.05): Players experience joy from the variety of activities, positive community interactions, and the relaxing driving experience. The game's physics, graphics, and the ability to play with friends also contribute to their joy. - Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the variety of vehicles, realistic driving physics, and the depth of gameplay mechanics. The potential for customization, cooperative gameplay, and the vast map also contribute to their excitement. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.04): Players are enthusiastic about the variety of activities, deep mechanics, and the community aspects of the game. The combination of economic strategy and realistic driving simulation, along with the game's complexity and active development, also contribute to their enthusiasm. - Positive (weight 0.04): Players have a positive outlook on the game due to its variety of jobs, customization options, and the mix of different simulation mechanics. The multiplayer experience and the game's potential also contribute to their positive feelings. - Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with level requirements, vehicle limits, and netcode issues. Multiplayer problems, performance issues, and community behavior also contribute to their frustration. - Hope (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful about the game's potential, expecting more content and improvements in the future. They appreciate the regular updates and the developer's active engagement. - Relaxation (weight 0.02): Players find the game relaxing due to its casual gameplay, variety of vehicles, and role-playing activities. The chill driving experience and the game's relaxing vibe contribute to their sense of relaxation. - Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's uniqueness, diversity of gameplay, and the depth of the tuning system. The supportive community and the creator's continuous work on new content also contribute to their appreciation. - Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the unexpected enjoyment and variety of vehicles and mechanics. The realistic AI behavior and physics, along with the game's solid content, contribute to their surprise. - Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic due to comparisons with older multiplayer games and classic racing games. Personal anecdotes and memories created while playing also contribute to their sense of nostalgia. - Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game's logistical aspects, economy/mechanics, and simple graphics. The game style and enjoyment despite crashes also contribute to their love for the game. - Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the enjoyable and relaxing gameplay, high freedom, and good physics. The unique combination of gameplay elements and the fun multiplayer experience also contribute to their happiness. - Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by funny bugs, humorous comments about the gameplay experience, and the realization of the most profitable job involving delivering drugs. - Addiction (weight 0.01): Players find the gameplay addictive due to the supply chain mechanics, varied jobs, and active development. The engaging and continuously updated content keeps them hooked. - Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed with the game's physics, handling, and the small scale of the game world. The removal of AI convoys and lack of scaling also contribute to their disappointment.}