Hard Truck 2: King of the Road Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-25
- Nostalgic childhood classic
- Great soundtrack and locations
- Realistic police and chases
- Resolution and display issues
- Crashes and performance problems
- Outdated graphics and physics
Emotions
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMnegative
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 52%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 48%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 75%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 25%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 106
- Negative points
- 92
- Gameplay points
- 48
- Perf. points
- 29
- Rec. points
- 24
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Nostalgic childhood classic
| Many players express strong nostalgia, recalling childhood memories and calling it a classic or masterpiece. The game evokes feelings of returning to the 2000s and is described as a legendary title. | 99% |
Welcome Steam release
| Players appreciate the game's release on Steam, including features like achievements. There is gratitude for making an old game available on a modern platform. | 42% |
Runs on modern systems
| Feedback confirms the game runs well on modern systems, including Windows 11 and Steam Deck. Many report it works out of the box. | 29% |
Realistic police and chases
| Players enjoy realistic police behavior, chases, fines, and encounters with racketeers. Fuel prices are also noted as realistic, adding to the authentic atmosphere. | 29% |
Dynamic open world
| The dynamic world with weather, road conditions, and secret paths is praised. Realistic fuel prices and open road categories are also valued. | 29% |
Highly praised simulation
| Some players describe the game as excellent or the best simulation game they've played. This indicates high satisfaction with the overall experience. | 24% |
Rich gameplay content
| Players appreciate the large vehicle fleet with customization options, cargo delivery, and business simulation elements. Races and chases add excitement. | 24% |
Superior to modern sims
| Some players note the game is identical to the GOG version and is the second edition. It's considered richer than modern trucking simulators in some aspects, with preference over ETS2. | 23% |
Beloved locations
| Specific locations like the Mines and Diamond are beloved, with memories of flying to Diamond during a police chase. Some hoped for fixes, but remain glad the game is back. | 23% |
Legendary status appreciated
| The game is described as a legend from the 2000s and holds legendary status. Player refer to it as a 'grandpa' game in a fond way. | 19% |
Good value and family fun
| Some players mention the game is worth buying for a low price (e.g., 100 rubles) and recall playing it with their brother, emphasizing good value and shared memories. | 13% |
Variety of game modes
| Circuit racing events and cargo delivery competition are mentioned as enjoyable features, adding variety to gameplay. | 13% |
Desire for fixes
| A player suggests potential for nostalgia if patched, while another hoped for fixes, indicating desire for improvements despite overall satisfaction. | 13% |
Unique chaotic traffic
| Players find the crazy head-on traffic 'priceless' and enjoy old-school gatherings at Diamond, highlighting unique chaotic charm. | 13% |
Smooth performance after upgrade
| A player notes the game ran smoothly after a hardware upgrade, and another finds staying in lane easier than in childhood, showing improved playability. | 12% |
Preserved classic music
| The classic music is praised for being preserved, adding to the authentic nostalgic experience. | 8% |
Clean playthrough
| A player mentions completing two deliveries without fines, showing a positive play experience. | 7% |