German Truck Simulator

German Truck Simulator is a popular Windows computer game that lets you drive one of several European cargo trucks. The object of this trucking game is to move goods from one part of Germany or Austria to another. You will encounter highways, autobahns and about 20 major cities. This game is very realistic, so the trips can be rather lengthy.

When you begin playing German Truck Simulator, you work for a trucking firm. You can eventually decide to start a transport company and buy trucks, offices or garages. The game even lets you make choices about maintenance and hiring. However, the primary focus of GTS is driving. This is especially true during the one-hour free trial that SCS Software provides.

German Truck Simulator features realistic graphics that illustrate the cities and rural areas of Germany. Some of the highways are a bit bland, but that is to be expected. You can even adjust the display resolution and the level of detail. This game also features maps of Germany and highly accurate truck designs. The audio in GTS isn't nearly as impressive.

This free demo of German Truck Simulator runs under XP and more recent editions of Windows. It also expects one gigabyte of memory, a 2.4 gigahertz processor and DirectX version 9.0. Considering that it has a file size of over 250 megabytes, you'll want to use a fairly fast Internet connection when downloading this program. An upgrade to the full version is relatively inexpensive.

Although it may not appeal to players with short attention spans, almost anyone can easily learn to play German Truck Simulator. It includes a helpful tutorial that explains how to drive and defines the objectives. Overall, GTS is a highly sophisticated game that attracts players who prefer realistic experiences and exploration to arcade-style action.