Bus Driver

 PC
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Game Chronicles
    78
    It’s great fun in a non-traditional game setting where you actually feel good about obeying traffic laws and driving safe, rather than running from the police and driving like a madman.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    75
    Bus Driver was more interesting than I thought, but lis too simplified.. It really should have a view from driver’s seat, and interacting with passengers would be nice too. [Jan 2008]
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  3. GameWatcher
    73
    All in all I 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.
  5. Gaming Nexus
    70
    Bus Driver is easy to learn, but will be quickly mastered. It may not have a lot of replay appeal for adults, but younger drivers will probably enjoy it.
  6. PC Gamer UK
    70
    Quotation forthcoming. [June 2007]
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  7. CPUGamer
    70
    It doesn’t have that cardboard feeling you get in certain games.
  8. GameZone
    57
    The controls aren't that fun, the graphics are dated and the sound isn't really all that tight, but the game has some fun hidden in there when taken in small doses.
  9. GameShark
    50
    I have nothing against casual edutainment titles that are fun for the whole family, but the marketing behind the game led me to believe I was getting into something more complex.
  10. PC Gamer
    42
    Getting from point A to point B doesn't get any more wearisome. [Aug 2008, p.74]
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  11. PC Format
    40
    Quotation forthcoming. [Jan 2008]
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Awards & Rankings

20
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. razerblade
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    There are a lot of games these days in which you drive a car,escaping from cops and destroying property. So definitely Bus Driver is a goodThere are a lot of games these days in which you drive a car,escaping from cops and destroying property. So definitely Bus Driver is a good change of pace. Bus Driver literally is all about driving different types of buses. While it might have been boring,In Bus Driver you transport different kinds of passengers. Tourists,Workers,Immigrants,School Children etc. Its really fun and the game is beautiful despite its small size. You need a change from all the violence and mayhem,Bus Driver is the way to go… Full Review »
  2. Sandweech
    Jan 23, 2015
    8
    I got this game in one of those fancy pants bundles of games for a nickel. And I'm not going to lie, I expected it to be a pretty terribleI got this game in one of those fancy pants bundles of games for a nickel. And I'm not going to lie, I expected it to be a pretty terrible game. I mean it came along with like six other no-name games for less than $3; how good could it be? I don't know why I even bought that bundle now that I think about it, I was probably drunk or something. However, after playing 'Bus Driver' for a few hours I can safely admit that this is one of the best simulation games that I have ever played. And even though it is truly a simulation game it also feels like an arcade game at the same time. But that probably has something to do with the look and the feel of the game. Just think 'Crazy Taxi' with a bus and some rules.

    Now I know that rules don't sound like the most fun thing ever, but the best part of this game is, you guessed it, following the rules. Don't forget to use your turn signal, don't rattle the passengers too much or they'll leave, don't brake too often, don't brake too little, etc. You can see where I'm going with this. Another great aspect of this game is how true-to-bus the steering is, making it a pretty difficult game at times. So if you've ever wondered what the life of a bus driver was like, grab this game while you can. And if you really want to make this game realistic, have a few drinks before picking up the controller! Happy driving.    … Full Review »
  3. stranglehold
    May 9, 2014
    8
    Over all its a really great game a for sure worth a buy. Throughout the game I had tones of fun. If you like simulators you will really likeOver all its a really great game a for sure worth a buy. Throughout the game I had tones of fun. If you like simulators you will really like this game.… Full Review »
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