Best Bus Simulator ATM?

[IcecubePAL]

I typed in bus sim in the search in the STEAM store and there are a lot of them. Some are new and some are old. I was wondering which one is currently the best. Looking for enjoyment and satisfaction. It doesn't have to be super realistic.

This one and The Bus seem to be at the top.

[defterosman]

Well, tastes vary --e.g. to me realistic physics matter a lot, but I don't care at all about detailed modelling of every switch and procedure - in fact I consider this a useless burden-- but "Bus Driving Sim 22" surely ranks very high. Back in time, it was the now somewhat technologically outdated OMSI that used to be on top of the list.

[Stringbean]

Originally posted by defterosman:

it was the now somewhat technologically outdated OMSI that used to be on top of the list.

OMSI still is the King of bus simulators. It was designed by two college students at the time who were actually bus fanatics which explains why OMSI is so good and when you think about it, was far ahead of its time back in 2013 when it was released.

The bus physics are simulated perfectly, there is real weather, real-life ticket IBIS machines, real-life 1.1 scale route maps. Most maps are the real thing as in the real world. Every knob and switch is usable. Yup it's the most realistic bus simulator to date and nothing will ever topple it. All the other wannabe bus games are arcade or simcade at best.

It may not have the Unreal/Unity graphics of today but who cares, it's all about the realism. That's why people slate it because the Sim is too big and confusing for them.

Oh, and by the way, OMSI doesn't have silly point scoring and achievements, no leaderboards like all the other wannabe bus games have, because OMSI is 100% simulator.

[David]

I stay with The bus.
with omsi, it's like playing 20 years ago. No, thanks.

[defterosman]

Originally posted by Stringbean:

...OMSI... physics are simulated perfectly...All the other wannabe bus games are arcade or simcade at best...

Stringbean dear,
Being over 60, an ex-truck driver and very fortunate indeed to have logged some hours at the wheel of the once real life king of coach-buses Mercedes 0303, I have, naturally, first hand experience as to what feels realistic and what doesn't.

Please, read again carefully my post and you will see that nowhere I questioned the realism of OSMI, but only stated the obvious: that OMSI is technologically outdated, i.e. add a few add-ons and it takes ages to load, it crashes easily and ,alas, it remained a 32bit application!
Besides, if as you write, you believe that "All the other wannabe bus games are arcade or simcade at best", why are you here using this sim?

I believe that old guys like me and you, should admit that things move on, that technology advances and should try and cut our bonds with a past we tend to be emotionally linked to.
Cheers!

[Stringbean]

Originally posted by defterosman:

Please, read again carefully my post and you will see that nowhere I questioned the realism of OSMI, but only stated the obvious: that OMSI is technologically outdated, i.e. add a few add-ons and it takes ages to load, it crashes easily and ,alas, it remained a 32bit application!
Besides, if as you write, you believe that "All the other wannabe bus games are arcade or simcade at best", why are you here using this sim?

......and nowhere in my post did I say you did, and who cares about your age. Please read again carefully, I merely pointed out my reasons as to why OMSI is still the King of bus simulators (in my opinion). If your OMSI Sim keeps crashing, then save some of your pension and get a decent PC instead of playing on a potato laptop,

All the best to you and have a nice day.

[defterosman]

Stringbean dear,
I'm really sorry that I pissed you off, I did not mean to, I just had to state facts.
By the way, I 'd like to inform you that 32bit applications like OMSI are considered obsolete by today's standards and may crash at any moment on any PC, "potato"- or high end one, regardless.
Meanwhile, I suggest that you forget my age and try and enjoy this new, very realistic and very nice "Bus-Driving-Sim 22", that hosts both of us, as much as I do.
Cheers.

[Stringbean]

Originally posted by defterosman:

I'm really sorry that I pissed you off,

Please don't use foul language and be respectful.

[defterosman]

Originally posted by Stringbean:

...and who cares about your age...

Respect should be reciprocal Stringbean dear.

[defterosman]

By way of conclusion to OP "IcecubePAL"'s question, I'd like to sum up my reasons regarding the superiority of Bus Driving Sim 22 over any other bus sims, new and old ones:
-1. Excellent physics (like many OMSI buses)
-2. Stunning graphics (like BusDriverSim,some OMSI maps,"The Bus", "Bus Sim 21")
-3. Modern and stable graphics engine (unlike OMSI's)
-4. Excellent performance even at high settings (on my high performance PC (of 2016) at
max graphics settings, I experience gaming of very high FPS.)
-5. Three countries each one with urban and countryside regions. One of them very very
original.
- 6. Original effects (doves flying, dogs chasing cats, flocks of sheep crossing country
roads...)

I hope this list will do to help people who are still uncertain as to what Bus Sim to get, to make up their minds.

[IcecubePAL]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was actually thinking of getting Bus Driving Sim 22. Was just wondering.

[defterosman]

IcecubePAL, we're very glad that our thoughts about "Bus Driver Sim 22" helped you make up your mind. I'm sure you won't regret it. Old-farts tend to be attached to their past and refuse stubborningly to accept anything new, coming up with all sorts of excuses in order to justify their old-fashioned choices, so please be tolerant and forgiving to any posts of that sort that you had to put up with.
My best regards

[Unster]

I've looked at both this game and The Bus, but if you care about physics probably nothing beats driving the bus in BeamNG which isn't even a bus simulator.

I'm kind of looking at something else for more bus gameplay though, but I can't really pick between the 2 games. This one has what looks like dated, old graphics. The Bus looks far better but it's only Germany, and also the last time I checked there's no penalty for anything.

[Stringbean]

Originally posted by Unster:

I'm kind of looking at something else for more bus gameplay though

What do you mean when you say more bus gameplay? Are you looking for a simulator or more of an arcade/simcade type of game that adds achievements and leaderboards e.t.c.?

OMSI and The Bus are Bus simulators, the rest, including BUS Simulator 21 are more arcarde, more chilled out experiences with minimal fuss in their setup.

[defterosman]

Originally posted by Unster:

... but I can't really pick between the 2 games...

I recommend "Bus Driving Sim 22", which incorporates something from all the rest. Anyway, having real life bus driving experience, I assure you that simulators no matter how advanced, can never substitute the feeling of driving the real thing. So, compromises are unavoidable.
In short, IMHO, "Bus Driving Sinulator 22" makes the best of both worlds, simulation and gaming.

[Unster]

Originally posted by Stringbean:

Originally posted by Unster:

I'm kind of looking at something else for more bus gameplay though

What do you mean when you say more bus gameplay? Are you looking for a simulator or more of an arcade/simcade type of game that adds achievements and leaderboards e.t.c.?

I meant more bus gameplay beyond what BeamNG offers. But it's OK, not a high priority for me. I'm definitely interested only in accurate physics and BeamNG sets the bar really high.