ATS or ETS

[JayTac]

I'm trying to decide between the two, is there any difference gameplay wise or just trucks and scenery? I'd prefer the more challenging and realistic of the two if they're not the same. I heard you have to double clutch with the American trucks which sounds like fun. Which would you guys recommend?

[Trucker_71]

Both games are identical except for scenery, size of maps and trucks. Double clutching is nonsense.

[Asigion]

There are demos for both games, try them both and see which one you like best. On the right of each page is Download Demo.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/270880/American_Truck_Simulator/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/227300/Euro_Truck_Simulator_2/

Sorry if it shows Aussie dollars, since steam changed the currencies that is what is shown for me now.

[JayTac]

Originally posted by Trucker_71:

Both games are identical except for scenery, size of maps and trucks. Double clutching is nonsense.

What do you mean by double clutching is nonsense?

[Asigion]

Originally posted by Unreal:

Originally posted by Trucker_71:

Both games are identical except for scenery, size of maps and trucks. Double clutching is nonsense.

What do you mean by double clutching is nonsense?

It is not a requirement.

[JayTac]

Originally posted by Willy.J.K:

Originally posted by Unreal:

What do you mean by double clutching is nonsense?

It is not a requirement.

Yeah, from what I saw in a video you can make it a requirement with a console command in ATS, but the way he made it sound I'm not sure if it's available in ETS. I'll try out the demos though to find out, thanks.

[Trucker_71]

Originally posted by Unreal:

What do you mean by double clutching is nonsense?

In real life, shifting without using the clutch at all is not a problem if you know what you're doing.
More than anything double clutching is a timing thing because you can't pull the stick in a truck straight through from one gear to the next like you can in a car.

[Trucker_71]

Most of the trucks in ETS2 are automatics btw. Europeans like their automatics, sadly the U.S. is going that way too.

[artistichippie]

From what I can remember (havent played ETS in a while, not even installed atm) they are pretty identical other than the things you mentioned as well as the trucks. I personally like ATS better, but maybe I'm biased.

[The 3 Kingdoms]

ETS2 is the biggest of the 3 games, way more area's to explore. ATS is just as beautiful as ETS2, but is in the Western side of America and not as big, just a few states. ETS is the original game and isnt big at all and is dated most likely. If you want more for your buck go with ETS2. I would personally wait for a sale - Spring sale should be coming soon and you might be able to get both games for super cheap plus the dlc's. but cant go wrong with either. oh and p.s. make sure you download the TruckersMP so you can play multiplayer, but you need 2hrs of gameplay in ATS or ETS2.

[zeeuwse_adonis]

Originally posted by Trucker_71:

Most of the trucks in ETS2 are automatics btw. Europeans like their automatics, sadly the U.S. is going that way too.

Reason 1:Here in europe is it cheaper to buy a truck with automatic transmission than with a manual gearbox.

Reason 2: you can focus more on driving and the increased traffic.

Reason 3: coupling of a manual box refresh after about 460000 km. a one from a automatic after 610000 km therefore costs less in maintenance.

Reason 4: The driver has no worn left hip and knee anymore after his working period, retired.

Reason 5: by arranging everything with computer, a more economical driving style, switching everything in good time, and the most efficiency of the engine, and transmission.

[MaskMcgee]

ETS has two things over ATS - Raw miles of road, and the number of trucks. ATS has gone so far past it in every other area. Quality of map, quality of roads, quality of DLCs, variety of secenery, speed of DLC releases, base map quality, fun.

[Trucker_71]

Originally posted by zeeuwse_adonis:

Reason 4: The driver has no worn left hip and knee anymore after his working period, retired.

I retired about 6 years ago after driving trucks all over the U.S. and Canada for 45 years, I've never driven an automatic except to try it out for about a half hour once. My knees & hips are in good condition.

[v1cV3Ga5]

Originally posted by Unreal:

I'm trying to decide between the two, is there any difference gameplay wise or just trucks and scenery? I'd prefer the more challenging and realistic of the two if they're not the same. I heard you have to double clutch with the American trucks which sounds like fun. Which would you guys recommend?

If you can wait until they go on sale you can pick up both pretty cheap....

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but don't they drop down to $7 or $8 each?

[Iridium]

ATS has American trucks, ETS2 has European trucks. This is ultimately down to the preference of the player. Similarly ATS takes place in the American southwest, while ETS2 generally takes place in central Europe.

ATS has wide, long, and continuous roads. ETS2 has narrow and choppy roads. This makes the former easier and more relaxing, and the latter harder and more active.

ATS has fewer very detailed roads, whereas ETS2 has more roads that are less detailed. This makes the former more scenic, while the latter offers more variety in gameplay.

ATS has a stronger base game, but ETS2 has a much wider selection of mods. This makes the former better if you're not planning to mod, and the latter better if you are. (On a related note, ETS2 has a more active multiplayer mod, but this means it also has more trolls.)

ATS has fairly consistent rules and roadways due to taking place within a single country. ETS2 has a greater variety of roadways due to taking place within multiple countries.

ATS has noticeably cheaper DLC prices, but ETS2 has more DLC available.

Choose whichever game you feel leans more heavily toward what you want in your trucking experience. You can always get both, too, since they go on sale fairly cheaply periodically; they play very similarly, but feel a good bit different.

[Tango medic]

very well wrote