American Truck Simulator: A Relaxing and Realistic Driving Experience

 

If you are looking for a game that lets you explore the vast and diverse landscapes of the United States, while also enjoying the thrill and challenge of driving a big rig, then American Truck Simulator might be the perfect game for you. American Truck Simulator is a truck simulator game developed and published by SCS Software, the same company behind the popular Euro Truck Simulator series. The game was released on February 2, 2016 for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking and iconic landmarks of North America, from sunny California to the Grand Canyon State of Arizona, from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the Lone Star State of Texas, and more. The game features a large and detailed map that covers more than 20 states and over 100 cities, with realistic road networks, traffic rules, speed limits, and weather conditions. You can drive highly detailed truck models officially licensed from iconic truck manufacturers, such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, and more. You can also customize your truck with various cabins, chassis, paintjobs, tuning accessories, and more powerful engines.

As a driver for hire, you can choose from a variety of cargoes to deliver across the country, from food to machinery to hazardous materials. You can also work your way up from a simple driver to the owner of your own transportation company, hiring other drivers, buying more trucks and garages, and expanding your business. The game offers various simulation settings for trucking enthusiasts, such as air brake simulation, different types of brakes, transmissions, and trailers, and realistic physics and damage models. You can also adjust your seat, mirrors, and head position to get the best view of the road and the surroundings.

One of the most relaxing and enjoyable aspects of American Truck Simulator is the ability to listen to various radio stations while driving. The game features over 200 radio stations from different genres, such as country, rock, pop, jazz, and more. You can also stream your own music or podcasts from your computer or the internet. The radio stations not only provide entertainment, but also information and news about the regions you are driving through, adding to the immersion and realism of the game.

Another way to enhance your driving experience is to use a steering wheel controller (like i do - i use cheap but good quality Thrustmaster T80 steering wheel, without force feedback - just for this sim), which is compatible with the game. Using a steering wheel controller, you can feel more like a real truck driver, as you can control the steering, pedals, gears, and buttons with your hands and feet. The game also supports other types of controllers, such as keyboards, mice, gamepads, and joysticks. You can also use a head tracking device, such as TrackIR, to move your head in the game according to your real head movements.

The game is constantly updated and improved by the developers, who listen to the feedback and suggestions from the community. The game also has a lot of downloadable content (DLC) that adds more features, trucks, and regions to the game. Some of the DLCs are free, while others are paid. You can also find discounts and bundles on Steam or other platforms from time to time.

American Truck Simulator is a game that can appeal to anyone who loves driving, exploring, or simulating. It is a game that can relax you with its soothing music and scenery, or challenge you with its realistic and demanding gameplay. It is a game that can transport you to another world, where you can experience the American dream of freedom and adventure on the road. If you are interested in trying out this game, you can download the demo for free on Steam, or watch the developer play live on YouTube.