Spent a bit of time playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 this evening — it's a nice game to chill out with and yes, it will be making an appearance on Simmin' and Chillin' at some point, because obviously.
I haven't played this game a lot over the years I've owned it, but I always have a good time when I do. You don't have to think too hard, you don't have to remember lots of complicated button presses… you just pick up your cargo and drive.
In some respects, I feel like it's probably the closest we're likely to get with a game concept I've had in my head for years — "what if Elite, but with lorries?" — but it doesn't really have the strategic depth of complexity of Elite. At least not in its early hours, anyway; I suspect it might get more interesting in that regard once you expand your trucking operation, hire more drivers and start making more money.
I'm also intrigued by the "World of Trucks" setup they have going on, though I haven't looked into it yet. The idea of a persistent online "world" of virtual trucking businesses is an interesting one — particularly with the "Convoy" multiplayer update the team is experimenting with right now. I wonder how much "fun" Euro Truck Simulator 2 multiplayer would be — it's not exactly either cooperative or competitive, but I suspect it might actually be rather enjoyable to go for a drive with a friend, chatting along the way.
Anyway, that's where my evening's gone — that and a nap that lasted a little longer than originally intended, but such is the way of life. I'm off to bed now. Sweet dreams of big trucks and forest fairies.
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