Road Maintenance Simulator 2 Winter Services Review (PlayStation 5)

Rating: 6.6
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published December 18, 2024 · Updated December 18, 2024

Road Maintenance Simulator 2 Winter Services Review, In Road Maintenance Simulator 2, take on a variety of authentic tasks that occur every day in a road maintenance depot – now including winter service! Choose from a wide selection of tools, attachments, and vehicles to master the challenges ahead.
Over 40 authentic jobs await you in Road Maintenance Simulator 2. From control runs and applying road markings to pruning trees, many hours of fun await you. Based on community feedback, the long-awaited winter service is now also part of your remit. In addition to the ‘duty regulations’ game mode, you can of course also explore the large game world in free mode and take on jobs as you wish.

Road Maintenance Simulator 2 Winter Services Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
7.53GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Controller settings – Invert axis and sensitivity sliders, sprint mode toggle, vibration, and adaptive trigger support option.
A full 3D game world with 360-degree camera control.
First and third-person view change with a button press.
Opening tutorial pop-ups.
Mission markers are both on the mini-map and they show in the world.
Modern feeling controls are the smoothest and most accessible ones to date.
The work tablet is where you get jobs, take on and choose which jobs to do, bring up the map, select and play music, plus game settings and stats.
Control routes are where you go out and drive a specific route and note down repairs or deficiencies that will turn into tasks.
At the main headquarters, you can choose and drive your vehicle, wash your vehicle, and refuel the vehicle.
Vehicle driving has third-person and driver-seat views.
Day and night cycle with different weather types.
You can use indicators in the world.
All vehicles can have attachments added to them for jobs.
The game does do a good job with mission markers.
It’s a game you can just chill out with and mindlessly tick off objectives.
Save when you want.
No road rules so you don’t have to worry about it.

Road Maintenance Simulator 2 Winter Services Review Cons:

You cannot remap the controls.
No graphics settings.
Interaction detection is terrible, it took ages for me to just grab the pressure washer as it wouldn’t register.
The AI is terrible at driving, they keep their lights on no matter the time of day or weather.
Pop-in happens a lot and you do get some hints of slowdown.
The tutorial is not great, it’s way too basic and doesn’t give you any hints or tips when you are clearly struggling.
Driving is loose but it honestly depends on the vehicle in use as it does vary.
The mini-map doesn’t rotate.
You can only have American metrics.
No shortcuts on the controller for things like changing the song.
The controls for indicators are overly complicated.
Talking of controls you have to constantly go into the controls and then the seperate vehicle control guide to find out how to do simple tasks.
They add the simulator level interactions and mechanics like indicators, and wipers but there are no road rules.
Basic tasks are frustrating and the game doesn’t want to help you.
The whole game is just a set of tick lists.

Road Maintenence Simulator 2 Winter Services:

Official website.

Developer: Aerosoft GMBH

Publisher: Aerosoft GMBH

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PlayStation

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
6/10

Sound - 6/10
6/10

Accessibility - 6/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

6.6/10

Summary

The game offers decent graphics and a manageable download size of 7.53GB. It features a platinum trophy and a variety of controller settings, including invert axis and sensitivity sliders, sprint mode toggle, vibration, and adaptive trigger support options. The game world is fully 3D with 360-degree camera control, and players can switch between first and third-person views with a button press. The opening tutorial pop-ups and mission markers, which appear both on the mini-map and in the world, help guide players through the game. The controls feel modern, smooth, and accessible, making the gameplay experience enjoyable.

Players use a work tablet to get jobs, choose tasks, bring up the map, select and play music, and access game settings and stats. Control routes involve driving specific routes to note repairs or deficiencies, which then become tasks. At the main headquarters, players can choose, drive, wash, and refuel their vehicles. The game includes a day and night cycle with different weather types, and players can use indicators in the world. All vehicles can have attachments added for various jobs, and the game does a good job with mission markers. It’s a game that allows players to chill out and mindlessly tick off objectives, with the ability to save progress at any time. There are no road rules to worry about, adding to the relaxed gameplay.

However, the game has its drawbacks. Players cannot remap the controls or adjust graphics settings. Interaction detection is poor, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like grabbing the pressure washer. The AI driving is terrible, with vehicles keeping their lights on regardless of the time of day or weather. Pop-in occurs frequently, and there are hints of slowdown. The tutorial is too basic and doesn’t provide hints or tips when players struggle. Driving feels loose and varies depending on the vehicle. The mini-map doesn’t rotate, and players are limited to American metrics. There are no shortcuts on the controller for tasks like changing the song, and the controls for indicators are overly complicated. Players often have to refer to the separate vehicle control guide to perform simple tasks. While the game includes simulator-level interactions and mechanics like indicators and wipers, the lack of road rules undermines the realism. Basic tasks can be frustrating, and the game doesn’t offer much help, making it feel like a series of tick lists.

In summary, the game has a mix of good and bad aspects. The graphics, controller settings, and smooth controls make for an enjoyable experience, while the work tablet and mission markers add to the gameplay. However, the inability to remap controls, poor interaction detection, and frustrating basic tasks detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game offers a relaxing and accessible way to pass the time.