
80
It’s obvious that SCS Software put a lot of effort into this expansion, as the new map is the most detailed and therefore the most interesting of all available. [02/2018, p.34]
80
As in all previous cases, Italy did not disappoint. On the contrary, it pushed the high standard of Viva la France! even higher.
80
We believe that the time has finally come for the development study to shake up the brand and give fans of this simulation series the long awaited third chapter.
7
Impressive scale, but little variety in the surroundings.
When making a virtual trip through the Apennines, on the one hand, you admire the constant attention to detail with which the authors worked on every hundred kilometers stretching from north to south, and on the other hand, you get the impression that they did not have enough resources for such a large territory.
Two effects led me to think like this. The first is the uneven development of different cities: it seems that the port cities and those inland were made by completely different teams. Ancona, Bari, Livorno, the Sicilian harbors are made with photographic accuracy and filled with historical landmarks. And places like Bologna and Florence are just a few offices and factories. Perhaps the main disappointment is Rome: I understand that in a city with such an ancient heritage, the movement of trucks is limited, but it could have been made memorable, but for now - warehouses and that's all. The second effect is that many objects, especially churches, are too often reused in different parts of the map.
Despite these shortcomings, the game Italy as a whole turned out to be fascinating and colorful. I was pleased with the presence of signs with the names of regions on their administrative borders and the atmosphere of Corsica, which was added later, especially Sassari. Although the DLC requires updating the textures (after all, it is 2017), but, in my opinion, it is still worth buying right now - positive impressions are guaranteed.
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Italia Add-On
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Dec 11, 2017
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This will again get a 9/10 for me, with the price possibly being the only reason some people may hold off on purchasing it. But again, it is totally worth it if you play the game as much as I do. It's always fascinating to see how SCS slowly expands these vast road networks into new territories. I just now find myself wishing SCS would extend the Scandinavian DLC further up into the Scandinavian countries closer to the Arctic Circle. I would absolutely love to see some snowy or even icy roads, then we can go full-blown Ice Road Truckers. One can always wish. But I digress, back to ETS - Italia. Enjoy the long journey, and watch out for the Polizia in their Lamborghini. Happy trucking, enjoy beautiful Italia.
Mar 14, 2018
80
It’s obvious that SCS Software put a lot of effort into this expansion, as the new map is the most detailed and therefore the most interesting of all available. [02/2018, p.34]
Feb 18, 2018
80
As in all previous cases, Italy did not disappoint. On the contrary, it pushed the high standard of Viva la France! even higher.
Jan 15, 2018
80
We believe that the time has finally come for the development study to shake up the brand and give fans of this simulation series the long awaited third chapter.
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Impressive scale, but little variety in the surroundings.
When making a virtual trip through the Apennines, on the one hand, you admire the constant attention to detail with which the authors worked on every hundred kilometers stretching from north to south, and on the other hand, you get the impression that they did not have enough resources for such a large territory.
Two effects led me to think like this. The first is the uneven development of different cities: it seems that the port cities and those inland were made by completely different teams. Ancona, Bari, Livorno, the Sicilian harbors are made with photographic accuracy and filled with historical landmarks. And places like Bologna and Florence are just a few offices and factories. Perhaps the main disappointment is Rome: I understand that in a city with such an ancient heritage, the movement of trucks is limited, but it could have been made memorable, but for now - warehouses and that's all. The second effect is that many objects, especially churches, are too often reused in different parts of the map.
Despite these shortcomings, the game Italy as a whole turned out to be fascinating and colorful. I was pleased with the presence of signs with the names of regions on their administrative borders and the atmosphere of Corsica, which was added later, especially Sassari. Although the DLC requires updating the textures (after all, it is 2017), but, in my opinion, it is still worth buying right now - positive impressions are guaranteed.
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