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0.0 hrs last two weeks / 15.7 hrs on record (11.1 hrs at review time)
Posted: 9 Oct, 2024 @ 8:24am
Updated: 11 Oct, 2024 @ 12:18am
Product received for free

Heavy Cargo is a great simcade for both pc & consoles. I played the Early Access release and there's already a day 1 patch that followed.

You get to pull huge trailers that can be very challenging to maneuver around some very tight turns and intersections. Thankfully you also control a co-worker who removes a few guardrails and cuts down key signage posts which makes it a much easier experience. I found this part fun, unique and immersive.

Although early access version supports wheel & pedals, I feel that kb/mouse and game controller work better atm.
There's no manual shifting whatsoever.
There's no TrackIR either.
(Maybe cuz it supports console gamers)

Some bugs I encountered...
(FIXED WITH FIRST UPDATE) -My steering wheel dead zone (when set to zero) caused the mouse cursor to vanish every time I turned my steering wheel.
-I also noticed that a couple of AI vehicles were overturning. Even my trailer spawned on top of other trailers at the rest stop once.
-Headlight illumination glare is not strong enough on the road surface.
-Cruise control was not working properly at times when driving the van.

I'm sure all these minor issues will get ironed out with future updates. I'll keep you posted in this review as things change.

Overall I highly recommend you get this Early Access game because...
-It's on sale right now at a very good price.
-It'll keep you engaged with 30 missions to start.
-There are plenty of upgrade parts for your cab-over at the Headquarters garage
-Lot's of points of interest to explore in this huge 175km² map and 'fast travel' is also an option.

Looking forward to what new features & truck brands Tox 2 will bring to us as this game matures and goes into full release someday. (I'm also a huge fan of ON THE ROAD - The Truck Simulator)

I tested out all 3 control options.
-Keyboard & Mouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Pnww989bM
-game controller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmPmfLkeh2s
-steering wheel & pedals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viravcf5lTo
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2 Comments
Jimmy Dali 11 Oct, 2024 @ 12:17am 
When I said Early Access I meant the version content creators got a few days earlier before the public release
John Legend 10 Oct, 2024 @ 10:32pm 
i don't see any early access ...why u lie about this ....this game is full released not early access i do't see in the steam page nothing