Bus Sim 21: School Bus Extension – DLC Review
It might be time to check the kids shoes still fit, and pick up some new stationary, but the end of the summer holidays, brings us one unexpected relief, and that’s the first official extension for Bus Simulator 21.
Because not only is it pretty damn good, it’s far, far better than expected.
Having played just about every simulation game on the Xbox, I’ve always been a fan of Bus Simulator, the release of Bus Sim 21 and the subsequent “Next Stop” update, did add more depth (and some management confusion) to proceedings, but for a game I’ve always enjoyed, one area that’s not been as inviting is their previous DLC offerings which have been somewhat mixed, there’s been the fantastic free city expansion, balanced out by “Bus packs” costing £5-£7.50 which add a number of vehicles and interior designs but never really add much to the game beyond a different licensed vehicle.
After hearing about the school Bus extension (with a tram extension planned for later in the year), I was a little apprehensive, especially at the low price of £9.99, but it’s safe to say I’m more than happy (and a little surprised) at the overall quality and package we’ve received with the school Bus extension.
To start things off, there’s 3 new vehicles, all licensed “Bluebird” buses from the American manufacturer (for the record, this would already cost £7.50 if it was a separate Bus Pack), but you’re not limited to the American map, you’re free to utilise the school Bus extension on either map, as long as you’ve reached mission 12 in Angel Shores, and for Europe, (as long as you’ve unlocked the second map), you’re free to use the school extension straight away).
In game, the map has been updated to add a number of schools on each map, specific bus
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