Review: Food Truck Simulator

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It finally happened. I’ve been broken. I do my best to play through each game that comes for me as thoroughly as possible, but I just can’t do it for Food Truck Simulator. Which is a shame because I really liked Gas Station Simulator. I like what Drago Entertainment is doing by trying to build a shared simulator universe. I appreciate their vision. Goofy simulators also have a solid space in my heart.

But Food Truck Simulator is undercooked. I hate to pull out one of those puns that normally go in the closing paragraph of a review, but its biggest problems are all related to not just a lack of polish but a dearth of care. Considering this was, weirdly enough, one of my most anticipated games of this year, the disappointment is all mine.

Food Truck Simulator (PC)Developer: DRAGO EntertainmentPublisher: Movie Games S.A.Released: September 14, 2022MSRP: $19.99

While the name makes the subject matter clear, what you really need to know about Food Truck Simulator is that it’s wonderfully hands-on. It’s not just about managing a business but also about doing the dirty work; buying ingredients, driving to spots, doling out food. In fact, the management aspects are very subtle, clearing the way to perfect your cooking craft.

The actual cooking is pretty fun. There are four types of food that you sling from your truck window: burgers, fries, pizza, and sushi. They each have their own ingredients, with a few crossing over, and they all have their own methods of cooking. Food Truck Simulator is at its best when it allows you to focus on multi-tasking, juggling multiple orders, and trying to get them out as quickly and accurately as possible. It also manages to get a nice balance of detailed mechanics and fun flow.

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