You Don't Know Fear Until Your Engine Has Malfunctioned On A Dark Country Road In Euro Truck Simulator

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 is one of the greatest video games ever made, and I say that without a trace of irony. Niche subject matter aside, it's just an exceptional driving game, with a vast and seamless open world to explore, weighty, nuanced handling, and a laid-back pace that is utterly transfixing. Even if you don't care about trucks, trust me: make time to play it, even if it's just the free demo on Steam. You'll be amazed at how enjoyable these long, largely uneventful cross-country drives can be.

I play Euro Truck Simulator 2 to relax. When I'm driving at night in the rain, watching the wipers swish back and forth, it's hypnotic like nothing else I've played. Behind the virtual wheel of my truck, safe in my warmly lit cabin, the troubles of the world seem very far away. People often talk about cosy games, and ETS2 is the epitome of that concept for me. But that doesn't mean things can't go wrong. It's rare, but there is danger in the game—and it can creep up on you when you least expect it.

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It all started with a few tonnes of chemicals. I was hired to deliver this volatile, oversized cargo from Dresden to Paris, which should have been an easy job. Just a short hop over the border and back in time for tea. But before I'd even reached France, my truck was badly damaged due to some careless driving on my part. I think I was trying to simultaneously watch an episode of something on Netflix, which is a very bad idea for anyone in command of a large, dangerous heavy goods vehicle.

When your truck takes severe damage in Euro Truck Simulator 2, there's a chance your engine will randomly cut out. Because you spend so much of your time