After a considerable amount of time giving into thoughts, I have decided to give this game a "Not Recommended". This is another game that I wish steam has a neutral button for review.

Snowrunner has shown to me it has most of what we love about its predecessors (in my very limited time of gameplay): Good physics and terrain simulation, unique trucks (now with trucks from US backgrounds), beautiful maps, etc etc. These elements makes this game and its predecessors highly addicting even when you only play on your own. For every journey you embark, you will find happiness and satisfaction in your discoveries and endeavors.

However, Snowrunner has also chosen not to be as good as its predecessors in a crucial part of its kind: Controls.
MudRunner and Spintires offer you manual transmission (MT), which gives you full control over your vehicle's engine. Having this level of control is crucial to overcoming many of the challenges. By removing the detailed and realistic transmission, Snowrunner severely upset players' feeling of having full control over the lovely vehicles this game has. It is worth mentioning the auto transmission (AT) in this game is also sluggish and dumb. For instance, the transmission often decide to stuck in 1st or 2nd gear for an unnecessary amount of time. The time it takes to shift into reverse is also frustrating. The lack of MT hinders players' progress and feeling of immersion to a point where I feel disappointed when I try to tackle challenges.

In a game series of which having full control over your vehicle is crucial to gameplay and immersion, Snowrunner will not be fully satisfying for the fans of previous titles. As such, I am looking forward to the devs re-adding MT, especially H-Shifter as an option.

After a considerable amount of time giving into thoughts, I have decided to give this game a "Not Recommended". This is another game that I wish steam has a neutral button for review. Snowrunner has shown to me it has most of what we love about its predecessors (in my very limited time of gameplay): Good physics and terrain simulation, unique trucks (now with trucks from US backgrounds), beautiful maps, etc etc. These elements makes this game and its predecessors highly addicting even when you only play on your own. For every journey you embark, you will find happiness and satisfaction in your discoveries and endeavors. However, Snowrunner has also chosen not to be as good as its predecessors in a crucial part of its kind: Controls. MudRunner and Spintires offer you manual transmission (MT), which gives you full control over your vehicle's engine. Having this level of control is crucial to overcoming many of the challenges. By removing the detailed and realistic transmission, Snowrunner severely upset players' feeling of having full control over the lovely vehicles this game has. It is worth mentioning the auto transmission (AT) in this game is also sluggish and dumb. For instance, the transmission often decide to stuck in 1st or 2nd gear for an unnecessary amount of time. The time it takes to shift into reverse is also frustrating. The lack of MT hinders players' progress and feeling of immersion to a point where I feel disappointed when I try to tackle challenges. In a game series of which having full control over your vehicle is crucial to gameplay and immersion, Snowrunner will not be fully satisfying for the fans of previous titles. As such, I am looking forward to the devs re-adding MT, especially H-Shifter as an option.