Tyler Nienburg
Rectify GamingReview: Bus Simulator 21
Published 10/22/2023
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+4 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 9/7/2021
Bus Simulator 21
Experience the daily life of a bus driver in two open world cities either in the USA or Europe. Drive up to 30 licensed buses by international manufacturers, including a double-decker and e-buses. Take your passengers to their destinations safely and on time - either in single- or multiplayer mode.
- Developer
- stillalive studios
- Publisher
- astragon Entertainment GmbH
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Critic avg
66
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
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Score range
40–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 66 across 10 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Sammy Barker
Push SquareReview: Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop (PS5) - Bright and Breezy Sim Is Better Than Ever
Published 5/21/2023
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60
-6 vs critic avg
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TheSixthAxisBus Simulator 21 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 9/17/2021
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70
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathan Gibson
Screen RantBus Simulator 21 Review: A Calming But Flawed Journey
Published 9/16/2021
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50
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalMartyn Locker
PlayStation UniverseBus Simulator 21 Review (PS4) - A Try-Hard Simulator For An Extremely Niche Audience - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/16/2021
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40
-26 vs critic avg
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Read originalRhett Waselenchuk
COGconnectedBus Simulator 21 Review – Living the Dream
Published 9/14/2021
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69
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalStuart Shortland
Thumb CultureBus Simulator 21 Review
Published 9/14/2021
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80
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalSammy Barker
Push SquareMini Review: Bus Simulator 21 (PS4) - Zen Sim Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously
Published 9/8/2021
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60
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalA.K Rahming
PC InvasionBus Simulator 21 review — Road runners
Published 9/7/2021
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75
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalElliot Hilderbrand
Gaming NexusBus Simulator 21 Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/6/2021
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85
+19 vs critic avg
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