This ill-fated attempt to bludgeon my way out of a tight spot did give me a front-row seat to one of the coolest parts of Euro Truck Simulator 2’s integration of Aura Sync. I tried to bypass the problem by running over a bundled pile of logs, a strategy that predictably and miserably failed. I was not prepared to back up, not with an attached fifty-ish foot trailer. My starting position required me to back up before turning and pulling out of the lot. I accepted my first job and hit the accelerator. I glossed over the tutorial, foolishly assuming that a driving game couldn’t be that complicated. After selecting my character and control options, I opted to locate my operations in the quiet hills of Aberdeen, Scotland. My first experiences with the game showed me how a trucking simulator could be both challenging and engrossing. SCS Software must be doing something right here. The game has garnered over 222,000 user reviews on Steam, a whopping 97% of which are positive. And why would I want a game that realistically simulates the experience of waiting at a red light?Īs it turns out, many people not only want a hyper-realistic truck driving simulator, they routinely praise Euro Truck Simulator 2as one of the best options out there, even eight years after its initial release. Driving a truck? If I’m going to tour Europe, I’d rather do so in a luxury sports car, thank you.
(And as seen above, you can even get an ROG paint job mod for the Mercedes-Benz New Actros truck to show your allegiance.)įrankly, I was a little unsure about the premise of the game at first. I did just that to see how Aura integration enhances the experience. Now, as you take on deliveries, master the art of backing up a trailer, and build your European trucking empire, the game will coordinate your Aura-compatible RGB LED lighting with the controls and on-the-road events. I’m playing Euro Truck Simulator 2, a popular driving sim that’s been newly updated with ASUS Aura Sync integration. Blue and red lights flash everywhere, and my truck flips over on its side. I check my mirrors, trying to keep inside the lanes, but an errant twitch of my mouse sends my wheel into a curb. There’s a curved tunnel up ahead, and a cluster of other semi trucks (or lorries) heading into it. The experience is oddly relaxing, but my focus slips. Underneath puffy white clouds, golden sunlight bathes the verdant countryside. The large concrete cylinder strapped to my trailer is just a little wider than what I’m used to hauling, especially on a narrow and winding mountain road, but it’s a gorgeous day and I can’t help but take a few peeks at the scenery. I’m on a highway, traveling west from Bern and heading to Geneva.
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