TLDR: Not worth full price, wait and see if 3rd Party free worship items (routes in particular) become plentiful, to help get value out of your purchase.
I really wish there was a neutral rating on steam.
At the present time I wouldn't recommend purchasing this at full price. Maybe at 19.99, it's worth a purchase.
This game has been in beta mode for so long, it's really not acceptable that it still feel like it is in beta.
Firstly the control scheme, well if you expect, some sort of tutorial of the basics, using any method of control, then forget it. It's something, that might actually stop the player, being frustrated, within 5 minutes of playing. Telling the player to start up the ticket machine, without telling the player how to even select it, is a mission in itself. Totally ridiculous and lazy, the developers haven't included a proper tutorial.
I've found the best way to actually learn, is to add things each play. Turn off ticket selling to start, have the engine started, doors automatic etc... Then gradually add, these items in. The whole control scheme, is very fiddly, but I guess if you have the patience, then eventually, you'll get used to it.
Graphically, this game isn't as great, as many say it is. Sitting up close as you would to play with a wheel, it's a 5/10 at best. The best way to play it, is to play at a distance, where the imperfections are not so in your face. Playing in the rain, at least hides some of this.
Even with settings to the max, complete pop ins of items, items being partly drawn in front of you, vehicles spawning and de-spawning, is standard throughout a journey. Using Unreal engine for this sort of game, isn't the best, as it's not really designed for this type of game.
Sounds wise, it's not too bad, but it's no OMSI 2.
Bus handling, well sometimes it's like your on a bouncy castle, but at least the buses have a feeling, that they may have some weight behind them. But it's certainly no OMSI 2 (here's that 10+ year old game again, showing up, a modern title)
Content wise, well for the basic map, it's certainly not worth full price. BUT here's the only real possible saving grace and that is 3rd party free workshop items. Already a few maps exist, which means at least you can get 3 or 4 maps for your purchase price.
