Furstrating and shallow

LockeProposal's Big Day Out

+ Reliable handling+ Tutorials are basically adequate in introducing game concepts+ Task replays are available+ Fairly large number of available task scenarios to unlock & play+ Can switch between right- and left-sided models+ Truck cabs are detailed and functional+ Multiple camera options, including top-down helicopter views, that are available depending on difficulty settings+ Full & reliable mirror functionality; helps immersion significantly- Disappointing overall content- No significant repurcussions for failure or damage to vehicle, save a stern message upon completion and setbacks in achievements- Game consists 90% of parking maneuvers- Below-average sound design overall; poor quality, & pedestrians walk so loudly that it is extremely distracting- Infuriating stop/go controls; moving from forward to reverse, for example, requires that the new direction be pressed AFTER coming to a full stop (holding the button down while trying to change directions will bring the truck to a stop & then you have to press the button again to keep moving)- Atrocious, limited soundrack- Anything that isn't a truck or trailer is horrendously modeled/detailed; visuals are not often the selling feature in a sim, but here it was particularly jarring- Visuals have aged horribly- Bland, uninspired vehicle customization options