The game's graphical rendering is OK but seems poorly optimized. A number of graphic artifacts appear, such as screen tearing from static light sources.

Camera control feels like a shaky nightmare - even in third-person perspective. The way the camera is locked to trailers makes driving a twisty experience.

Day and night in the game go by way too fast, and there is no way to turn it off. Nor can one sleep over until daylight.

Small peaks or edges of dynamic soil in the construction area tend to become so hard that the machines get stuck. The tires of a 20-tonne wheel loader do not sink into the foundation, and almost bounce on the ground with a strange sound. The wheels also do not reflect the weight of the vehicle.
Small obstacles such as asphalt edges cause some asphalt machines to collide with the foundation after the asphalt has been milled away.

The vehicles' braking power cannot be adjusted. It is static and the vehicle brakes too hard when the throttle button is released. Several of the vehicles spin on flat asphalt even when fully loaded and almost jump off when you start driving - with gearing that seems unrealistic and is mainly automatic.

The game does not provide upgrades for each individual vehicle. It is not possible to decorate the interior of the vehicle, or replace parts of the vehicle with available spare parts. Individually, each part could have been repaired, for example wheels or buckets on a wheel loader.
Nor can you switch directly between different types of digging tray brought with you.

The ability to automatically refill a cement mixer or paving machine is a function that does not exist. The machines must be filled manually each time. You also cannot transport a fuel tank directly to the workplace and must visit the nearest petrol station.

Crane towers do not have lights or built-in light control. Lifting and lowering construction materials with a tower crane is very slow - especially with the largest tower crane in the game.

Almost every machine/vehicle in the game uses the same engine sound. The sound of the engine is not authentically reproduced. In addition, the noise from work and movement of dynamic soil is far too loud. There is also no individual volume control separately for vehicles or surroundings.


In comparison to other games of a similar genre, one can wonder what makes the game more unique? One can also wonder whether the game developer has familiarized himself with the machine's characteristics and the vehicle experience while using the machines. Completely fundamental dynamics/physics such as starting and stopping a heavy vehicle of up to several tonnes are not properly simulated. Even using a game controller seems to make the gaming experience even more bumpy and unsmooth.

The game does not reproduce a realistic simulation, but rather appears to be a toy simulator for large construction machines. The game developer should look at the playability for future updates, and also the possibility of mods, since the game is in strong competition against other similar games in the genre that use construction machines.

I do not recommend buying the game if you as a buyer are looking for a realistic construction simulator. The game is currently only a light version of that kind. You can of course easily transport the goods with the help of fasttravel and ignore the physical characteristics of the vehicles. In the meantime, you should probably wait for a couple of updates.

The game can thus far be considered early access.

Since Construction Simulator is mainly a vehicle-based game out of the box, the vehicle part weights a lot more to my review than the construction itself - which is pretty basic and enjoyable as well - but not the vehicle physics in its current state.

EDIT: Considering to turn OFF Steam Input when using controllers such as a Xbox controller to get smooth steering and less jerky vehicle behaviour.

The game's graphical rendering is OK but seems poorly optimized. A number of graphic artifacts appear, such as screen tearing from static light sources. Camera control feels like a shaky nightmare - even in third-person perspective. The way the camera is locked to trailers makes driving a twisty experience. Day and night in the game go by way too fast, and there is no way to turn it off. Nor can one sleep over until daylight. Small peaks or edges of dynamic soil in the construction area tend to become so hard that the machines get stuck. The tires of a 20-tonne wheel loader do not sink into the foundation, and almost bounce on the ground with a strange sound. The wheels also do not reflect the weight of the vehicle. Small obstacles such as asphalt edges cause some asphalt machines to collide with the foundation after the asphalt has been milled away. The vehicles' braking power cannot be adjusted. It is static and the vehicle brakes too hard when the throttle button is released. Several of the vehicles spin on flat asphalt even when fully loaded and almost jump off when you start driving - with gearing that seems unrealistic and is mainly automatic. The game does not provide upgrades for each individual vehicle. It is not possible to decorate the interior of the vehicle, or replace parts of the vehicle with available spare parts. Individually, each part could have been repaired, for example wheels or buckets on a wheel loader. Nor can you switch directly between different types of digging tray brought with you. The ability to automatically refill a cement mixer or paving machine is a function that does not exist. The machines must be filled manually each time. You also cannot transport a fuel tank directly to the workplace and must visit the nearest petrol station. Crane towers do not have lights or built-in light control. Lifting and lowering construction materials with a tower crane is very slow - especially with the largest tower crane in the game. Almost every machine/vehicle in the game uses the same engine sound. The sound of the engine is not authentically reproduced. In addition, the noise from work and movement of dynamic soil is far too loud. There is also no individual volume control separately for vehicles or surroundings. In comparison to other games of a similar genre, one can wonder what makes the game more unique? One can also wonder whether the game developer has familiarized himself with the machine's characteristics and the vehicle experience while using the machines. Completely fundamental dynamics/physics such as starting and stopping a heavy vehicle of up to several tonnes are not properly simulated. Even using a game controller seems to make the gaming experience even more bumpy and unsmooth. The game does not reproduce a realistic simulation, but rather appears to be a toy simulator for large construction machines. The game developer should look at the playability for future updates, and also the possibility of mods, since the game is in strong competition against other similar games in the genre that use construction machines. I do not recommend buying the game if you as a buyer are looking for a realistic construction simulator. The game is currently only a light version of that kind. You can of course easily transport the goods with the help of fasttravel and ignore the physical characteristics of the vehicles. In the meantime, you should probably wait for a couple of updates. The game can thus far be considered early access. Since Construction Simulator is mainly a vehicle-based game out of the box, the vehicle part weights a lot more to my review than the construction itself - which is pretty basic and enjoyable as well - but not the vehicle physics in its current state. EDIT: Considering to turn OFF Steam Input when using controllers such as a Xbox controller to get smooth steering and less jerky vehicle behaviour.