Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic bus driving game where you take on the role of a town’s bus driver just trying to get through the day with minimal rulebreaking and maximum gratitude… in the form of Thank Yous!
I was quietly hoping that Thank You Bus Driver would turn out to be one of the dark horses of this year’s indie gaming scene. Especially since it was developed by the legendary Double Fine Productions, the studio responsible for classics like the excellent Psychonauts and Brütal Legend, as well as the more recent, definitely noteworthy Keeper. Unfortunately,...
Thank You Bus Driver is primarily a successful filler, and it comes into its own in that role. The unique design, quirky characters, and fresh combination of bus driving and maintaining order clearly bear the stamp of Double Fine. The readability could be a bit better at times, and the game becomes repetitive a little too quickly. On the other hand,...
Thank You Bus Driver is the perfect game for anyone who’s always wished Crazy Taxi were a little more laid-back, and maybe even in black and white. While it doesn’t reach the same levels of madness, this wild bus simulator puts you behind the wheel in a small but complicated city, transporting quirky 2D characters to earn “thanks,” scolding those who...
Thank You Bus Driver took me a little bit to get the hang of, but once I got going, I actually had quite a bit of fun. While part of me wishes there were different maps, I’m also kind of glad I didn’t have to memorize more locations. There’s not a whole lot to the game, but with it only being about 3 hours long, I think it’s a good bite sized game to...
Thank You Bus Driver delivers a quirky, charming spin on arcade driving with satisfying bus handling, chaotic passenger management, and an inventive 1950s cartoon aesthetic.
