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!
“Thank You Bus Driver” is one of those small games that takes a quirky idea and runs with it to its logical conclusion. The driving mechanics are satisfying, the character designs are charming, and managing passengers leads to some pretty funny situations. However, the lack of variety and shallow progression mean that the novelty wears off sooner than...
Thank You Bus Driver is a fun and chaotic little driving game that combines driving with keeping an eye on passengers, leading to some very funny situations. Its artistic style and humor make it worth a try, although the single setting, the controls that could use some improvement, and the unlockables that don't add much variety limit its appeal.
The game isn’t particularly deep. It feels more like an arcade game. And it works. There isn’t a story, but for Double Fine’s first game since becoming independent from Microsoft, this is a perfect way to get back into the game. If you are a fan of Crazy Taxi, you’ll enjoy Thank You Bus Driver.
Capturing the creative freedom of Double Fine's independence, Thank You Bus Driver delivers a genuinely funny, fast-paced arcade loop driven by responsive handling and cartoon chaos. Even though stiff passenger-management controls, busy visuals, and an exasperatingly looping soundtrack hold it back from greatness, this budget-priced title remains a...
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,...
