Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths is a simulation in which we play the role of a professional truck driver and mechanic. It was developed by Atomic Jelly, an independent Polish studio with known for Project Remedium and 303 Squadron: Battle of Britain, and published by PlayWay.

Plot

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths takes us on a journey to South America. The main character of the game is a truck driver who travels across the frontiers, carrying out various orders to transport various goods. On his way the protagonist has to face many problems, the biggest of which is his car which often breaks down.

Game mechanics

In Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths we observe the action from a first person perspective (FPP) or a third person perspective (TPP). We spend most of our time behind the wheel of a truck and the key element of the game are the orders we accept; apart from the tasks that push the plot forward, there are a number of side missions to complete. New orders are accepted at special trading points or gas stations. Although at the beginning we're looking for quick cash injection and we take on everything that comes our way, over time, when we've become a skilled driver and gained a good reputation, we can start to be picky, choosing only the most profitable missions.

Carrying out the tasks involves the necessity of traversing the mountainous terrains of South America. We move along roads full of mud, rocks and narrow bridges allowing us to cross rivers or canyons. As you can guess, navigation in such terrain is extremely difficult and any mistake can cost us a lot. In addition, the matter can be complicated by changing weather conditions and the 24-hour cycle.

Even before starting the journey, we should properly distribute the load, but already on the road we have to keep an eye on the road, because an accident is not difficult. In addition, our old truck often breaks down, which forces us to make stops and the need to leave the cab and make repairs. At our disposal is a fully equipped toolbox and a workbench, which allow us to take the car apart (it consists of 1500 elements) and bring it back to use without having to leave the route. And if the terrain is difficult, we can always use the winch or lay wooden planks on the track so that we can drive through ruts and ditches. We should inform other drivers of any problems we encounter using the fully functional CB radio; it's worth doing, because this way we gain friends who can come to our aid in case of bigger problems.

As we progress, we unlock new parts and upgrades for our truck, as well as various cosmetic add-ons, allowing us to customize its appearance to our liking.

Technical aspects

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths features high-quality graphics. Both the diverse and detailed environment (led by realistically rendered mud and vegetation) and the detailed design of the truck can be enjoyed.

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths - Prologue

Prior to the release of Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths, the developers released a free prologue that introduces players to the game's meandering gameplay and provides an introduction to the story.