The virtual journey through the Indonesian Bus Simulator turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I decided to pretend to travel from Surabaya Bangkalan, since the challenge was always interesting for me.
The journey began in Surabaya, a city that teemed with the energy of emulated metropolitan life. The digital streets were buzzing with life, and as I traversed the city, my appreciation for attention to detail in replicating urban experience grew stronger. The traffic, various kinds of landscapes and even a glimpse from the iconic landmarks were all merged into one.
Further from the city, surroundings turned into open country where beauty of Indonesian countryside was observed. The simulation took on the terrains complexity with winding roads, changes in elevation and even simulated roadside attractions. It was as if I were truly travelling to the centre of Indonesia.
The virtual bus exactly copied the route to Bangkalan in real life, with landmarks signs and local style architecture being mirrored very accurately. There were stops to board passengers, making the whole journey feel more realistic.
The care and accuracy went as far as the weather conditions where sunny days gave way to grey afternoons. The navigation processes included weather scenarios, which gave the virtual road trip a tactical dimension.
The level of detail inside the bus was significant. The interior was reproduced accurately, and the operating dashboard controls added an element of realism. It was indeed a departure from the usual gaming experience, and it provided an authentic flavor of driving life.
The last stop on this simulated trip is finally reached in Bangkalan. The feeling of completing the route was coupled with an unforgettable and utterly enjoyable digital recreation of Bangkalan. As a form of recreation, The Indonesian Bus Simulator became an innovative and attractive medium to travel through the various scenery and cultures along this part in Indonesia.
