Jeepney Simulator is a 2023 Filipino simulator game developed by indie game studio Spacezero Interactive.[1] An early access version of the game was released on July 17, 2023, and the full version was released on September 16 for Windows as a paid game.[2][3] Jeepney Simulator is about a video game depicting life as a jeepney driver in the Philippines.[4]
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| Publisher(s) | Spacezero Interactive |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Simulator, Driving game, Indie game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
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Synopsis
editThis game tells the narrative of how one family's heritage is overshadowed by a greedy organization seeking to monopolize public transit.[5]
Goal
editJeepney Simulator is a first-person simulator game with the goal of taking the passengers on the road and stopping at their destination to have income. And its goal is to buy or upgrade the needs of his house and jeepney. The player needs to get up from the bed and go to Billy's garage to get his Jeepney. The player will start in a green mini jeepney to start the ride of the jeepney at dawn. After the job from Jeepney, the player needs to pay his bills before entering his house. After entering the house, there will be some random questions that you need to answer. The player sees his children named "Timmy" sitting on the front of the computer, and you have a goal to keep their happiness, health, and school status high by pressing the choices if you come to Timmy. On the second floor of the house, you will see his wife, and you have a goal to keep happiness, health, and school status high by pressing the choices. The player will have a shift up to 11:59 PM. If the player does not come back to the house and sleeps on his bed before the clock strikes at 12:00 AM, he will have a midnight fine and will be added to his house bill.
Family management
editAfter working as a jeepney driver, you can manage the family's health and happiness by interacting with them, buying furniture from the jeepney driver's income, and picking randomized events.[3]
Refueling
editIf the jeepney fuel almost runs out, The player can go to the gas station to refill the gas or to Billy's garage to refill the gas with just one click.[6]
Customization
editThe player can also customize their Jeep into other colors. And we can upgrade the parts of the jeepney to increase speed, fuel efficiency, and fuel capacity.[2][6]
Characters
edit- Billy - the jeepney driver
- Jessica - Wife of a jeepney driver
- Timmy - Son of a jeepney driver
- Hiraya Corporation - Antagonist corporation who wants to replace the Traditional Jeepney to AI-controlled jeepneys
Development
editMade up of 3D artist and video editor Alvin Vann V. Arapoc and lead developer Joshua Renzie A. Bicoy.[1][5][7][8][9][10][11]
Sequel
editA sequel, Jeepney Simulator 2, was released on April 12, 2024.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Andres, Anton (June 9, 2023). "Ladies and gentlemen, behold the Jeepney Simulator". Top Gear Philippines.
- ^ a b "Jeepney Simulator on Steam". store.steampowered.com. September 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Cañete, Patrick (25 July 2023). "Pinoy-made Jeepney Simulator game now on Steam". Noypigeeks.
- ^ Coloma, Angela (July 25, 2023). "Jeepney Simulator: Video game na naglalarawan ng buhay-tsuper, viral" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News.
- ^ a b "Drive Like A Jeepney Driver And 'Get Away With It'". Daily Tribune. September 24, 2023.
- ^ a b D. Magbanua, Ian (1 Feb 2024). "Drive a jeepney and battle modernization in this Pinoy-made game". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Guiao, Micah Avry (July 22, 2023). "Live the Life of a Jeepney Driver in This Viral Game by Two Old Classmates". Spot.ph.
- ^ Coloma, Ellijiah Joanna (July 22, 2023). "Young Filipino animators let you experience being a 'Jeepney driver' in newly launched 3D game". Inquirer.net.
- ^ "These Pinoy-made games let you experience being a jeepney driver, delivery rider". GMA News Online. August 24, 2023.
- ^ Juangco, Mikko (14 June 2023). "This cool Jeepney Simulator lets you live a day, or more, in the life of Mamang Tsuper". YugaAuto.
- ^ "Davaoeño Duo Develops 'Jeepney Simulator' Mimicking Real-Life Driving". Pageone PH. 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Jeepney Simulator 2 on Steam". store.steampowered.com. April 12, 2024.