The inclusion of an "Analog Drive" system meant that players with steering wheels or controllers could get a more nuanced feel for the heavy hydraulics, though the mouse-and-keyboard setup remains functional for those without extra gear. The Verdict: Is It Still Worth Playing?

For when a standard wrecking ball isn't enough.

Here is why this 2017 title still holds a spot on the hard drives of simulation enthusiasts. The Scale is the Star

The game features seven of the world's largest machines. We aren't talking about your standard backyard digger. You get to take the controls of: A monstrous bucket wheel excavator. The Crawler: Designed to move space shuttles.

The ultimate goal? Sending a space shuttle into orbit. To get there, you have to crush rocks, move mountains of earth, and transport delicate hardware across unforgiving terrain. A Focus on Realism (and Patience)

If you’ve ever looked at a massive crawler transporter or a towering bucket wheel excavator and thought, "I want to drive that," then was built specifically for you. While the simulation genre is often crowded with trucks and farming equipment, this title from Code Horizon carved out a niche by focusing on the absolute behemoths of the industrial world.

Exploring the Heavy Duty: A Look Back at Giant Machines 2017