Auto Dealership Tycoon

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 139 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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"Auto Dealership Tycoon" is a turn-based tycoon game where you manage your own car dealership. Set car prices, maintain customer satisfaction, and compete in used car auctions to grow your business. Purchase upgrades and additional dealerships to expand and increase profits, but beware of the impact of store managers on your success.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 139 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game is easy to learn and provides a fun way to pass the time, making it suitable for casual gamers.
  • It offers a unique concept of running a car dealership, which is engaging for fans of tycoon and simulator games.
  • The game has potential for enjoyment, especially for those who appreciate management simulations and are willing to invest time in mastering its mechanics.
  • The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short period of play.
  • There are significant issues with the game's mechanics, such as unrealistic profit margins and frustrating customer service ratings that are difficult to manage.
  • The game feels unfinished, lacking depth and variety in gameplay elements, which diminishes the overall experience.
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and challenge, particularly in mechanics related to personnel management and trade-ins. While some find the game easy to understand and addictive, others criticize it for being repetitive and clunky, leading to a "set it and forget it" experience. Overall, players feel that the core concept is promising, but the execution leaves much to be desired, with calls for improvements in future updates.

    • “On the whole, the game is good and will give you probably 10-15 hours of gameplay.”
    • “It's easy to play, not hard to understand, and the mechanics are straightforward.”
    • “Graphics and gameplay-wise, it is a very basic and simple game; however, it is also quite addictive. I found myself playing for a good while, not wanting to quit until I had started making a healthy profit to expand my business. Ultimately, that is what you want in any gaming experience: to be enthralled enough to want to keep playing it, and despite everything, that is exactly what Auto Dealership Tycoon does.”
    • “I'm a fan of such games, but sorry it lacks gameplay.”
    • “Quite frankly it is a decent game; however, it has some very poor mechanics and the inability to control a lot of things in the real-world car dealership industry.”
    • “The core idea of running a car dealer is certainly here, but there is no real gameplay to back this up.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and bland, with many reviewers noting that they are not impressive but sufficient for the genre. While some players found the visuals decent, others criticized them as reminiscent of low-quality Facebook games, contributing to a repetitive gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics do not detract significantly from the addictive nature of the game, but they are not a standout feature.

    • “When I saw this game in the Steam store, I was really excited because it sort of reminded me of Game Dev Tycoon. The graphics seemed decent, and the videos that showed the gameplay made it look like a fun game.”
    • “Graphics and gameplay-wise, it is a very basic and simple game; however, it is also quite an addictive game too. I found myself playing for a good while, not wanting to quit until I had started making a healthy profit to expand my business, and ultimately that is what you want in any gaming experience: to be enthralled enough to want to keep playing it, and despite everything, that is exactly what Auto Dealership Tycoon does.”
    • “It's extremely simplistic; it's almost literally a random number generator underneath some graphics.”
    • “The game is a good idea, but it seems like the dev used a Facebook game and designed the graphics around that.”
    • “But its graphics are bland and the gameplay is boring and repetitive.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for being overly repetitive, with only a single track on loop and no additional sound effects. Many players express a desire for more variety and the option to change the default music, although there is a workaround to turn it off at the main menu.

    • “The music is repetitive, and there is no other track except that one.”
    • “From the single music track on a loop to the fact that each brand has at most 4 cars.”
    • “The music is repetitive as hell and there is no other track except that one.”
    • “Just a constant loop of music with no other sounds.”
    • “The music is ever so repetitive (thank god you can turn it off at the main menu, for which you have to quit your current game).”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling like a repetitive chore focused on stocking cars and parts. While the turn-based gameplay offers a break from idle farming, the overall experience is marred by a sense of monotony and unnecessary complexity in the service portion.

    • “From then on, it was 'set it and forget it', with the only 'gameplay' being tediously stocking cars and parts before the start of each day.”
    • “(5) the 'service' portion of the game seems to be there only to add a little more tedium to an otherwise tedious game.”
    • “The gameplay is turn-based, which makes a change and prevents you from idle farming temptations; the in-game layout is easy to navigate and use without needing a math degree to work the game out.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game lacks essential monetization features typical of its genre, such as advertising budgets and competitive statistics, leading to a sense of incompleteness. Additionally, the absence of mechanisms for creating advertisements or marketing strategies contributes to a frustrating experience, as players struggle to recover lost resources.

    • “Typical features of this type of game are missing, such as advertising budgets, buying on credit, comparing statistics to your competitors, etc. The game misses many obvious elements and feels unfinished.”
    • “Also missing is advertising budgeting.”
    • “There is no way to create advertisements or marketing to recover your CSR, which melts away like ice cream on a warm summer's day.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game resonates well with players familiar with the car sales industry, as it reflects accurate customer feedback and experiences. Many users find amusement in the negative reviews, particularly regarding pricing and CSR ratings, highlighting the game's ability to capture the absurdities of the profession.

    • “I worked in car sales, and the humor and customer feedback in this game are surprisingly accurate.”
    • “Some of the negative reviews on this game, complaining about not being able to mark up cars more than a few hundred dollars or the seemingly random drops in CSR ratings, actually made me laugh.”
  • story1 mentions

    Reviewers express a desire for a more in-depth narrative that explores the relationships between staff and customers, as well as a clearer recap of daily sales and profitability, indicating that the current story lacks depth and detail.

    • “I look forward to a follow-up to this game that will add a more in-depth story between the staff and customers, as well as a better recap of the days showing the sales and the profitability of the transactions.”
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Play time

13hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
6-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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