Auto Dealership Tycoon
- October 23, 2015
- Diggidy.net
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and provides a simple layout, making it a good time killer.
- It offers a unique concept of running a car dealership, which can be enjoyable for fans of tycoon games.
- The game has potential for fun and can be addictive once you figure out the mechanics.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Customer Service Rating (CSR) mechanics are frustrating, making it difficult to maintain a good rating.
- The game feels unfinished with many features missing, such as detailed statistics and meaningful interactions.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking in depth and challenge. While it offers a straightforward and easy-to-understand experience, the mechanics are often described as clunky and repetitive, leading to a "set it and forget it" approach. Despite its addictive nature and potential for enjoyment, players feel that significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“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 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.”
“Quite frankly, it is a decent game; however, it has some very crappy 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.”
“There is no interesting gameplay to keep you invested in running your own car dealership, and the lack of information makes this game even harder to play.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative 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, lacking any graphic settings. Overall, the graphics do not detract significantly from the addictive gameplay experience.
“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.”
“The game is a good idea, but it seems like the dev used a Facebook game and designed the graphics around that.”
“Its 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.”
- music10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being overly repetitive, featuring only a single track that loops continuously. Many players expressed frustration over the lack of variety and the necessity to exit the game to turn off the music. Overall, the soundtrack detracts from the gaming experience due to its monotony.
“(wish they would change the default music)...”
“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).”
- monetization7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking essential features typical of the genre, such as advertising budgets and competitive statistics, leading to a perception of the game as unfinished and primarily a cash grab. Players feel that the absence of marketing tools hampers their ability to recover in-game resources effectively.
“This game is a cash grab just like 95% of the early access games on Steam.”
“Typical features of this type of game are missing, such as advertising budgets, buying on credit, comparing statistics to your competitors, etc. The game feels unfinished.”
“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.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious, with players describing it as a repetitive cycle of stocking cars and parts. While the turn-based gameplay offers a slight reprieve from idle farming, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging content, making the service elements feel unnecessary and monotonous.
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its accuracy and relatability, particularly for those familiar with the car sales industry. Players find amusement in the exaggerated customer feedback and the absurdity of certain gameplay mechanics, such as limited car markups and fluctuating ratings, which resonate with real-life experiences in auto sales.
“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.”
“The humor and customer feedback in this game are fairly accurate, reflecting my experiences in the car sales industry.”
“The humor in this game resonates well with my background in car sales, making the experience even more enjoyable.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a sequel that enhances the narrative by providing a deeper exploration of the relationships between staff and customers, as well as a more detailed recap of daily sales and profitability.
“I look forward to a follow-up to this game that will add a more in-depth story between the staff and customers and a better recap of the days showing the sales and the profitability of the transactions.”
