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Automobile Tycoon

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64%Game Brain Score
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64% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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Automobile Tycoon is a single player economy management game with economy and business themes. It was developed by Silver Lemur Games and was released on September 4, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Car manufacturing company simulator. Turn based, fast paced, covers 100 years of automotive history.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
replayability2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a lightweight, fast-moving experience that can be enjoyable for casual gamers.
  • It provides a good level of control over various aspects of running a car company, allowing for creativity in design and management.
  • Great value for the price, especially when on sale, and it can evoke nostalgia for fans of classic games like Detroit.
  • The game lacks depth and complexity compared to other tycoon games, making it feel shallow and repetitive over time.
  • There are significant issues with bugs and a frustrating interface, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The developer's lack of support and dismissive attitude towards player feedback has led to a negative community perception.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been met with mixed reviews, with some players expressing excitement about its potential as a business simulation reminiscent of "car tycoon." However, many criticize the simplicity of its basic mechanics and the presence of non-functional features, suggesting that the game's success will largely depend on how it handles special events. Additionally, the step-based gameplay design is a point of contention for those who prefer more freedom in their gaming experience.

    • “I waited for years for that title to come to GOG or to be updated, remastered, etc. I've tried several other titles that have tried to follow the concept and mechanics of what I loved about Car Tycoon, but I have to say that I believe I've finally found the title I've been looking for.”
    • “This one has quite the potential, but the basic mechanics are on the simple side for a tycoon; I think how special events will be handled will help define this as either good or bad, more than its potential as a business simulation.”
    • “I personally dislike these step-based gameplay, where the game leads you through specific paths.”
    • “This one has quite the potential, but the basic mechanics are on the simple side for a tycoon. I think how special events will be handled will help define this as either good or bad, more than its potential as a business simulation.”
    • “- Most mechanics and features do not work currently.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Automobile Tycoon are considered underwhelming compared to its predecessor, Car Tycoon, with a cartoonish style and limited visual grandeur. However, players appreciate that the modern game captures the essence of what they loved about Car Tycoon, making it enjoyable despite its graphical shortcomings.

    • “Automobile Tycoon graphically cannot compete with Car Tycoon, but being a modern game, it is able to deliver exactly what I loved about Car Tycoon and in many ways, more so than Car Tycoon could.”
    • “Graphics are a bit underwhelming when compared to Car Tycoon.”
    • “Despite the cartoonish and limited graphical grandeur, this game is a delight and I see myself playing it for some time well into the future.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be significantly buggy, with users expressing frustration over the developer's dismissive attitude towards player concerns, suggesting a lack of accountability for the stability issues.

    • “It is somewhat buggy and the dev seems to think that any problems are the players' fault for not understanding his vision of how unplayable things should be.”
    • “- unbelievably buggy”
    • “- unbelievably buggy”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story can be completed in a relatively short timeframe of 10 to 20 hours if players focus primarily on the main narrative.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “With a playtime of around 10 to 20 hours, the main story offers a rich narrative experience.”
    • “The character development throughout the story is impressive and adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The story is disappointingly short, taking only 10 to 20 hours if you focus solely on the main plot.”
    • “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making the experience feel rushed.”
    • “I expected a more immersive story, but it felt like there was barely enough content to keep me invested.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its engaging and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety and composition, which effectively complements the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that resonates well with the audience.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it offers great value, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

    • “Great value and replayability.”
    • “Great value and replayability.”
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20h Median play time
14h Average play time
3-25h Spent by most gamers
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Automobile Tycoon is a economy management game with economy and business themes.

Automobile Tycoon is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 14 hours playing Automobile Tycoon.

Automobile Tycoon was released on September 4, 2018.

Automobile Tycoon was developed by Silver Lemur Games.

Automobile Tycoon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its gameplay.

Automobile Tycoon is a single player game.

Similar games include GearCity, Tech Corp., Voxel Tycoon Pre-Alpha, Game Dev Tycoon, Production Line and others.