Biker Garage
- November 28, 2019
- BeardedBrothers.games
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator" is a single-player simulation game with outstanding mechanics and great visuals. In the game, you start as a motorcycle mechanic in a small workshop and grow to become the best in the world. Your tasks include customizing bikes for customers, testing repairs, improving performance, and even creating your own dream motorcycle using hundreds of parts. The game also features a track for testing bikes and a junkyard for finding parts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a detailed and enjoyable motorcycle mechanic simulation experience, especially for fans of the genre.
- Graphics are generally good, and the attention to detail in bike parts and mechanics is appreciated.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including mission-related issues and camera control problems that hinder gameplay.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and interaction frustrating for players.
- Many players feel the game lacks content and depth compared to other mechanic simulators, leading to a repetitive experience.
- gameplay60 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this motorcycle mechanic simulator is generally likened to the car mechanic simulator series, with many players appreciating its detailed mechanics and the ability to perform various tasks like changing fluids and bleeding brakes. However, it suffers from issues such as clunky navigation, bugs, and incomplete features, leading some to find it lackluster compared to its predecessors. While it has potential and can be enjoyable for fans of mechanic sims, it currently requires significant improvements to reach its full potential.
“If you like mechanic simulators, then this is the game for you. The attention to detail is amazing, and the depth the developers went to make this game is impressive. Highly recommend it.”
“As an aspiring motorcycle mechanic without having had the opportunity to develop any real skills or practical knowledge of working on these machines, the level of detail in this game is very exciting for me.”
“I recommend this game with a solid 8/10 for peaking interest, smooth gameplay (for the most part), and giving those of us who wanted motorcycles to come to the wrench-turning genre of simulators for a while now.”
“Finally, the missions from mechanic life at the end are all about replacing parts with custom ones. The trouble is, after replacing them, the parts sometimes won't fit properly (i.e., a custom windshield that does not even touch the fairing). Get real, at least try the setup before putting it out there.”
“Not nearly as in-depth as Car Mechanic Simulator, so if you're expecting the same experience here, you will be very disappointed.”
“The UI is a disaster; I tried it for a while and it is so difficult to do the mechanic tasks that I gave up. It will now be relegated to the dust shelf of hidden games.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the high quality and realistic details, particularly in the motorbike designs, while others criticize them as subpar or not meeting expectations. Overall, many users find the graphics to be decent or nice, but there are notable complaints about performance issues related to graphics settings.
“The graphics are very good and the bikes are actually pretty similar to real bikes.”
“Very good work, amazing details in both graphics and mechanics of the game.”
“Cool game, nice graphics, and receptive developers looking for constant improvement.”
“I was a bit surprised by the graphics in this game.”
“This is an interesting game idea, however I'm not too impressed; the graphics are not great, looking at a bike from a few feet.”
“Changing any graphics setting peaks your disk writing to 100%, lag and waiting guaranteed!”
- story15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game primarily revolves around completing a series of missions focused on motorcycle repair and customization, with players expressing a desire for more content beyond the initial 45 missions. However, many users report significant bugs and crashes that hinder progress, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity regarding mission objectives. Overall, while the game offers a learning experience for motorcycle enthusiasts, its current state is marred by technical issues that detract from the storytelling experience.
“Very good game to learn how to work on motorcycles. I own a Yamaha R6 and I see many similarities with my bike. The game has some flaws in gamepad control which you can solve with a mouse. Overall, I like this game very much; it's very educational and focused on a real garage. I just wish after mission 45 they would release an update with more mission packs, like a random job creator, so we can keep getting jobs in.”
“The new mission overview is nice and helpful.”
“The bulk of the 45 missions revolve around replacing broken parts and painting frames and body panels.”
“Can't recommend - crashed on the first mission, ok restarted.... crashed when trying to purchase parts, mmm ok restarted - crashed, restarted crashed, restarted and crashed then started working .... until it didn't ---- , won't let me pass the 4th mission even with the entire bike at 100% .. this is not a playable product at this time.”
“Like most of these sims, you have to run a bunch of missions before unlocking things.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, especially after the recent update that introduced numerous custom parts and menus. Many express a desire for a sandbox mode to bypass the extensive grinding required to unlock perks and build bikes, indicating that the current system may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The new update adds new 'custom' parts, but also means you have more menus to mouse-click through to get the part you need to fix whatever bike you're working on, making it even more tedious.”
“Since the developers did a major revamp including a gazillion customized parts and colors, I find playing the game tedious.”
“The grinding to unlock stuff is tedious.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game consists of a single track that can become repetitive over time, with some users expressing a desire for more variety or the ability to play their own music. While the soundtrack is generally considered pleasant, its limited nature detracts from the overall experience.
“Nice music”
“The audio seems to have only one music track; if there's a way to change it, I haven't found it.”
“One complaint I have is that there's no radio in the shop, so you can't listen to your own music.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, including fixes for lag, loading times, and camera controls, particularly for the sport engine. While performance is generally good on PC, some issues remain, such as the paint booth controls. Users appreciate the ability to customize keyboard layouts, enhancing the overall experience.
“Edit: Since this comment, a bunch of stuff has been fixed: keyboard layout is now something you can change in the settings, the lag has been fixed, loading times have been optimized, and camera controls have been fixed (for working on the bikes, paint booth still is wonky).”
“Performance parts for the sport engine (unfortunately not for the other types).”
“Edit: since this comment, a bunch of stuff has been fixed: keyboard layout is now something you can change in the settings, the lag has been fixed, loading times have been optimized, camera controls have been fixed (for working on the bikes, paint booth still is wonky).”
“It isn't expensive when it comes to PC performance, which is a plus.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with some users reporting that it fails to launch even after troubleshooting efforts, leading to dissatisfaction regarding its value for money.
“It's unfortunate, but the price isn't justified for a game that won't even start on a headset after troubleshooting.”
“Buggy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the garage is praised for its impressive design and attention to detail, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The look and atmosphere of the garage is incredibly well done.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The haunting ambiance and detailed environments create a truly captivating experience.”
