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Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days

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82%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 433 reviews

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Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Garage Monkeys and was released on January 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Roadmap About the GameCar Dealer Simulator Early Days is a free prologue to the full Car Dealer Simulator game.Little Sam, the quirky owner of the business, will introduce you to its secrets. He’s not great at keeping things in order, so your task is to buy low, fix up, and sell high. In the full game, if you handle the initial tasks well, you’ll have the chance to take over the business, and …

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 433 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
stability18 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and engaging gameplay loop, reminiscent of other successful simulators like Gas Station Simulator.
  • Players appreciate the graphics and overall presentation, noting that it looks promising for a simulator.
  • The mechanics of buying, repairing, and selling cars are enjoyable, with many players expressing excitement for the full release.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive mechanics.
  • Many players found the tutorial unclear and the controls unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The prologue is criticized for being too short, leaving players wanting more content and features to explore.
  • gameplay
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the core loop of buying, fixing, and selling cars, as well as the satisfying car washing mechanics. However, there are notable concerns regarding bugs, performance issues, and the need for more intuitive repair mechanics, which could enhance the overall experience. Many players express excitement for the full release, hoping for additional features and improvements to the gameplay.

    • “The gameplay loop of buying, fixing, and selling cars is simple but satisfying.”
    • “I loved the car wash mechanics.”
    • “What an amazing game! The gameplay was fantastic, with lots to do and loads of game mechanics. I had no problems with performance; it was super smooth.”
    • “The mechanics parts are really basic and very unrealistic.”
    • “Gameplay loop is boring, nothing new or exciting.”
    • “Unfortunately, the physics and gameplay have a lot of issues, and even for a casual game, it puts a lot of pressure on the player.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "shockingly good" and "better than expected," while others criticize them for being outdated or needing improvement. Overall, the visuals are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with some areas requiring polish. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “I played the prologue version and liked the idea of the game, very good graphics and scenery.”
    • “Shockingly good graphics that I wasn't expecting at all.”
    • “Awesome game, good graphics, controls are smooth like butter; I would recommend it to anyone.”
    • “Besides that, the graphics need some work; I would compare the graphics in this game to that of a child with crayons drawing in a book.”
    • “Not good, voices are really bad (AI maybe?), assets look like they are from 20 years ago, graphics are too 'sepia', and the play setting/context is annoying. There's no freedom to do what you want; all the time you're just being told what to do—no fun at all.”
    • “The physics are atrocious, and the visuals feel 'off'.”
  • stability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly after completing the tutorial. Players have experienced issues such as tasks not registering as complete, disappearing vehicles, and problematic AI behavior, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. While some find the game enjoyable when it functions properly, the overall consensus is that it is currently plagued by numerous stability issues that detract from the experience.

    • “The game also freezes up whenever you finish the tutorial.”
    • “Game very buggy, even reset and tried but still stuck on the exhaust repair being (0/2) even after putting the tape on.”
    • “Not a bad game but it has many issues like dumb acting AI that's driving on the wrong lanes, some textures are buggy, quite a lot of FPS drops, and a broken tutorial (I had to restart once because after finding the 2 exhaust problems and fixing them, it didn't count in progress so I got stuck and had to restart from the last save).”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the immersive atmosphere and detailed narrative, while others have encountered significant gameplay issues that hinder their progress, such as mission completion glitches and frustrating mechanics. Many users expressed frustration over the lack of clear instructions and the game's tendency to mark tasks as complete prematurely, leading to confusion and loss of progress. Overall, while the potential for a compelling story exists, technical problems have detracted from the experience for many players.

    • “From the very start, the attention to detail in both the storytelling and gameplay was evident, drawing me in with its immersive atmosphere and well-crafted mechanics.”
    • “One of the aspects that stood out to me the most was the level of detail, not only in the narrative but also in the way the game mechanics seamlessly complemented the story.”
    • “Very fun enjoyable gameplay, love the story so far.”
    • “If you don't read the steps before taking on a mission, there's no going back.”
    • “The game does not mark the completed tasks in the quest even though they are 100% completed, I can't continue because of that. I go to save the game, it's saved, I checked it, I exit the game, restart it, it's frozen on the loading screen after the 'continue' option. I do that a couple of times until it didn't load save from a few hours ago and all my progress was lost. There is no last save in the load screen... shame.”
    • “Lots needs to be fixed when you cannot even get past the first mission.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, player feedback on optimization is mixed. While some users report smooth performance and no issues, others highlight significant drops in frame rates during specific activities, such as the car wash, and mention minor bugs and areas needing improvement. Suggestions for enhancements include better optimization of certain mechanics, bug fixes, and expanded content.

    • “The optimization looks pretty good for me, no issues regarding performance so that seems pretty solid!”
    • “The prologue is short but gives enough time to see the game is pretty well optimized.”
    • “What an amazing game! The gameplay was fantastic, lots to do, shows loads of game mechanics, and I had no problems with performance; it was super smooth.”
    • “Also during the wash, the game's performance drops a lot and the number of screen frames drops from 70 to 25, and I have a super 4070!”
    • “Terrible optimization of the car wash process!”
    • “Poorly optimized - I know it's a prologue/demo, so hopefully they fix this.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with repetitive tasks such as picking up, repairing, and washing cars becoming a chore. The core gameplay loops are described as clunky and unfun, leading to a desire for more streamlined or automated processes to reduce the monotony of these activities.

    • “I can imagine that after a long time playing and having more cars in the lot, it could get tedious having to pick up, repair, wash, photograph, post, and negotiate every car.”
    • “Tasks are mostly tedious time-wasters - you'll have to drive to and tow back each and every car.”
    • “Apparent core gameplay loops like washing the cars or operating the truck bed are tedious, clunky, and unfun.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside the visuals and mechanics. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's setting, adding depth and soul to the gameplay.

    • “Not complicated to learn, just a chill game you put some music on and just toil away.”
    • “I liked the music, the mechanics, the visuals, and the setting as well.”
    • “The world and music bring soul to the game.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogues and quirky NPCs, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that blends vehicle repair antics with elements reminiscent of shows like "Pimp My Ride" and "Shark Tank." Players find the comedic writing engaging and enjoyable, contributing to a rewarding gameplay experience.

    • “Fun game, dialogues are funny and well written, gameplay is rewarding.”
    • “From haggling over rust buckets to sealing deals on shiny sports cars, every moment feels like an episode of 'Pimp My Ride' meets 'Shark Tank.' The humor in the dialogues and the quirky NPCs kept me grinning like a kid in a candy shop—or a gearhead in a showroom.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have expressed a desire for improved monetization features, specifically the integration of car ad functions on the tablet version. Additionally, a bug has been reported that prevents players from selling cars after attempting to add ads before completing a purchase.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
    • “The constant prompts to buy premium currency disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by meticulous attention to detail in both storytelling and gameplay mechanics, effectively drawing players into the experience.

    • “From the very start, the attention to detail in both the storytelling and gameplay was evident, drawing me in with its immersive atmosphere and well-crafted mechanics.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is somewhat overshadowed by technical issues, such as the need for improved repairing mechanics and car physics, which detracts from the overall experience, even in a demo setting.

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Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days is a casual strategy game.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days is available on PC and Windows.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days was released on January 23, 2025.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days was developed by Garage Monkeys.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days is a single player game.

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