Car Detailing Simulator
- April 13, 2022
- Games Incubator
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Car Detailing Simulator" is a game where players can run their own car detailing business. Clean and customize various vehicles, from compact cars to large SUVs, using realistic detailing tools and techniques. Grow your business by satisfying customers and upgrading your shop.
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Reviews
- The game is relaxing and satisfying for car enthusiasts, providing a calming experience while detailing cars.
- The graphics are decent, and the game offers a variety of cars to work on, enhancing the overall experience.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have been actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game.
- The game is plagued with bugs that can hinder progress, such as tasks not registering as complete and crashes.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with similar tasks for each car and limited variety in cleaning processes.
- Controls and UI can feel clunky and unresponsive, making certain tasks frustrating to complete.
- gameplay66 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this car detailing simulator is generally described as repetitive and lacking direction, with many users noting bugs that can disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the straightforward mechanics and find it relaxing, others feel it falls short compared to more polished titles like Car Mechanic Simulator and Power Wash Simulator. Overall, it offers a simple gameplay loop that may appeal to fans of the genre but risks becoming tedious over time.
“The expected gameplay is good and cleaning vehicles feels nice.”
“As far as gameplay mechanics go, it's fairly straightforward with tutorials to help you along the way as you unlock new tools.”
“If you enjoy car mechanic simulator, gas station simulator, powerwashing simulator, or any of the other 'cleaning/fixing' job sims, you'll probably love this after getting used to the janky-at-first controls and quirks of gameplay.”
“Good concept but the game is full of bugs that sometimes affect gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very repetitive and grindy if you want to get the achievements.”
“For the gameplay, you will get bored very quickly by doing the same tasks over and over again.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some visuals are visually stunning, overall quality is often described as subpar or low-poly, especially for a game priced at $15. Users express a desire for improved textures, animations, and optimization, citing performance issues and graphical artifacts. Despite some positive remarks about the game's aesthetic appeal, the consensus is that significant enhancements are needed to meet modern standards.
“Surprised it ran on my computer considering the graphics are visually stunning.”
“The graphics of this game are, like in most games these days, executed well.”
“Graphics wise things look nice but it is pretty demanding on a system.”
“Definetly not worth the money you spend. It's a $15 game that could be literally free and I wouldn't play it. I expect at least some quality or an efficiently working game engine; none of that is the case. The menu is laggy and the graphics are terrible. Even if you force it to the max, it feels like a mobile game you would play on your phone, adapted to PC with nothing working properly. I couldn't even play it for 10 minutes due to input lag and janky controls. Frame rates don't matter if the game has 1% lows lower than a rock's IQ. Fix the game or make it free; you haven't put in any effort anyway.”
“It's so annoying, and the graphics are way below the standard of any other simulators out there, especially for the $15 price point they're asking.”
“While the game is playable, you will play it at your own cost because the game graphics still have not been optimized.”
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting but lacking depth, with minimal progression and poorly integrated cutscenes that feel out of place. While some players find the concept engaging, the presence of bugs and glitches detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the narrative has potential but requires further development. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect to the gameplay, which is enjoyable despite its flaws.
“The story-line is, well, interesting.”
“Game is very fun if you're into this type of stuff and it has a decent enough story to be interesting.”
“I like the cars and story so far.”
“There's little story progression; you can just start and be 'detailing' exotics.”
“This game has a bit of a story to it, but it's nothing to write home about.”
“The cutscenes do not really gel with the plot and feel very out of place and even unnecessary.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of crashes, bugs, and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing during tasks and broken achievements. While some players find the concept enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of technical issues has led many to label it as poorly executed and in need of significant fixes. Overall, the game is described as buggy and frustrating, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the experience.
“This game I bought a while ago won't open; it crashes and is just so buggy. I have a PC that can handle this, and when I tried to get a refund within the period, they wouldn't give it to me. I tried again to open the game today, and it's still the same.”
“Very buggy game; the camera work is awful. It bugged out while trying to clean the seats and didn't let me get the last spot, so the job can't be completed.”
“The game is definitely buggy (but not fully unplayable in my experience), and the easiest of achievements have been broken since the game's release.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently subpar, with persistent bugs and performance issues, particularly related to certain cars and specific functions like the before-and-after pictures. Players report noticeable frame rate drops, especially when multiple cars are present, and texture problems on some vehicles. While the DLC appears to perform better, the main game still requires significant improvements before recommending it to new buyers.
“Edit: spent a little more time with the ammo DLC and although the performance issue is still there when foaming the cars (the performance hit seems to vary by car type/model) and some texture faults here and there, other than that it's almost as if the DLC was created by another developer as the bugs that exist within the main game do not appear to be present in the DLC.”
“If I have no cars in the showroom, there is no performance hit.”
“I have an RTX 2080 and am not having any of the foaming performance issues.”
“The game is still plagued with bugs and a few performance issues.”
“The performance issues relate to some of the cars, and these cars have a texture issue that can be seen on the hood/bonnet of each.”
“One other issue not mentioned is a performance issue whenever a new notification arrives for a new car being entered into the auction; there is a sudden and very visible frame rate drop.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing the limited variety and repetitive nature of the tracks, which mainly consist of a few country and retro-style songs. Many users suggest that the music is annoying enough to warrant muting it entirely, opting instead for ambient sounds or their own playlists. Overall, the lack of musical diversity detracts from the gaming experience.
“The game is a 7/10; if future updates remove minor bugs, add more cars and music, it will be bumped to an 8/10.”
“Good graphics for the type of game; not bad music.”
“It is quite relaxing; I turned off the music and enjoyed the cleaning sounds.”
“The music is annoying; there are maybe 6 songs, and they're either country or sound like they came from a 1950s soda shop or burger joint.”
“While I'm not looking for an endless soundtrack, I would like more than the same 5 songs on repeat over and over.”
“There is not a lot of music variation in the game, meaning you will have to listen to the same tracks over and over.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the straightforward mechanics and sense of progression, many note that the gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially when pursuing achievements or completing tasks. The grind is often described as requiring significant time investment, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A lot of the negative reviews aren't wrong, it can be tedious and seems like they could have kept improving it.”
“The gameplay is very repetitive and grindy if you want to get the achievements.”
“Good game, but it gets repetitive and tedious at times.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its pricing and lack of content. Initially launched at $15.99, the price drop to $12.79 has led to skepticism about the developers' pricing strategy, and players feel that the game fails to deliver value, offering little more than a poorly executed simulator experience.
“Good concept, but it's just a cash grab for simulation lovers.”
“Can't recommend this game to anyone. There's nothing really to do, and it's not as well done as other simulator games. At launch, it was priced at $15.99 USD, and now it's $12.79 on sale, so they lie about the price. Any developer that doesn't know how much they want to sell their game for and has to change their price point deserves zero respect. This game has been updated a few times, but no patch note I've read has added any new content. If you buy this, you're just lining the developers' pockets; it's just a cash grab for them.”
“Literally a $15 ammo NYC advertisement.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability has significantly improved, making it more engaging and enjoyable for multiple playthroughs.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be laid-back and enjoyable, particularly when playing in a relaxed state. While some have encountered minor bugs, they feel these issues are acceptable given the game's recent release.
“This game is a hilarious experience that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that never gets old.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments.”
