CAR TUNE: Project

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"Car Tune: Project" is a simulation game that lets you become a car tuner, customizing various car models to your preferences. Enhance engine power, create a unique style with body modifications and add-ons, and make your car stand out on the road. With numerous options and no creative limits, the game provides an immersive car tuning experience.

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+13

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with extensive car customization options and mechanics that are rarely found in other car games.
Despite being in early access, the game shows promise with regular updates and improvements from the developers.
The gameplay can be fun, especially for car enthusiasts who enjoy building and tuning cars, reminiscent of classic titles like Street Legal Racing: Redline.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
There has been a lack of updates and communication from the developers, leading to concerns about the game's future and development progress.
The driving mechanics and physics are poorly implemented, resulting in an unrealistic and clunky experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
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The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, drawing comparisons to car mechanic simulators but criticized for its buggy mechanics and poor driving physics. While it offers unique customization and destruction features, many players find it lacking in depth and engaging content, suggesting it is still in early development and better suited for those willing to wait for improvements. Overall, the game shows potential but currently struggles with execution, leading to a range of opinions from excitement about its concepts to disappointment in its current state.
- “The ideas and mechanics that are being formed and implemented are really neat as well as fun and do a lot to keep this from just being a fan clone of Street Legal. I'm excited to see where this project goes.”
- “Imagine a cross between Car Mechanic Simulator, BeamNG Drive, a bit of My Summer Car, and even Need for Speed, with elements of free-roam driving, racing, and drifting - you get this game!”
- “It's obviously still very early in development, but it is very impressive for two people, and I prefer it to Car Mechanic Simulator because it has way better customization and destruction physics.”
- “It's pretty bad, the in-game physics are bad, the driving is bad, the gameplay is boring, and it's very hard to learn how everything works. I'm refunding....”
- “This game plays like a cheap copy of Car Mechanic Simulator.”
- “Overall the game shows promise to be a car mechanic sim more focused on customization, which is good, but it's still a long way from being regularly played. I recommend waiting until the game comes out of early access or until the glitches are fixed. As of now, I'd give the game a 3/10 because it's a good idea, and these guys are one of the first to do it.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact stability and gameplay experience. While players acknowledge its fun aspects and potential, many recommend waiting for further updates and fixes before fully engaging with it. Overall, the consensus is that the game is still in an early development stage, requiring substantial improvements to reach a stable state.
- “Spent more time trying to work around bugs rather than actually doing anything in it, considering it's this buggy after 4 years and the last update was in February I really don't expect much.”
- “This game seems to be a great game, however I'd call it more of a project due to the countless glitches and how unstable the game is.”
- “The game has a lot of potential, but an extreme amount of bugs and glitches that need fixing.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed models and textures, while others report glitches and issues with certain graphical elements. Overall, many find the graphics decent for an unfinished game, but improvements are needed, particularly in controller support and customization options.
- “Decent graphics, very good for a game that is not even finished yet. Damage models are amazing. The game needs a few things like better controller support and more tuning options, but I see those coming in the future. Great game.”
- “Literally one of the best car games, amazing details, very nice graphics, and a very detailed game. You can even choose what color your intercooler pipes can be, lol.”
- “Great models, textures, graphics, physics... everything that we wanted for SLRR to be.”
- “The graphics are not very good at all.”
- “Graphics seem to sometimes glitch and cut out, and certain parts can never be installed even though you probably need them.”
- “The graphics are decent at the moment, driving vehicles isn't easy, and yes there are bugs.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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Overall, the optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance without bugs or crashes, others experience significant issues, such as excessive GPU usage and unrealistic performance metrics. Many users acknowledge that the game is still in early development and express hope for future improvements in optimization and handling.
- “I'm 10 hours into this so far and I'm really enjoying it; I haven't had any bugs or crashes, it runs smoothly.”
- “Still needs a lot of optimization, but... I believe!”
- “Right now it is in very early stages, but I can definitely see that the dev is making improvements, mainly in the handling and optimization departments.”
- “I know it's not real life, but this is really immersion-breaking. It's so silly to have cars driving around with essential parts missing and performance that is arbitrary in a tuning game.”
- “Performance is completely abstract; a car with no ignition system has 0 hp, not 78...”
- “First of all, performance is bad - the game maxes out my GPU (single core of an HD 6990, so 6970 effectively; Unity does not support Crossfire), which is far more powerful than the listed minimum spec GTX 650.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of content and repetitiveness, with players noting that starting a new game often leads to a similar narrative experience.
- “Lack of content or story.”
- “I started a second game and bought an Opel Omega this time, and it was pretty much the same story again.”
- “☑ Story?”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent, with a nostalgic nod to the 2000s, and players appreciate the ability to import their own tracks for a personalized experience. However, some users express frustration over the lack of key rebinding options and the absence of an in-game controls list, making navigation cumbersome.
- “Decent music and cool that you can do the whole car audio stuff; it reminds me of the 2000s.”
- “You can even put your own music tracks into the game to listen to while building cars and driving.”
- “You also can't rebind keys, and there doesn't even seem to be any in-game controls list, so you have to randomly press buttons to find out what's what (']' to skip the awful music tracks, by the way :)).”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every time I dive back in, I discover something new, making it a game I can enjoy over and over.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
- “The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “While the graphics are stunning, the lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as mildly amusing, offering a light touch of comedy without being overly prominent.