Parked In The Dark

About

Find you car somewhere in the garage by finding clues, before the time runs out. But you are not as alone as you think...

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that can be entertaining for a short period.
Some players find the low-poly graphics and style charming, adding a quirky appeal.
It's free to play, which allows players to try it without any financial commitment.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with little strategy or engaging mechanics.
The sound design is poor, featuring a very limited soundtrack that can become annoying quickly.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The graphics of the game feature a low-poly style that some players appreciate for its unique design, though there are issues with the game not retaining resolution settings between sessions. While the visuals are generally considered good and stylish, many users emphasize that graphics alone do not determine the game's quality.
- “I don't mind low-poly graphics; the game seems to be designed with intention.”
- “The graphics are good, nice, and have a unique style, but graphics alone do not make a game great.”
- “The game features a distinct artistic style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game doesn't remember the resolution settings you put in, either, so you need to reconfigure the graphics every time you launch the mobile app.”
- “I don't mind low-poly graphics, but the game seems to be poorly designed.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, lockups, and glitches that can render it unplayable. Users report problems such as getting mouselocked in the menu and experiencing softlocks, necessitating restarts to continue playing. Overall, the lack of polish and numerous bugs severely impact the gameplay experience.
- “The real problem is that this is completely buggy to the point of being unplayable, with serious crashes and lockups. It's easy to get mouselocked on the menu, forcing you to quit and restart the game.”
- “There are even times where the game glitches up and even softlocks itself from time to time, forcing me to restart the game.”
- “But the clunky gameplay, the unbalanced mechanics, the unpolished glitches, and the annoying music are what make it so.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive, with a frustrating ten-second loop that detracts from the overall experience. Many players find it annoying and a significant flaw alongside other gameplay issues.
- “However, one thing I absolutely hated while playing this game was the music.”
- “But the clunky gameplay, the unbalanced mechanics, the unpolished glitches, and the annoying music are what make it so.”
- “This game sucks; it's got my mouse locking all the time and a ten-second loop for a soundtrack.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Parked in the Dark" is notable for being completely free, distinguishing it from typical cash grab mobile apps, despite its poor quality.
- “Parked in the Dark is a poorly made mobile app that's been dumped on Steam, but not as a cash grab, because it's completely free.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users express a desire for the game to incorporate a more developed narrative, indicating that the current lack of a story detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
- “I was captivated by the depth of the narrative; it kept me engaged from start to finish.”
- “The storytelling is top-notch, with well-developed characters and a plot that keeps you guessing.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being clunky and unbalanced, with numerous glitches and an irritating soundtrack that detracts from the overall experience.