Parking Tycoon: Business Simulator
- November 3, 2023
- Geekon
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Parking Tycoon: Business Simulator" is a strategy game where you manage a car parking empire in a first-person simulation. Your goal is to build and manage profitable parking lots on your owned land. The game is single-player and can be grinding and buggy at times. The developers have also announced upcoming games, including "3D PrintMaster Simulator: Printer" and "Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging concept that keeps players entertained for several hours.
- There are many upgrade options and tasks to manage, providing a sense of progression.
- The graphics are decent and the gameplay can be relaxing, making it a good time killer.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including cars getting stuck and AI issues that disrupt gameplay.
- Content is limited, with many players finishing the game in under 10 hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
- There is no tutorial or proper settings menu, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and significant bugs that hinder the overall experience. While players appreciate the simplicity and potential for fun in the simulation, many report issues such as slow movements, repetitive tasks, and a lack of meaningful upgrades, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel incomplete and frustrating. Despite these drawbacks, some find enjoyment in the initial hours and the game's concept, hoping for future updates to enhance its features and polish.
“What does work is that its simplicity grabs you and you'll want to play it if you get caught up in its mechanics.”
“The latest update really cut down on some of the jank that was plaguing the first couple of releases, and the gameplay loop and reward system is very satisfying.”
“It is an enjoyable game with visually pleasing graphics and addictive gameplay and the opportunity to develop your parking empire; it is worth a try for fans of simulation and management games.”
“The game is an absolute mess and runs out of steam after only a few hours of gameplay.”
“This game is far from finished; almost every mechanic in the game is bugged in some way or another, and the game isn't being properly updated.”
“The gameplay becomes repetitive and boring, and the upgrade system is poorly designed and has no impact on the game.”
- stability24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly detract from the overall experience. Players report issues ranging from minor annoyances to game-breaking errors, particularly with AI behavior, vehicle interactions, and general stability. While some find enjoyment despite these flaws, many agree that the game feels incomplete and in need of substantial polishing.
“I've no clue how a developer can justify releasing and charging for a DLC for a game that is as buggy as this.”
“Great potential, but so many bugs and glitches it's just not fun.”
“Love the game and will change this review when it's fixed, but the game crashes and freezes, the trash and vandalism is super high and it needs polishing.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming visuals and realistic design, while others criticize them for being subpar, lagging, or featuring awkward NPC animations. Overall, the graphics are described as decent and visually pleasing, but there are calls for improvements and additional content to enhance the experience.
“The graphics are charming, and the controls are intuitive, making it accessible for all players.”
“The graphics in the game are great, and the interface is intuitive.”
“The realistic graphics and intuitive controls make it feel like I'm actually managing a busy parking lot.”
“The graphics are not that great and the NPC movements are ridiculous.”
“The graphics lag a bit and tear slightly even on a 3070; it only happens with movement.”
“Boring, not gonna lie. Add sandbox or something; I want my money back, bad graphics.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while many players find it enjoyable and engaging with numerous upgrades available, others criticize it for becoming tedious and monotonous over time. The slow movement speed and repetitive tasks can lead to boredom, making it appealing primarily to those who appreciate time-consuming gameplay. Overall, it caters to fans of grinding mechanics but may not satisfy those seeking more dynamic experiences.
“The character's slow movement speed feels impractical and tedious.”
“You do a lot of grinding only to become bored after a while.”
“But it quickly becomes monotonous as once you start making enough money to upgrade first level infrastructure it becomes terribly tedious.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the concept amusing and enjoying the comedic elements, such as the quirky behavior of the cars. However, some users expressed frustration with certain bugs that detracted from the experience, suggesting that while the game has potential for humor, it may not be worth its current price. Overall, the game is seen as funny, but improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
“A great and funny game overall, but what bugged me was the fact that you can't put cameras on the second floor and basement; perhaps they'll add that in a future update, but oh well.”
“Funny cars can't drive for their lives.”
“That's nothing bad, just funny in my opinion.”
“The humor in the game feels forced and often falls flat, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes are repetitive and lack originality.”
“While the game has its moments, the humor often misses the mark and feels out of place.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the game's story, noting that it is virtually non-existent despite promises of cut scenes and narrative elements. Additionally, the second story upgrade reportedly disrupts gameplay, further detracting from any potential storytelling experience.
“The story promised is non-existent.”
“In the description, it mentioned cut scenes and a story.”
“I never got any cut scenes, and there is no story.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly due to the recent release of paid DLC that many players feel prioritizes profit over game improvement. Users express concern that the developers are more focused on generating revenue through additional content rather than enhancing the core gameplay experience.
“Another cash grab simulation game.”
“On top of that, they just released a paid DLC, so unless they come up with a patch soon, I will just consider this game a quick cash grab.”
“From what I can see, the devs are focused on cash grabbing from new DLCs rather than improving the game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it feels limited and offers no incentive to play again after reaching level 4. Many are hopeful for improvements that could enhance its playability in the future.
“The game seems pretty limited, and there is zero replay value.”
“No replayability.”
“I'll change my review to a positive one once it's more playable past level 4.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users suggest that the game currently requires further optimization, indicating that it has the potential to be great once these improvements are made.
“Once the game is fully optimized, it has the potential to be truly exceptional.”
“The optimization process has significantly improved performance, making the gameplay much smoother.”
“I can see the developers are committed to optimization, and it really enhances the overall experience.”
