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 unique and engaging concept that can be fun when it works properly.
- It offers a satisfying progression system, allowing players to build and manage their parking lot.
- The graphics are charming and the controls are intuitive, making it accessible for all players.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including cars getting stuck, AI issues, and game-breaking glitches.
- There is a lack of content and replayability, with many players finishing the game in under 10 hours.
- The developers seem to have abandoned the game, with no significant updates or fixes since its release.
- gameplay63 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and significant bugs that hinder the overall experience. While the simplicity and addictive nature of the game can draw players in for a few hours, many reviewers note that it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with limited long-term content and poorly designed upgrade systems. Despite its potential, the game feels unfinished and requires further polishing and additional features to enhance the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“The first few hours of gameplay are incredibly engaging and can be quite hectic as you work hard to make your business prosper.”
“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.”
- stability49 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, affecting everything from AI behavior to vehicle interactions, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some find enjoyment in the chaotic nature of these issues, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant stability improvements to reach its potential. Many users express disappointment over the game's current state, describing it as incomplete and in need of urgent fixes.
“However, when I opened the game, I was greeted with one of the most buggy and crude experiences I’ve ever seen.”
“Great potential, but so many bugs and glitches it's just not fun.”
“The game also suffers from many bugs and glitches, especially with the workers, cars, and pedestrians.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % 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 and experiencing lag, particularly during movement. Overall, many find the graphics decent and fitting for the game's genre, though there are calls for more content and improvements in NPC animations.
“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. I want my money back; bad graphics.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and rewarding, many describe it as tedious and monotonous, particularly due to slow movement speeds and repetitive tasks. Those who appreciate time-consuming gameplay may find satisfaction in the upgrades available, but others may quickly grow bored with the grind. Overall, it caters to fans of grinding mechanics, though it may not appeal to everyone.
“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.”
“So, to level up in this game, it can be very tedious with going back and forth to the house inventory.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's promised story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of cut scenes and narrative content. Additionally, the second story upgrade reportedly disrupts gameplay, further diminishing any potential storytelling experience.
“The 'story' promised is non-existent.”
“I never got any cut scenes and there is no story.”
“Sadly, the second story upgrade completely breaks the game.”
- humor8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the quirky driving mechanics and amusing audio bugs entertaining. However, some users express frustration with certain gameplay limitations and bugs, which detracts from their overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about the game's value.
“A great and funny game overall.”
“Funny cars can't drive for their lives.”
“That's nothing bad, just funny in my opinion.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, particularly due to the recent release of paid DLCs that prioritize profit over game improvement. Players feel that the developers are more focused on generating revenue than enhancing the overall gaming 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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 beyond level 4. Many express a desire for improvements that could enhance its long-term engagement.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users express that the game currently requires significant optimization, suggesting that it has the potential to be great once these improvements are made.
“Wait until it's optimized, and then it could be a great game.”
