You Suck at Parking
- September 14, 2022
- Happy Volcano
- 11h median play time
Although You Suck at Parking gets harder and harder, it plays superbly, and the inventive nature of the tracks will keep you hooked.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"You Suck at Parking" is a wacky and fast-paced racing game that challenges players to park their cars in increasingly difficult spots while racing against the clock. With vibrant graphics and a variety of quirky vehicles to unlock, players must master their driving skills to navigate through treacherous obstacles and tight spaces. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete with friends for the ultimate parking title.
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Reviews
- The game features solid controls and a variety of inventive levels that provide a fun and challenging experience, especially in multiplayer.
- The art style is charming and the game has a lighthearted, humorous tone that makes it enjoyable to play with friends.
- The single-player campaign is extensive and rewarding, with a satisfying progression system that encourages players to improve their skills.
- The online multiplayer experience is often dead, making it difficult to find matches, and there is no local multiplayer option available.
- The monetization model, including a battle pass for cosmetics, feels greedy and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Level selection can be tedious and confusing, which can hinder the flow of gameplay and frustrate players.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and innovative mechanics, offering a unique take on the racing genre that is enjoyable both solo and in multiplayer settings. While some players noted minor bugs and frustrations with certain mechanics, the overall experience is described as engaging and challenging, with well-designed levels that encourage mastery. However, there are concerns about cosmetic items being gated behind a currency system and the introduction of mechanics that may overwhelm players.
“Really fun game with innovative gameplay.”
“Gameplay-wise, oh so much fun! Best played in a group of friends, but great also solo while trying to find all the shortcuts and skips to get a better time on each level!”
“A really unique take on the racing genre that offers challenging yet fun gameplay as well as a cute aesthetic!”
“Another misleading mechanic is fuel, which does not refer to the fuel you have, but it's yet another timer, separate from the level, which is only applied to your current car (attempt); even if you're standing still, the fuel goes down.”
“I do also get annoyed at some of the game mechanics.”
“Developers often throw too many mechanics at the player for the sake of increasing difficulty.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its fun and relaxing qualities, complementing the cartoon art style and gameplay. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and find it fitting for a party game, some feel it lacks variety and may choose to mute it after a short playtime. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions on its quality vary.
“Cool cartoon art style, challenging gameplay, and an awesome soundtrack will make you pick up this game over and over again.”
“The game does not take itself seriously at all, and the soundtrack adds to the fun while still requiring a decent amount of skill.”
“Great concept for a party game, cool customization, nice music, and level design.”
“A minor complaint is the soundtrack.”
“After only three hours of playtime, I muted the in-game music and played my own music in the background.”
“However, the music really isn't that good to my mind, and this battle pass thing is a shame.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game has received significant criticism, with players finding the presence of microtransactions, including a season pass and cosmetic purchases, to be excessive and intrusive, especially for a title that requires an upfront cost. While some players can overlook these monetization practices to enjoy the game, many view them as a major drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
“There's some in-game monetization, cosmetics for sale, and even a season pass.”
“I'd say if you aren't bothered by the microtransactions, then this game is definitely worth getting.”
“But if you're able to ignore the monetization and just focus on the game, the positives of it still shine through.”
“When the game first came out, I didn't get it because of all the annoying microtransactions, like the season pass.”
“Understandably, people will be dissuaded by the upfront cost with additional in-game purchases for cosmetic appearances.”
“But man is it a huge red flag that this regular purchase price, non-live-service game has such a huge amount of microtransactions right on launch and all over the main menu right as you start.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their polished, cutesy art style that enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing and engaging. Players appreciate the cartoonish aesthetic and unique design elements, which contribute to the game's fun and challenging gameplay. While some reviews mention that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they effectively complement the game's lighthearted theme and mechanics.
“Having both an online and campaign mode is a nice touch, and I have to say the art style is very pleasing to look at.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed this game; I love the cutesy art style which keeps me upbeat and engaged.”
“Aesthetically, everything is on point from the cute pocket-sized cars to the exhaust emission trail as you propel your car along.”
“Graphics are nothing special, neither are the mechanics, but all together they make a simple fun game that is worth playing, especially when on special.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“While the game has a charming aesthetic, the graphics can be quite bland and repetitive.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its lighthearted and goofy humor, making it enjoyable for players of all ages, especially when played with friends or family. The chaotic nature of the gameplay, particularly the collision mechanics, leads to amusing situations that enhance the overall fun. Players appreciate the polished graphics and entertaining music, contributing to a delightful gaming experience.
“A very lighthearted and goofy game with a great sense of humor baked in.”
“Even when I do get an online match for this game, I'm often paired up with a level 140+ goofball in the room who, despite getting all the furthest parking spots out of the way, hilariously sucks at parking at the last one so much that they do donuts in front of crucial paths, knocking everyone off course when they try to pass through.”
“Collision is enabled which creates hilarious chaos as cars attempt to boost their score by parking in spaces around the map — you suck at parking is a blast with friends.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a robust story mode that enhances the overall experience, complemented by daily missions that reward players with parking tokens for cosmetic items. Additionally, players can earn tokens through multiplayer matches, with suggestions for unlocking rewards by excelling in campaign missions.
“Pretty fun party racing/parking game that has a robust story mode as well.”
“Daily missions have recently been added to the game and offer experience and parking tokens which are used to buy cosmetic items for free; you also earn parking tokens by playing multiplayer matches based on your performance.”
“A simple solution would be unlocking rewards for perfecting campaign missions.”
“The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability high due to its challenging campaign, potential for improvement in completion times, and the promise of additional game modes and levels. The upcoming level editor is also expected to enhance replay value significantly, catering to both single and multiplayer experiences.
“Single player is fantastic and some levels are extremely hard, and the campaign has a high replay value since you can always improve your times.”
“Level editor is on the way as well which will add even more replayability, not to mention that they plan to expand the amount of levels for both single player and multiplayer.”
“I was already incredibly impressed by the campaign scale, and of course, more biomes would be really cool. I think adding more game modes would be a realistic way to create replayability in the multiplayer.”
“I was already incredibly impressed by the campaign scale, and of course, more biomes would be really cool. However, I think adding more game modes would be a relatively realistic way to create replayability in the multiplayer.”
“The level editor is on the way as well, which will add even more replayability, not to mention that they plan to expand the number of levels for both single player and multiplayer.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the sparse level distribution and awkward terrain, which complicates level selection and makes it feel tedious. While the game offers entertaining cosmetics and competitive elements, the overall experience is marred by the cumbersome overworld navigation.
“However, with levels dotted sparsely, awkward terrain, and no quick access menu, the overworld hinders the campaign by making level selection a tedious chore.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The recent addition of daily missions enhances game optimization by providing players with experience and parking tokens, which can be earned through multiplayer performance and used to acquire cosmetic items for free. This system encourages engagement and rewards players effectively.
“Daily missions have recently been added to the game, offering experience and parking tokens that can be used to purchase cosmetic items for free. You also earn parking tokens by playing multiplayer matches based on your performance.”
“The optimization of daily missions enhances the gameplay experience, providing players with valuable rewards that encourage participation and skill improvement.”
“Earning parking tokens through both daily missions and multiplayer performance creates a balanced system that rewards players for their efforts and keeps the game engaging.”
Critic Reviews
You Suck at Parking review
Although You Suck at Parking gets harder and harder, it plays superbly, and the inventive nature of the tracks will keep you hooked.
80%You Suck At Parking Review – All Gas, No Reverse
You Suck At Parking is a quirky take on hardcore arcade games and platformers like Super Meat Boy that are built on frustration, but are addicting enough for one more run. The controls are somewhat satisfying and the challenge is enjoyable, but your skill level and dedication determines how deep into the game you get. Otherwise, it is fun for a few afternoons or an occasional session.
70%You Suck At Parking Review (Xbox) – Like A Glove!
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