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On October 9, publisher MicroProse Software released Hilkojj Interactive’s city-building simulation Car Park Capital into early access on PC via Steam. The title has achieved an "Overwhelmingly Positive" status, with 97% of over 970 user reviews praising its unique, satirical premise.
Players act as agents for Big Auto, tasked with transforming vibrant, walkable cities into car-dependent parking empires. Mechanics involve buying land, demolishing existing structures, and replacing them with parking lots. To maximize profit, players must force residents into the suburbs, dismantle public transit like subways and bus stops, and sell cars to the displaced population.
The game features aggressive management tools, including the ability to deploy riot police to suppress protests against these urban changes. While players appreciate the deep management gameplay, some reviewers have noted the current lack of scenarios. Developers plan to address this during the roughly 10-month early access period, with a full release targeted for summer 2027.
Car Park Capital is currently available with a 10% launch discount, priced at 2160 yen until October 24. The game supports Japanese text and is being lauded for its dark humor and biting social commentary on modern urban planning.
