My Summer Car

Release Date: January 8, 2025

Simulation, FPP, cars, sandbox, humorous, survival, machines and equipment, life sim, indie games, crafting, 90s, singleplayer

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A simulation game developed by independent Finnish developer who uses nickname Royal John Love. The title enables the player to repair old and wrecked cars as a fan of 90s cars, who one beautiful summer decides to fix his old sports car. When the game starts, the player has only a tractor and a van useful when transporting larger parts.

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Last Update: August 12, 2019

My Summer Car Guide

My Summer Car Guide is a collection of tips that will help you to quickly grasp the basics of this crazy game. In our publication, you will find description of character attributes, vehicles and more.

My Summer Car Guide

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[1:39] My Summer Car early access trailer

[2:19] My Summer Car trailer #1

95%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (77,751)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Unique Gameplay Experience: Players appreciate the game's blend of car building, life simulation, and humor, often describing it as a "Finnish life simulator" that captures the essence of rural life.
Challenging and Rewarding: Many users find the challenge of building and maintaining the car to be rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment when things go right.
Realistic Mechanics: The game simulates real-life mechanics, which resonates with players who enjoy the intricacies of car assembly and repair.
Open-Ended Exploration: Players enjoy the freedom to engage in various activities beyond car building, such as drinking, gambling, and interacting with quirky NPCs.
Community and Mod Support: The game has a strong community and supports mods that enhance gameplay, making it more enjoyable and less tedious.

The main cons of the game

Steep Learning Curve: Many players find the lack of tutorials and guidance frustrating, leading to confusion and repeated failures, which can be discouraging.
Bugs and Glitches: Users report numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay, although some see this as adding to the game's charm.
Permadeath and Realism: The permadeath feature and the need to manage basic survival elements (like hunger and thirst) can be overwhelming for some players.
Tedious Gameplay: Some reviews mention that the game can become tedious, especially when spending long hours on tasks that can easily go wrong.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

In-Game Tutorials: Many players express a desire for better in-game tutorials or guidance to help new players understand the mechanics.
Multiplayer Mode: There are requests for an official multiplayer mode to allow friends to play together without relying on mods.
More Updates and Content: Some users feel the game could benefit from more frequent updates and additional content to keep it fresh and engaging.
Easier Starting Options: A few players suggest having a pre-built car option or an easier mode for those unfamiliar with car mechanics.

Summary

Overall, "My Summer Car" is praised for its unique and challenging gameplay, while also facing criticism for its steep learning curve and bugs. Players who enjoy the challenge and can manage the game's quirks tend to find it highly rewarding.

Summary generated on: January 13, 2025

9.0

GAMERS Score

Average score from 46 votes. 702 players anticipated the game.

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My Summer Car for PC is a game that focuses on reassembling old and worn sports cars. The game belongs to the simulation genre and it attempts to realistically recreate the real world.

Mechanics

The player assumes the role of a fan of 90s’ cars, who during one beautiful Finnish summer decided to overhaul his old ride. The game world is open and it doesn’t force the player to do anything. He can decide by himself what and when will he do. The only thing that marks progress in the game is the progress in assembling the car. In addition to working as a mechanic, the player can sit inside his car and drive through a forest. However, one should be careful as an accident can result in death.

When the game is started, the user is welcomed in a remote location where there is only player, forest and the car that requires his attention. The user can also use a tractor and a van that enables him to travel through the game world until the car is ready. It also allows transporting larger pieces required for the repairs. Obtaining new parts for the car isn’t just about going to a shop. Specific parts must be found in a catalog and ordered through mail. Once that is done, player must wait until the parts are delivered.

The realism of the game forces the player for example to use correct key for opening a screw in the engine. He must also make sure that various (and numerous) engine components are connected to each other in the right way. One can improve parameters of his car and even add some subwoofers in order to increase acoustic performance of the vehicle. The customization of the car is actually a full-blown mechanic sim, rather than just fitting different parts to their slots.

The world presented in the game is not always politically correct; it is possible to sit behind the wheels after a beer and open another one while driving, and the game has three separate buttons for cursing.

Technical aspects

The title was developed by using Unity 5 graphics engine. The action is shown from a first-person perspective. My Summer Car for PC offers clear, however modest, three-dimensional visuals. The title also offers a realistic physical engine that impacts the way the car is driven.

Last updated on October 24, 2016