Petrolhead
- January 7, 2019
- Petrolhead software
Get on SteamPetrolhead is a garage simulation and racing game where you rebuild, customize, and steal cars, earn money through various means including moonshine smuggling, and complete missions around Lakeview Trailer Park. With the ability to upgrade engines and purchase dream cars, players can engage in destruction or take on missions for more rewards. This game offers a variety of opportunities for car enthusiasts and mechanics alike.
Reviews
- The game has potential and reminds players of My Summer Car, offering a unique experience of fixing other cars.
- Despite its bugs, many players find the game fun and are excited for future updates and improvements.
- The developers are active in addressing issues and have plans for additional content, which gives players hope for the game's future.
- The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and unplayable for many users.
- There has been a lack of updates and communication from the developers since 2022, leading to concerns about the game's future.
- Many players find the controls and physics to be broken, making the gameplay experience unenjoyable.
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of updates since late 2020, leading to a perception of abandonment by the developers. While some players find it enjoyable despite the issues, the overall sentiment suggests that the game is currently unplayable and poorly maintained.
“As of February 2023, this game hasn't been updated since late 2020 (and the update was a buggy, unplayable beta). The Discord is a ghost town, and the devs have given us almost no info on the current status of this game.”
“Don't waste your money or time on this buggy crap show.”
“Game is completely buggy; the dev has abandoned this game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of basic mechanics, such as the inability to move the engine hoist, making tasks cumbersome. Players find the driving controls frustrating, often leading to erratic vehicle behavior, and the high costs of cars in the auto gallery deter purchases. While some customization options like rims and header covers are appreciated, overall, the gameplay experience is disappointing, with lingering issues despite updates.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a realistic experience of working on cars, which I really enjoy.”
“I appreciate the updates that have improved the gameplay mechanics, making it more enjoyable to work on vehicles.”
“The ability to customize cars with rims and header covers adds a fun layer to the gameplay.”
“This game is so bad. First, the engine hoist doesn't even let you move it like in all the other mechanic games, so you have to take the whole engine apart and put it back together in the car. The cars to buy in the auto gallery are way too expensive to even think about buying. Next, the driving is so awful that half the time you're in the car, you have to worry about not going off the road, or else you will spin into the sky. Lastly, the only thing I have found even remotely cool about this game is that you can buy rims and header covers for your car.”
“I saw the gameplay before buying and I was disappointed at first. I love cars and working on them in real life, so I looked and saw it had an update that made me think they fixed the 'gravity' or lack thereof. It turns out it's still a little bit of a problem.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be less crude and less absurdly difficult compared to similar titles like "My Summer Car," suggesting that players seeking a more refined comedic experience may find better alternatives.
