Petrolhead

About

Petrolhead 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game has potential and reminds players of My Summer Car, offering a unique experience of fixing other cars.
Many players find the game fun and are excited about future updates and improvements.
The developers are active in addressing bugs and have plans for additional content, which gives hope for the game's future.

The game is plagued with bugs and has not received updates since 2022, leading to frustration among players.
Many users report poor physics and controls, making the gameplay experience frustrating and unenjoyable.
There is a lack of clear instructions and guidance within the game, leaving players confused about how to progress.

stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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. Many players describe the experience as frustrating and unpolished, suggesting that the game feels rushed and poorly constructed. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently unplayable and not worth the investment.
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of basic mechanics, such as the inability to move the engine hoist, forcing players to disassemble and reassemble engines in an inconvenient manner. Additionally, the driving experience is described as frustrating, with issues like poor handling and unrealistic physics that can lead to erratic vehicle behavior. While some customization options, like buying rims and header covers, are appreciated, overall, the gameplay fails to meet expectations, especially for car enthusiasts.
- “This game is so bad. First, it doesn't even let you move the engine hoist like 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 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.”
- “This game is so bad. First, it doesn't even let you move the engine hoist like 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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often criticized for being crude and overly difficult, leading some players to seek alternatives that offer a more refined comedic experience. Overall, it seems that the humor may not resonate well with everyone, particularly those who prefer a lighter tone.