Revhead

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"Revhead is a car racing simulation game offering both single-player and multi-player modes. Players build their own race car, utilizing garage resources and car components, to compete in races and gain recognition in an Australian town. Mastering mechanical skills is essential for maintaining, fixing, and re-building your dream car, and the car's settings should be adjusted according to your driving skills and racing conditions."

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+37

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 457 reviews

gameplay41 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of car building and racing, reminiscent of classic titles like Street Rod.
There is a wide variety of customization options for cars, allowing players to mix and match parts from different vehicles.
The developers are actively updating the game, addressing bugs and adding new content, which shows commitment to improving the player experience.

The driving mechanics are often criticized for being unresponsive and unrealistic, making it difficult to control vehicles effectively.
The user interface can be cumbersome and unintuitive, leading to frustration when navigating menus and managing parts.
There is a limited selection of cars and tracks, which can lead to repetitive gameplay after a few hours.

gameplay
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
6%
The gameplay of Revhead is a blend of car mechanics and racing, offering a simplified mechanic simulation experience compared to titles like Car Mechanic Simulator, with a focus on intuitive part selection and installation rather than detailed disassembly. While the racing elements are generally enjoyable and provide a sense of progression, many players find the driving mechanics to be clunky and the overall gameplay loop repetitive, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and engagement. Despite its shortcomings, the game appeals to car enthusiasts looking for a casual mechanic and racing experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more realistic simulation.
- “This game is about more than just driving, though, with the mechanical side being equally important.”
- “The gameplay is full of variety from racing to mechanic work all the way to bigger jobs like sponsored racing contracts and helping mates buy cars under a budget.”
- “An excellent combination of mechanic, racing, and open world single player driving game.”
- “The garage/repair portion of the game offers no actual gameplay, only menu navigation.”
- “Gameplay is over-simplified to the point of being completely unengaging.”
- “The car mechanic gameplay is extremely frustrating in that you are given a customer's car and only vague instructions on what to do with it, when you think you have completed the job you turn it in to receive only a binary response with no feedback on what you did wrong and no opportunity to try again.”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
70%
14%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they may appear dated or simplistic, they ultimately fit the game's style and do not detract from the overall experience. Some users appreciate the art direction and the game's content, while others criticize the visuals as subpar compared to modern standards, particularly when compared to AAA titles. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable for an indie game, but improvements are desired, especially in terms of performance and visual fidelity.
- “I grew to greatly love the art style.”
- “The graphics are nice and the driving is solid.”
- “The graphics are good enough for me, and they don't over-tax my computer.”
- “On the surface of it, it looks like outdated graphics, a basic and poor man's version of a car mechanic sim.”
- “Graphic-wise, it definitely isn't the prettiest game out there, and does feel like an asset flip sometimes.”
- “The graphics are pretty subpar as well.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
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Overall, players find the optimization of the game lacking, particularly in terms of performance and system requirements, which could be improved for lower-end hardware. While the extensive customization options and realism in vehicle performance are praised, there are calls for better quality of life features and more in-depth immersion. Users express a desire for additional parts and brands, as well as enhancements to the overall performance and stability of the game.
- “I spent so much time working on cars in the garage, trying to build cheap but powerful racecars and trying to get cheap performance parts from stripping wrecked cars I bought in the newspaper.”
- “You can change most elements of your car performance-wise, such as swapping engines and adding superchargers and turbos.”
- “While not as in-depth as My Summer Car, this game strives to adhere more to realism where vehicle performance and handling is strongly linked to what suspension, tires, etc. is installed on the car.”
- “But I will be waiting for this next game with better quality of life, more in-depth immersion, and optimizations in the memory part.”
- “Or redline street legal racing without the shovelware/ghetto feel and hilarious lack of optimization.”
- “Pretty good game, but could use some optimization for lowering the requirements for us low-end players.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
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The game's story revolves around a racing career path filled with various missions, including car repairs and towing, which players find engaging and enjoyable. While the narrative may not be the primary focus, the characters and backstory add depth to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for those who appreciate vehicle customization and racing. Players can immerse themselves in a humorous storyline while completing odd jobs and challenges, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “The characters and backstory are a nice touch on top of the superb gameplay and excellent vehicle customization!”
- “If you enjoy working on cars, racing them for cash + reputation, and immersing yourself in a hilarious-but-awesome storyline -- this game is for you!”
- “Is a story, you get odd jobs.”
- “I haven't played much into the 'story' of the game so much, but I already feel that this game is more than worth what I bought it for.”
- “This is the first part, of the first mission, in the racing career path.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting, while others describe it as generic and not well-suited for a racing game. There are complaints about the limited number of tracks, with some noting that the main menu music can be overly loud and jarring. Overall, while some appreciate the cheeky dialogue and Australian influences, many feel the soundtrack lacks variety and depth.
- “I like the music.”
- “And you get some cheeky dialogue and very Australian music along the way.”
- “At first it was a little hard to figure out, but once you understand the layout and what's going on, you start to put cars together pretty fast. No grinding, great soundtrack.”
- “Other things I say the game is lacking in, needs to do better on, or doesn't even have at all include: only having like 3 music tracks in the game, and plenty of other things that would make this list go on and on.”
- “The music is kind of okay, a bit too much 'generic aboriginal music' you'd more likely find in some kind of documentary than a racing game, but nothing annoying either.”
- “Controls are a total disaster, the UI is ugly, awful sounds, lame music, medium to poor graphics.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While the car-building process is streamlined and less tedious than in similar games, some events require excessive repetition, leading to frustration despite the potential rewards. However, many still appreciate the balance between racing and car customization, making it enjoyable for fans of grinding in racing games.
- “At first, it was a little hard to figure out, but once you understand the layout and what's going on, you start to put cars together pretty fast. No grinding, great soundtrack.”
- “Some events are painfully tedious, asking for 15 laps on a track that takes around 1 minute 30 seconds to complete each lap. While the payout is huge, it isn't quite enough to justify the absurd amount of time that you'll be racing to win.”
- “I used to enjoy this game when it was just some simple grinding to get the money I needed to make my car nice, but now it seems like I have to sacrifice the hopes of ever having a nice car just to be able to do the jobs needed to make money.”
- “Well, you could tediously select every item group in the front end, hoping to find what's broken.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly since its release, with many players noting a reduction in bugs and glitches after numerous updates. However, some users still report occasional issues, such as freezing at the start screen and persistent glitches during car modifications. While the game is generally fun and runs well, it still has quirks that can detract from the experience.
- “It's fun, runs great, and the car building keeps me coming back.”
- “The game has its quirks and is full of glitches, but it's on a good path.”
- “I would love to play this game, but it freezes at the start screen and I can't do anything.”
- “Still buggy after all these years :(”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from its unintuitive interface, leading to amusing player interactions and mishaps, particularly in racing scenarios where excessive collisions create comical chaos. Players find joy in the absurdity of their vehicles' performance and the hilarious moments that arise from AI mishaps during races. Overall, the game combines a lighthearted storyline with entertaining gameplay mechanics that evoke laughter amidst the challenges.
- “If you enjoy working on cars, racing them for cash + reputation, and immersing yourself in a hilarious-but-awesome storyline -- this game is for you!”
- “Now aside from that, the fact that the AI tend to take themselves out in longer, faster races does make for funny moments.”
- “You can buy a tower supercharger in this game, and then hang on for dear life as your otherwise underbuilt turd refuses to turn, refuses to brake, refuses to do anything but go, shredding your crappy worn-out street tires to the tune of a glorious supercharged V8 at full yell, laughing like a complete psycho.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players appreciate the monetization model in Revhead, noting that it remains reasonable and allows for profitable gameplay through odd jobs and rebuilding vehicles sourced from newspaper ads. The game's economy encourages exploration and strategic purchasing, enhancing the overall experience.
- “As long as the monetization is reasonable, I will continue to support Revhead.”
- “Everything bought in this game is purchased from newspaper ads.”
- “Parts and cars market is accessed through the ads section in a newspaper.”
- “To find what you want, you need to scour the ads and hope for the best.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game offers good replayability due to its well-executed content, though the lack of randomly generated cars may limit the freshness of each playthrough as players will remember the best parts.
- “While the game is somewhat barebones, it does a very good job with the content it has, so I would say that the replayability is pretty good.”
- “The game features a cars/parts catalog and newspaper, but since the cars are not randomly generated, you'll remember which cars have the best parts, which slightly affects replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with players feeling frustration over the unrealistic driving mechanics and instant penalties for minor contact, which detracts from immersion. However, there are moments of humor and unpredictability with the AI, adding a lighthearted touch to the racing experience. Overall, the emotional engagement seems to fluctuate based on individual gameplay experiences.