- September 9, 2024
- Triband
What the Car?
What the Car looks darn great, it sounds wacky as hell and is about as much fun as I’ve had with a game this year so far.
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"WHAT THE CAR?" is a whimsical and unconventional racing game where you play as a car with legs, exploring vast islands and participating in unexpected challenges such as delivering packages, jetpack flying, and even burger flipping. The game encourages creativity with its level editor and leaderboards for player-created content. Despite its absurdity, the game reminds players that it is for entertainment only and not a tool to improve real-world driving skills.









- The game is incredibly fun and silly, with a variety of unique mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
- It features a charming art style and humorous puns that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The level editor and community-created levels provide endless replayability, allowing players to explore new challenges and creative designs.
- Some levels can feel repetitive and lack the creativity found in its predecessor, What the Golf?, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
- The physics can be inconsistent, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in certain levels that require precise control.
- The requirement to play community levels for 100% completion can be tedious, as many of these levels are poorly designed or overly difficult.
- humor85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity, clever puns, and quirky level design, consistently eliciting laughter from players. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to surprise with funny twists and chaotic scenarios, making it a delightful experience. However, some players feel that the humor occasionally overshadows gameplay quality, leading to mixed opinions on its overall effectiveness.
“Graphically great, absurdly funny, constantly topping itself with each new level's oddball themes and charismatic puns, what the car?”
“From dodging banana peels to navigating through a world where cars can literally dance, I found myself laughing so hard I almost rear-ended my own sense of reality.”
“An absolute delight - this is unhinged, hilarious, and a joy to play.”
“With every new level, I asked, 'Is that supposed to be funny?' while simultaneously questioning my existence.”
“The jokes in this game make me feel like I've been gaslit my whole life about what jokes even are, since they all feel awkward, forced, and unfunny.”
What the Car? review
What the Car looks darn great, it sounds wacky as hell and is about as much fun as I’ve had with a game this year so far.
90%What the Car? Review – Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads
If we’re measuring the success of What the Car? by laughs per minute, it’s a pretty sweet ride. The overworld eventually wears out its welcome, and some of the harder levels feel a little too frustrating for a comedy game. However, as an overall lighthearted experience, this game kicks it into high gear.
80%A wiggly wave of goofy puns and bear buddies
The silliest game about giving a car human feet you could play.
70%