What The Car? is not your typical racing game—in fact, calling it a racing game barely scratches the surface. Developed by Triband, the team behind What The Golf?, this chaotic, hilarious adventure turns the concept of vehicles on its head, swapping wheels for legs, wings, and just about anything else you can imagine. Packed with bizarre challenges, quirky humor, and enough surprises to keep you laughing, What The Car? is a refreshingly absurd experience that will have you asking, “What the…?”
A Car With Legs and So Much More
In What The Car?, you don’t just drive a car; you embody a car with legs. This premise alone sets the tone for the game’s unpredictable antics. The gameplay features hundreds of wildly imaginative levels where you’ll do everything from racing across tracks to flying with jetpacks, flipping burgers, sneezing, and even singing “CAR-aoke.” Each challenge brings something unexpected, keeping you on your toes—or wheels, or wings, or fins.
The controls are delightfully simple yet surprisingly tight. While the physics-based chaos creates plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s clear the developers put a lot of care into making each level feel polished and fun to play. The game strikes the perfect balance between absurdity and functionality, ensuring the mayhem remains engaging rather than frustrating.
A World Full of Charm and Exploration
Beyond its levels, What The Car? offers a sprawling world map to explore. Each island is packed with secrets, quirky puzzles, and charming side quests that encourage you to stray off the beaten path. From chatting with strange NPCs to discovering hidden treasures behind waterfalls, the map is a joy to traverse.
The addition of community-created levels woven into the world map is an intriguing concept. Players can upload their own wacky challenges, offering nearly endless replayability. However, the focus on user-generated content might leave some players preferring the more polished levels crafted by the developers.
Plenty of Variety, but Not Without Repetition
While What The Car? delivers an abundance of laugh-inducing moments, some players may notice a lack of variety compared to Triband’s previous titles like What The Golf?. Though the game includes multiple forms for your car—think shark, jetpack, and more—these mechanics are often reused, making certain challenges feel familiar over time.
That said, the sheer volume of levels, secrets, and side quests provides plenty to keep players entertained. The ability to create and share custom levels adds even more content for those who want to dive deeper into the game’s zaniness.
Ridiculous Graphics and Sound Design
The quirky, colorful art style of What The Car? is perfectly suited to its absurd premise. The goofy animations and whimsical environments amplify the humor, making each challenge feel fresh and fun. From the way your car waddles on its legs to the silly expressions of NPCs, every visual detail contributes to the game’s charm.
The sound design deserves a special mention, with playful sound effects and a lively soundtrack that add another layer of entertainment. The game even features bizarre audio quirks like “CAR-aoke,” where your car can belt out tunes during challenges. These touches make What The Car? a delight to play both solo and with friends.
A Game for Laughs and Relaxation
One of What The Car?’s greatest strengths is its accessibility. The simple controls and casual tone make it a perfect pick-up-and-play title for gamers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to unwind with some silly solo fun or take turns with friends to share the mayhem, the game is a guaranteed laugh factory.
For fans of titles like Goat Simulator or Surgeon Simulator, What The Car? fits right into the “chaotic yet oddly satisfying” category. It’s equally enjoyable for short bursts of gameplay or longer sessions spent uncovering every secret and side quest the world has to offer.
Wheels, Wings, and Wacky Fun
What Keeps the Wheels Turning
- Hilarious Gameplay: Absurd challenges and quirky humor make every level a joy to play.
- Tight Controls: Despite the goofy physics, the game feels surprisingly polished and responsive.
- Charming World Map: Exploration is rewarded with secrets, puzzles, and unexpected surprises.
- Endless Replayability: Community-created levels add to the already massive amount of content.
- Playful Aesthetic: Bright graphics and silly sound effects perfectly complement the game’s tone.
Where the Tires Skid
- Repetitive Mechanics: Some challenges reuse familiar concepts, which may reduce the novelty over time.
- Focus on Community Content: While user-generated levels add variety, some players may prefer more developer-crafted stages.
- Post-Credits Drop-Off: The experience starts to feel less engaging after completing the main campaign.
WHAT THE CAR?: What The Car? is a wildly imaginative and undeniably fun romp that will leave you laughing with every absurd twist. While it may not have the same level of variety as Triband’s previous offerings, it more than makes up for it with its charm, humor, and sheer volume of content. The inclusion of community levels ensures there’s always something new to try, making it a game that keeps on giving. Whether you’re racing, flipping, or singing your way through the game, What The Car? is a delightful addition to the quirky physics-based game genre. For anyone seeking a lighthearted escape filled with creativity and chaos, this game is well worth the ride. – Obsidian
