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What the Car

2023 #what-the-car
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89 / 100
Incredible

What the Car is pure creative absurdity. Nearly every level swaps the vehicle and mechanics to something new and unexpected, so the game never stops feeling fresh, the acapella sound design is an innovative choice that matches the games unseriousness perfectly and the minimalist cartoony visuals hit the same palette as abzu and journey which have some of the best most distinct and timeless artstyles ever. Its a short campaign but the star system and community level creator give it loads of replayability.

Pros

  • vehicle design variety keeps every level feeling fresh
  • acapella sound design is a creative highlight that matches the games tone perfectly
  • art style and colors hit abzu and journey levels of minimalist beauty
  • bronze to platin timing system makes every record feel like an accomplishment

Cons

  • campaign is done in a couple of hours without the community content
  • controls have a learning curve that takes adjusting to
Performance 90 Story & Characters 60 Gameplay 90 Visuals 88 Sound Design 90 Innovation 95 Enjoyment 90