Dinsun Review
Dinsun here. I’ve seen plenty of gimmicks in forty years, and WHAT THE CAR? is essentially 'Gimmick: The Game.' It’s clever, I’ll give it that. The way it subverts what a 'car' should be is genuinely amusing for the first few dozen levels. It’s polished and the physics aren't as broken as they look, which shows some actual craft behind the silliness.
However, as a conservative gamer who values depth and progression, the charm starts to wear thin. It’s a series of punchlines rather than a cohesive racing experience. Once you’ve seen a car flip burgers or walk on stilts, the mechanical simplicity starts to glare. It’s fine for a quick distraction on the train, but don't expect it to hold your attention like a proper simulator or a deep RPG.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Genuine laugh-out-loud moments
- Creative level variety
- Excellent use of touch controls
- Repetitive core loop
- Low mechanical depth
- Too short for serious players
Technical Report
Performance: Rock solid 60fps on modern iOS devices; very fast loading.
- Subtitles
- Simple Controls
- Visual Cues for Audio
Audience Fit
Buy if: You want a game that doesn't take itself seriously and you enjoy physics-based comedy.
Skip if: You are looking for a traditional racing game with tuning and realistic handling.
- WHAT THE GOLF?
- Donut County
- Sayonara Wild Hearts
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun (40yo male, skeptical of 'wacky' indie trends)
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
- Playtime: 5 hours
- Status: Finished Main Campaign
