My Summer Car is a simulation game from Amistech Games dubbed as the ultimate car-owning game. Here, you play as a teenager tasked with building and driving a small, rugged car. The car is completely disassembled, and the challenge is to put it back together without any help. 

If you succeed in assembling the car in My Summer Car, you can drive the vehicle and use it for various 1990’s Finish countryside summer events. This car game is quite challenging, especially to newcomers, but it provides an authentic and insanely rewarding experience. 

What the game offers

There are various car simulation games available, from racing and driving to car mechanics and automation, and My Summer Car is yet another one. However, what sets this game apart from its competition is its immersive yet realistic offering. Moreover, the game offers many things. Ultimately, though, the gameplay revolves around rebuilding the car. There is also tuning and maintenance. 

Besides the building section, there's also a survival aspect that makes the game more challenging and enjoyable. There are also occasionally deadly events to watch out for if you want to complete a task and earn Marrka, the currency in the game. For instance, upon reaching the highway, there's a risk of getting killed by a wild moose or crashing head-on into an oncoming car. 

A surprising open-world experience 

Beyond car construction, the game features a robust open world to explore. Players can fish, hunt, drink, and interact with the environment in various ways. The game's physics engine is incredibly realistic, adding to the immersive experience. You must sleep, drink water, and live like a real person. You can steal and commit violent acts, but not without consequences from the authorities.   

As noted, the game tests your patience as it does not hold your hand or guide you in any way. From building the car to driving it to do jobs, everything is up to you. There is no tutorial available in the game, so you have to find it elsewhere. Additionally, earning Marrka to purchase parts can be difficult. You must complete various jobs for it. 

While My Summer Car offers a unique and engaging experience, this title is not without its drawbacks. The game can be incredibly challenging and unforgiving, with many players finding the car assembly process particularly frustrating. The game's realism, while commendable, can sometimes lead to unintended and frustrating consequences. Lastly, the controls and graphics can be clunky at times and glitchy.   

Not your ordinary car simulation

My Summer Car is a demanding yet deeply rewarding simulation that stands out through its realism and hands-off design. Building a car from scratch, surviving daily life, and navigating a dangerous open world create a uniquely immersive experience. While its difficulty, clunky controls, and lack of guidance can frustrate some players, those with patience will find an unforgettable and authentic car-owning journey.