My Summer Car

My Summer Car is an open-world survival game that captures the essence of car building, maintenance, and rural Finnish life in the 1990s. Players start the game with the task of assembling a car from hundreds of parts, ranging from the engine and suspension to the body and interior fittings. The game’s attention to detail requires players to manually adjust bolts, wires, and components, making the assembly both challenging and rewarding. Beyond just building a car, players must maintain it by tuning for performance, fixing broken parts, and ensuring it’s fueled and ready for the roads of the Finnish countryside.

Daily Life and Survival Mechanics

The game extends beyond the garage, as players must manage their character’s daily needs such as hunger, thirst, fatigue, and cleanliness to survive in a realistic and immersive rural setting. Each action taken in the game consumes time and energy, so players must balance car building with other survival elements. The environment is interactive and dynamic, with a variety of non-playable characters and random events that influence gameplay, such as local rallies, store timings, and weather changes, which all add layers of depth to the rural simulation.

My Summer Car also explores the theme of freedom and choice in an open-world setting. Once the car is road-worthy, players can explore the Finnish countryside, participate in local car rallies, and interact with townsfolk. This freedom allows each player to create unique stories through their interactions and choices. Whether focusing on car perfection, engaging with the community, or simply surviving the harsh realities of life, the game provides a complex tapestry of tasks and opportunities, making it a deeply engaging experience that mixes mechanics with a slice of life.