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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 1.6.2

Realistic car simulation game for PC
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Realistic car simulation game for PC

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018is asimulationvideo game for PC from game developerRed Dot Games. It is areal-life simulatorthat lets players experience the life of acar mechanic. In this game, they take on the role of acar repair shop ownerand take on jobs of the trade.

Compared to other car-based simulators, such asEuro Truck Simulator 2orForza Horizon 4, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018focuses on the cars themselvesinstead of the driving experience. It is ground on real-lifecar principles and knowledgethat both veteran and budding car enthusiasts will appreciate.

What is Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a car simulation game played from afirst-person perspective. It features a story that isopen-endedand somewhat vague. In it, you are an owner of a car shop that doesrepairs,renovations, and othercustom jobsfor prospective customers. The game aims to let you experience the life and daily goings-on of areal-life car mechanic.

You will start your day by accepting cars into your garage and carefully inspecting them forfaults and issues. During the process, you will go about learning how todismantlea vehicle to its barest form. From there, you will locate the parts that needfixing or replacing. Once you're done, you will need toassembleand put everything back in order.

A lot ofattention to detailwas made into the development of Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and it shows as you progress through the game and the jobs you take on become more complex and meticulous. It doesn't feature the most advanced graphics in a game, but it providesample detailin the various sections of the car, as well as the minute parts involved to make itappreciable.

What's it like playing the game?

As mentioned earlier, you take on jobs by accepting cars to your garage and start inspecting them to identify theroot cause of the problem. As yougain more recognition, the more customers you'll get and the more tricky the jobs will be. There aremore than 40 carsavailable to tinker on, and10 types of toolsat your disposal to help you get the job done.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 features arepair modethat puts you straight into the action for a better view of thecar's internalsand for a moreimmersive experience. As to be expected with a machine that is as complex as a vehicle, there are plenty of parts that can go faulty. In fact, there aremore than 1000 partsincluded in the game to be fixed or replaced.

Lastly, there is atest drive modethat you can try after you're done with repairs to check if the car's issue has been fixed. There are some things worth mentioning if you plan on checking the game out, though. First, thein-game tutorialis pretty muchuselessto new players. Second, thecameracan act up sometimes, resulting inawkward viewing angles.

Striking a balance between fun and realism

Overall, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is an interesting simulator game that lets you experience what it's like to be areal-life mechanic. It manages to hit a balance between keeping the gameplayfun and engagingwhile still providing agood sense of realism. If you're a car enthusiast looking for something new to try, check this one out.

Review summary

Pros

  • Plenty of jobs to take on
  • Realistic car mechanic experience
  • More than 40 cars, 10 tools, and 1000 parts to tinker with

Cons

  • In-game tutorial lacks depth
  • Occasional camera issues

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