Gearhead Garage

Gearhead Garage (1999)

by Activision
Genres:Simulator, Racing
Game modes:Single player
Story:Gearhead Garage is an auto mechanic simulator that was released in the late 90's for PC.
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user avatar@Orangesuser avatar@Oranges
January 29, 2025
It's one of the first games by Lucas Pope (Papers Please, Obra Dinn). But if that's not enough... Far more accessible than you'd expect a car mechanic game to be, its simplicity paves the way to a world of joyously tactile puzzles, each faulty vehicle a small mystery to be solved through disassembly, examination, targeted repair (or replacement), and reconstruction. You don't drive the cars, just fix them. And for all the qualities of the more recent Car Mechanic Simulator series, those can be a little overly involved. Maybe a simple fix-em-up is all you want; hopefully you can find out with GOG's help.
user avatar@Chatbertuser avatar@Chatbert
January 29, 2025
I had no idea that Lucas Pope was behind Gearhead Garage. I guess this explains some things. I played the demo version back in the day and I loved it. I'd love to play the full version through official means.
user avatar@Sparkbomberuser avatar@Sparkbomber
February 01, 2025
This game is bonkers in all the right ways. Just something included on a 4 cd set sold in stores (apparently, as it was given to me as a teen), but one of the most fun and wacky games I played. Tune up and repair beat up cars to drive again, or to fly off into space to battle the Deathstar. It's simple compared to modern fix-em-ups, but definitely is something I'd love to own on GoG, legally.
This game defined my childhood, because my father showed me how to play it when I was only 9. I have cherished it ever since, and it brings me happiness. I love being able to fix up vehicles!
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