About Rensselaer County Beta:
For me, this game came out of nowhere and instantly became one of my favorite games. It’s janky, quirky, yet charming. It may not look great at first glance, but believe me, it gets a lot right. If you know nothing about cars, you’ll certainly learn a lot from this game. Not only is each component of the Satsuma modeled, but each part of the engine itself is modeled and detachable. Put something together incorrectly and the car may not run properly or run at all. Maintenance is a core mechanic of the game. Neglect the Satsuma and you’ll find yourself stranded real quick. Oil changes must be done, head gaskets may blow out, belts snap, clutches wear out, etc. You’ll have to learn how to diagnose an issue when it comes up as each part failure has unique symptoms. Now, combine this with managing your thirst, hunger, income and you’ll find out that this game REALLY isn’t easy either. Car handling is surprisingly good too. Each vehicle handles uniquely and just about as expected depending on its drivetrain layout; front-wheel drive cars understeer and rear-wheel drive cars oversteer. There are no tutorials, this game WILL NOT hold your hand. If you don’t know how to build the car, you’ll be looking at a guide. If a certain game mechanic doesn’t seem obvious to you, you’ll be looking at a guide. This game requires patience, but if you love tinkering with cars, you’ll love this game. Remember, the Satsuma may not be the car you want, but much like everyone’s first car, it’s what you ended up with. Make the most of it and wear a seatbelt!
