Revhead is a car racing simulation game, where you have to build your own race car. You start your journey somewhere in a small village in Australia. You have to think as a real Revhead! You can buy or sell cars and components, fix and tweak your car to make it the fastest around.
Players can purchase a wide range of vehicles, from brand new cars to heavily damaged wrecks, and then meticulously repair and upgrade these vehicles. You can swap out individual components like engines, transmissions, suspension, and more to create your own unique and optimized racing machines. The level of customization is extensive, allowing you to essentially build a "Frankenstein" car by combining parts from multiple donor vehicles. This hands-on car building and tuning is a core part of the gameplay loop that many players find highly engaging and satisfying.
As you race your cars, the components will gradually degrade, with issues like oil leaks, cooling problems, and electrical failures occurring. You'll have to regularly inspect your vehicles, diagnose problems, and replace worn out parts to keep your cars running at peak performance. This adds an additional layer of realism and management, as you have to balance racing, building, and maintaining your vehicles.
The game features a variety of racing events, from dirt oval races to technical off-road courses, that test both your driving skills and your car's performance. Optimizing your vehicle's setup, gear ratios, suspension, and other tuning elements is crucial to being competitive on the track. Players report that dialing in their cars and finding the right balance of power, handling, and durability is an engaging and rewarding process.
As you progress through the game, you'll unlock access to new car models, racing events, and map locations to explore. This sense of progression and the ability to continually work towards building faster, more capable cars keeps many players invested. The variety of different vehicle types, from muscle cars to rally-inspired off-roaders, also allows for a diverse range of customization and racing experiences.