Mon Bazou

Release Date: December 16, 2021 Early Access

Simulation, FPP, cars, sandbox, indie games, crafting, singleplayer

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FPP sim with racing game elements. In Mon Bazou you race in illegal night races, and earn money by toiling in a variety of activities - from cutting down trees to producing and selling maple syrup.

Plot
Game mechanics
Technical aspects

Mon Bazou is an unusual simulator and racing game, in which we participate in street racing, but also earn a living and tuning our car. It was developed by the indie studio Santa Goat.

Plot

Mon Bazou takes us to Canada. The action of the game is set in 2005, in the middle of the golden era of car tuning and street racing. The game's protagonist dreams of earning his own car so that he can be part of the red-hot local automotive scene.

Game mechanics

In Mon Bazou, we observe the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). The theme of the game is illegal street racing, in which we compete by getting behind the wheel of our own car. To win, we have to properly tune our four wheels, assembling better and better parts ourselves. In addition, we can modify the appearance of our vehicle to make it look better on the so-called "spots". Although the cars appearing in the game do not have an official license, we can easily identify their real-life counterparts.

For all this we need money, which we earn by doing a variety of things - from collecting and selling scrap metal, gardening and forestry work, to delivering pizzas or.... selling self-made maple syrup to participants in night street races.

Over time, more and more free cash begins to accumulate in our wallet, which we can spend not only on more vehicles (we can purchase, among other things, an ATV, a car with a trailer, and even a boat), but also on building a larger garage, capable of holding all our machines.

Technical aspects

Graphics in Mon Bazou game is made in a style reminiscent of low-budget productions from 2005, in which the game's action was set.

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[1:35] Mon Bazou trailer #1

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (15,025)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Engaging Gameplay: Many users find the game to be highly addictive and enjoyable, with a good balance between fun and grind. The variety of activities, such as car customization, racing, and resource management (like maple syrup production), keeps the gameplay fresh.
Value for Money: Players appreciate the amount of content available for the price, often noting that they can spend many hours in the game without feeling bored.
Developer Support: Users commend the developer, Santa Goat, for consistently updating the game and adding new features, which enhances the overall experience.
Driving Mechanics: The driving physics and vehicle customization options are praised, making it enjoyable for car enthusiasts.
Unique Elements: The game offers a distinct Canadian flair, with activities like maple syrup production and weed farming, contributing to its charm.

The main cons of the game

Repetitiveness: Some players feel that the game can become repetitive, especially in the late stages when the grind for resources becomes more pronounced.
Bugs and Glitches: Several reviews mention issues with bugs and physics problems, such as vehicles getting stuck or glitches during collisions.
Simplified Mechanics: While some enjoy the ease of gameplay, others criticize the lack of deeper car maintenance mechanics, feeling that the game could benefit from more complexity in vehicle upkeep.
Limited Map and AI: The small size of the map and simplistic AI behavior in races have been points of contention, with some players finding the racing experience lacking.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Multiplayer Mode: Many players express a desire for a multiplayer option, allowing friends to join in on the fun.
More Customization Options: Users want additional vehicle customization features, such as more cars, body kits, and detailed car maintenance tasks (e.g., oil changes, repairs).
Improved User Interface: Suggestions for better navigation and usability, such as a clock feature for in-game time management, were noted.
Enhanced Game Mechanics: Some players would like to see more in-depth mechanics related to survival aspects, such as the need for more food and drink options or a more complex health system.

Summary generated on: March 7, 2025