WHAT THE CAR is a genre-defying adventure game that combines elements of racing, exploration, and quirky challenges. Players take on the role of a sentient machine with remarkable capabilities, traveling through a variety of creative landscapes and scenarios on various islands. The main goal is to solve a variety of diverse challenges, ranging from delivering packages to conquering tall structures. The campaign encourages the use of unique abilities, including jumping, using jetpacks for aerial maneuvers, and even completing tasks such as flipping burgers and serenading in a karaoke style known as CAR-aoke. Exploration is a key component of the experience.