There’s a very specific lie I tell myself when opening casual games. It goes something like this: I’ll just play one or two rounds to reset my brain. No pressure. No commitment. Just a quick mental break.

That lie worked on me again recently.

What followed wasn’t frustration or obsession, but a slow, almost peaceful slide into focus, tension, laughter, and that familiar feeling of okay… just one more try. This is my latest experience with Eggy Car, and why it continues to surprise me even after so many sessions.

The Mood I Was In Before Playing

It was one of those evenings where nothing felt urgent, but nothing felt satisfying either. I didn’t want social media. I didn’t want a big game that required learning systems or remembering controls.

I wanted something small. Something honest.

That’s why I clicked play without thinking much about it. I already knew the concept. I already knew how it could go wrong. And yet, I underestimated how much attention it would ask from me.