Jalopy V1 105-simplex -

The game follows the journey of the player character, , and his Uncle Lütfi , who embark on a grand road trip from East Berlin to Istanbul, Turkey.

Splat and his uncle were separated from the rest of their family for nearly 30 years when the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961.

: You travel through East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and finally Turkey. Along the way, you must manage fuel, tire wear, and engine health while navigating border crossings and scavenging for goods to trade. Jalopy v1 105-SiMPLEX

While "SiMPLEX" is the name of the group that packaged this specific version for distribution, the update (released around early 2018) was a significant patch for the game. Key elements of this version included:

: Adjustments to components like the ignition coil to improve reliability based on their condition. The game follows the journey of the player

: Guards became more thorough, searching roof inventory and baskets, and players could be fined for dangerous driving or harrassing motel guests.

: After the Berlin Wall falls, Uncle Lütfi convinces you to assemble a Laika 601 Deluxe —a dilapidated car based on the East German Trabant—from spare parts found in a garage. Along the way, you must manage fuel, tire

: As you progress, you can find notes in your Uncle's briefcase while he sleeps in motels. These reveal a poignant history: