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Updated all itch.io versions, fixed a dumb file path error, it should now work properly, removed old bugged versions

Did some research on how to handle engine RPM and decided after a while to add a basic system: we assume the wheels do not slip and just reverse compute using longitudinal speed, gear/differential ratio etc..
(which is obviously wrong but serves as a temporary solution)

I then used it to add a tachometer (inspired by the Art of Rally style) to make the UI look a bit less bland.

Spent some time trying some things, then deciding to have some fun and add drifting visuals

Spent way too much time compiling the game into webassembly for itch.io, it runs awfully and I needed to sacrifice some features but that's better than nothing.

Also added a gearbox (currently 6 speeds + reverse + neutral) but haven't yet implemented engine RPM so first speed is currently the fastest.

Next goal is adding a basic track to go around (maybe even without collisions) and engine RPM

The game should now be able to adapt in fullscreen most of the time, added a speedometer (just displaying as a text currently) that follows the camera as a UI element. Next goal is to make a revving/RPM system that should work in pair with the engine specifications and add a tachometer.

Continuing on with physics, the car now starts feeling somewhat driveable, decided to compile a playable demo in which you can drive the car around using the arrow keys, a lot of test inputs are still there, I just went for a quick ship to see how i could host my demo, decided on posting the executable on itch.io

Finally reached a acceptable base to work on, the body of the car (currently a symmetric quadrilateral) is correctly displayed, tires are also working even if they do not currently have an effect on physics.

I added some physics but they were mainly for testing and need a complete cleaning to feel correct, the main difficulty is engine torque/RPM calculations and tire physics (weight distribution and friction)