December 9, 2025
Start your engines… or your error logs
Handsdown one of the coolest 3D websites
Stunning drivable portfolio wows some, crashes others
TLDR: Bruno Simon’s driveable 3D portfolio, built with Three.js and shared on GitHub, is dazzling viewers. But the comments are split: Firefox and some Chrome users report crashes, Brave fans cheer, and everyone’s arguing whether it’s art or just a game—highlighting the web’s creativity vs compatibility problem.
The internet is trying to drive a tiny car across Bruno Simon’s playful 3D portfolio, and the comment section is swerving harder than the vehicle. You literally cruise through his work—honking, jumping, unlocking achievements, and leaving short “whispers” like graffiti. It’s built with Three.js, the code’s on GitHub, and yes, there’s even a course if you want to learn it (Three.js Journey). But a warning pops up: the server is offline, so scores won’t save. Which only fuels the chaos below.
The top vibes? A full-on browser brawl. One camp cries “doesn’t work” (Firefox folks are sad, a Chrome user says it freezes), while the Brave crowd pulls up like a parade float: “works here, and it’s very cool!” Safari users report slow loading, cue the classic “HN hug of death” joke—too much attention melting the site. Then the existential debate hits: is this really the “coolest 3D website,” or just a game with WASD controls? Skeptics roll their eyes, but fans gush over the “insanely detailed” world and wonder how long it took. The funniest refrain: techies shouting “use the keyboard!” at people stuck on the loading screen. Verdict from the crowd: gorgeous toybox meets browser roulette, and everyone’s flooring the gas anyway.
Key Points
- •Bruno Simon’s portfolio is an interactive 3D website where users drive a car to explore content and secrets.
- •The site uses Three.js with TSL, enabling rendering on both WebGL and WebGPU; WebGPU is recommended for performance.
- •Comprehensive controls support keyboard, touch, and gamepads, with options for audio, quality, reset, and respawn.
- •A “whispers” feature lets visitors post short public messages, but functionality depends on server status; scores cannot be saved when offline.
- •The code is open-source on GitHub under the MIT license, includes Blender files, and devlogs are available on YouTube; server code is not shared.