Hot Wheels Unleashed Reviews
Hot Wheels Unleashed starts off blazing fast but ends up as a shallow kart racer.
It’s not without its quirks, unfortunately. The shocking aggressive AI racers created many moments of frustration, and I’m not a fan of the “gacha but not really” system going on here for obtaining new cars. But for fans of arcade racers, whether the Hot Wheels name strikes a chord or not, Hot Wheels Unleashed is a game worth a look.
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a bit light on level and event type variety but still delivers a great racer worthy of the Hot Wheels name with plenty of speed, detailed customization, and a meaty roster of fun vehicles.
Hot wheels Unleashed is, in some ways, a brilliant arcade driving video game. Simple, immediate, fun and adrenaline just enough, supported by an excellent technical sector and which offers one of the best circuit editors that have been seen in recent years.
Review in Italian | Read full review
In Hot Wheels Unleashed we will find just what we have come to look for, crazy mini car races with tracks full of looping, traps and tough rivals to beat that will give us hours of fun for lovers of collecting and racing, with a nostalgic atmosphere. It is as far away as possible from a driving simulator, but it is a different proposal and that of course, it is worth trying, even if it is simply to enjoy how perfectly modeled the cars are and to be able to collect them all as if you were opening the packages with your own hands.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed perfectly combines a challenging and well-structured racing game with the colorful and eye-catching visuals of the already consolidated toy universe. Collecting and customizing the legendary miniatures, as well as creating our own circuits without worrying about buying infinite expansions or losing parts, is a delight for anyone who has always wanted to put their creativity to work. The flaws exist, but they don't stop Unleashed from being an excellent title.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed has a truckload of content at launch to keep any gamer looking to collect vehicles and win races busy. While DLCs may not be everybody's cup of tea, at the end of the day it doesn't affect the way you play. Those who want to collect a few exclusive vehicles can do so, while everyone can have fun racing and winning.
Hot Wheels Unleashed powers through a niche market to deliver a competitive and fun experience. Not only that, the visuals of the game are beautiful albeit they will not break any records. Overall, the game sets an immersive atmosphere from the visuals to flavor text of certain game modes. I’m not the biggest Hot Wheels toy fan, but I am definitely a fan of Hot Wheels Unleashed.
Toy cars, delightfully crunchy tracks and high speeds are what await in Hot Wheels Unleashed. Although the variety is different in terms of both race types and the feeling in the vehicles, there is nothing to stop the race from being terribly fun. In its best moments, Hot Wheels Unleashed can even measure up to timeless classics like Ridge Racer 7, Micro Machines V3 and F-Zero GX.
Review in Swedish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed is the definitive arcade racing experience that shows off just how cool these Hot Wheels car collections and whacky tracks can be realised for both young gamers and old nostalgic legends alike.
The simple, pick-up-and-play racing action keeps things tame so anyone can pick one of the several rides and zoom down the masterfully crafted tracks without any fuss and little learning curve. With only a few misgivings to work on as of this review, Hot Wheels Unleashed has first place already in the bag, and I’m eager to see it continue succeeding down the line.
It is an ideal proposal for all fans of car games looking for fast and fun gameplay and careful customization to detail.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed brings the ultimate car collection to the current generation. Gamers young and old will no doubt have an insane amount of fun playing through each environment with plenty of nostalgia at the ready! Hot Wheels Unleashed gets the coveted Thumb Culture Platinum Award
Hot Wheels Unleashed is the embodiment of a dream shared by thousands of people from different generations. It is difficult not to get carried away by the child that we all carry inside us and enjoy with each car, curve and jump ... but it is a dream that may end soon if those responsible choose the path of microtransactions and loot boxes.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a decent arcade racer with some great nostalgia that wears off after a few races. Unlocking a themed car, such as the Party Wagon from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, gives temporary relief from the monotonous gameplay, but much like any form of nostalgia, the short-lived fun of reminiscing eventually turns into sadness if there’s no substance backing it up.
HOT WHEELS is an ambitious game, but the lack of sufficient and diverse elements made it tend to be a commercial game intended to target a specific audience interested in HOT WHEELS cars only, although there are some positives in it, but its negatives of repetition or lack of any challenge overshadow it as a game.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Nonetheless, for all its minor annoyances, Hot Wheels Unleashed gives you a remarkable bang for your buck. Alongside a big career mode, livery editor, two-player local and 12-player online multiplayer, and licensed vehicles, there’s a tightly controlled, great-looking arcade racer that’s perfect for players of all ages and skills–and thanks to its track builder, it’s only going to get bigger and better by the day.
It's no surprise given Milestone's pedigree that Hot Wheels Unleashed is a mechanically sound and confident racing title as it boils down the true essence of Hot Wheels and puts on a showcase exactly why they're a beloved pastime. The bloated story mode does little to obfuscate the game's skeleton crew of modes, though I think the game will find resilience through a community of online racers and their wonderful, imaginative creations.
This is the kind of game a cheap uncle buys a kid for Christmas out of the bargain bin giving little thought beyond, “little Timmy likes cars so I’ll buy him this thing.” Sadly, it will only keep kids entertained for as long as it takes them to realise the odds are stacked against them. While some real passion has gone into the transition of some much-loved toys into digital form, the challenge of Hot Wheels Unleashed is just too great for its target audience. Without significant fixes, it will do little more than frustrate all who pick it up.
Hot Wheels: Unleashed is a good game if you are a fan of the franchise and looking for a racing title that goes straight to the point without the need to master complicated techniques. The important thing here is to feel the speed and let your imagination fly.
Review in Spanish | Read full review