Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Reviews
It’s hard to recommend Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 without acknowledging that big DLC-shaped elephant in the corner. It’s not as bad as, say, the NBA 2K series or any others like it that are effectively pay-to-win, but it’s enough that it could put a damper on your enjoyment of an otherwise fun game. That said, if you can ignore the DLC push and just want a flashy racer, this will deliver on that.
Hot Wheels Turbocharged: Unleashed 2 leans well on tweaks and not transformations. It is a great game that has recharged its predecessor and taken it to a new level. Graphics are visually stunning and gameplay is satisfying. The pocket-sized miniature mayhem title does well to burn rubber on the tracks and race its way into one of the most fun toy-racing games in the industry.
The continuation of the car race brings diverse tracks and fun game modes, but it's a shame that it doesn't contain more significant news.
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After finishing the campaign in a few hours, I've felt that Unleashed 2 didn't have much to offer. The track builder is a strong feature for the creative type players, and overall the game is solid, even if a bit too simple. If you can grab it at a discount, it's a good Christmas gift for children who like the toy brand, but other than that, I can't recommend this game at its full price.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a game that has great potential, and although it has some issues in its current execution, especially regarding rewards, it remains a highly addictive title that will appeal to both lifelong forty-something fans and their children.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, the sequel to the 2021 arcade racing game, repeats the formula with additions that manage to keep the heart of the game fresh: quick and simple fun. An arcade proposal, oriented to fast fun but with a large number of vehicles and tracks that guarantee its longevity.
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Like other arcade racing games, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged provides a great approach to small cars. The impetus of collecting is there, not least because the cars are very different in terms of behavior, which makes the choice for a race or race a crucial moment, leading the player to want this and that model. This game is also proof of how Milestone has improved on the original baseline, of a game that has the campaign and the track editor as a reinforcement in terms of competition. Some races tend to repeat themselves, it's true, it doesn't escape some saturation, but when the gameplay is good and consistent, in addition to consistency in visual terms, fun is guaranteed.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2 – Turbocharged is the kind of game to bring friends, siblings, or others together and play for hours on end. Then when they’re done, go into their closets and start playing with real Hot Wheels sets. The sophomore entry hasn’t changed much, so it’s more of the same, but it’s more of a great game. Milestone is a great fit as the developer of this series, and it’s a good time for all. HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2 – Turbocharged features wonderful locations, action-packed racing, and a virtual collection to rival all collections – there’s so much to love in the sequel.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged tries hard to improve on its predecessor, and while stage designs, vehicle list and visuals are solid enough, the game becomes repetitive after a few short hours and puts a big question mark in front of its hefty price tag.
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 “turbocharges” the arcade racing genre and adds to the core of the original game without changing the actual formula of an arcade racer. Players interested in arcade racers who can overlook the microtransaction aspect of the game can get the game at launch. Others can wait for a sale to decide for themselves how good the game really is.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged follows the footsteps of the first episode, expanding the formula and offering a full-bodied package, packed with content, cars, and plenty of arcade-style fun. The absence of more acrobatic tracks in true Hot Wheels style is noticeable, but it is still a very entertaining arcade racer.
Review in Italian | Read full review
After an initial title published in 2021 that laid the foundations, Milestone once again takes the reins of the project to offer a delivery that seeks to add new features and complete a larger project. And it is true that everything has increased. The story mode presents one that, with a childish touch, gives a justification to the races we take. The game modes have grown and the number of vehicles (in addition to the classes) is more than a hundred, which I am sure will increase based on some DLC (some already available). In addition, the mechanics have been expanded, adding more possibilities to the circuits and the player, who can create their own. If you are one of those who enjoyed the first installment, you will find this a more than satisfactory continuation and, if you like the brand, you will discover in collecting a motivation to stay in it. Of course, it is a shame that they leave the expansion of levels through the creative mode in the hands of the community (which is a wonder in itself), in addition to the fact that the added skills do not quite feel new within the arcade style. That is why at times it makes us think of other titles that are more complete.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
'Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged' is a trip of childhood nostalgia for kids who grew up wanting to slam on the gas and experience speed...but if you're someone who played the first and is looking to see what's up with the newest edition, you might fall flat at the starting line.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is a fuller gaming experience compared to its previous game. However, for better or worse, it's still almost identical to its predecessor.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is a fun, nostalgic hit of fast-paced racing goodness that offers players a number of ways to have a good time. However, if you look a little closer, you can see that some of the game's paint is peeling due to the janky nature of its gameplay elements and its over-reliance on player speed rather than quality tracks. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is full of charm but fans of racing games may feel that this isn't enough for them to stick around and get turbocharged with Hot Wheels cars.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged crosses the finish line with ease and style, providing an immensely enjoyable and high-quality experience that settles for nothing less than constantly firing on all cylinders.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is another thrilling addition to the Hot Wheels video game franchise and is sure to appeal to any aged rev head.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is a fairly decent approximation of toy car racing, with the added bonus of being able to customise your car collection and design your own tracks. However the karting / arcade gameplay doesn't quite click in either direction, and the failure to make the game accessible for younger children adds to the feeling of mild disappointment which pervades the whole game.
I can't fault Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged too much. It's like an arcade racer straight out of your childhood dreams. It nails that feeling of being a kid and creating wild racecourses for your toy cars. Plus, the customisation options are off the charts. The quick races and the variety of modes keep things from getting stale, and before you know it, you're boosting your way to glory. I might not be a hardcore Hot Wheels fan, but the sheer imagination, speed, and customisation in this game totally reeled me in.
Milestone returns for another spin with Hot Wheels Unleashed – Turbocharged, which is just as fun and challenging as the first game. Only this time, there are tighter controls, so now you can't blame the game for your mishaps. For fans of Hot Wheels, there are plenty of cars and liveries to slap on them, and you won't even need to take them out of the box. Yep, it's like being a kid all over again, and that's what it's all about.