HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush Reviews
Mattel, together with Milestone, is bringing us a much more ambitious experience centered on these toy cars.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A much-needed leap in quality for the series. It’s no longer just a Hot Wheels game—it’s now a key title to watch in the genre. It still has a long way to go; there are aspects that need improvement, such as the impact sensation, the sound of the vehicles, and a more distinct personality… On the other hand, behind the wheel, it feels like a complete experience—one that no longer requires as many “buts” as it used to. The sense of speed is very well done, and a large number of events and challenges have been introduced across its four islands, which you can now explore freely.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush does a good job of taking something familiar and making it feel bigger without losing what made it fun in the first place. Whether you want to compete, collect cars, explore the islands, build ridiculous tracks or simply drive around looking for the next jump, there is plenty of room to play the game however you want.
Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush is an overly flat sequel to the series. Roaming around and destroying obstacles can be fun, but it ultimately feels pointless, as there is no real cohesion between the sandbox mode and the various challenges on offer, resulting in a mediocre and forgettable racing game, with some graphical issues even on Series X. A shame.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush stands out as an incredibly fun and accessible take on the open world racing genre that’s oozing with that Hot Wheels toy car charm. The world is packed to the brim with cool tasks to complete, there are a ton of cars to unlock, progression feels rewarding, and the world is gorgeous… what more could you want? Sure, the move to an open world does see the game world itself lose some of the charm of the miniature nature of the Hot Wheels Unleashed series and some of the load times were irritating, but given how successful the transition has been from a gameplay perspective (and how good it feels to race across), it’s easy to forgive.
Yeah, I've really enjoyed Hot Wheels Infinite Rush so far. Because of its massive scope, I'm nowhere near finished (especially not 100%!), but I'm definitely still up for it.
Review in German | Read full review
The previous Hot Wheels Unleashed games understood that the best thing about Hot Wheels is putting tiny cars somewhere they absolutely shouldn’t be. Infinite Rush gives those cars a massive playground, but because everything is built around the same toy scale, it doesn’t produce quite the same sense of wonder.
HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush successfully turns Milestone's toy-racing formula into a charming open world, delivering addictive collecting and fun driving despite uneven activities, navigation issues, and technical frustrations.
Your overall mileage, pun intended, will vary based on what you want in a racer. If you want colorful tracks, bopping background tunes, quick jump in/out races, and a fun time without the stress of car management, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush might be what you are looking for. But if you crave a bit more control and a world that feels real, this one won’t be parked in your gaming garage anytime soon.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush trades the imaginative, life-sized scale of the Unleashed games for a generic open-world approach, resulting in solid but forgettable racing that ranks as Milestone's least compelling Hot Wheels title yet.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush is damn fun, and fulfils those childhood moments of driving those metal cars through classic playmats and the abundance of play sets. The Switch 2 version is still enjoyable, but it's a noticeable drop in quality from the other console and PC versions. Still, with a ton of cars, races, and collectibles to track down, the vastness of each map makes this a Hot Wheels fan's dream come true.
Milestone expands the Hot Wheels formula with exploration, six event types, different vehicle categories and tracks built directly into the open world. It is fun and creative, especially in shorter sessions, but loses some of Hot Wheels Unleashed’ constant intensity.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is an energetic, colourful and surprisingly successful open-world racer that finally seems to fully embrace the Hot Wheels fantasy. The four islands are buzzing with life, the activities keep you entertained and the vehicles all look fantastic. It’s a game you’ll play with a smile on your face, even when the repetition sets in or the challenge level remains a bit low. Infinite Rush is one of the best Hot Wheels titles to date, though it remains a game that really shines when you take it for what it is: a giant toy box where you can keep racing around endlessly.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush delivers a colorful and nostalgic arcade racing experience packed with vehicles, events and creative options, although its semi-open world loses momentum due to empty stretches, awkward travel between islands and a lack of direction.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush delivers responsive arcade racing, extensive car variety, and useful creative tools, but its open world lacks scale and meaningful activities. The toy-like presentation fits the brand, yet the shift away from the previous games' track-focused structure feels less compelling, leaving a competent but unexceptional racer.
HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush is a solid arcade racing game that strikes the right balance between nostalgia for longtime collectors and a modern, fresh, and accessible gameplay experience for a new generation of players.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you want a lighthearted, collectable-heavy arcade racer and can look past floaty physics, missing brake lights, and stubborn controller buzz, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a fun weekend burnout; just don’t expect tight sim-grade racing. But do expect one of the best Hot Wheels games in the series to date.
Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush is a game that will likely appeal to collectors and fans of the iconic franchise. As for me, my passion for cars made it easy to get hooked on its universe and particularly extensive garage. It’s just a shame that the repetitive nature of the challenges eventually puts the brakes on the desire to keep racing.
Review in French | Read full review
Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush is a highly entertaining arcade racer that offers fun for players of all ages. Don't expect an open world with the depth of Forza Horizon 6, though; Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush is still just a little too early for that.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a decent arcade racer, while it doesn’t quite live up to the greatness of the last two Unleashed titles, it does attempt to shift the franchise to a more open world setting that ultimately delivery some mixed results.