HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™

September 30, 2021
Milestone
4.0/5.0(10,000 reviews)
Driving/Racing
Mixed

Overall, player feedback for HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ is divided, with many praising its nostalgic graphics and enjoyable arcade-style gameplay, while others criticize its steep difficulty curve and microtransaction-heavy design. A significant portion of reviews highlight a fun experience but express frustration over gameplay mechanics and progression systems.

About This Game

Toy-car racing at 1:64 scale, where bright orange track loops wind across oversized real-world spaces, a garage workbench, a skate park, a college dorm, and gravity-defying booster strips fling die-cast cars up walls and across ceilings. A full track editor and a collection running past 3,000 cars lean hard into the die-cast fantasy, letting you build the impossible loops you imagined as a kid.

Players single out the nostalgic toy aesthetic and the easy arcade handling, while the recurring complaints are rubber-banding AI, a grindy progression shaped by microtransactions, and tracks that start to repeat. It suits a mixed-age room or anyone chasing the Hot Wheels fantasy; players after real driving depth or long-term variety will feel the ceiling arrive quickly.

Themes

fantasymodernlight-heartedcompetition

Mechanics

real-timecustomizationcollectiblestime-managementexploration

Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Online Players:12
Local Players:2
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (Canada)French (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)Thai

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback for HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ is divided, with many praising its nostalgic graphics and enjoyable arcade-style gameplay, while others criticize its steep difficulty curve and microtransaction-heavy design. A significant portion of reviews highlight a fun experience but express frustration over gameplay mechanics and progression systems.

Pros

  • Nostalgic visuals and charming toy-like graphics
  • Fun arcade racing mechanics
  • Large variety of cars with detailed designs
  • Creative and engaging track designs
  • Easy to pick up for casual players

Cons

  • Poor AI and rubberbanding issues
  • Grindy progression influenced by microtransactions
  • Tracks can feel repetitive and lack diversity
  • Steep difficulty spikes in time trials
  • Boring gameplay after extended play

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

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HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ — Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ worth playing?
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.0 out of 5 across 10,000 reviews.
Is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ single-player or multiplayer?
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ supports single player, multiplayer, and split screen. Online play supports up to 12 players. Local play supports up to 2 players.
What platforms is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ available on?
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ is available on PS5.
When did HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ release?
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ released on September 30, 2021.
What is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™'s age rating?
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.