Hot Wheels Unleashed

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PC Games
    Oct 12, 2021
    70
    Hot Wheels Unleashed could have been such a great game, but wasted his potential. Basically, it’s a fun arcade racer with an interesting setting which it barely uses in interesting ways. Also, the multiplayer is broken. Nevertheless, despite its flaws, Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun racing game. Just don’t expect anything extraordinary.
  2. DarkZero
    Oct 11, 2021
    70
    The track editor is brilliant, enabling people to go delirious with imagination, though sadly, sharing these creations is hindered by the poor UI and filtering options. I also dislike the concept behind blind boxes, it is just not a good way to unlock more cars, too many dupes for it to be anything other than frustrating. Apart from those cons, I have good words for Hot Wheels Unleashed. This is a solid recommendation for anyone who enjoys arcade racers, especially ones that go more for skill and speed over the randomness of power-ups.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 27, 2021
    70
    It remains an effective game, quite enjoyable and is without doubt the one that most faithfully respects the spirit of the famous brand, with that same nostalgic and passionate vision that we could have had ourselves, a few years earlier.
  5. PC Invasion
    Sep 27, 2021
    65
    Hot Wheels Unleashed has a lot of good concepts and ideas that are sullied by awkward execution and weird design choices. Its physics could use some more fine-tuning, and its AI needs to be rebalanced, along with a revamped track builder. Yet, there's still some glimmer to its toy car shine.
  6. Gamepressure
    Sep 27, 2021
    65
    Hot Wheels Unleashed is a pure arcade racer. Drift on corners, push boost on straights, be first on the finish line – these are the principles. It is as simple as it is fun. With great sense of speed, fierce competitors, and twisted track designs, races are dynamic, vigorous, and exciting… At least during the first three hours.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Sep 29, 2021
    Keep an eye on Milestone's patch and update plans. If the company moves forward with customer-friendly moves, HWU may be a must-buy for arcade-racing fans. Until then, wait and see—unless the sales pitch of "Trackmania but prettier and more arcade-y" makes you want to immediately purchase. In which case, you'll have a good time.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 44
  3. Negative: 5 out of 44
  1. mp888
    Oct 7, 2021
    0
    after playing it for couple of hours i find this game boring and repetitive. it is not as fun as mario kart and doesnt have interestingafter playing it for couple of hours i find this game boring and repetitive. it is not as fun as mario kart and doesnt have interesting "story" plot in campaign mode like other racing game. opening many blind boxes for new cars can be tedious job and you have limited storage for cars collection.… Full Review »
  2. churros
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + attention to detail
    + track design + editor + car variety + easy to control Cons: - irritating ost - irritating boost sound    Pros:
    + attention to detail
    + track design
    + editor
    + car variety
    + easy to control

    Cons:
    - irritating ost
    - irritating boost sound effect
    - grindy
    - every car plays the same
    - secret stages blocking campaign progression    … Full Review »
  3. apokalipto
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
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