Hot Wheels Unleashed

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
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  1. Polygon
    Sep 30, 2021
    Hot Wheels Unleashed is up there with Milestone’s MotoGP and Monster Energy Supercross, as well as the F1 and WRC games, as another winner in the ongoing renaissance of licensed motorsports gaming. For those who are perhaps not dedicated motorsports or sim racing fans, it could be a strong contender for their racing game of the year. I’ve become a virtual gearhead over the past four years, and Hot Wheels Unleashed is at least in the discussion for mine.
  2. Xboxygen
    Sep 27, 2021
    Hot Wheels Unleashed is quite a positive surprise. It gained our attention when it was first announced and after testing it, we can easily say we’re impressed. Thanks to its 100% arcade gameplay and its easy handling, one is immediately having fun. Content-wise, the game is quite generous, both in terms of the number of cars and tracks available. The latter are a real success, magnified by superb lighting effects. The only downside is that collisions with the environment and opponents lack impact. Nevertheless, Milestone delivers a beautiful copy that will delight both young and old gamers.

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#57 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. Big_Worm
    Feb 10, 2023
    0
    One of the worst games I have ever played. Thank goodness I just played it off Gamepass. It's fun for about an hour and becomes the mostOne of the worst games I have ever played. Thank goodness I just played it off Gamepass. It's fun for about an hour and becomes the most repetative, insanely bad physics games I have ever played. Skip this hard. It's nostolga factor is NOT worth the dumpster fire this game actually is. Trash.… Full Review »
  2. MinePlay512
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    Hot Wheels Unleashed is a masterpiece. It's a amazing arcade racing game that has a lot of customization options and awesome gameplay.Hot Wheels Unleashed is a masterpiece. It's a amazing arcade racing game that has a lot of customization options and awesome gameplay. Milestone had once again made another masterpiece.… Full Review »
  3. Phuz
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    So not 10/10 as in my fav game ever but for within it being a games pass game that cost me the equivalent of pennies, it has been my favouriteSo not 10/10 as in my fav game ever but for within it being a games pass game that cost me the equivalent of pennies, it has been my favourite series x racer so far.

    Forza 5 is so floaty. It really ruins it to the point it immediately bored me. As in minutes.

    Dirt 5 is pretty good but feels a bit generic. Hot Wheels does what you ask it to. It feels really responsive, the drifting works well and you get loads of turbo.

    It just handles well. The physics just work so nicely. It looks a bit on the budget side but with all the crazy tracks, it is a real blast to play.    … Full Review »
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