Games · Purchased July 8, 2023 · $23.99 via PSN
The Setup
An arcade-style racing game where you race scaled-down Hot Wheels cars through everyday environments turned into elaborate tracks. The Game of the Year Edition bundles the base game with every DLC car and track pack, plus a full year of season content.
The Review
Excellent sense of speed for an arcade racer, and the track editor is deep enough that I’ve lost hours just building instead of racing. The huge, varied car roster is a genuine nostalgia trip. The GOTY bundle is great value for what you get. AI rubber-banding can make the higher difficulties feel unfair, and the environments start to repeat after enough play.
What I Liked
- Excellent sense of speed and momentum
- Deep, satisfying track editor
- Huge, nostalgic car roster
- GOTY Edition bundles a full year of DLC affordably
What I Didn’t
- AI rubber-banding at higher difficulty
- Progression grind without buying packs separately
- Environments repeat with extended play
The Verdict
Rating: 4/5
