Hot Wheels Unleashed Review
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2021
- Reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
"Fun, fast, and damn near photorealistic at times, Hot Wheels Unleashed is a surprising and brilliant arcade racer. Carefully detailed, highly customisable, and buoyantly uncynical, this toy racer defies all expectations with remarkable attention to detail, excellent track design, and an accessible handling model that still rewards high skill. The racing may be tiny but make no mistake: this game is enormous fun." - Ігри
Damn the attention to detail for the cars are insane, from the kids fingerprint to the air bubbles on the paint
So..... Do we get that in the PS4 version as well?
@EmiCubed [GD] Serious question as it's not covered in the review. Do owners of a PS4 or Xbox One have the same details? Am guessing the only difference will be resolution, FPS and lighting. Would like some confirmation
@@robsmall6466 of course they do! This isn’t some AAA fps shooter or a graphically intense game. It’s literally just hot wheels haha
@@robsmall6466 nope
@@robsmall6466 It's just textures and normal maps so yeah
"Pedal to the Mattel"
"Toy Meets World"
Whoever writes this stuff is my hero.
@@jdbruiser "Many people" but not all including yourself. So yes, it's special.
“Die cast and the furious”
The Deluxo from GTA in the beginning of this video.
@@damedrops8197 No, it's not the Deluxo from GTA V.
@@mog_3825 They're both based on the Delorean buffoon.
It’s always nice when they give the review to someone who is knowledgeable about the genre and an actual gamer
Dude. Absolutely.
Yeah this guy does all of the racing games for ign, he's a pleasure to listen to
Since when has anyone who isn't a "gamer' ever reviewed a game at Ign? You sound ridiculous
@@PeaceLove69 you new here?
Are you able play created tracks?
The track editor alone already sold me on this game.
The BTTF Delorean sold me on it
*Livery Editor FTW*
@@David-nq8cv ME TOO!!!
build track,kitt and delo
Right. It's a shame level editors are a dying thing. There's so many games that could have one, but don't. Fall Guys comes to mind.
I'm sitting here just baffled that this amount of effort was poured into a Hot Wheels game. You won't find me complaining though. Just pleasantly unexpected.
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!
Baseballrunner,
If only they'd put this much effort into Mario platforming games 🤔
@@bz3086 ...they do?
Luke is the only IGN reviewer that hasn't steered me wrong yet. Gonna have to give this game a go.
He seems to be their "Racing Game" guy.
Lol steered
@@alexsilva28 Pun intended lol
Why bet against a streak amr?
Yeah, he's the only relevant journalist at IGN.
This game is literally 10 year old me's dream. Hot Wheels cars racing, track editor... yes please!
Same.
Did y'all not play the toy hot wheels game as a kid for the ps2
The track editor got me very intrigued
@@k1ng_koopa13yt7 no, cos Hot Wheels are for kids, which means kids hate them and adults love them. Kids always wanna pretend to be older than they are, so they pretend to hate fun things like hot wheels and pokemon and spongebob. But once they become adults, they realise that that attitude is just silly and daft, and so they just start enjoying things that they like, instead, with no mind as to how mature they make them look.
But yeah that's why the Sega mega drive and then later the Sony ps1 succeeded so well. Because they all had "attitude" and were "totally rad" which meant that kids thought these consoles and their games were mature (even though actual adults saw how cynical that advertising theme was, and never saw them as "mature" consoles). The best way to sell something to kids is to market it to adults. Always works.
But yeah as a result, you have very young kids into games like this, and you have adults who are into games like this. But there's a big age gap from like age 8 to age 18 where they refuse to play games like these or even admit they enjoy them, because they're scared of being called a baby or a little kid by their friends, even though they ARE little kids.
@@duffman18 Well said. Couldn't agree more.
Ok let me be honest; this was one of the BEST reviews you’ve ever done. Not because you praised the game, but you related it to your family and how they play it, which made me want to share it with my family. Great job! Keep that relatability comin!
Luke Reilly great reviewer
@@CrewDrastically yeah best IGN reviewer for sure
Yup. Definitely gotta pick this up for the PS5 for some couch coop shenanigans.
Well tbh this guy always does the best reviews and they’re always racers lmao
Same feeling
Im so glad games like these are doing great. It's like a big throwback to the PS2 and original Xbox eras.
Like they using toy races,fast arcadish racing games,and some split screen,CMIIW?
Ps2 one was way better the power ups is what made hotwheels better but now its boring
@@kspro7574 they just following trend okay,what make hw is best is the orange track,always returning back the roots,custom track,toys to life system in showdown and ID,but yeah power ups what make one game being famous
Gamecube > PS2 and Xbox
This is the kind of game the industry needs, games that are actually about having fun, having a strong core that everyone who picks it up could enjoy, simple but entertaining for both kids, teens and adults.
Finally. A arcade racing game with pure fun and wackiness. Sometimes you got to take a break from the realism.
You are so right
🎯🎯
Exactly correct
Trackmania as well.
BIRDman 🐥 VEGAN 🐟 Future
Other way around. If you're coming to games for realism, you're confused.
“Barn sized basketballs and boom boxes as big as buildings.” Whoever wrote this is awesome
Top Ten Best Quote Ever
Racing games always get really repetitive to me really quickly, but this looks fantastic.
Life is freaking repetitive lol
Maybe because its fast paced fun, and lots of things going on, like f zero gx and rollcage/GRIP
So something that's really repetitive gets boring to you, but something new thats really repetitive looks interesting? Lol ok.
@@DV-ou1yu True we go to work and do the same thing every day lol
Sounds like you want super powers in real life
This guy is the best mass appeal racing game reviewer
I’ve put nine hours into it so far and I’ve never seen a game come even close to the ridiculous level of customization there is in this game it’s awesome
Woohoo!! 9/10 let’s go!!!!! So glad this game came out with this kind of quality!
Would have thought you'd want it to get a 7....
@pablo t 90$ for all the content but 90$ well spent if you can aford it tbh
Do these cars have special abilities in the game like for example Kitt in Knight Rider can he turbo boost and leap over cars
It's only 20usd in my region
@Fitzy we'll see. To me it's just a better forza horizon 4 because it didn't have anything exactly new except new location and better car sounds.
This game is such a gem. Got me back into racers for the first time in 10 years.
It literally looked like what's inside my imagination when I'm playing with their Hotwheels in my living room back in the days :")
Same.
Honestly. This reminds me of being a teenager and playing Rush 2049 with my friends. That game was insanely fun and this looks to be something that will bring back that same.. no pun intended, but, rush. Haha.
Loved all the Rush games on N64!
Those games were so fun for some reason 😭
Im so happy to see the return of arcade style racing. This and Crusin blast are awesome!
Stunt course and track,crazy vehicle selection,customization,multiplayer system,music which both of this game has it
The pc game 20 yrs ago was sick.
@@AJ-dx6bn no sh!t
i'd rather play newer games
@@AJ-dx6bn You are so smart. Big genius.
It was and it was neat with the outdoor courses
@@tchitchouan That's because you weren't alive when the first one came out.
My dad was a collector of hot wheels cars, this game reminds me a lot a him. Always telling me the whole difference of cars, he even had the same model but they where different because one was build in Malaysia and the other in Taiwan for example. He would love this one so much.
Really hoping they do a World Race & Acceleracers full line up tribute of the main cars
no lootboxes/microtransactions in this game is really nice
well there actually IS lootboxes, you just cant buy them with real currency lol
@@muhammadgheith2492 still better tho
with the track editor id hope to play peoples custom levels online. Im tryna see someone recreate the HW Stunt Track Driver tracks!
Yeeeees and World Race 🥳
@@Butterx22 lets hope we get some acceleracer themed maps!😭
And hot wheels beat that
Played the HECK out that game as a kid. Would love a race through a backyard garden like the old game :D
Can we play other people's created tracks?
it's gonna be epic if they made new cars redeemable when you purchase toys in real life
Yes HotWheels has the best chance to implement the "Toys-To-Life" genre and no one would bat and eye at the model. 👍
NFT code inside every car box to claim in game would work.
Like Skylanders
You are into something 👀
That actually sounds like an amazing marketing schtick. It's like Webkinz or Tamagotchi. EDIT: or Skylanders, even!
I'm 1 week in. It's hands down the most addictive videogame I've played ever. It's actually what I've always wanted....a grown up version of micromachines. It's a skill game, with strategic boosts, and epic tracks. Gorgeous graphics and an immersive progression system. There's nothing quite like getting 1st place in two new tracks back to back, right before bedtime 🌙. Gaming perfection 🥰.
We've come a long way since Turbo Racing.
I'm glad to see this franchise finally thrive!
I've never been excited for a hot wheels game until now
Never heard a better IGN review. Finally someone the company can hang their hat on. Great job!
Luke car reviews are always top notch!!!! I’m so glad he reviewed this!
That track editor really reminds me of ModNation Racers back on the PS3, and that's a fantastic system!
As a HW collector, seeing the details on the redlines and the minis makes me wanna buy it for those alone.
Seems like the gameplay is a bonus considering the quality of those virtual minis.
To think that this game barely got promoted at all and it turns out to be a possible sleeper game of the year
Right?!! This is the first time I’ve even heard of this game
Um.... It's been promoted extensively on Push Square, Pure Xbox, Nintendo Life and many more
Wow. What a great review for a great game. Need more of this guy for your reviews. Can't wait to play this tomorrow!
For someone like me who have grown up playing with Hotwheels, this game is true to its nature & justify the name "Hotwheels" 🔥
This has to be on GOTY list, more excited for this than FH5, this is so fresh
Not even remotely close. 🤦♂️
@@randyk_18 dude, what is your problem with hot wheels ? Did you just have a horrible childhood void of fun or something ?
This year is not a strong year for games so yea this is on goty list
Racing GOTY hopefully
@@CrewDrastically yeah
Between this and Cruisin' Blast theres some really great fresh arcade style racing games to play now.
My favourite reviewer. Seriously happy this turned out well. Can’t wait :)
I've been having a heap of fun with the Track Editor, it's been a while since we've had a decent track builder on console!
This is an excellent game!, It passed all my expectations of it. Give it up for the creators of this game (Hot Wheels Unleashed). 👏
Wait, you've played it already?
@@jdbruiser a bunch of ppl said they played already and exceeds expectations.
Do these cars have special abilities for example Kitt in Knight Rider can he turbo boost leep over cars in this game
@@jdbruiser if you get the ultimate edition you get 3 days early access. I've been playing it all night, it's so much fun!
Wow I’m impressed. Lots to play so I’m going to grab this on sale.
Don’t be so tight buy it day 1
@@jayh1246 you and the people who upvoted your comment are weird af.
Why you telling people to buy something? It's a rhetorical question because you're just weird.
@@jayh1246 Lmao why should he, games are rarely worth the full price they charge these days...
@pablo t i rather wait for a sale and use some of the money saved on car parts irl. Some of us dont have time to game so why not pick it up when its on sale so you could play it later?
Yeah no point on buying a game full price if it’s gonna go on sale for half in a few months
Reminds me of playing Stunt Tack Driver as a kid. Loved that game and love the way this game looks! Really brings me back!
The best game reviewer hands down and one of his best reviews yet! Kudos!
As a Hot Wheels collector since 2001 my childhood is coming back.
The collectors edition is 48.99 on psn atm. Originally 69.99. Im going to get it after watching this review
Thank you so much you just showed me the short cut I've been needing
This honestly looks so fun!
They should definitely do elimination races that would definitely be awesome to see and it would make everyone want to be first and actually try their best to win
Finally a spiritual successor to F-Zero GX
Wowww.... This might be added to my Racing Collection... Didn't expect that... The attention to detail is amazing
Same here , I’m on series x and have 25 racing games this looks like a worthy collection
So cool that they took this and made a great one! So much DLC -options and maybe the future Hot Wheels series toys will have redeem codes etc?
This game could have flopped so hard, glad to see they actually nailed it
you can tell the developers loved hot wheels when they we're kids themselves.
this makes me want to play hot wheels beat that PS2 again.
Been watching reviews on this all day and this is the one to finally make me bite the bullet
Have this guy do every review. Ever. From here on out.
Finally something fresh to the racing genre
Yeah, I've been crying out 4 a proper arcade racer too!
Remember modnation racers?
We need a new Burnout
@@wanderer4178
With real cars and need for speed mw 2012 physics
@@wanderer4178 Dangerous Driving 2 is in the works
Milestone did a dream job! So proud of them, believe one day to work for them as 3D Artist!!
Brings me back to the many hours spent playing Stunt Track Driver on my computer as a kid.
Stunt Track Driver and Beat That were always two of my favorite games and this right here, I’ve been waiting years for.. Instant Classic
Luke is the best reviewer on IGN. Always fair, fun and thorough.
AMAZING game! Best arcade racer in years (maybe ever!). Graphics and frame rate hold strong playing split screen too. No complaints at all! Decal editor is a little bit confusing. But if you understand the decal editor on Forza Horizon you get an idea of what to expect here, just a learning process.
Love this reviewer. Always does a great job.
Wow... This looked great since the first reveals and *IT IS* actually great! 😃
What a time to be alive, added to my wishlist already!!
Wow a Milestone game getting 9/10. Definitely picking it up. 👌🏽
@Maccer from the north They did make Gravel in 2018
@@NeedForMadnessAuto gravel was awesome
Ride series was amazing though, sports bike simracing series
Ps plus struck gold on this one
Arcade racer with this much love put into it. I’m really pleased!
Always look forward to a Luke racing game review, can't wait for your Horizon 5 review.
An Acceleracers DLC with cars and track editor stuff would complete me. Just imagine a full acceleracers game mode with timer and different teams!! And the finish line being a portal.
They nailed this game from the graphics, controls to gameplay. It’s a fun game especially the drifting!
Gotta say one of the better reviews ign has had in a long time
Super stocked for this game. 2 more days! The reviews are great. Excited.
It says its out now online and people are already playing it
IGN are you sure you don't want to give the review to someone who doesn't like racing games so they can give it a 6? That's what you do with other games, right?
So true
Ah, a very pedagogical approach :D
Let's be happy with what we got.
the review of alien isolation still hurts even today
@@Tekeysix can you elaborate ? Thanks
I'm so pumped for this game, I'm definitely picking it up
Hope my pre order turns up on time! lol. Well excited now!
Hearing this is great is music to my ears! Was really hoping this could take over for that OnRush itch Ives got after Plating it!
It fell short for me because the lack of modes but it’s a dope game
Yesssss, Luke Reilly is back, nice to hear him again, best reviewer on IGN
Well done to Milestone on this one. Considering they're usually the ones behind MotoGP and Ride
Awesome review and this is a must get for me & my lad... Can't wait 😉
This is why Luke is one of the best reviewers out there
One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Truly a 10/10 IGN.
Yeah, nah, mate! Hotwheels Turbo Racing was definitely not a dud. Especially on the N64! 🤔 Most were definitely sub-par though, but this arguably looks to be the best Hotwheels game to date. 🏎
went ahead and bought ride 4 too after seeing how well milestone did with this game, cant wait to play 👏
I’m so glad this turned out well. Can’t wait to play it!
I've been looking for an arcade racer that would possibly compete with Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed. This looks close thanks to the air and magnetic mechanics.
You should try the distance
It's a really fun platform racer with magnets like ur describing. Just make sure to give the sprint and time trial missions a shot.
A shame it isn't 4 player splitscreen.. seems like it would be a lot popular if it were. Don't see this taking off as a solo racer either.
I'm sure there will be future updates they still probably testing the waters.
People are tired of playing Mario Kart 8 for the 18the year. This racer is a breath of fresh air and something new. It will do just fine! Most people will play online anyways so its not like the game is gonna fail simply because its not 4 player splitscreen. Leave it to the IGN comment section to have nothing but negative Nancy's
@sleeping bear don’t be so insecure no one comes to your house
@sleeping bear either you have a tiny TV or no friends yikes
@sleeping bear Oof found the guy without friends
This looks so fantastic! This makes me want a remake of Toy Commander for Dreamcast even more.
just seeing the track builder and hearing him reference Stunt Track Driver makes this an instant buy for me.
This looks amazing. There are 2 dlc packs scheduled so far, let's hope those are new maps and modes.Still, it's a must buy for me.
There's actually 3 dlc set to come out so far
1 of the dlc is acceleracers
@@Ninjakiller5776 like a dedicated dlc? Would be cool to get a racing drone factory map that is dynamic
my favorite IGN reviewer
Excellent review very detailed.
After watching this review and playing the trial im definitely buying this one.
Definitely gonna try this one, it looks like it's a blast
Oh my gosh I'm *so* glad it's actually looking to be every bit as great as the marketing looked! I'm ready to return to my childhood days!
If only you could download other peoples tracks and share them online. That and more game modes would take this to a whole nother level.
Interesting. Maybe a Mariokart game mode.
after all these years this makes me smile
Pre-ordered and waiting to download, I'm excited as a kid again haha
You forgot to talk about the soundtrack, a very important aspect of the racing genre
Yes definitely, Hopefully it's got cool rock and fast music haha
This is true, but with Spotify on your system, the soundtrack can be whatever you like, just in case it’s bad lol
@@KevinKrayden FAX
No,i heard the soundtrack its edm-ish soundtrack im so dissapointed but the song is bop for modern hw games
ah remember wipeout
No Elimination? That was my favorite mode from the old game such a shame won’t be getting it now
It can be added on a future update, there's hope
After seeing the first trailers of this new Hot Wheels game i'm glad it has lived up to the hype. Can't wait to play it
That Mount Panorama pun :D bring on the Barfhurst 1000