All of the cars and tracks are incredibly authentic and meticulously detailed. Seeing as Hot Wheels has been around for over half a century now, the brand is uniquely positioned to appeal to kids, their older siblings and their parents equally, so smartly, Milestone leans into this at every turn with a ton of unlockable cars that include real Hot Wheels models you might recognize, licensed cars like Mustangs and Mini Coopers, as well as iconic vehicles from other IPs. Hot Wheels Unleashed immediately lures you in with nostalgia overload, which is sure to be effective to just about anybody these days. It’s much more on the arcade side of the racing spectrum than what we’ve seen from them recently, yet, despite being about toy cars, Milestone’s extensive experience with sophisticated racing games proves to be just the type of seasoning this game needed to not only stand out, but also, in many ways, blow the doors off its competition. Regardless of how you feel about the more simulation-style racing games developer Milestone is known for, Hot Wheels Unleashed is worth your attention.
