A surprisingly polished miniature racer where tracks snake through garages and kitchens. The drifting feels satisfying, the track editor is inventive, and a love for tiny cars shines through every detail.
Your verdict
Category
Racing2 players3+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
You race tiny toy cars on tracks that twist through the house, from the garage to the kitchen. Published by Milestone, released worldwide in 2021. Dozens of models to collect, an orange-track editor, looping jumps, a career mode and two-player split-screen duels.
Hot Wheels Unleashed review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Watching an iconic little car rocket along a loop bolted to a garage wall instantly wakes the kid in you. The wild tracks, looping ramps and hidden shortcuts beg you to memorise every line, while the snappy drift rewards aggression. In duels on the same screen, the collisions and spectacular comebacks guarantee a giddy, grinning kind of fun every single run.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6 GB📅30/09/2021
Published by Milestone
Hot Wheels Unleashed (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
On split-screen, two drivers face off across delirious tracks where toy cars climb walls and barrel through loops. Rivalry sparks from last-second overtakes and spectacular wipeouts, and the controller swaps hands instantly for a rematch. Immediate handling, short and nervy races: ideal for stacking up duels two at a time.