

The cars don't look like real cars - they look like the toys one can buy from the store. From the first Hot Wheels Unleashed gameplay trailer, the game hasn't looked like a standard racing title.

Game Rant spoke with Milestone's Federico Cardini, Lead Game Designer on Hot Wheels Unleashed, about how the game's art direction, Track Builder, and car selection capture the Hot Wheels experience.įor gamers who have played Hot Wheels games in the past, Hot Wheels Unleashed may be a stark contrast to what has come before. Gameplay doubles down aesthetically and mechanically on what it means to be a part of the Hot Wheels brand. Developed by Milestone, known most recently for its work on the MotoGP and Ride series, Hot Wheels Unleashed is designed to be a fun, arcade racing title. Previous Hot Wheels games have provided traditional arcade racing experiences, featuring some of the franchise's iconic vehicles, but few have successfully captured the spirit and creativity of the toys themselves.Īt the beginning of 2021, Hot Wheels Unleashed was announced, and it immediately looked like something special. It is more than just a racing game, but a love letter to the Hot Wheels franchise as a whole, capturing just what it was like to play with the toys. Hot Wheels Unleashed is shaping up to be a Hot Wheels game like none before it.
