As you might recall, racing game specialist Milestone Entertainment is bringing Hot Wheels Unleashed to all modern gaming platforms - including the Nintendo Switch - this September.
When this title was originally unveiled, fans got a look at an announcement trailer with cinematic footage and nothing more. Of course, this had many worried about what the gameplay would actually look like when it was finally revealed.
Well, today that day has arrived, and we're pleased to say - it just might be everything we hoped it would be. The handling of each vehicle doesn't look too bad, either.
Milestone has also mentioned how this is just the first environment reveal and there's "much more" to come:
"The first official #HotWheelsUnleashed Gameplay Trailer is out! Discover how to race in a dark, rusty, and vintage Garage, and stay tuned, because this is just the first environment unveiled. Much more has to come!"
As noted in the trailer above, this is pre-alpha footage. We're also yet to see direct Switch footage, so we still need to find out how this version compares to the rest.
What are your initial impressions of the gameplay in Hot Wheels Unleashed based on the new trailer? Tell us down below.
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Looks nice enough, just maybe a bit bland.
I thought it was strange they were preselling this game for $100+ for some versions before they even showed any gameplay... now that we see it I'd say it looks a bit bland and underwhelming.
This sums up my feelings about hot wheels "mainly for kids". I think this would look awesome for kids but not really for racing game fans
I like that they look like actual Hot Wheels. Will keep an eye on what they add on top of this. I’m already sure my son will enjoy it.
One of the first games I played was a hot wheels game on our old pc. Every time we went to the store I’d get a hot wheels, I had 100s of them and the tracks I made where huge. I loved the crossovers with other games like Drive Ahead and Rocket League so this seems like it’s up my ally. Might be the first game I get mainly because of nostalgia It doesn’t look bad either, so I won’t feel like I’m wasting my money.
The tracks look decent, but I can't get into Hot Wheels muscle cars.
Should have been a burnout 2 clone but this is fine I guess.
Hey this looks great! I think my son and I could have a lot of fun with this one. That's a nice surprise
They absolutely nailed the toy car look and feel. Looks like a chill game but I'm really looking forward to it, hope the Switch port won't look too bad and run at solid 30 fps at least.
I hope they lean until the crazy track designs ala Track Mania and let you design and upload your own courses. Otherwise, it looks alright!
It looks promising so far. Better than previous ones I have played recently on Ninty consoles. But the reviews will ultimately tell.
Love the look of the cars, I like that they're small and in the real world... but the tracks, as shown, look pretty boring overall. Needs more use of stuff like those ducts and halloween decorations.
It looks like a reskinned Dreamcast game.
This actually looks quite decent.
Put a smile on my face, might have to pick this up.
Might just be the Hot Wheels game we've always wanted - a decent racer on vomit inducing tracks. Hopefully it's a sensible price
It looks like the cars are going a little slow compared to other arcade racers like Asphalt 9 Legends.
If I can’t Add my collection of hotweels somehow to play with, let’s says my gopro chariot or some of that dozen of slightly différents batmobiles, I will be badly desapointed.
What’s the point if not ????
Now on my radar...
Yes, this looks good. I get what people are saying about "bland" but I actually think the lack of crazy backgrounds allows me to focus more on the racing. If the reviews say that the controllers and game play feels good--then it is a definite buy for me.
I liked the first trailer and this trailer as well. I hope the game looks this good on the Switch. I’ll wait for the review before buying but I’m definitely interested. I wonder how many cars there will be to choose from and what customization options there will be on the cars? It would be really cool if you could design a custom car and then order an actual physical car from Hot Wheels to match.
Was hopeing if there some Hot Wheels Acceleracers content or Hot Wheels Stunt track but it look bland.
I've seen enough to know i may not be in the market for this one. It looks nice and the cars look authentic enough to the actual die cast toys, but personally, i just want a Velocity X remastered edition instead. That was my gateway drug to combat racing games.
Will wait for the reviews, but looks very pedestrian compared to the great Hot Wheels DLC for Forza Horizon 3.
Why did it cut to the game logo and back to gameplay? shouldn't you only cut to the logo at the end of the trailer?
@BigDong420 "a bit bland and underwhelming." That pretty much sums up every game that Milestone has ever done
I've always thought a Hot Wheels game could be amazing fun, but the reviews always say otherwise. It seems like the perfect concept for a crazy racing game. If they manage to get it right this time, I'd definitely be interested.
Sweet! Looks fun to me.
Forget Hot Wheels, bring back or remaster Micro Machine Mini Racers.
That and I hope whoever gets this, has a good time
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