Round Up: The Reviews For Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Are In
Critics have begun weighing in on Milestone Games’ arcade racer Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, which launches next week on Switch 2 and PS5. The game represents a significant departure from the developer’s previous Hot Wheels Unleashed series by adopting an open-world structure instead of the circuit-based racing format that defined its predecessors.
Early reviews present mixed impressions. The Unleashed games earned strong critical acclaim with their straightforward approach to arcade racing, focusing on the franchise’s iconic toy cars and colorful orange track designs. However, some reviewers question whether the shift to an open-world framework enhances the experience. Push Square’s review expresses particular concern that the open-world design feels unnecessary and misaligned with the Hot Wheels license, which thrives on the simplicity and focus of track-based competition. The critic noted preferring the earlier games’ simpler, more focused design philosophy.
The decision to expand into open-world territory marks the most substantial structural change for the franchise under Milestone Games’ development, moving away from the streamlined arcade-focused design that earned player and critical appreciation. Whether this design pivot will resonate with Hot Wheels fans remains to be seen as more extensive reviews emerge.