Metascore
43 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Negative: 5 out of 9
  1. 70
    It's a fun title for the kids, and even older gamers may get a bit nostalgic value of their old Hot Wheels cars.
  2. And while the game is generally fun, it's strictly for casual, arcade racing-style fans. [Jan 2008, p.69]
  3. Hot Wheels: Beat That is the kind of battle racing game that will score well with the younger crowd that the 360 too often forgets about. If you are still of the age where you enjoy the occasional spin around the room with a die-cast car, this will be right up your alley. For the rest, the shallow, repetitive gameplay will wear on you after a few hours.
  4. Hot Wheels: Beat That! would have made a solid gift for a 6-8 year old kid looking for a new racing game if the game was valued-priced. At full retail price, though, it's near impossible to recommend the game for purchase. It's not that anything is inherently broken but it is incredibly uninspired.
  5. 45
    The game becomes repetitive and boring after just half an hour and the gameplay is just too dull.
  6. 35
    Although the gameplay isn't quite broken since it's still physically possible to participate in races, it just isn't fun.
  7. With a gazillion top racers on 360, you'd have to be bonkers to drive this home. [Feb 2008, p.79]
  8. The gaming equivalent of a massage, so unchallenging that your mind can rest up, recharge, and be in good mental health. [June 2008, p.73]
  9. There's bad, and then there's Hot Wheels. Too many glitches make this game just one small step away from unplayable.
User Score

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. What wanna the critics with this game? The perfect race game?, ok sorry, the game is not perfect, but is really funny, the gameplay is great, and when you play with others the game be better. Full Review »
  2. HankieL.
    10
    This is an incredible game that will have you going for hours! Definately put this on your wish list! great game that all older gamers should have.