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Hot Wheels: Beat That!

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5.0 User Score:

Generally unfavorable reviews

Based on 9 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Activision Value

Developer: Eutechnyx

Genre(s): Racing, Driving

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: September 25, 2007

Summary

Put the pedal to the metal and show off your racing skills in "Hot Wheels: Beat That!" Speed, Power, Performance, and Attitude are what determines success here. Choose your car, grab the wheel, and let her rip! Then challenge your friends to "BEAT THAT!" 30 cars authentically modeled directly from Hot Wheels design specs. 12 pulse-pounding tracks and 4 battle arenas. Stunt action with high-flying jumps and high-speed drifting. 5 competitive modes: Race, Eliminator, Rampage, Tournament, and Battle. Collect competitive weaponry as power-ups. Physics-based racing with visible vehicle damage and amazing wipe-outs. [Activision]

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What The Critics Said

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NZGamer

It’s a fun title for the kids, and even older gamers may get a bit nostalgic value of their old Hot Wheels cars.

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Official Xbox Magazine

And while the game is generally fun, it's strictly for casual, arcade racing-style fans. [Jan 2008, p.69]

Planet Xbox 360

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.

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PGNx Media

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.

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PALGN

The game becomes repetitive and boring after just half an hour and the gameplay is just too dull.

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IGN

Although the gameplay isn't quite broken since it's still physically possible to participate in races, it just isn't fun.

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Xbox World 360 Magazine UK

With a gazillion top racers on 360, you'd have to be bonkers to drive this home. [Feb 2008, p.79]

Official Xbox Magazine UK

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]

Team Xbox

There's bad, and then there's Hot Wheels. Too many glitches make this game just one small step away from unplayable.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 5.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Hankie L. gave it a10:
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.

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