While both of those things still happened here, after playing about a half-hour of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, I found it to be a surprisingly ambitious evolution of core ideas introduced in the first game. For a sequel, though, I was just expecting a minor refresh of the tracks and vehicles to be the extent of the upgrade, as can sometimes be the case with racing game sequels.
Despite Digital Trends’ lukewarm review, I found this game’s 2021 predecessor to be a pleasant racing game surprise when it quietly came onto the scene. Going into my Summer Game Fest Play Days appointment for Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, I had low expectations.
This story is part of the Digital Trends Summer Gaming Marathon series
