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Hot Wheels World Race
(2003, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Racing game is great for young players.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Hot Wheels World Race was written by Chris Saunders
Parents need to know that this game is appropriate for kids of all ages. Commercialism is the only negative, as all cars are authentic Hot Wheels cars and are for sale in toy stores from coast to coast. There is no violence, as cars are next to impossible to flip or turn and are in the same shape after crash as they are when you start the game.
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What’s the Story?
Hot Wheels fans will be pleased with THQ's latest release HOT WHEELS WORLD RACE. The racing game is aimed to satisfy younger race fans by tempting them with the newest Hot Wheels cars. Players compete in high-speed action--racing over a series of intense, gravity-defying circuit races with the winner of each race earning valuable circuit points that let them unlock hidden tracks.
The game has a feel of an arcade game with user-friendly controls, limited graphics that don't change much during the game, and smooth gameplay that may be a bit too easy for experienced players, but brings smiles to the faces of first time gamers.
CloseIs It Any Good?
Single-player mode is a great place to learn the ins and outs of the game, as you take on other Hot Wheels models in a race to the finish line. For the ultimate in racing, the split-screen multiplayer mode will allow kids to challenge their friends. Music by such bands as Smashmouth enhances the adrenaline-pumping excitement.
Overall, the game is very easy for beginning players to pick up and play. It also happens to be one of only a handful of racing games appropriate for a younger audience.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 12/17/2003, price $35, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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