Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Good entry-level racing game has simple track designer.
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Hot Wheels Track Attack
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What's It About?
HOT WHEELS TRACK ATTACK lets players race miniature Hot Wheels cars around jungles, beaches, a dinosaur-riddled canyon, and other fun environments. Each of these tracks has various obstacles that players have to avoid, and at the end of the race, players get to vanquish the track's monster (though no violence is ever depicted). Players can also bring out their creativity by building their own tracks: using an easy point-and-click interface, players lay down pieces of a Hot Wheels track and can then race their cars on their own creation. The goal in every game mode is pretty straightforward - race faster than the opponents, but have as much fun as possible in the process.
Is It Any Good?
Hot Wheels Track Attack is a good choice for younger players who may not have a lot of experience with video games. It could best be described as an entry-level racing game. It is very different from the more popular racing series like Gran Turismo or Need for Speed in that it has very simple controls and the presentation is very basic. However, that does not take away from its playability for the younger audience. Unlike the high-profile franchises, this game is completely accessible. It's easy for anyone to pick up and play, and the zany racetrack environments make it a more lighthearted experience. Older players may find the game too easy, but this game isn't meant to be played by them. This is for little kids.
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Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo DS , Nintendo Wii
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : THQ
- Release date : November 23, 2010
- Genre : Racing
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- Last updated : June 21, 2022
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