Hot Wheels Unleashed is a high-octane racing game developed by Mattel163 and published by THQ Nordic. The game features a variety of Hot Wheels cars, tracks, and game modes to keep players engaged and challenged. Read on for some top beginner tips to help you get off to a flying start.
Each car has its own unique attributes, such as speed, acceleration, and handling. Take the time to try out each car and find the one that fits your playstyle. You can also upgrade your car with new parts to improve its performance.
Hot Wheels Unleashed offers a variety of options for players to choose from. The main mode is the Career mode, where players will race through a series of events to unlock new cars and tracks. Other modes include Time Attack, where players race against the clock to set the best time, and Free Play, where players can race on any unlocked track with any unlocked car.
When it comes to racing, there are a few tips to keep in mind. First, use your boost wisely. Boost can be a game-changer, but using it at the wrong time can also lead to a crash. Also, try to take advantage of shortcuts and alternate routes on the track to gain an edge over your opponents.
One of the most important things to keep in mind is to master the stunts, the game offers a lot of different stunts to pull off while racing, mastering them will give you a huge advantage over your opponents, try to pull off as many stunts as possible while racing.
Please bear in mind that there are no tap in cheats and codes for this game.
Use the environment to your advantage.
Some tracks have ramps, loops, and other obstacles that can be used to pull off stunts and gain an edge over your opponents.
Practice makes perfect.
The more you play, the more you'll learn about the game's mechanics, and the better you'll get at racing. It can take some time to get used to the tracks in the game, but if you have a history with other similar games, then this will help.
Try different cars on different tracks.
Each car has its own strengths and weaknesses, and some cars may perform better on certain tracks than others.
Take advantage of power-ups.
Power-ups can be collected on the track and can give you a temporary boost in speed, invincibility, or other benefits.
Customize your cars.
You can change the color and add decals to your cars, this not only makes your car look unique but also helps in the identification of your car in the race.
Learn the track.
Each track has its own layout, and some tracks may have shortcuts or alternate routes that can be used to gain an advantage. Take the time to learn the layout of each track and try to memorize the location of power-ups and shortcuts.
Try to play with different camera angles. Hot Wheels Unleashed offers different camera angles, find the one that works best for you and your playstyle.
Play with friends.
Hot Wheels Unleashed offers a variety of multiplayer options, playing with friends can be more fun and also provide an opportunity to learn from one another.
In Hot Wheels Unleashed, there are a few ways to refill your boost quickly. This can be the key to winning a race and getting those best times.
Pull off stunts.
One of the main ways to refill your boost is to pull off stunts such as jumps, spins, and flips while racing. The more stunts you pull off, the faster your boost will refill.
Collect boost icons.
Boost icons can be found scattered throughout the track, collecting them will give you a boost refill.
Use power-ups.
Some power-ups, like the boost power-up, can give you a boost refill when collected.
Drafting.
Drafting behind another car can help you refill your boost. The closer you are to the car in front of you, the faster your boost will refill.
Complete events.
Certain events may have boost refill as a reward for completing them.
Remember that mastering the stunts and taking advantage of the environment will help you refill your boost quickly, also try to keep an eye out for boost icons and power-ups on the track, and use them wisely.
There are 54 trophies for Hot Wheels Unleashed on PlayStation 4.
Trophies | Award |
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First is free Open your first Blind Box. | Bronze |
Try your luck Open a total of 10 Blind Boxes. | Bronze |
First-timer Complete the tutorial. | Bronze |
Just starting Upgrade the Rarity of one Common vehicle. | Bronze |
Well advanced Upgrade the Rarity of 10 Common vehicles. | Bronze |
Fine work Upgrade the Rarity of one Rare vehicle. | Bronze |
It�s over 9000 Upgrade the Rarity of 15 Rare vehicles. | Bronze |
Tiny hoard Get a total of 10,000 Coins. | Bronze |
Growing profit Get a total of 50,000 Coins. | Bronze |
I need more! Get a total of 2,500 Gears. | Bronze |
Not enough! Get a total of 10,000 Gears. | Bronze |
Friends no more Complete a race in Split Screen mode. | Bronze |
Spendthrift Make a purchase in the Shop. | Bronze |
Tell no one Meet the requirements of a Secret Event. | Bronze |
A good start� Complete the Unleashed Goal of one Event. | Bronze |
Top place taken Win a Boss Race. | Bronze |
Take the stage Validate a Track in Track Builder mode. | Bronze |
Expert builder Validate a total of 5 Tracks in Track Builder mode. | Bronze |
Now try online Win a Quick Race with AI Difficulty set to Hard (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
You're good! Reach the podium in a total of 10 Quick Races (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
Not kidding! Reach the podium in a total of 30 Quick Races (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
The most feared Reach the podium in a total of 50 Quick Races (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
Welcome to the Basement Win a Quick Race on any track in the Basement (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
Will you park it for me? Win a Quick Race on any track in the Garage (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
What time is the test? Win a Quick Race on any track in the College Campus (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
Awesome view! Win a Quick Race on any track in the Skyscraper (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
Go beyond limits Win a Quick Race on any track in the Skatepark (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Bronze |
Full speed Use the Boost for a total of 10 minutes. | Bronze |
Like lightning Use the Boost for a total of 30 minutes. | Bronze |
Faster than light Use the Boost for a total of 60 minutes. | Bronze |
One against all Complete a Quick Race in Multiplayer mode. | Bronze |
You have what it takes Reach the podium in a total of 3 Quick Races in Multiplayer mode. | Bronze |
Unstoppable Win a total of 5 Quick Races in Multiplayer mode. | Bronze |
Master of drift Drift for a total of 500,000 centimeters (196,850 inches). | Bronze |
Get him! Win a Quick Race on a track in the Batcave (not unlockable in Split Screen). | Bronze |
Research and Development Upgrade the Rarity of one common vehicle of the HOT WHEELS� - Batman Expansion. | Bronze |
First night on the streets Complete the Unleashed Goal of one Event of the HOT WHEELS� - Batman Expansion. | Bronze |
Lights, camera, action! Win a Quick Race on a track in the Monster Truck Studio (not unlockable in Split Screen). | Bronze |
A real giant Upgrade the Rarity of a common vehicle of the HOT WHEELS� - Monster Trucks Expansion. | Bronze |
GO BIG Complete the Unleashed Goal of an Event of the HOT WHEELS� - Monster Trucks Expansion. | Bronze |
One ticket, please Win a Quick Race on a track in the Looney Tunes Adventure Park (not unlockable in Split Screen). | Bronze |
ACME guaranteed Upgrade the Rarity of a common vehicle of the HOT WHEELS� - Looney Tunes Expansion. | Bronze |
Beep Beep Complete the Unleashed Goal of an Event of the HOT WHEELS� - Looney Tunes Expansion. | Bronze |
Wild unpacker Open a total of 50 Blind Boxes. | Silver |
Unbridled luxury Get a total of 100,000 Coins. | Silver |
What do I do with so many? Get a total of 25,000 Gears. | Silver |
Keeper of Secrets Meet the requirements of all the Secret Events. | Silver |
Can you keep a Secret? Unlock a Secret Rarity vehicle. | Silver |
Terror of the road Reach the podium in a total of 100 Quick Races (not unlockable in Split Screen mode). | Silver |
Box collector Open a total of 100 Blind Boxes. | Gold |
King of the city Complete the Unleashed Goal of all the Events. | Gold |
No more rivals left Win all the Boss Races. | Gold |
I want 'em all Unlock all Secret Rarity vehicles. | Gold |
Hot Wheels Unlock all trophies. | Platinum |
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