Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a good arcade racer placed inside an open world that rarely improves it. The cars feel fast, the handling is readable, and smashing through oversized environments sells the toy fantasy. The four islands then stretch that fun with travel, repeated activities and progression that is slower than the racing deserves.

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The driving still works

Hot Wheels cars racing through an island course
The handling remains accessible without removing the speed expected from Hot Wheels.Milestone / Steam

Across the strongest and weakest reviews, the basic racing is the consistent success. Vehicle classes change how boost is earned and how cars handle, while generous difficulty options make the game usable for children without preventing experienced players from increasing the challenge.

The visual treatment also holds up. Cars look like physical toys, tracks maintain the bright plastic identity, and destructible scenery gives free-roam driving immediate feedback.

The open world adds size, not enough variety

Infinite Rush splits its campaign across four islands. They provide different scenery and terrain, but several reviews identify the same problem: driving between repeated activities is less interesting than the focused tracks in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2. An open world needs discovery or systemic variety. A larger route between similar events is not enough.

A Hot Wheels vehicle exploring an open island
Four islands offer room to drive, but repeated activities weaken the sense of discovery.Milestone / Steam

Collection and creation provide the long-term value

More than 150 vehicles, a track builder, local split-screen and cross-platform online multiplayer give the game useful breadth. For families, creators and players who enjoy collecting cars, those systems matter more than the campaign's structure.

Progression creates avoidable friction

The restrictive island sequence and repeated event requirements make advancement feel padded. Early Steam reception is mixed rather than conclusive, but it supports the broader concern that the open-world format has not produced a clean improvement over the previous games.

Verdict

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is worth buying for family multiplayer, track building or a large toy-car collection. Players who mainly want excellent arcade races should wait for a sale or stay with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2. The driving is good. The open world makes it harder to reach often enough.