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Hot Wheels: Race Off+
Developer(s)Hutch
Publisher(s)Mattel
SeriesHot Wheels
EngineUnity
Platform(s)iOS
Ended support:
Android, tvOS
ReleaseInitial release:
Android: October 13, 2016
iOS: December 21, 2016
tvOS: March 1, 2017
Relaunched:
iOS: December 5, 2024
Genre(s)racing video game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Hot Wheels: Race Off, relaunched in 2024 as Hot Wheels: Race Off+ is a video game dedicated to Hot Wheels toy cars, developed by the British company Hutch Games. The initial release of the game took place in 2016. In 2021, Hutch announced the ended support for the game, and in 2024 it was relaunched and released in the Apple Arcade.

History

The first version of the game (0.1.3442) was released on October 13, 2016 for Android platforms by Hutch Games. December 21, 2016, Hot Wheels: Race Off (version 1.0.4606) was released for iOS devices, and also appeared on the App Store and Google Play. On March 1, 2017, the game was released for tvOS. On March 2, 2021, the last update of the Hot Wheels: Race Off game was released (11.0.12232), after which Hutch Games announced the termination of service and support for the game.

On November 1, 2024, Hutch relaunched a project called Hot Wheels: Race Off+. It was reported that Mattel is going to cooperate with the company again, and that the game will be released on December 5 in the Apple Arcade. On December 5, 2024, the full version of the game was officially released.

Gameplay

The game has three modes:

  • Daily Race Off (closed from March 2, 2021 in Android and tvOS versions) — in this mode, the player will need to overtake 3 leaders on different tracks to receive rewards. At the same time, the player will have only 2 lives, and if he loses, they will be taken away. If the player loses both lives, the race ends and the player gets nothing.
  • Multiplayer mode (closed from March 2, 2021 in Android and tvOS versions) — in Hot Wheels: Race Off featured a multiplayer mode in which, after logging in via Google Play Games, you can play against other players from around the world.
  • Single—player mode (currently available in all versions) is a single-player mode. In it, you can complete tracks, discover new stages and collections, and upgrade your car.

In the game, the player and another car race on a long straight track. The goal of the game is to overtake another car, try not to use up fuel and not roll over. At the same time, you can also receive coins that can improve your performance, such as speed, grip, and others.

Reception

Harry Slater from Gamezebo noted the disadvantages of the game is that it will be too difficult for some people. On the plus side, he said that the game looks pretty good and it captures some of the zanyness of Hot Wheels.

Brad Ward from TalkAndroid said that the game has an "addictive playstyle which keep you coming back for more". He noted that the gameplay of the game is unique compared to other Android games, and that the game becomes more difficult with each level.

References

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  2. ^ "Hot Wheels: Race Off | Our Games". web.archive.org. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  3. ^ Morris, Iwan (2024-11-14). "Hot Wheels: Race Off+ sees Mattel and top racing dev Hutch bringing back a classic, coming soon". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  4. ^ Pelletier, Ashley (2024-11-18). "'Hot Wheels: Race Off+' Launches onto Apple Arcade". The Toy Insider. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  5. ^ "Download Hot Wheels: Race Off 0.1.3442 Android APK File". APKPure.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  6. "How Wheels: Race Off". IGN. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  7. "Download Hot Wheels: Race Off 1.0.4606 Android APK File". APKPure.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  8. Abercrombie, Dana (2016-12-22). "Hot Wheels: Race Off Takes Off on the App Store and Google Play". The Koalition. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  9. "Hot Wheels: Race Off+ (2024)". IGDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  10. "Hot Wheels Race Off WiKi: Tips and Tricks for Game Walkthrough". web.archive.org. 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  11. "Hot Wheels Race Off Review: A Bit Plasticy - Gamezebo". web.archive.org. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  12. ^ Ward, Brad (2017-01-24). "'Hot Wheels: Race Off' review - Talk Android". www.talkandroid.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
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