#RIMS RACING REVIEW PS5 OFFLINE#
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The game also features local split-screen play, and even though it's only for two players, it is nice to see this rare feature, which is no longer considered for most major racing titles. Not all of the tracks are available from the beginning, so unless you go through the campaign first, you'll be stuck with five tracks. Having something else like a stunt mode would've been nice, but the racing and handling is good enough that the lack of other race types is not a deal-breaker.

#RIMS RACING REVIEW PS5 OFFLINE#

For offline players, the title only features two types of races: standard races that are either lapped or point A to B races. There aren't too many gameplay modes, but what's available is good enough. The trigger resistance is great for those who want real immersion, but the extra pull makes more competitive players turn off the option as soon as possible. The game also uses the adaptive triggers for braking and gas.

Whenever you hit the turbo boost, you'll hear the exhaust come out of the controller speaker, which is a nice touch since the shrill sound comes off better than when it's mixed in with the rest of the soundscape. If you're playing on the PS5, Unleashed uses some of the features exclusive to the DualSense controller, and your opinions on their use will vary. It is easy and fun to pick up and play thanks to the game's responsiveness, but you'll need to practice avoiding the guard rails. The AI opposition also follows those arcade principles but less so on the shortcuts and more on speeding up to catch you when you make mistakes. That air control also helps with finding shortcuts since the races don't have a checkpoint system, so those who are adventurous can find plenty of ways to skip ahead once they know the track layout. Drift also builds up a boost meter, but taking off from ramps showcases the arcade influence, as you can control tilt and rotation in mid-air to give you more distance on the landing or put you in the perfect position to hit the turbo upon landing. You'll hold down the gas most of the time, and you'll also tap on the brakes to initiate drift around practically every corner.

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The actual racing is reminiscent of a modern-day version of the Rush series due to the speed being conveyed. It's all imaginative stuff that feels like it was dreamed up by someone with a large collection of the playsets, and it gets better when you see some of the tracks use the environment to their advantage. There are even giant spiders laying web traps and dragons breathing fire.

Magnetic fields make it possible to race on the ceiling, while tracks can be littered with barricades, fans, and speed boost pads. Stretches of road with and without bumpers intersect with ramps and loops. That doesn't seem like much, but you'll forget about the backdrop variety when you see the 40+ tracks that take great inspiration from the toy line. You have six environments to race in, from a customizable basement to a construction zone and a skate park. The games have waffled between embracing the fact that they're toys and increasing the size of the vehicles and tracks to be more life-size, so it should be noted that Unleashed goes for the former. Hot Wheels Unleashed is the latest attempt of a good, stand-alone game using the license, and while many would scoff at that idea given the property's history, a few races can change your opinion into a positive one. The fondness for the brand has resulted in several video game adaptations over the past few decades from the PlayStation era onward, but none have received any love from fans and critics, except for the DLC pack that came out a few years ago for Forza Horizon 3. The die-cast metal cars are loved for their durability. Others love how the original designs simultaneously look good and ridiculous. Some of that comes from how well the company re-creates popular licensed cars in miniature form. Originally created in 1968 as an answer to Matchbox cars, the Hot Wheels brand is instantly recognizable to people of all ages.

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