Hot Wheels - Beat That

Who would have thought that driving miniature cars around recognizable domestic environments would lead to an incredibly unfulfilling experience? As charming as racing tiny little cars may be in theory (and for us, that's not exactly charming), putting the idea into practice is an entirely different story. There's really no charm in Hot Wheels: Beat That! other than the fact that this particular title serves as a perfect representation, unfortunately, of below-average videogames. But there's more to be said about this miniscule racer, so let's move on.

Published by Activision and developed by Eutechnyx, Hot Wheels: Beat That! puts you in control of a tiny toy car and gives you the ability to race around a handful of tracks, competing against other like-minded toys. The only thing that gives this game any personality at all is the fact that the cars are indeed among the pint-sized variety, and there are a number of weapons and devices to employ during a race. That's the only interesting thing that can be said about Beat That!, because all the other game elements are extremely standard. Everything from the gameplay to the race tracks completely lacks evidence of inspirational design.