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The Holiday Lineup Gets Wild on Epic Games Store
After taking us through supernatural offices and cyberpunk cityscapes, Epic’s mystery games event takes an unexpected turn down memory lane. Hot Wheels Unleashed parks itself in the free games section, bringing pure arcade racing joy until December 28th at 5 PM.
This isn’t your typical racing game – imagine those orange tracks from your childhood, but cranked up to eleven. The tracks loop and twist through everyday locations turned into massive playgrounds. Your kitchen table becomes a hazardous speedway, and your basement transforms into a stunt driver’s dream.
From Action to Racing
The shift from Ghostrunner 2‘s intense cyber-action to Hot Wheels’ colorful racing chaos shows Epic’s knack for mixing things up. While recent offerings had us wielding supernatural powers or razor-sharp katanas, now we’re drifting tiny cars through loops and pulling off ridiculous stunts.
What makes this game stand out is how it captures that perfect balance between nostalgia and modern gaming. The car collection aspect hits that collector’s sweet spot – there’s something oddly satisfying about unlocking legendary Hot Wheels vehicles and customizing their looks. Plus, the physics somehow manage to feel both arcade-fun and surprisingly deep.
Since Return to Moria kicked off this event, we’ve seen quite a journey through different genres. Control brought supernatural thrills, Ghostrunner 2 delivered cyber-action, and now Hot Wheels Unleashed offers pure racing entertainment. Got to wonder what genre Epic will surprise us with tomorrow.
Remember to grab this one before December 28th at 5 PM if you’re into racing games or just want to relive some childhood memories with a modern twist. The holiday mystery games keep rolling, and this one’s definitely worth taking for a spin.
