{"id":1955,"date":"2017-05-28T19:52:36","date_gmt":"2017-05-28T17:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-hot-wheels-forza-horizon-3-dlc\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:19:17","slug":"review-hot-wheels-forza-horizon-3-dlc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-hot-wheels-forza-horizon-3-dlc\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Hot Wheels \u2013 Forza Horizon 3 (DLC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those born in the 90s or later, the significance of Hot Wheels<\/strong> from Mattel might be less pronounced. However, for those who grew up in the 70s and 80s, these wind-up toy cars, heavily promoted during Saturday morning cartoon blocks on channels like Sky Channel with series like G.I. Joe<\/em> and Transformers<\/em><\/a>, hold a special place. Thirty years ago, Hot Wheels represented a collection of fast and comparatively expensive analog cars (and tracks), requiring a financial commitment exceeding the average child’s allowance. While Hot Wheels might seem somewhat relegated to nostalgia today (despite continued availability from retailers like BR and Mattel, with Barbie remaining a dominant toy), the release of Hot Wheels as a DLC for the acclaimed Forza Horizon 3<\/strong><\/a> presents an appealing prospect for parents who have transitioned to digital gaming.<\/p>\n

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Similar to the previous Blizzard Mountain<\/strong> DLC, Hot Wheels<\/em> introduces a completely separate environment \u2013 an island \u2013 accessible from the base game. Players can immediately compete and earn trophies, irrespective of their progress in Forza Horizon 3<\/em>. The expansion showcases imaginative design, incorporating elements such as elaborate loops, corkscrews, turbo-boost pads, and even mechanical dinosaurs. The influence of Trackmania Turbo<\/strong><\/a> is evident, although it doesn’t quite reach the same level of arcade-style intensity as Ubisoft’s title.<\/p>\n

As expected, players can acquire new vehicles, discover classic cars in abandoned barns (including those on the island), and unlock three exclusive Hot Wheels<\/em> cars. These vehicles, while perhaps less refined than the Italian and German models, offer considerable speed and, as depicted in the commercials, exhibit tire combustion at high velocities.<\/p>\n

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Confirmed: Mechanical dinosaurs are present.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Forza Expansion Pass<\/strong>, priced at SEK 349 (or available for purchase now), includes both Blizzard Mountain (focused on snow and ice) and Hot Wheels<\/em>. Alternatively, Hot Wheels<\/em> can be purchased separately for SEK 199. This price point is reasonable, although a slight reduction might be justified considering the prerequisite ownership of Forza Horizon 3<\/em>. Overall, we enjoyed the expansion and experienced a renewed interest in Microsoft’s racing title, which continues to provide significant entertainment value, despite our enduring fondness for Forza Horizon 2<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n