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|caption          =
|developer        = Climax Group
|developer        = Climax Group
|publisher        = THQ
|publisher        = [[THQ]]
|genre            = Racing
|genre            = Racing
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Wheels_World_Race_(video_game) Link]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Wheels_World_Race_(video_game) Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/hot-wheels-world-race Mtacritic]
|reviewscore      = 55/100
|gameinfo          = Welcome to a world where life revolves around the Hot Wheels World Race circuit--a series of races involving treacherous jumps, challenging competition, and death-defying loops. This is the life you've chosen and you'll need a good team and a dependable Hot Wheels car to survive. When you're ready, you'll tear up the tracks, jump to extreme heights, and collect pickups to trigger shortcuts. Becoming champion of the Hot Wheels tracks won't be easy, but you can always practice with a friend in head-to-head races.<br />
|gameinfo          = Welcome to a world where life revolves around the Hot Wheels World Race circuit--a series of races involving treacherous jumps, challenging competition, and death-defying loops. This is the life you've chosen and you'll need a good team and a dependable Hot Wheels car to survive. When you're ready, you'll tear up the tracks, jump to extreme heights, and collect pickups to trigger shortcuts. Becoming champion of the Hot Wheels tracks won't be easy, but you can always practice with a friend in head-to-head races.<br />
The game is based on the movie and TV series of the same name that was released by Hot Wheels and Mainframe Entertainment. The gameplay of World Race is similar to many other racing games. You can do special tricks when in the air, which adds on to your car's boost. Collecting gold rings also increases the boost.  
The game is based on the movie and TV series of the same name that was released by Hot Wheels and Mainframe Entertainment. The gameplay of World Race is similar to many other racing games. You can do special tricks when in the air, which adds on to your car's boost. Collecting gold rings also increases the boost.  
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/914879-hot-wheels-world-race Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/914879-hot-wheels-world-race Link]
|numberofplayers  = 2
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/hot-wheels-world-race Metacritic]|55/100}}
|eu_rating        = 3+
|eu_rating        = 3+
|na_rating        = E
|na_rating        = E
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|Comments=USA v02.20(10/02/2006), 1-Enable manual game fixes correction(Ignore Bus Direction on Patch 3 transfer,used for hotwheels)-Use this for work fine., Fine,perfect.
|Comments=USA v02.20(10/02/2006), 1-Enable manual game fixes correction(Ignore Bus Direction on Patch 3 transfer,used for hotwheels)-Use this for work fine., Fine,perfect.
|Tester={{ForumUser|DESTRUIDOR}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|DESTRUIDOR}}
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|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=AMD Ryzen 1700 @ 3.4 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070
|Revision=1.7.2369
|Graphics=
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Renderer(s): D3D11 and Vulkan
* Resolution: 3x native
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|Comments=Runs at a consistent 100% speed with D3D11 and MTVU enabled. However, game runs incredibly slowly on Vulkan (often in the 60%s), so if you're having speed issues, it's worthwhile to switch to D3D11. Also, there's a minor graphical glitch where, when the screen fades to black, a large rectangular area on the bottom doesn't. Memory wrapping and preload frame data don't seem to fix this.
|Tester=TheTechnician27
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Revision as of 03:02, 18 February 2022

Hot Wheels World Race

Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: E
PEGI rating: 3+
Supports up to two local players
Languages supported:
English: SLES-51879 & SLUS-20737
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20737
Release date: October 29, 2003
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-51879
Release date: November 28, 2003
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Climax Group
Publisher(s): THQ
Genre: Racing
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic55/100
Game description: Welcome to a world where life revolves around the Hot Wheels World Race circuit--a series of races involving treacherous jumps, challenging competition, and death-defying loops. This is the life you've chosen and you'll need a good team and a dependable Hot Wheels car to survive. When you're ready, you'll tear up the tracks, jump to extreme heights, and collect pickups to trigger shortcuts. Becoming champion of the Hot Wheels tracks won't be easy, but you can always practice with a friend in head-to-head races.
The game is based on the movie and TV series of the same name that was released by Hot Wheels and Mainframe Entertainment. The gameplay of World Race is similar to many other racing games. You can do special tricks when in the air, which adds on to your car's boost. Collecting gold rings also increases the boost.


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
13 11 2012 1.1.0 r5452- GSdx 5442 SSE41 [29 10 2012]
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 [21 11 2012]
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 [09 10 2012]
Hangs after intro loading screen.
NTSC-U Windows
  • I5 3330
  • HD radeon 6850
1.3 5880 .svn GSDX
  • SPU2-X
  • ?
USA v02.20(10/02/2006), 1-Enable manual game fixes correction(Ignore Bus Direction on Patch 3 transfer,used for hotwheels)-Use this for work fine., Fine,perfect.
NTSC-U Windows 10
  • AMD Ryzen 1700 @ 3.4 GHz
  • Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070
1.7.2369 <spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
  • Renderer(s): D3D11 and Vulkan
  • Resolution: 3x native

</spoiler>

Runs at a consistent 100% speed with D3D11 and MTVU enabled. However, game runs incredibly slowly on Vulkan (often in the 60%s), so if you're having speed issues, it's worthwhile to switch to D3D11. Also, there's a minor graphical glitch where, when the screen fades to black, a large rectangular area on the bottom doesn't. Memory wrapping and preload frame data don't seem to fix this. TheTechnician27



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