Dominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisHotshot Racing Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 9/30/2020
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 9/10/2020
Hotshot Racing
Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.
- Developer
- Sumo Digital, lucky Mountain Games
- Publisher
- Curve Digital
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Critic avg
75
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–895 reviews · 36%
70–796 reviews · 43%
Below 702 reviews · 14%
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Zoey Handley
DestructoidReview: Hotshot Racing
Published 9/21/2020
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75
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDHotshot Racing (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 9/17/2020
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Score
80
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Hotshot Racing
Published 9/15/2020
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70
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuke Reilly
IGNIGN Hotshot Racing Review
Published 9/15/2020
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70
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Sellwood
GBAtempOfficial Review: Hotshot Racing (Nintendo Switch)
Published 9/12/2020
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70
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewHotshot Racing Review – GameSpew
Published 9/10/2020
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80
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Stuart
The GuardianHotshot Racing review – the 90s arcade racing game reimagined
Published 9/9/2020
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80
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionHotshot Racing review – Every famine virtua
Published 9/8/2020
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Score
70
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlan Strawbridge
PlayStation UniverseHotshot Racing PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/8/2020
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Score
65
-10 vs critic avg
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