hot rods

When it comes to kart racers, the bar is sky-high. Games like Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing have set the standard for what makes this genre so addictive: colorful tracks, chaotic power-ups, and that sweet mix of skill and luck that keeps you coming back for “just one more race.” Hot Rod Mayhem rolls onto the PS5 promising all of that and more. After spending plenty of time behind the wheel, I can say this: it’s a good time,…