Unfortunately, this is not a sequel or new instalment in the Beetle Adventure Racing series, but rather an alternative version. EA had found success in modifying the available cars for different regions in the Need for Speed franchise, so they decided to have a go with this.

In Australia, the Beetle doesn’t seem to have the same nostalgic value as in other countries, so they replaced the Beetles with cars from an Australian brand called Holden Special Vehicles. What’s fascinating is that this wasn’t done when the game first came out, but much later – so in Australia you could pick up Beetle Adventure Racing and HSV Adventure Racing.

Outside of a different shape of car (the stats are all the same as the original) and a very enthusiastic Australian announcer, this is entirely the same game as Beetle Adventure Racing. Which means that it’s an incredibly fun game, there’s just no reason to choose this over the original. Still, the fact that it exists is still interesting, and it’s great having an excuse to play Beetle Adventure Racing again.

Great

Remake or remaster?

I still think a remastered “Adventure Racing” (even with generic cars) would be great.

Official ways to get the game.

There’s no official way to get HSV Adventure Racing