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Cars Mater-National

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Game Info

Publisher: THQ

Developer: Rainbow Studios

Genre(s): Racing, Driving

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: October 29, 2007

Summary

Cars Mater-National features an all-new International group of racers vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival, hosted by Lightning’s best friend, Mater. Explore the new and improved open world of Radiator Springs, play in the all-new Monster Mode, jump into the fast lane with 6 new International racing competitors, burn rubber on new tracks, and twist and turn your way through new mini-games like Ramone’s Rhythmic Rumble and Fillmore’s Fuel Frenzy. Explore the new open world of Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen’s new Racing Headquarters, and practice facility Over 20 challenging mini-games. 7 exciting new international characters. Multiple new adrenaline-packed tracks to race on. Go head to head with over 10 multiplayer games. [THQ]

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What The Critics Said

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Cheat Code Central

Although it won't be Grand Turismo or PGR, the racing engine is good enough, and the variability of racing events really makes this one very playable, not only for children, but for grown-ups who want to get in on the action too.

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VideoGamer

A harmless and charming racing game.

Worth Playing

This title would be a very good candidate for any child who's a fan of the "Cars" movie or enjoys cartoony racing games.

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Games Radar (in-house)

While still quite playable for several hours, the lack of true innovation or noteworthy upgrades makes Mater-National seem like more of a rushed expansion than a full-fledged - or fully necessary - follow-up to a memorable kid-friendly racer.

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Xbox World 360 Magazine UK

Not half as crap as many would have you believe, this'd make a top pressie for the little 'un. [Feb 2008, p.78]

GameZone

At times it’s charming, but for the most part, it was just aggravating to experience such monotony.

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Eurogamer

If you're old, knock two points off. This game will leave you feeling hollow, miserable and longing for the days when it all MEANT something. If you're a small child add two points. Or, if you really REALLY like talking cars, six.

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Official Xbox Magazine

But the expansion pack-sized experience--we completed it in just a single day--also retails for 50 whole dollars. [Jan 2008, p.69]

X360 Magazine UK

Simply put, this is cynical, poorly playtested nonsense that's seriously due an MOT. Geddit? [Issue 27, p.96]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

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