Games
Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo
Other Platforms
Upcoming &
Recent Releases
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games.
Crash Nitro Kart
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 6 votes
Read user comments
Rate this game >
Game Info
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Genre(s): Racing, Driving, Action
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 11, 2003
Summary
Crash hits the track in his most fast-paced adventure yet - Crash Nitro Kart! Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction - but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself! Crash Nitro Kart leads the pack by mixing awesome next-gen graphics and gameplay with the playability and fun of classic kart-racing games. [Vivendi Universal]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex Crash Twinsanity
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: GameSpot Preview Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamePro
While CNK may not break new ground, it does a quality job of delivering another kart racer in Crash’s universe. It will put gamers' mettle to the test and offer hours of "wait, one more time..." gameplay.
Read Full Review >netjak
The best way for me to describe it is the same of everything you love about kart games rolled into one. There is nothing shockingly new here.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
What really makes Crash Nitro Kart worth playing is the solid control and innovative boost system. [Dec 2003, p.106]
Team Xbox
Offers up all the enjoyment Mario Kart has. The graphics are clean and crisp and the game is a blast to play through in the adventure mode, as well as crashing down with a friend for a good time.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
Younger players out there will get a kick out of the solid controls and bright environments, while more advanced players can appreciate the challenge and depth of the included boost system.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
This may be a touch disappointing to hardcore fans of "CTR," but anyone looking for a solid kart racer should be quite pleased.
Read Full Review >IGN
A solid adaptation of a PSOne game. The problem is that the same exact game has been made dozens of times and CNK does very little to further the cause. It's a kart racing game like any other.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
It's all a little generic and heavily recycled, but the powerslide system from "CTR" pulls it together. [Dec 2003, p.85]
GameBiz
Eventually you’ll find yourself getting fed up with the repetitiveness of each track.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
There's just nothing new on offer to hold your interest for longer then a few races.
Read Full Review >XboxAddict
Xbox Live or System Connect needs to be added to every game like this. There is no reason this game cant have 8 people racing at once. I think that would make the multiplayer mode more enjoyable.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
The gameplay feels nearly identical to "Crash Team Racing's" (PS1), even down to the speed-boosting wumpa fruits, so if you loved it before, you'll still love it, and if not...not. [Jan 2004, p.110]
Xbox Nation Magazine
Visions could have been more imaginative with the weapons, which though numerous in appearance, offer almost zero variation among missiles, mines, and force fields.
Read Full Review >GameNow
First of all, there's the asinine boost system. As in the previous game, you must link powerslides to keep your boosts going, forcing you to keep your kart at a 45-degree angle during races. Blech.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jack B. gave it an8:
This is just as fun as "Crash Cart Racing" and the bosses were just as fun and creative, the levels were awsome, and the cutscenes were good. But Although you didn't get to play as the tiger, polar bear or Dingodile, over all, it is a pretty good game.
Matt W. gave it an8:
It has some pretty good graphics and it is a good game for all ages
Uter gave it a 5:
It's a bit disappointing. I don't like the boost system, and you're forced to use it all the time since it's so challenging. The tracks are a little boring in general.
Chad B. gave it a 9:
Fun exciting good for crash fans.
