Diddy Kong Racing DS

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  • Summary: A bloated space pig has taken control of Diddy Kong's Island paradise and only you can stop his nefarious plot. Take on this racing challenge as you drive, hover and fly your way across the massive island. This remastered take on a Nintendo 64 classic is sure to rev the engines of adventureA bloated space pig has taken control of Diddy Kong's Island paradise and only you can stop his nefarious plot. Take on this racing challenge as you drive, hover and fly your way across the massive island. This remastered take on a Nintendo 64 classic is sure to rev the engines of adventure racing fans everywhere. Diddy Kong Racing is the first handheld adventure racing game, a genre that lets you visit new locations, talk to interesting characters, advance the storyline and search for hidden secrets - all while engaging other drivers in a series of racing challenges to see who is king of the road. Race Online and in Local Wireless Battles. Drivers can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to go online and race against up to seven other players from around the world. DKR also features eight-player single-card download play, as well as multi-card wireless play. Create Your Own Tracks. Wish Race mode gives you complete freedom to design, build, and race on the track of your dreams. Touch Screen control makes building the course a snap, and Nintendo WFC compatibility lets you share your work of genuis with everyone. Retextured and remixed tracks, new characters and racing challenges, brand new levels, improved vehicle control, Touch Screen controls, gamer tag designs and more make this an experience that both newcomers and seasoned vets will love. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 39
  3. Negative: 5 out of 39
  1. GameTrailers
    86
    Diddy Kong Racing was great back in 1997, and it’s managed to hold up almost a decade later. The added content is nice for those who completely destroyed the original game, and those who’ve never played it will be surprised at its quality, depth, and longevity.
  2. Gamer 2.0
    79
    It is extremely difficult to be shooting things with your stylus and at the same time maintain control of your vehicle; humans were only born to have two hands.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    Despite all of the negative points to the game, the charm that made the original a favorite to many still shines through. As long as you don't start up the game expecting "Mario Kart DS," you'll get lots of fun out of Diddy Kong Racing DS.
  4. Universo Nintendo
    65
    Diddy Kong Racing DS is a good alternative to Mario Kart DS. However, even with all new features, it's not as great as the 64 version.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    60
    A decent multiplayer mode and loads of extras, but let down by poor control and often flawed design.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    56
    It just doesn't lend itself to the DS. There's no doubt it would have fared much better on the PSP, but just try to convince Nintendo of that.
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald
    40
    Many kids will have fun whizzing around the colourful courses, but some will be frustrated when the difficulty rises sharply after the initial races. The highlight is wirelessly competing against up to eight remote friends.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. HallowsEve
    Oct 13, 2011
    10
    I love Diddy Kong Racing. Mario Kart Racing DS is NOT superior, but is. However Diddy Kong has a hovercraft, a plane, and a car and you canI love Diddy Kong Racing. Mario Kart Racing DS is NOT superior, but is. However Diddy Kong has a hovercraft, a plane, and a car and you can upgrade them to go faster, and there are two never-ending story modes + race tracks, so I'd say it's really a nice choice. It has speed ups, bananas, oils, magnetism, invincibility, and rockets and boss battles. I really love the graphics, but the beginning storyline video is just disappointing and a bit long, but the rest is completely worth it. Two thumbs and two toes up! Definitely purchase this over Mario Kart. A lot cheaper, but that's not understood by the reviewer.… Expand
  2. BenM.
    Mar 10, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing game thats really fun. I personally think this game is better than Mario Cart DS even though it has a lower rating because This is an amazing game thats really fun. I personally think this game is better than Mario Cart DS even though it has a lower rating because there is an adventure mode and more vehicles. The wifi status of the two games are basically the same. Thanks RARE for the great game!… Expand
  4. SamJ.
    May 4, 2007
    10
    This game is just as good as Mario Kart. The graphics are not great but the gameplay is extremely enjoyable. Two thumbs up!
  5. NoahW.
    Jun 3, 2007
    7
    Great game but the weapons lack the enjoyability that mario kart has and The bosses can get extremely annoying...but unless you have mario Great game but the weapons lack the enjoyability that mario kart has and The bosses can get extremely annoying...but unless you have mario kart, get it.… Expand
  6. Zzman
    Jun 13, 2011
    7
    it fun game and nice to play when you on the go but it not best racing game for the ds but it fun game
  7. ThomasM.
    Feb 3, 2007
    6
    This game is essentially a port of the N64 version, with four new tracks, a couple new drivers, and some DS bells and whistles. It's This game is essentially a port of the N64 version, with four new tracks, a couple new drivers, and some DS bells and whistles. It's still a fun racer, though the hovercraft is unwieldy due to lack of analog control. It may be an unfair comparison, but Mario Kart DS beats the pants off this.… Expand
  8. DarrenHaynes
    Dec 3, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You stupid **** ape. You smelly rodent boy riding in your automobile. This game is horrible and so is diddy, (I hope he dies -_- ). I remember playing against this slimy monkey with my parents arguing about daddys side bit ches in the other room. The flashbacks of this ugly monkey boy beating as hard my father has been burned into my memory. 0/10. BE WARNED! This ape has ruined my childhood and might ruin yours too. I hope I can beat this little monkey boy so he can no longer race in his automobile against me. I’ve gone through 7 ds’s since owning this piece of garbage. I hate you diddy. I’m coming to break your legs and feed you a banana you ape.… Expand

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#95 Best DS Game of 2007
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#33 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#10 Most Shared DS Game of 2007