Crash Nitro Kart

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

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  • 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 againstCrash 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]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. GamePro
    90
    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.
  2. Yahoo!
    80
    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.
  3. Armchair Empire
    79
    Definitely isn’t as good as "Mario Kart," but bring some friends over and you can still have one hell of a fun gaming experience.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    It seems Vicarious Visions did all it could to emulate the Naughty Dog classic ["CTR"] and just added a PS2 coat of paint. [Jan 2004, p.114]
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  5. GameSpy
    60
    With a slow and chunky multiplayer component, there's not much reason to jump into the driver's seat.
  6. PSX Nation
    60
    If you already own “Crash Team Racing” for PSOne then don’t even bother to rent Crash Nitro Kart. Entire tracks (or large portions thereof) and the same quality graphics/controls/sounds from the 32-bit original have been shamelessly replicated on PS2 with the most minute and inconsequential of improvements.
  7. GameNow
    33
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. timone
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    WOWEE WOW! I fxxking love this game, I just played this since years ago and I still love it! It's just like the game from PS1 and I love thatWOWEE WOW! I fxxking love this game, I just played this since years ago and I still love it! It's just like the game from PS1 and I love that one as well! I never get bored of this! The characters are playable, the levels are easy and the game is just fantastic. I don't know what my favorite character is, maybe I just played them both I guess. Anyways, no questions, I love this game.… Expand
  2. MonsterMor
    May 7, 2015
    10
    This game is perfectThis game is perfect .… Expand
  4. SonicRun
    May 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best the PS2One of the best the PS2 .… Expand
  5. Shadow1
    May 20, 2016
    8
    This Game is very good racing . This game was born in 2003 and Mario Kart Wii in 2008 , but graphics in Crash Nitro Kart better than grachicsThis Game is very good racing . This game was born in 2003 and Mario Kart Wii in 2008 , but graphics in Crash Nitro Kart better than grachics in Mario Kart Wii . In Crash Nitro Kart grqphics is very good in cutscenes and in races . In Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart many different good racers and in this game I play for Crash and Cortex . 8/10 .… Expand
  6. Untitled94
    Aug 23, 2017
    7
    Fun game, but compared to Crash Team Racing, it wasn't as good. It is technically better in some regards, like graphics and stuff like that,Fun game, but compared to Crash Team Racing, it wasn't as good. It is technically better in some regards, like graphics and stuff like that, which is to be expected in a PS2 game compared to a PS1 game. The custom track mode was pretty cool, though there's not a whole lot to it. The only thing that really holds this game back a little it are the controls. They just aren't as solid as CTR's controls. It's playable, but you really have to work with them. It's a good game, just not as good as CTR overall.… Expand
  7. glitchmaster
    Dec 10, 2013
    7
    best carting game ever in my opion but i just don't like games like that but still if you're in too card games this is the perfect game forbest carting game ever in my opion but i just don't like games like that but still if you're in too card games this is the perfect game for you and if you're a fan of bandicoot then that makes it even more awesome
    more tracks would of been nice but it's enough for a ps2 game
    there are enough different racers too
    overall this game is worth buying if you're a fan of the franchise    … Expand
  8. mewkid1234
    Nov 8, 2013
    1
    In my defense, this game sucks. I hate this game. This game honestly sucks and the graphics are terrible. The controls suck and the charactersIn my defense, this game sucks. I hate this game. This game honestly sucks and the graphics are terrible. The controls suck and the characters lack in skill. I hate this game, all in all.… Expand

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#55 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#28 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003