Diddy Kong Racing DS

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 40
  3. Negative: 7 out of 40
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  1. 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 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.
  2. 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 kart, get it.
  3. 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
  4. Retro_indepecat
    Aug 30, 2017
    5
    If you ever have played the original Diddy Kong Racing, NEVER play this version. I rated with a 5/10 because if you never have played the game before on the N64, it's, well, a regular game, not for other reason.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Best DS Game of 2007
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#35 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#10 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 39
  3. Negative: 5 out of 39
  1. Nintendo Power
    75
    Like its predecessor, Diddy Kong Racing DS has a Mario Kart game to compete with, but also enough unique features to make it a kart-racing contender. [Mar. 2007, p.87]
  2. GameSpot
    67
    Diddy Kong Racing DS is a decent racer with plenty to do and some interesting new content, but the seemingly endless amount of tasks you must complete to enjoy all of it may irritate anyone who simply wants to race.
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  3. IGN
    71
    Diddy Kong Racing's a good product with some first-generation blues dragging it down. The fantastic online and customization focus offset some of the clunky items that made it into the design...but don't think we're going to turn a blind eye to the stupid stuff.
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