Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    72
    A perfectly acceptable pint-sized kart racer. [Mar 2010, p.58]
  2. This pint-sized racer is so playable and packed with fan-service that Sega fans will want to hop on board as soon as possible - but it doesn't quite match Mario Kart when it comes to raw enjoyment and multiplayer brilliance.
  3. 70
    Sumo Digital have managed to craft a 'Mascot Racer' that aside from numerous pitstops, manages to be a worthy alternative to Nintendo’s own high profile effort.
  4. Nintendo Power
    60
    Just middle-of-the-road material. [Mar 2010, p.87]

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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#39 Most Shared DS Game of 2010
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I like the racing and the content. I also like the characters and the track design. The difficulty is pretty hard though, which makes it forI like the racing and the content. I also like the characters and the track design. The difficulty is pretty hard though, which makes it for an older audience than Mario Kart. Full Review »
  2. May 30, 2015
    10
    the game is well done .... the graphics are good, the gameplay is beautiful, characters and tracks are varied ...
    In conclusion it is an
    the game is well done .... the graphics are good, the gameplay is beautiful, characters and tracks are varied ...
    In conclusion it is an excellent game for the Nintendo DS but has its drawbacks as their tracks and special effects not comparable to consoles on table ........
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  3. Apr 6, 2023
    9
    I've played all the versions of this game, but as this was the very first one I played on my DS (before I dropped it down the toilet