Karnaaj Rally

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    Paragon 5 and Infinite Dreams did an absolutely bang-up job on this outing, even with the ugly box art.
  2. Pocket Games
    90
    The racing action is smooth, speedy and about as realistic as you can get with a game featuring time-travelling punks racing each other. [Summer 2003, p.44]
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  3. IGN
    88
    The game's graphics are downright gorgeous, with a super ambitious combination of 2D and 3D elements used to great effect on the GBA... One of the best top-down racing games since "Micro Machines."
  5. Nintendophiles
    85
    It’s one of best top-down racers we have ever seen... I love the mixing of 2D and 3D graphics seen here.
  6. Nintendojo
    84
    A very solid and addictive title.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Packed with racing pleasure. It's a deep game in the tradition of the average PS2 championship mode.
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  8. GameSpot
    78
    A blast to play, although it may be a brief experience for some players.
  9. GameSpy
    70
    While Karnaaj Rally might not have the staying power of a truly classic game, it is plenty of fun in small doses -- playing it for 15 minutes at a time is fun.
  10. Nintendo Power
    64
    Cutthroat competition and fierce racing tactics make Karnaaj Rally an exciting battle-racer. [Apr 2003, p.137]
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Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
71
#71 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
25
#25 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Roughor
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    A great racing game on the GBA. Actually one of the greatest racing games on the GBA.

    With it isometric perspective there is actually a 3d    A great racing game on the GBA. Actually one of the greatest racing games on the GBA.

    With it isometric perspective there is actually a 3d experience in a top down style.
    The racing works great. Even in 2023 the gameplay didn't age. Its still fun.

    It's almost like Death rally back in the days for PC.

    I can recommend this game to each retro and current gen top doen race game lovers.    … Full Review »
  2. JohnD.
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    The best racing game on GBA!
  3. Someguy
    Feb 19, 2003
    8
    There used to be a game for the Sega Genesis and the Atari Jaguar called "Power Drive Rally"; it was a great "top down view" racing game. There used to be a game for the Sega Genesis and the Atari Jaguar called "Power Drive Rally"; it was a great "top down view" racing game. Karnaaj Rally has a very similar look and feel. It's a lot of fun, and when you consider it's a measly $10 barnd new at eb, you can't go wrong!… Full Review »
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