Crash Nitro Kart

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  • Summary: Crash hits the track in his fastest 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 bothCrash hits the track in his fastest 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 mixes 18 rollercoaster raceways, devastating weapons, a variety of single and multiplayer modes and maps, and customizable arenas, and a cast of unique characters into a game that showcases kart-racing at its best.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. 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.
  2. GameSpot
    75
    This may be a touch disappointing to hardcore fans of "Crash Team Racing", but anyone looking for a solid kart racer should be quite pleased.
  3. IGN
    74
    A solid adaptation of a PSOne game. The problem is that the same exact game has been made dozens of times and CNK does very little to further the cause. It's a kart racing game like any other.
  4. Play Magazine
    67
    It's all a little generic and heavily recycled, but the powerslide system from "CTR" pulls it together. [Dec 2003, p.85]
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  5. NintendoWorldReport
    65
    A pretty generic kart racer that is enjoyable, but flawed where it counts: the racing. It's a little too easy to win races, and once you beat it all, there's very little for you to keep coming back to.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    The gameplay feels nearly identical to "Crash Team Racing's" (PS1), even down to the speed-boosting wumpa fruits, so if you loved it before, you'll still love it, and if not...not. [Jan 2004, p.110]
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  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: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. ArbiB.
    Jan 31, 2004
    10
    A super multiplayer game. although i havn't played Mario Kart DD it looks much betta.
  2. MrTacoBob
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    I found Nitro Kart to be better than Team Racing cause its basically Team Racing but even better graphics, controls, and courses. Nitro KartI found Nitro Kart to be better than Team Racing cause its basically Team Racing but even better graphics, controls, and courses. Nitro Kart is a fantastic game.… Expand
  4. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Muy bueno el juego, mejor historia que CTR y pistas muy creativas cómo por ejemplo Avenida electron
  5. Bbplayer
    Jan 3, 2019
    8
    A childhood fun racing game. A nice story too! They make the actual story interesting which not many racing games will do.
  6. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    I remember loving this as a kid, but now I just find it enjoyable and nothing more.
  7. BobL.
    Nov 17, 2003
    7
    If you a fan of CTR for the Playstation than you won't be disappointed.They didn't add much to the game but it's still a lot If you a fan of CTR for the Playstation than you won't be disappointed.They didn't add much to the game but it's still a lot of fun to play. … Expand
  8. Wario
    Jan 6, 2004
    1
    Why the hell would you buy this piece. I rented it and it is a piece of s@#! compared to MK:DD!

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Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best GameCube Game of 2003
56
#56 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#53 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003