Diddy Kong Racing

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Nintendojo
    70
    With its lack of replay value and repetiveness, the game just gets really old.
  2. GameSpot
    66
    Artificially lengthening games by making you do the same thing over and over again is my vote for the worst trend in gaming … even though this is a much better game than Kart 64 ever was.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best N64 Game of 1997
4
#4 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
4
#4 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 170 out of 215
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 215
  3. Negative: 4 out of 215
  1. jacob4
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    Who knew that racing and a fun campaign mixed so well together! That's exactly what Diddy Kong Racing did. Full of fun and iconic charactersWho knew that racing and a fun campaign mixed so well together! That's exactly what Diddy Kong Racing did. Full of fun and iconic characters from different games, challenging race tracks and challenges, crazy bosses, and even a good time racing. This isn't your typical racing game. If you like Mario Kart you'll like this game as well.… Full Review »
  2. Pivot1022
    Dec 24, 2011
    6
    Have any of you played through the full adventure mode? Okay this game is fuun, and adds alot more to mario karts formula. but the singleHave any of you played through the full adventure mode? Okay this game is fuun, and adds alot more to mario karts formula. but the single player adventure gets SO BORING! if i remebre, you have to beat like every track 4-5 times just to beat the adventure mode... and i did. Oh and when you do that, you can do adventure 2... all of the tracks are just backwards... ADVENTURE HO!… Full Review »
  3. ImNotTubby
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This game basically gave me a mental breakdown as a small child, and I couldn't recommend it more to anyone. Diddy Kong Racing is a true masterpiece.
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