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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Negative: 2 out of 24
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  1. 90
    While CNK may not break new ground, it does a quality job of delivering another kart racer in Crash’s universe. It will put gamers' mettle to the test and offer hours of "wait, one more time..." gameplay.
  2. A somewhat addictive and enjoyable race game wrapped in sterling graphical elements.
  3. With a slightly higher difficulty than most games in this genre, the game's weapons and course layout are well done.
  4. 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.
  5. PSM Magazine
    80
    Satisfying and challenging at the same time, Crash Nitro Kart is a great way to fill that need for speed. [Holiday 2003, p.46]
  6. If you already have "Crash Team Racing," don’t expect anything new or exciting beyond the updated graphics – Crash Nitro Kart is basically the same game in a pretty new package.
  7. Definitely isn’t as good as "Mario Kart," but bring some friends over and you can still have one hell of a fun gaming experience.
  8. 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.
  9. 75
    Does what it needs to do to get the job done… but it doesn’t put in any overtime.

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
28
#28 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 129 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 129
  2. Negative: 6 out of 129
  1. May 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best the PS2One of the best the PS2 . Full Review »
  2. May 7, 2015
    10
    Much better than the Crash Team RacingMuch better than the Crash Team Racing . Full Review »
  3. Jan 6, 2020
    10
    No entiendo el hate a este juego, es básicamente CTR 2 para la generación de PS2!