Crash Nitro Kart

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 129 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 129
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 129
  3. Negative: 6 out of 129
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  1. SonicRun
    May 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best the PS2 .
  2. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    No entiendo el hate a este juego, es básicamente CTR 2 para la generación de PS2!
  3. timone
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    WOWEE WOW! I fxxking love this game, I just played this since years ago and I still love it! It's just like the game from PS1 and I love that one as well! I never get bored of this! The characters are playable, the levels are easy and the game is just fantastic. I don't know what my favorite character is, maybe I just played them both I guess. Anyways, no questions, I love this game.
  4. Ristamatt
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Super fun game, I really enjoyed it as a kid and even now it holds up. Its not as wonderful as CTR, but still it's a great game. It's just super! 9,8/10, but still 10
  5. Zorron
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Una gran secuela que en su día no fue muy bien apreciada pero que con el ctr nitro fueled se le ha tomado más cariño y peso
  6. Shadow1
    May 20, 2016
    8
    This Game is very good racing . This game was born in 2003 and Mario Kart Wii in 2008 , but graphics in Crash Nitro Kart better than grachics in Mario Kart Wii . In Crash Nitro Kart grqphics is very good in cutscenes and in races . In Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart many different good racers and in this game I play for Crash and Cortex . 8/10 .
  7. gamezgeek
    May 7, 2018
    8
    Fun little racing featuring the Crash Bandicoot crew and even a story mode.
  8. sebastianali
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Crash Nitro Kart puede ser inferior a CTR debido a que los karts se sienten muy pesados, malos controles y falta de personajes iconicos. Pero sus puntos positivos superan a CTR como los graficos que para el año 2003 son increibles, el modo editor de arena, el multijugador con modos de juego nuevos y (muy innovador ponerlos en un juego de karts) y el rediseño de personajes que es el mejorCrash Nitro Kart puede ser inferior a CTR debido a que los karts se sienten muy pesados, malos controles y falta de personajes iconicos. Pero sus puntos positivos superan a CTR como los graficos que para el año 2003 son increibles, el modo editor de arena, el multijugador con modos de juego nuevos y (muy innovador ponerlos en un juego de karts) y el rediseño de personajes que es el mejor de la saga.… Expand
  9. Ardho
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Lower quality than CTR ps1, the physic is also worse, but yes I as a CTR lover still play it, its okay though
  10. Untitled94
    Aug 23, 2017
    7
    Fun game, but compared to Crash Team Racing, it wasn't as good. It is technically better in some regards, like graphics and stuff like that, which is to be expected in a PS2 game compared to a PS1 game. The custom track mode was pretty cool, though there's not a whole lot to it. The only thing that really holds this game back a little it are the controls. They just aren't as solid as CTR'sFun game, but compared to Crash Team Racing, it wasn't as good. It is technically better in some regards, like graphics and stuff like that, which is to be expected in a PS2 game compared to a PS1 game. The custom track mode was pretty cool, though there's not a whole lot to it. The only thing that really holds this game back a little it are the controls. They just aren't as solid as CTR's controls. It's playable, but you really have to work with them. It's a good game, just not as good as CTR overall.… Expand
  11. RetrogamingFTW
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Great,game nice music soundtracks, race tracks. I love the cut scenes in the game. This game was my childhood.
  12. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 7
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 7
    Story: 5
    Total: 7.00
  13. MonsterMor
    May 7, 2015
    10
    This game is perfect .
  14. PikachuRebelde
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I think this game is very underrated consider what it does. The graphics are too ahead of its time, considering that this game was released in 2003, it looks like a PS3 game! The character new designs are the best that the franchise has! Especially Crash. Man, i really want a new crash game with Nitro Kart designs. Vicarious Visions truly respect Naughty Dog, and the gameplay... TheI think this game is very underrated consider what it does. The graphics are too ahead of its time, considering that this game was released in 2003, it looks like a PS3 game! The character new designs are the best that the franchise has! Especially Crash. Man, i really want a new crash game with Nitro Kart designs. Vicarious Visions truly respect Naughty Dog, and the gameplay... The gameplay is the same as CTR and personally i dont care, because the tracks are very well design and the game offers more multiplayer options. Its not better than CTR, because the developers screws some physics and controls than CTR made it perfect in the PS1. In my opinion, one of the best Crash Bandicoot games, and one of my favorite videogames on PS2. Very underrated, you will enjoy it a lot even TODAY.… Expand
  15. Ataq
    May 7, 2015
    10
    Much better than the Crash Team Racing .
  16. asjklas
    Oct 12, 2011
    5
    While it's not the worst kart-racing game in recent years, and has its multiplayer value and variety of quirky characters, power-ups, and race tracks, Nitro Kart is simply a slower and sloppier version of its much better predecessor Crash Team Racing.
  17. TysonB.
    Feb 12, 2004
    3
    Crash Bandicoot looks terrible compared to the PS1 crash games.this game and crash nitro kart are going to be pretty bad titles.
  18. Harry210
    Oct 22, 2010
    7
    Crash Nitro Kart is a decent follow up to the 1999 PlayStation game, Crash Team Racing. The graphics are nice and colourful and the Kart tracks are slightly bigger in scope than Crash Team Racing. The CGI that move the story along are also good and nice to watch. There are a nice amount of racers to choose from Crash Bandicoot to Nitrus Oxide. Most of these racers are great to race withCrash Nitro Kart is a decent follow up to the 1999 PlayStation game, Crash Team Racing. The graphics are nice and colourful and the Kart tracks are slightly bigger in scope than Crash Team Racing. The CGI that move the story along are also good and nice to watch. There are a nice amount of racers to choose from Crash Bandicoot to Nitrus Oxide. Most of these racers are great to race with and have different performance statistics like Crash is a good all rounder in terms of speed, acceleration and turning and Tiny is great for Speed and acceleration but not good for turning. The story is simple: This Alien called Emperor Velo the 27th has kidnapped Team Bandicoot (Crash, Coco and Crunch) and Team Cortex (Cortex, N. Gin and Tiny) and force them to compete in his galatic colleseum for their freedom. You have to choose a character and race in 4 hubs (containing 3 races and 1 bonus round) and beat a boss at the end of each hub. The game play is similar to Crash Team Racing: Race around the tracks trying to win and obtain weapons from ? mark crates and shoot at your enemies to slow them down. You can powerslide around corners to take them faster and make your kart hop to get over deep chasms or to get an annoying TNT crate off your head. These weapons range from homing missiles to Tornados that lock onto the racer in first place. Some tracks have environmental traps like pitfalls that activate by running over ! crates. Some of the tracks in CNK also have banked sections and where you drive up upside down instead of the track being on the ground level which is a nice touch. In the campaign mode, theres the usual trophies to collect, Time Trials to beat to unlock either Sapphire, Gold or Platinum relics and CNK tokens which requires the player to collect the letters C, N and K dotted around each track and come in first place (if you have 4 CNK of the same colour, you get to participate in that same coloured gem cup). The new boss characters are ok to race and beat but not likable in terms of personality. The story for CNK isn't as interesting as CTR and there are fewer tracks in this game than there are in CTR which is strange because this is a PlayStation 2 game and CTR is a PlayStation game. I guess, Vicarious Visions got lazy. The overall game play feels slower as well and the music isn't as memorable than in CTR. The audio is below par and can get quite repetitive hearing the same taunts coming out of your kart racer but the voice acting for the nicely CGI cutscenes is good. Crash Nitro Kart suffers from originality like Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex but CNK is an enjoyable kart racer but may not appeal to CTR fans.â… Expand
  19. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 30, 2011
    4
    Though it has its charms, Crash Nitro Kart is a lackluster of innovation, speed, and value. Pros: Rich in visuals; variety of unlockables; the courses are unique. Cons: Lacks any kind of speed; it's the exact same as Crash Team Racing, but worse.
  20. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    7
    Nearly identical to Crash Team Racing's, even down to the speed-boosting wumpa fruits.. nothing new. But CTR was gold so what about this? well not so. My main problems with the game are unstable framerate and there is only three tracks per cup. Also game's track design is uninspired for most of time and most tracks are too much like their counterparts in CTR. But if you liked CTR you willNearly identical to Crash Team Racing's, even down to the speed-boosting wumpa fruits.. nothing new. But CTR was gold so what about this? well not so. My main problems with the game are unstable framerate and there is only three tracks per cup. Also game's track design is uninspired for most of time and most tracks are too much like their counterparts in CTR. But if you liked CTR you will enjoy this one also.… Expand
  21. glitchmaster
    Dec 10, 2013
    7
    best carting game ever in my opion but i just don't like games like that but still if you're in too card games this is the perfect game for you and if you're a fan of bandicoot then that makes it even more awesome
    more tracks would of been nice but it's enough for a ps2 game
    there are enough different racers too
    overall this game is worth buying if you're a fan of the franchise
  22. Rayman
    Jan 7, 2013
    7
    It's a disappointment to be a sequel to great CTR, but it is playable game, though. Game is slower than CTR and it doesn't add anything new. Character roster is pretty good and the story is OK.
  23. mewkid1234
    Nov 8, 2013
    1
    In my defense, this game sucks. I hate this game. This game honestly sucks and the graphics are terrible. The controls suck and the characters lack in skill. I hate this game, all in all.
  24. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    6
    No es un mal juego de carreras pero no es la gran cosa. Creo que es lo más decente que salió de Crash en la PS2, pero prefiero jugar el Team Racing de PlayStation.
  25. thoumi96
    Jun 16, 2019
    5
    For sequel to near perfect crash team racing this is definitely mediocre compared to that!
    Great visuals, more unlockables and most of the tracks are quite good/interesting.
    The negative comes mostly from the controls, they feel a lot sloppier instead of the tight and responsive controls of ctr, The story is kind of meh and the gameplay (driving) isn't that fast /fluid. Overall the bad    For sequel to near perfect crash team racing this is definitely mediocre compared to that!
    Great visuals, more unlockables and most of the tracks are quite good/interesting.
    The negative comes mostly from the controls, they feel a lot sloppier instead of the tight and responsive controls of ctr, The story is kind of meh and the gameplay (driving) isn't that fast /fluid.
    Overall the bad controls kills this title for me and I believe there is not a reserve system to hold the turbo like in Ctr.
    for me it was painful to play through so 5/10    … Expand
  26. grimreapersims
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
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  27. JohnM.
    Dec 7, 2003
    9
    This is a very good game and the levels and characters is brilliant. A brilliant game.
  28. PawanS.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    This game rocks! The tracks are really creative, and great for a mutliplayer party. Characters and karts are well designed, and the environments are totally immersive. A great social game!
  29. Thosevelvetygms
    Sep 12, 2022
    7
    A decent kart racer, but that's about it. It captures that Crash Bandicoot spirit and flair well, but just why are the karts so slow on the track?

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#55 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#28 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. 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.
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  2. TotalGames.net
    51
    CNK offers nothing new at all, failing to really improve even on its prequel, which even back then, was pretty standard fare.
  3. Next Level Gaming
    54
    Failed miserably in execution and you will not find me playing this game again because I just don’t think it is very fun to play.
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