ModNation Racers

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 25, 2010
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  • Summary: Exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PSP systems, ModNation Racers empowers the player to customize their entire kart racing experience. Enjoy karting fun, where you can shoot, boost & drift your way to the finish line. Create your unique racing experience with the same tools used by theExclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PSP systems, ModNation Racers empowers the player to customize their entire kart racing experience. Enjoy karting fun, where you can shoot, boost & drift your way to the finish line. Create your unique racing experience with the same tools used by the development team. Express yourself by creating your own Mod character, quirky kart and imaginative track, and share your unique racing experience with the rest of the world. [SCEA]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Game Chronicles
    98
    Annoying load times aside, I can't fault ModNation Racers for the nearly perfect package that it is, and for that reason I feel safe in proclaiming Sony's masterpiece the best kart-racing title in the history of gaming. Period.
  2. GameZone
    90
    An intelligent, deep and enjoyable game that takes the 'play, create, share' initiative and runs with it. Fun, entertaining, a pleasure to look at and create in – MNR raises the bar for the genre.
  3. Gamervision
    88
    When it comes to the core gameplay, however, there's no question: it's the best in its class, dethroning Mario Kart in every technical way.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    81
    The custom tracks, cars and drivers make the game much more than just the sum of it's parts. Shame I wasn't able to try out the multiplayer races, so the score is based purely on the singleplayer experience. [June 2010]
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  5. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    Finishes strong. [July 2010, p.82]
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  6. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    ModNation Racers is an enjoyable game that is packed to the brim with so much content that you won't know what to do with it all.
  7. Gamestyle
    60
    The mixture of Mario Kart racing and Little Big Planet's customisation should be a recipe for hours of fun. Unfortunately, the long loading times leave a bitter taste.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. DarioBallZ
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    My favorite game on PS3. Tellement d'heure passées à éditer et partager des circuits. I want a new version.
  2. FrawzCh04
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    This game is so good. Between having a story, which is not incredible but nice to have, a lot of fun customization, very well done balancingThis game is so good. Between having a story, which is not incredible but nice to have, a lot of fun customization, very well done balancing of its mechanics, a full on track creator and a pretty fast speed, its a very good title. The huge issue it has is just the loadings, which are long, but worth it imo.… Expand
  4. mazky
    Aug 29, 2010
    10
    Nicely Done. An enjoyable game which I would and many others would put right up there with any racing game. I enjoyed this just as much orNicely Done. An enjoyable game which I would and many others would put right up there with any racing game. I enjoyed this just as much or maybe more than Mario Kart, which frightened me as Mario Kart is possibly my favourite ever game.… Expand
  5. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    A fantastic kart-racer that, unfortunately, never found a sequel and establish a legacy on PlayStation.
  6. JDConspirator
    Nov 25, 2010
    8
    Modnation Racers does a lot to be similar to Mario Kart all the while being equally similar to Little Big Planet. is it as good as either ofModnation Racers does a lot to be similar to Mario Kart all the while being equally similar to Little Big Planet. is it as good as either of them?No. Now that's not to say it's awful-seeing as I'm giving this an 8 in all- it just doesn't have the charm of either title. The create suites are like a game unto themselves, meaning you'll lose hours just making whacky costumes,levels and karts for your rough rider. On the track everything feels familiar but there are some cool tweaks like having a consistant boost meter and blasting rivals is still great fun. However there is a tonne of rubber banding going on and the weapons don't deviate from the norm. The hub world (or creation station) is a nifty little area where you can explore to access menus and see the top 3 best creations that other people have made. In conclusion I don't think this is as strong or as original as Split/Second or Blur but it doesn't need to be. MNR is an impressive kart title that adds some juice to usually bland karting formula. It's a worthy PS3 exclusive and a good time sink.… Expand
  7. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    8
    Modnation Racers is one of the best racing games on Playstation. It is simply pure fun with friends or family.
  8. drewezbreezee
    Mar 3, 2011
    0
    i also bought this thing.... i'm plenty late reviewing it... i love sony, but split second and modnation suck in comparison to blur.... bluri also bought this thing.... i'm plenty late reviewing it... i love sony, but split second and modnation suck in comparison to blur.... blur captured my heart and soul... i'm VERY sad they disbanded.... freek ya'll i DID NOT LIKE THIS GAME...long long times, ugly graphics a sorry mario kart wannbe be bad ass ripoff... sony rip mario he awesome modnation sucks... really i hated it. waste of my money and time... i ran over a powerup, with some ugly graphically challenged boy... i said fu... this and put in blur... this game sucked… Expand

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#42 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#34 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#10 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010