ModNation Racers

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 25, 2010
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
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  1. Play.tm
    70
    We'd get rid of power-ups completely, or at least, implement them so they don't murder the flow of each race.
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    70
    Not innovative in concept, but gives everyone the tools to create their own content.
  3. Eurogamer Spain
    70
    It has everything that made LittleBigPlanet so good, but lacks its magic. As a kart game is derivative and not as good as the king of the genre (Mario Kart), but its creative tools are what shine in this interesting package.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    It's just a shame that that success had to be tempered by a somewhat overenthusiastic approach to the unpredictability inherent in the genre.
  6. Everyeye.it
    70
    Mario Kart is still on its throne. Mod Nation Racer has a great editor, but the driving feel is too simple and a little bit clumsy.
  7. Gamereactor Denmark
    70
    The level creation tools are the greatest ever, but the controls and the driving feel don't feel quite right. Fails to topple Mario as the king of Kart racing.
  8. Gamer.no
    70
    Modnation Racers is an enjoyable arcade racer which will no doubt enjoy a long life due to the creation tools. With shorter loading times and less powerful or more skill-based weapons, it could have been a classic.
  9. D+PAD Magazine
    70
    If sociable gaming is your thing, then prepare to put the pedal to the metal for a quirky experience that encourages a creative hand and patient mind. Everyone else should take it for a test drive first.
  10. Destructoid
    65
    At the end of the day, there's no justification for a game that forces two loading screens on you before it even begins.
  11. GameCritics
    65
    ModNation Racers has a core of creative multiplayer fun, but it's sadly mummified beneath an irritating career mode and layer upon layer of load times.
  12. Gamereactor Sweden
    60
    You don't have to drive many laps of ModNation Racers to realise that developer United Front Games has been putting more effort in the parts of the game that let you build your own courses, cars and drivers, than in the actual driving. In the end, the tools for construction are great, but the actual gameplay isn't.
  13. Metro GameCentral
    60
    Sony's Mario Kart clone has some impressive customisation tools but as a racer it lacks any real drive.
  14. Gamekult
    60
    A good imitation [of Mario Kart], fun and clever, but so trivial.
  15. 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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#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

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 247 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 191 out of 247
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 247
  3. Negative: 21 out of 247
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. cromagnon
    Aug 11, 2010
    9
    The gameplay rivals the finest iteration of Mario Kart, but with the option to customise everything in sight ModNation Racers is up there withThe gameplay rivals the finest iteration of Mario Kart, but with the option to customise everything in sight ModNation Racers is up there with the greatest kart racers.… Full Review »
  3. NomaDz
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fun great game, seems like a cross between CRT and Mario Kart But different:) so many customisational options, create your own character, orFun great game, seems like a cross between CRT and Mario Kart But different:) so many customisational options, create your own character, or Mods, as well as your own tracks and karts:) Spit screen (great fun in 2), online, offline game modes:)… Full Review »
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