Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 795 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 512 out of 795
  2. Mixed: 87 out of 795
  3. Negative: 196 out of 795
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  1. bigkrongoryeet
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Screw off Activi$ion. Putting microtransactions into a game after the reviews have been published, yet again!
    I was hesitant to buy this after seeing what happened to black ops 4, but I thought, surely they won't put microtransactions in a remake of a 20 year old game... right?
    Don't buy this game, the new Modern Warfare, or any of their games until they stop this garbage practice.
  2. coolbigandy
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Nice and fun Racing game but since they added micro transactions i cant recommend this game any more
  3. Fana-du-jeu
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    Le jeux est pas trop mal , mais les micro transactions après la sortie du jeux c'est franchement dégueulasse , il devrait être retiré pour escroquerie
  4. ludoFile
    Jul 31, 2019
    1
    Trash game full of microtransactions. To make it worse, Activision added the microtransactions AFTER professional reviews went live so that the reviewers would give this game an artificially inflated score.
  5. Androidwilson
    Aug 1, 2019
    1
    Classic Activision move, wait 4 weeks to add in microtransactions. Absolutley unbelievable, have some dignity for the fans.
  6. Brodecai
    Aug 8, 2019
    4
    Let me start by saying that the boys at Beenox did an outstanding job at recreating this game from the ground up. So much care was put into the designs of the tracks and making the characters so much livelier. The game gets an A+ in that department. Sadly, to many gamers' dismay, Activision announced that they would be implementing micro-transactions in what was supposed to be a fun,Let me start by saying that the boys at Beenox did an outstanding job at recreating this game from the ground up. So much care was put into the designs of the tracks and making the characters so much livelier. The game gets an A+ in that department. Sadly, to many gamers' dismay, Activision announced that they would be implementing micro-transactions in what was supposed to be a fun, re-imagining of a fan-favorite classic. Also keep in mind that in a developer interview, it was CLEARLY stated this game would be free of micro-transactions. So the dev was either completely out of the loop or he was lying through his teeth. Activision is very crafty-they figured they could avoid negative press at launch by waiting until reviews come in before deciding to implement micro-transactions; thankfully, many of us have caught wind of this tactic and are calling them out on their bs.

    Yes, I know that "Wumpa coins" can still be earned by grinding through the various game modes, but they are dispersed at a slow rate for offline users (I don't pay for PS plus, but apparently the coin dispersal amount is higher). And by the time you actually rack up enough coins, the costume/kart/character that you had your eye on will have most likely disappeared for the month since with the addition of the "grand prix", prizes are rotated every month. This means there is a higher chance desperate gamers will give in and whip out their credit cards.

    The video game industry is undoubtedly the biggest it's ever been. And I get that developers work hard and deserve to get paid. But, microtransactions are just pure greed. You ARE NOT paying for new content. The data for the skins/weapons etc are in the game's files. At least some companies like Nintendo charge for DLC that's separate from the base game and that were developed after the game's release.

    Ultimately, this game is a lot of fun and is a pretty solid kart racer to play with friends. But, when it comes to unlockables, this game is a total grindfest. Again, I hate to give this game a low score when most of it is done so well, but it's more about sending a message to Activision and any other money-milking company out there.    … Expand
  7. bnr
    Aug 24, 2019
    2
    8/10 game, 10/10 scam
    Get rid of the [expletive, expletive, expletive] Wumpas already!
    Make CTR great again!
  8. frozenfury377
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Really a great remake, but they lied about adding micro transactions. That's why i give it a zero.
  9. RoboSparkle
    Jul 30, 2019
    4
    Really well put together and a great remake. However, the game was designed from the ground up to be a grindfest unless you make a bunch of microtransactions to buy Wumpa coins, which really isn't appropriate for a full-price game marketed to children and nostalgia lovers. Very disappointing as it would be a contender for best game of 2019 without that but Activision just inflating theirReally well put together and a great remake. However, the game was designed from the ground up to be a grindfest unless you make a bunch of microtransactions to buy Wumpa coins, which really isn't appropriate for a full-price game marketed to children and nostalgia lovers. Very disappointing as it would be a contender for best game of 2019 without that but Activision just inflating their review scores artificially demonstrates that they know this is a reprehensible and predatory practice but choosing to do it anyway. I'll be returning my copy soon as feel completely missold on this.… Expand
  10. JigglyPenguin
    Jul 31, 2019
    0
    Don't buy this game, they snuck in horrific microtransactions post launch, as Activision normally do.
  11. Blacejet
    Aug 1, 2019
    1
    I'm very sad. This game is amazing. It makes me relive the old days. But now, they are basically adding micro transactions to the game. Activision lied(again), telling the consumers that they wouldn't do this. It's pure fraud and they should be ashamed of themselves.

    All in all, I can't recommend it to anyone anymore unless they remove these micro transactions.
  12. mirg
    Jul 31, 2019
    1
    You know, I thought that this game was great before. But now after they allowed 'Wumpa Coins' to be bought with real money? This game is perfect! Now I can finally relive my nostalgia while also spending real life currency on digital items that should be only earnable for those that worked for them. It's a dream come true.
  13. sweed1234
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    This game said there would be no micro transaction and then later on added in micro transaction. False advertising.
  14. Bojann
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    So, adding microtransactions even though you said you wouldn't. Really!? You keep lying to your users and that's not good.
  15. BigSaber
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    for microtransatcions, witch love.. your conscience
    за микротранзакции, с любовью..
    ваша совесть
  16. ichinico
    Sep 13, 2019
    1
    Added in-game purchases after the game launched. no need to add anything else
  17. Halivan12
    Jul 31, 2019
    0
    Added microtransactions post launch, unforgivable business practice that I cannot support. Do not buy this game.
  18. TheLewdOne
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    A faithful recreation of a classic, burdened by a promise to not include microtransactions only to add them a month later in order to dodge game critics from lowering scored for it. Do not buy this game. Do not let publishers treat you like this.
  19. opengl
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Microtransactions were added after game launch to inflate reviews and deceive buyers.
  20. FixPlzBeenox
    Jul 6, 2019
    2
    "We have fixed the Save Corruption Glitch"
    Uh, no. You have not. Time Trial mode is STILL bugged and can corrupt your save, so I recommend staying away from Time Trials at the moment. I lost everything this morning, having earned N. Tropy 2 nights before, and now he is gone. Fix the game and I'll rate this higher.
  21. araiki
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Good game, but from awful company, which decide add micro transaction after game release. Don't buy it.
  22. dfhhfdafhdhfda
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Promised no microtransactions which is one of the main reasons I bought the game and I wake up to the game being raped with microtransactions. This was clearly done so it would get all the good reviews and love at the start to boost sales so they can rape the game in the name later of profit in hopes nobody updates the reviews.
  23. Pikapower9
    Aug 12, 2019
    0
    Activision are complete scumbags for adding microtransactions to the game after all the positive press DO NOT support this company by spending money on the scummy microtransactions
  24. JohannesLH
    Aug 5, 2019
    0
    Disgustingly predatorial behavior to push lootboxes in such a grindy game AFTER all the reviews are out.
  25. Feverishtom
    Jul 14, 2019
    0
    Put a f...... Ranked online. Online sucks because of high level players mixed with beginers !!!
  26. Unbalanced88
    Jul 27, 2019
    0
    DON'T BUY THIS GAME.

    - On regular difficulty the game is unfairly difficult and npc opponents will win because no matter what, they will move faster than you, they barely get fazed when getting hit with items,and when you get hit you will fall from 1st to 8th in a second. There is no fun in the challenge as you are playing a game that is unfairly rigged against you. - Easy difficulty    DON'T BUY THIS GAME.

    - On regular difficulty the game is unfairly difficult and npc opponents will win because no matter what, they will move faster than you, they barely get fazed when getting hit with items,and when you get hit you will fall from 1st to 8th in a second. There is no fun in the challenge as you are playing a game that is unfairly rigged against you.

    - Easy difficulty is pathetically easy and not fun.

    -To access pit stop for upgrades you need to pay for PS online account.

    -This Game is Broken.    … Expand
  27. zdemigodx
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    MTX grind fest game, latest from Activision, It's amazing how they keep doing this.
  28. T-AndroidWilson
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Good game ruined by Microtransactions shoved in post launch , avoid and beware of games from Activision in general.
  29. Deafen
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Do not buy! Grindfest designed to sell you micro transactions. Activision, the spineless scum, added this 1 month post release, though it was just as grindy before with it being bleedingly obviously MTX were on the way.
  30. duddo
    Sep 13, 2019
    1
    Game aimed for small kids with microtransactions that were added post launch - after all reviews were out. Unforgivable practice. Please, do not buy this game.
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. VG247
    Sep 18, 2019
    80
    Nostalgia might well have carried this one through, but in truth it doesn’t need it: this is a great game that has for the most part aged remarkably well, with the visual upgrade and other tweaks serving to make absolutely certain it’s worth the price of admission; I just wish the AI didn’t sometimes feel so cheap. It’s rare that a game can be as good as it was 20 years ago in a modern re-release – but this classic kart racer manages it.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Aug 20, 2019
    93
    Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is just about perfect at what it’s trying to do. The redone adventure mode is a blast minus the grind required to get coins to unlock stuff, and the core gameplay has been refined. This results in the best-playing Crash racing game ever and yet another top-shelf kart racer. Right now, the genre is as big as it’s been in 20 years, with Sonic, Mario, and Crash all competing at stores and the best thing for players is that you can’t go wrong with any of them. Crash offers up a tremendous game overall and it’s definitely an experience I would put above Team Sonic Racing, but ever so slightly behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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  3. LaPS4
    Aug 13, 2019
    87
    Crash Bandicoot and company return to the track driving their karts, now completely remodeled and ready to compete in the current generation of consoles. A title a little demanding but very beautiful, totally recommended to play with friends and relive those wonderful moments of our childhood.
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