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42

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Negative: 12 out of 17
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  1. Nov 19, 2018
    45
    No online multiplayer, oddly narrow selection of properties, a lack of characters and imagery from the shows they used along with oddities like no voice work make it hard to recommend, there’s the nugget of a great kart racer in here but it all feels so half-hearted. A real shame.
  2. Oct 29, 2018
    45
    A fun title geared towards younger players. Unfortunately the game is plagued by lazy design which results in ugly menus, power-ups that aren' t thought out very well, lack of an online multiplayer and characters that communicate through text balloons instead of through speech. Nickelodeon Kart Racers isn't a bad game at its core but it is a pile of missed opportunities and lazy choices. A shame, because Spongebob really deserves better than this.
  3. Dec 17, 2018
    41
    Nothing particularly outstanding about this “fun”-racer, except its lackluster content.
  4. Dec 21, 2018
    40
    Just a plain bad kart game that manages to copy the best game on its genre but fails on doing it.
  5. 40
    As far as kart racers go, Nickelodeon Kart Racers is a disappointing case of missed opportunity. Nickelodeon, as a brand, is rich with properties though barely any are appropriately handled here too, with a roster that's quite frankly anemic. Instead, Nickelodeon Kart Racers offers some serviceable kart racing that's ultimately devoid of any personality. Some kids who don't know any better will find some enjoyment here, but most probably won't.
  6. Oct 26, 2018
    40
    Nickelodeon Kart Racers is just about a passable karting game. It feels rushed and bland, meaning there's little here to inspire you for very long.
  7. Oct 26, 2018
    40
    Fairly decent handling isn't nearly enough to save Nickelodeon Kart Racers. Even if you ignore the squandered potential of a game featuring the network's biggest cartoon stars, this is a shallow racing game that underwhelms at every turn. Tracks have some nice details but aren't particularly imaginative, the presentation largely falls flat, and the whole thing feels undercooked. If you're a die-hard fan, it might be worth a look, but it's hard to recommend this to anyone else.
  8. Nov 16, 2018
    38
    Nickleodeon Kart Racers is another bad attempt, after all that born covered under the idea of Mario Kart, in this case, this game has no ambition, we got presented a boring, dry game and the only people that could make this game fun, are kids that don’t have Fortnite on their console.
  9. Nov 26, 2018
    30
    Since the title doesn't even attempt to hide its shortcomings, it feels like its creators are perhaps aware that parents might not read up on the title's shortcomings before purchasing it for their child, safe in the knowledge that it's a recognisable brand. That, if true, is something to really take issue with. Thankfully, the world is full of people with a conscience, who will deter folk from this monstrosity and tell them to go play Mario Kart instead.
  10. Oct 31, 2018
    25
    There’s pretty much nothing good about this game. We know it’s made for children, but even children won’t be able to enjoy this at all.
  11. Nov 1, 2018
    20
    If we ever decide to list the clones for Mario Kart, no other title will be able to challenge Nickelodeon Kart Racers for the bottom spot.
  12. Oct 25, 2018
    20
    Nickelodeon Kart Racers is, simply, a very very bad game. With basic at best visuals, terrible audio design and quality, as well as just downright bland kart racing, this isn't the kart racer for you.
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Negative: 14 out of 31
  1. Nov 2, 2018
    8
    It's a fun game. I used to play MK8 a lot with a group of friends and we enjoyed this game as much as Mario Kart. Sadly, 12 characters aren'tIt's a fun game. I used to play MK8 a lot with a group of friends and we enjoyed this game as much as Mario Kart. Sadly, 12 characters aren't enough for a game like this. The majority of tracks are fun to play but there are some that can feel repetitive because of the excessive amount of slime. Driving mechanics are good, maybe not as polished as other karting games, but still lets you enjoy the game. I hope that this game could receive DLCs with more characters, this could make the game way better. If you are a fan of karting games or a Nickelodeon fan, you should get this. Full Review »
  2. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    This is a good game
    really
    but this is my opinion so don't judge me
    good that GameMILL Entertaiment revived Nickelodeon games
  3. Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Realy realy nice and smart game for two players! Its fun to race with spongebob, patrick and the rugrads!