Table Top Racing

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 18, 2014
    74
    With good looks and tight controls, Table Top Racing has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, this Vita-exclusive is marred by unoriginal weapons, boring track designs and the most annoying use of the rear touchscreen I've seen in years. It's not bad for the price, but should have been a lot better given the talent behind Playrise Digital.
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Sep 14, 2014
    70
    Enjoyable until unlocks become a micro-transaction resisting grind. [Issue#253, p.74]
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Sep 8, 2014
    70
    Table Top Racing does come across as being rather too easy, but as far as Vita racing games go, it is one of the most accessible, and certainly one of the most enjoyable.
  5. Gamestyle
    Aug 5, 2014
    70
    A fun time waster nothing more, nothing less. Table Top Racing takes a while to get going, but is enjoyable when it does.
  6. God is a Geek
    Aug 5, 2014
    70
    Sadly the better vehicles and upgrades will require either a monetary contribution or some serious grinding to unlock, but as it stands you have a solid, full game without having to pay an extra penny. Not the most thrilling racing sim available on the Vita, but certainly the best for its price.
  7. XGN
    Aug 27, 2014
    65
    This is a complete Micro Machines-rip off, but it does have some fun race gameplay and cute circuits. The multiplayer is a bit of a downer as there are not much racers online, but the single-player is definitely an awesome challenge.
  8. PSNStores
    Jan 7, 2015
    60
    While the core gameplay is enjoyable and the amount of content is impressive, Table Top Racing is missing too much to become a standout.
  9. Games Master UK
    Sep 19, 2014
    60
    The whole thing feels lightweight here on the Vita. [Nov 2014, p.79]
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  10. Worth Playing
    Sep 19, 2014
    60
    In the end, Table Top Racing is a fine port.
  11. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 14, 2014
    60
    Table Top Racing's small issues are not enough to ruin what is essentially an easy, casual party racing game, but they're enough to ensure that it's never going to be remembered as a classic. Then again, it's being sold for a couple of dollars, so you can't really lose either.
  12. CalmDownTom
    Aug 13, 2014
    60
    The cute courses and the decent track design do enough to make it worth playing for a while till a better racing game comes along.
  13. Push Square
    Aug 4, 2014
    60
    There’s some fun to be had here, spread across dozens of different events, and some vibrant environments. However, this isn’t an especially ambitious outing, so don’t expect it to drive away with your heart like the classics that it’s so clearly inspired by.
  14. 4P.de
    Aug 22, 2014
    52
    This is not enough. Even as a mobile game this was rather a mediocre racer. On Vita with its hardware capabilities this is rather a disappointment.
  15. games(TM)
    Sep 16, 2014
    50
    Beige. [Issue#152, p.119]
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  16. Hardcore Gamer
    Aug 15, 2014
    50
    Table Top Racing is an excellent mobile game that doesn’t translate well to Vita.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
37
#37 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#28 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. FriedConsole
    Aug 20, 2014
    7
    This is a very solid kart racer albeit very generic and not the most polished. The actual gameplay is fun but there is nothing new here. ThereThis is a very solid kart racer albeit very generic and not the most polished. The actual gameplay is fun but there is nothing new here. There is a surprising amount of tracks and the game runs unbelievable smooth which Sonic racing wasn't able to achieve on the system. All the pick up powerups are everything you would expect and scream generic kart racer. The game is a bit on the slow and easy side but it is fun and relaxing. Annoying it assigns look in reverse to the back touch and there is no way to turn it off. It does have ways to pay to unlock but I found it was never needed. Sonic Racing is the better game on the Vita but this one is cheaper.… Full Review »
  2. mbnvcxz
    Dec 16, 2021
    8
    Initially I bought this because it was cheap and it fit easily on the 1GB internal storage on my Vita Slim. I've ended up getting a hugeInitially I bought this because it was cheap and it fit easily on the 1GB internal storage on my Vita Slim. I've ended up getting a huge amount of enjoyment out of it - more than I expected.

    At first it seemed like there wasn't heaps of content because the Championship mode isn't super long, but it's begun to dawn on me that the Special Events give you loads more to do, most of which will become available after you win a bunch of Championship events. I haven't even tried the Drift Events yet.

    I would vaguely liken the gameplay to Mario Kart - a series I've dabbled in sometimes but never got totally hooked on. The different vehicles do drive differently to one another due to their varying stats. The weapon pickups and wheel upgrades give plenty of variety, and I like that some events prohibit or emphasise certain items to mix things up. There are short events if you just want a 5min session, and longer multi-round events too. I saw a review that said power-ups can only be used via the touchscreen, but in fact they are also assigned to the L and R shoulder buttons so it's all good!

    There is an option to buy coins (for upgrades) with real money, but I've never even come close to doing that. You can earn plenty of coins in the Championships and other events to buy upgrades.

    I've come across one or two bugs but they seem really rare and if anything they have made me laugh rather than caused any frustration :)    … Full Review »
  3. Tandyman71
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Only cost a few dollars and even if you spend 5 so ya can buy coins to upgrade from the jump it's a lot of bang for the buck. Graphics areOnly cost a few dollars and even if you spend 5 so ya can buy coins to upgrade from the jump it's a lot of bang for the buck. Graphics are pretty clean . I was immersed into the game. I recommend it for those whom enjoy racing games on a handheld.… Full Review »
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