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. The Vita Lounge
    Sep 30, 2014
    92
    Table Top Racing is exceptionally good fun, alone or with friends.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 5, 2014
    85
    An accomplished and beautifully playable reinvigoration of the classic toy racer genre, some minor flaws don't prevent Table Top Racer from being an easy recommendation for arcade petrol heads and newcomers alike.
  3. Gaming Age
    Aug 12, 2014
    83
    Which, come to think of it, means that Table Top Racing is among the very best racing games on the Vita. True, that's not a huge accomplishment, since the full list of Vita racing games can easily be counted on two hands. Nonetheless, this is a strong enough game that it's easy to imagine Table Top Racing standing out even if that list was several times as long.
  5. IGN Italia
    Sep 14, 2014
    80
    Table Top Racing is a very enjoyable kart racing game, with more depth than you would expect and a nice personality.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 5, 2014
    80
    Table Top Racing combines gameplay elements previously seen in the likes of Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing to create a well-balanced racer that becomes increasingly hectic as you bump up the difficulty. There’s a great deal of content to be had too considering the low entry price.

Awards & Rankings

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

User Reviews

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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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