Crash Team Racing

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 19, 1999
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 616 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 544 out of 616
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 616
  3. Negative: 47 out of 616
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  1. Tiradentes
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Crash é uma franquia a qual eu, infelizmente, não vejo tanta mídia como eu acredito que deveria ser. Esse pra mim, é/foi um jogo com características marcantes e que são divertidas até hoje. Seja nos itens que conseguimos nas caixas, nas pistas e até mesmo no carisma dos personagens.
  2. Derpface
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    This is a Mario Kart clone, I was bored within 5 minutes. Not a real racing game.
  3. rifkingrha
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    The best kart game ever even if you compared it to today kart games, the gameplay mechanic, the character, the handling, everything is perfect if you are a fan of kart games
  4. Freaze391
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    This game is a huge middlefinger to nintendo and I love it.

    Gran Turismo 4 is incredible but you shouldn't leave bad reviews on Crash Team Racing because it took the first place in the ranking both games are incredible for their respective player base
  5. Sfex3champion
    May 29, 2023
    10
    The greatest kart racer I ever played. Thank you for the memories. I still rock nginlabs and penta time trial to this very day. Absolutely one of the greatest with the best mechanics. Thank you Nd
  6. Axel_Flynn
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Incredibly fun game, I love getting to play it with my girlfriend. It's nostalgic and feels very familiar to play for me, but I am confident any newcomers will be able to get right into it with ease too.
  7. sandrifabbrio
    May 29, 2023
    10
    great game, amazing gameplay, amazing graphics at the time and so fun to play
  8. samzee
    May 27, 2023
    10
    CTR is marvelous for casual and competitive players alike. Naughty Dog nailed the handling and balance of the various karts and mechanics in addition to the excellently varied and themed tracks to create endless replay value.
  9. OnlyHereOnce
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Childhood classic. Tons of fun, Hundreds of hours played with friends. This has it all. Nostalgia included.
  10. SanicTheMemer
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This game is such a classic, honestly quite baffled its only an 8.8. This game was so much fun and it still is to this day you don't have to worry about losing money or getting upgrades, it was pure skill and the fact that there are people who review bomb this game are in 2023 speak ''L at games''. Honestly though you play as different types of characters and they all have uniqueThis game is such a classic, honestly quite baffled its only an 8.8. This game was so much fun and it still is to this day you don't have to worry about losing money or getting upgrades, it was pure skill and the fact that there are people who review bomb this game are in 2023 speak ''L at games''. Honestly though you play as different types of characters and they all have unique personality's and that is so awesome! There are even boss fights that are 1v1s with other characters on their own stage! Forget what people put on here it's quite honestly garbage hell you don't have to listen to what I say you can stay in your own little bubble and keep your opinions but I just want people to know that these scores don't freaking matter. Thank you for listening to my TedTalk!… Expand
  11. critic_coconut1
    May 25, 2023
    4
    I dont understand the hype behind the game honestly. Yea its nostalgic, retro, quite fun, but in reality its like any other arcade kart racing game
  12. arnuall06
    May 25, 2023
    3
    Clon de Mario kart, no ha envejecido nada bien y no lo he conseguido disfrutar
  13. Make451
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This is the definitive arcade kart racer for the PlayStation! It has the mascot of the console, do i need to explain further?
  14. vastly_local
    May 25, 2023
    10
    F*** Mario Kart. That is all I have to say but I need 75 characters to post a review.
  15. LasDealain249
    May 25, 2023
    10
    The best kart racer to date. Surpasses Mario Kart through the adventure mode - providing a story-based single player game mode, with relics, taken from the Crash platformers, and CTR races to provide different objectives in a game genre which can become stale with standard single-player racing.
  16. Megakuba
    May 25, 2023
    0
    Ctr is a great game but not for me who plays normal racing games
    If youre like me play something else
  17. Nitepinkeve22
    May 25, 2023
    4
    TBH. Why people would rate this game super high and stole the number one spot when other goat like Gran turismo 4 Or Burnout 3? sure it pretty much the rivals of mario kart. but imma say this. nothing personal. but you're furries. that why...
  18. syndicat
    May 25, 2023
    10
    uka uka came into my house and slapped me sooo hard so now i need to rest for 1 weeks

    11/10
  19. thats_flne
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. The best kart racer I've ever played. The controls are as smooth, floaty and yet, also fast at the same time. There so many intricate techniques that allow you to go faster and perfect your time driving the tracks. The adventure mode is great and filled with personality and charm from all the characters. I love the way this game looks as well. Great for 1999.
  20. Gupeze
    May 7, 2023
    9
    Sony Computer Entertainment America's Crash Team Racing for the PlayStation is an excellent game!
  21. RyanCoomer
    May 1, 2023
    10
    The GOAT. Easily the best kart racing game and the best naughty dog game...
  22. NSegaXP
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    for some reason MetaCritic is making me use the points out of 10 system, so i’ll just say here: i give this game 87/100.
  23. renyw
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great great great great great great great great great great great great great… Expand
  24. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 19, 2022
    8
    Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small
  25. hoviadko123
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    The best kart racing game ever. I played it as a kid and still play it until now. You can play adventure mode, where you can see story and later unlock some new characters. You can try race against a time in time trial or just goofing around in single race mode or battle arena.
    One thing I wished for, were more playable characters from Crash franchise or simply from previous 3 games by    The best kart racing game ever. I played it as a kid and still play it until now. You can play adventure mode, where you can see story and later unlock some new characters. You can try race against a time in time trial or just goofing around in single race mode or battle arena.
    One thing I wished for, were more playable characters from Crash franchise or simply from previous 3 games by Naughty Dog like N.Brio, Tawna, Koala Kong, Komodo Moe...    … Expand
  26. EdWood94
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
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  27. GDsReviews
    Jul 9, 2022
    6
    A genuinely fun Mario Kart knock off that sometimes beats Mario Kart at its own game. You can race regularly, or play a story mode that adds a great deal of replay value and longevity to the game.
  28. Denderotto
    May 6, 2022
    10
    This is a Kart racer really focused on skill. Give the right amoung of time of learn the mechanics and the game turns into a incredible experience. There is also a lot of single player content for casual players, such as the adventure mode (that any kart racer should have, in my opinion). For me, a perfect game for the genre.
  29. SonicEnthusiast
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Crash's first attempt at a kart racer is possibly the best one of all time. When universal wanted a new crash game but naughty dog wanted to make a racer there was only one thing that was going to happen. Enter crash team racing. It looked quite like crash 3 and ran smoothly. It has such an amazing control system that should be the envy of many kart racers even over 20 years later. It hasCrash's first attempt at a kart racer is possibly the best one of all time. When universal wanted a new crash game but naughty dog wanted to make a racer there was only one thing that was going to happen. Enter crash team racing. It looked quite like crash 3 and ran smoothly. It has such an amazing control system that should be the envy of many kart racers even over 20 years later. It has an average enough story but its ok because it doesn't really need one. The game holds up well today and will always be very fun and satisfying, its great that its since been remastered in 2019 in crash team racing nitro fueled. In a nutshell its a classic and easily tops mario kart 64 in every way.… Expand
  30. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    El primer juego que tuve en mi vida y el que me hizo amar los videojuegos hasta hoy, en mi corazón va a ser siempre el mejor. CTR toma claramente la idea de Mario Kart, eso no es ningún secreto, pero la mejora completamente en casi todos los sentidos. La jugabilidad con el sistema de "power slide" es sencillamente única y super entretenida, dejando a todos los juegos de karts y carrerasEl primer juego que tuve en mi vida y el que me hizo amar los videojuegos hasta hoy, en mi corazón va a ser siempre el mejor. CTR toma claramente la idea de Mario Kart, eso no es ningún secreto, pero la mejora completamente en casi todos los sentidos. La jugabilidad con el sistema de "power slide" es sencillamente única y super entretenida, dejando a todos los juegos de karts y carreras arcade uno o varios escalones por debajo. Las carreras se sienten mas justas y ganar depende más de la habilidad de cada uno que de la suerte de que no te golpeen en los momentos inadecuados. Además, agrega un excelente modo aventura, con jefes y todo, que le da una más que buena justificación para jugar absolutamente todas las carreras, completándose con las siempre divertidas reliquias y los desafíos CTR, todo lo hace bien. En mi opinión, sin dudas el mejor juego de karts y carreras arcade que hay hasta hoy en día.
    Nota final: 10    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best PS1 Game of 1999
3
#3 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
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#7 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    Countless mascot racers flooded store shelves during the PlayStation era, and Crash Team Racing was the only good one. Really. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. PSX Nation
    96
    Great balance and plenty of fun put this one on par with "Mario Kart" and if not for the average track design it would easily surpass.
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  3. Electric Playground
    95
    Just like the previous Crash games, CTR is utterly polished and addictive to a fault... That's right, you heard me, CTR is a better game than Nintendo's "Mario Kart."
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