Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. The racing gameplay is straightforward and although there are unlockables, there isn't enough to increase the replay value score. The wireless multi-player mode will be the game's only salvation in terms of replay value.
  2. Cars is a good adaptation of the Pixar film, providing a fun kart racer appealing to the younger crowd, with racing AI good enough to captivate older racing game fans.
  3. Pure Magazine UK
    80
    An enjoyable romp for those new to the genre and old hands alike.
  4. Cars is a really solid racing game for the PlayStation Portable. What is a shame is that the game is extremely straightforward in its concept and execution which means that there isn’t a lot of variety other then just racing.
  5. 75
    What Cars does deliver, however, is a great racing experience for fans of the movie that want what the big boys have, while still enjoying the character and light-hearted feel of the Disney/Pixar label. It doesn’t have the free-roam feel of the console versions, but it does deliver far more entertainment with pure driving and tight control.
  6. With three race varieties available, grand prix, time trial, and one on one boss races, and unlockable racers and paint jobs, Cars offers a fair bit of replay value.
  7. A well-rounded game that mixes crisp graphics, decent-but-repetitive sounds, and a quirky arcade-style racing system similar to that of Mario Kart.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#88 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Jul 6, 2012
    6
    Arcade racing fun, vrooooooooom! It made me smile because its fun. Nothing more, nothing less. Not a bad game to buy indeed. Vrooooom!
  2. Jun 27, 2023
    8
    It was really good game, easy to finish like a lightyear speed.

    The music, storyline and cutscenes are good but except the limited amount
    It was really good game, easy to finish like a lightyear speed.

    The music, storyline and cutscenes are good but except the limited amount of character being playable in storymode, but you can all race boss cars too, and to unlock all the cars you have to use a in-game cheat code.

    In conclusion, it's a good game with good graphic design and soundtrack, recommended.
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  3. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    This is the best PSP game of 2023. The soundtrack is really really really good.