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
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  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. BobD.
    Jun 30, 2006
    9
    probably one of the most fun arcade style games on the PSP. Really fun levels and looks great too. I had my doubts but after playing it i was hooked.
  3. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    This is the best PSP game of 2023. The soundtrack is really really really good.
  4. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Thats game is so good, jezz, the true gamer experience, like God of War 2

    10/10
  5. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best racing games that I've ever played. the physics is amazing, driving feels real and at the same time really smooth, it's better than real life! and if that wasn't enought all cars have different personalities! and that blue porsche is a cuttie!
  6. Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Best racing game in history. Single-handedly cured me of my lyce disease. 10/10
  7. Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Although I grew up on the PS2 version, I decided to check out this version, and initially, I was disappointed, but that disappointment was short-lived. Upon playing, I was almost immediately greeted with a much more challenging game, and I actually enjoyed it. Although the story mode was rather short in actuality, the level of increasing difficulty made it seem like it was much longer. TheAlthough I grew up on the PS2 version, I decided to check out this version, and initially, I was disappointed, but that disappointment was short-lived. Upon playing, I was almost immediately greeted with a much more challenging game, and I actually enjoyed it. Although the story mode was rather short in actuality, the level of increasing difficulty made it seem like it was much longer. The number of playable characters was also a bit... excessive, for a rather short game with not too much to offer. The AI rivals also aren't too bad upon just a quick study of their behavior, they aren't aggressive in any way, but upon closer inspection, the rubberbanding is horrible once they're about to leave the minimap (not sure why it even exists given its not open world) Although newer racing games' rubberbanding makes this one look good, it still should not exist.

    Overall this game was very good for it's time, a simple and straightforward racing game.
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  8. 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 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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#88 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006
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
  1. Cars for the PSP is hardly a game any driving fan should just run out and buy. It's a solid little racer that will certainly hold some appeal to fans of the movie, and any younger players with a PSP ought to get a kick out of it. However, those with more discerning driving tastes might want to give Cars a test drive before taking the plunge.
  2. 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.
  3. 60
    If you're going for sheer quality, the PSP version of Cars is the best of the handheld games based on the movie.