ModNation Racers

 PSP
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. IGN
    74
    In the end, ModNation Racers is a game that's rough around the edges. It's got some great ideas, but the gameplay issues and flat presentation hold it back.
  2. Games Master UK
    72
    As an alternative to the PS3 version, it lacks soul. [Aug 2010, p.92]
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    ModNation Racer's astonishing editing tool and bucketfuls of personality are let down by lacklustre handling and sensation of speed.
  5. AceGamez
    70
    ModNation racers on PS3 is worth all of the praise it is getting right now, but sadly some subtle alterations for the handheld version make those who only own a PSP at a major loss. If you're interested in a Play Create Share experience with Kart Racing, go for the full fat console version instead of this.
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  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Little brother of PS3 version comes with raw driving and heightened difficulty. Lots of fun waits in the game editor and multiplayer duels. [Issue#192]
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  7. Play UK
    70
    We'll stick with the PS3 version for the time being. [Issue#193, p.98]
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  8. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    There are at least enough creative, sharing and multiplayer options to stop things going stale. [July 2010, p.118]
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  9. 1UP
    67
    One thing that ModNation PSP does have going for it over its big brother is that its loading times are generally far shorter. But beyond that, it's inferior in every way.
  10. TotalPlayStation
    65
    I wanted to like ModNation Racers, but it's simply missing... something. Yes, the controls hurt things, but I can't escape the feeling that the PSP port simply doesn't have the soul of its PS3 counterpart.
  11. Modojo
    60
    ModNation Racers on the PSP doesn't compare to the PS3 version, but it's a capable kart racer with hours' worth of content to wade through and online options.
  12. GamerNode
    60
    The play mechanics sadly hold back what would be an amazing kart racer. The level of customization is vast and addictive, and the online community ensure countless hours of playtime and new content.
  13. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    For all its creation-packed bells, whistles, and hood ornaments, ModNation Racers on PSP is like the Batmobile fitted with a Prius engine: Lots of show, lacking go. [Aug 2010, p.83]
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  14. Gamekult
    50
    Quotation forthcoming.

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PSP Game of 2010
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#21 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010
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#34 Most Shared PSP Game of 2010

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. MANU3L69
    Jun 4, 2011
    8
    This game is much better than my initial expectations. I played the ps3 version a while back and it was pretty nice. The creating was way tooThis game is much better than my initial expectations. I played the ps3 version a while back and it was pretty nice. The creating was way too addicting and the cart racing was fun and easy to get a hold of. The psp version's creating part is almost just as fun, with customization up the ass. The racing is fun but the drifting is incredibly difficult to use. I usually don't drift at all unless a mission gives extra for it. Overall, the graphics are nice, the racing is fun, the customization is very deep, and it's on the go of course! Consider it a lesser version of the ps3 version. But it's portable so it makes up for it, at least for me.… Full Review »
  2. pedrosantos1
    Apr 4, 2023
    8
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  3. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    6
    Juicy animations, a variety of cars, attacking buffs and debuffs, a map editor
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