Nickelodeon Kart Racers

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 19 out of 40
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  1. Erick561
    Jun 10, 2020
    2
    I simply don't like it. Played it once. Never played it again. Get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe instead.
  2. Tekneiner
    Oct 23, 2018
    5
    The game looks and plays very well, however for a crossover game like this, characters are the most important thing. So far we only have 2 characters representing 4 franchises. For a crossover game in 2018, that's pathetic. Compare that to Nicktoons Nitro which had only 6 characters but each character represented a different franchise.
    Now I am grateful that they included Rugrats    The game looks and plays very well, however for a crossover game like this, characters are the most important thing. So far we only have 2 characters representing 4 franchises. For a crossover game in 2018, that's pathetic. Compare that to Nicktoons Nitro which had only 6 characters but each character represented a different franchise.
    Now I am grateful that they included Rugrats characters alongside SpongeBob and don't get me wrong I think the Turtles are a welcome addition to Nicktoons but how could they not include classics like Jimmy Neutron or the rest of the Nicktoons Unite team? Especially considering they were all represented extremely well in Nicktoons Nitro.
    I would have given this game a much smaller rating if not for the fact there's still potential to add characters through updates, like what Street Fighter 5 did. However if that's not the case, then this may be the most disappointing Nicktoons game ever.    … Expand
  3. Dontejohnson468
    Oct 23, 2018
    6
    This pretty much summarizes my thoughts on this game.

    Positives - Items are a bit underwhelming, but thankfully never overpowered. - Gameplay and controls are fairly done well - AI can be a bit cheap, but you can come out back on top very easily. - Turbo Meter is great to use. - Extra multiplayer modes are okay fun. - Kart customization is pretty cool. Negatives - The graphics    This pretty much summarizes my thoughts on this game.

    Positives
    - Items are a bit underwhelming, but thankfully never overpowered.
    - Gameplay and controls are fairly done well
    - AI can be a bit cheap, but you can come out back on top very easily.
    - Turbo Meter is great to use.
    - Extra multiplayer modes are okay fun.
    - Kart customization is pretty cool.

    Negatives
    - The graphics are a bit unpolished
    - Inconsistent framerate
    - 12 characters being there is lame. There should be at least 30 of them.
    - Tracks are decent, but can feel a bit samey.
    - No online multiplayer or leaderboards
    - Quite lacking for the $39.99 price tag

    I've been playing this game for a few hours, and it is very decent. With a bit more polish, less samey tracks, an online mode, a more reasonable price tag, and more Nickelodeon characters and franchises, I think this game could be pretty good.    … Expand
  4. su92
    Oct 24, 2018
    8
    The game may lack some polish, but the solid gameplay is there. If you happen to like any of the shows represented, it's plenty of fun for the price.
  5. khalimwu
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    Game is pretty fun to be played with friends. You cant really expect a Mario kart (lets be honest, you just can't, at least for now), so if you take that out of the equation, it really deserves a chance. Just keep an open mind and don't try to play Mario Kart 8.2 with this disc on your console.
  6. CDizzness
    Jun 22, 2019
    2
    Oh my Lord Jesus, I really wanted to love this game and add it to my collection of awesome kart racers....but no. Literally, as soon as the game booted up I was like, "What the f*** is this?" But my partner and I love Nickelodeon and still wanted to give it a try, get to the character selection screen and it's apparent we are playing a mobile app disguised as a console-level game. DespiteOh my Lord Jesus, I really wanted to love this game and add it to my collection of awesome kart racers....but no. Literally, as soon as the game booted up I was like, "What the f*** is this?" But my partner and I love Nickelodeon and still wanted to give it a try, get to the character selection screen and it's apparent we are playing a mobile app disguised as a console-level game. Despite that, we continue on, we complete our character selection and.....no sound effects....I wanted to hear Sponge Bob say some Sponge Bobby sh**.....but nothing. Then the track begins, the graphics look.....ummm... yeah, so the driving....yeah that was interesting...this tracks cool I guess, if you really liked Rugrats mini golf on PS1 Im sure things look quite familiar, did they recycle this? (lol) Dont even get me started on the slime levels, I am literally still suffering from motion sickness caused from the back and forth bobbing of the kart...(I have never had motion sickness from any video game keep in mind; knock on wood, never say never.) Stay away from this game unless you want to become nauseous. 2.0/10.0… Expand
  7. DLX_DUDE13
    Nov 18, 2018
    2
    At first, it seems like a deal and a half. However, it's just another generic Mario Kart rip-off. The graphics look like something from a crappy mobile game, the character selection here is good, but not enough, and the controls do not work at all. I do like the idea of adding some RPG elements to the mix, but that isn't really saying much at all. Overall, just save up your money and getAt first, it seems like a deal and a half. However, it's just another generic Mario Kart rip-off. The graphics look like something from a crappy mobile game, the character selection here is good, but not enough, and the controls do not work at all. I do like the idea of adding some RPG elements to the mix, but that isn't really saying much at all. Overall, just save up your money and get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe instead. This is just another lame excuse for a kart racing game. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
  8. brose900
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    nickelodeon kart racers is a wonderful fun game and i love it. don't listen to people who say this game is bad it is really not. but anyway this game was really fun i have played it for days and it was really fun i highly recommend it. and also the characters i want to see in dlc are Danny phantom, the loud house, zim, rocko, tuff puppy, and finally jimmy neutron. everything else isnickelodeon kart racers is a wonderful fun game and i love it. don't listen to people who say this game is bad it is really not. but anyway this game was really fun i have played it for days and it was really fun i highly recommend it. and also the characters i want to see in dlc are Danny phantom, the loud house, zim, rocko, tuff puppy, and finally jimmy neutron. everything else is perfect. and can't to see them added in the future good luck bamtang.… Expand
  9. Random-Name
    Nov 24, 2018
    0
    This is the greatest game ever made; hands down. From the eye tearing music, the gorgeous models, and the divine game-play. This game will be remembered as such. Alas, it is too perfect. With all the boundless praise it may... no.... SHALL get in the future, it leaves me no choice but to give it a zero. Or else, the game may develop a cult following. And I don't like cults. They're ickyThis is the greatest game ever made; hands down. From the eye tearing music, the gorgeous models, and the divine game-play. This game will be remembered as such. Alas, it is too perfect. With all the boundless praise it may... no.... SHALL get in the future, it leaves me no choice but to give it a zero. Or else, the game may develop a cult following. And I don't like cults. They're icky and gross. So, with sorrow in my heart I must give it a zero.I rather it be known as a underrated gem, than a overrated game with a cult following the size of undertale and FNAF combined. I mean, think of the fan art for god's sake!! The game must be rated a zero, or else the internet as we know it will come to an end.

    0/10 - IGN Too much water.    … Expand
  10. Nalth21
    Apr 7, 2020
    0
    POR FAVOR NO LO COMPRE, si tiene el privilegio de aún no haber malgastado su dinero como yo en esta atrocidad de juego, no lo haga, si lo compró lamentablemente es tan estúpido como yo y no merece un reembolso (porque si, estoy seguro que si lo compró está pensando en uno)
  11. Nincritic
    Feb 18, 2022
    4
    It is possibly the most generic video game kart racers I've ever played. It's a ripoff of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. What else can I say, really?

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41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 6 out of 8
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    50
    In the end, Nickelodeon Kart Racers is just kind of passable (and compared to others, I'm being generous with it). [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 75]
  2. Switch Player
    Nov 12, 2018
    30
    Save your money on this one and opt for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nickelodeon Kart Racers is not an enjoyable racer to play and whilst it has some interesting ideas adding an RPG element to the mix, it doesn't make up for the rest of this half baked package.
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  3. FNintendo
    Nov 11, 2018
    30
    With a disappointing selection of series and characters available, a poor visual environment, faulty controls and a soundtrack that would need a complete overhaul, this is a passable game that will not satisfy anyone.
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