Speed Racer

 Wii
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
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  1. GameZone
    72
    I was pleasantly surprised and then challenged at how well a game based on a movie was playing; good controls and level design make this a good find.
  2. Console Monster
    71
    Despite having some great gameplay, SR: TVG is ultimately let down by its serious lack of depth.
  3. GameDaily
    70
    It's a novel idea that works, yet despite the fun racing action, Speed Racer suffers from limited tracks, a short Championship Mode and no online play. It's worth a few hours of your time, but don't spend $49.99 for it.
  5. IGN
    70
    A surprisingly adept and entertaining racing game. The fundamental gameplay mechanics are strong, the control well done, and the visual presentation more or less perfectly in tune with the film.
  6. VideoGamer
    70
    Speed Racer is a movie that assaults your eyes with colour and the game does its best to bring that to gamers.
  7. N-Europe
    70
    And so Speed Racer: The Videogame offers a solid, if unremarkable experience.
  8. AceGamez
    70
    Speed Racer the Videogame, much like the movie it's based upon, is a resounding victory of style over substance.
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  9. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    Overall, Speed Racer is a very solid F-Zero clone with a few niggles dragging it down. Mainly, it’s the lack of a real sense of speed that disappointed us, which is something we adored about the F-Zero series.
  10. PALGN
    70
    Speed Racer is a very solid movie game tie in that does justice to the film. In fact, it's easily the best movie game tie in of the year, aside from the lack of content the game is a lot of fun and makes every other racing game feel slow.
  11. DarkStation
    70
    If you are a fan of the Speed Racer label then you will have a good reason to go check out Speed Racer: The Videogame.
  12. Cynamite
    70
    Excite Truck meets F-Zero – entertaining future-racer, but too short.
  13. WonderwallWeb
    68
    If you are a fan of racers and are looking for something other than Mario Kart then this is certainly a game worth looking at.
  14. Gamer's Hell
    65
    When all is said and done, Speed Racer: The Videogame is a licensed title that is actually a fun game, but it's just not complete.
  15. Nintendojo
    64
    Speed Racer is definitely a rental unless you're a fan of the television series or the newly released movie.
  16. GameTap
    60
    Speed Racer is a decent racing game, but it never gets your adrenaline pumping. Even the movie connection doesn't juice up the show. Also, unlike most racing for Nintendo systems, only two players can race in split screen mode, and there's no online mode at all.
  17. Gamestyle
    60
    While it represents a modest improvement over Enter The Matrix, it still shares a vital similarity in that it feels unfinished and rushed to market to meet a deadline.
  18. Eurogamer
    60
    If you should spot Speed Racer in a bargain bin, and fancy a few hours of simple, entertaining arcade racing, it's worth a look.
  19. Cheat Code Central
    58
    It has lackluster graphics, awkward controls, and just doesn't make a memorable or worthwhile game experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#61 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. MegWhiteley
    Jun 7, 2012
    10
    Speed Racer!!!!!!! The movie is a funny disaster, but the game OMG is amazing and funny, have all the cars that appear in the movie. SpeedSpeed Racer!!!!!!! The movie is a funny disaster, but the game OMG is amazing and funny, have all the cars that appear in the movie. Speed Racer is a great game.… Full Review »
  2. Maxoner22
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    This is a super fun racing game full of action and speed. Lost of characters/cars and creative track to race on. The one bad thing that stopsThis is a super fun racing game full of action and speed. Lost of characters/cars and creative track to race on. The one bad thing that stops this game from getting 10 points is it's forced motion controls (which eventually you'll get a hang on) and the lack of rear view camera!! Not being able to see if you have anyone close behind you is definitely bad.… Full Review »
  3. TheMammalizer
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    A good fun game whihc has some similaries to f-zero but you can smash your car againt other racers to protect yourself. The tracks can getA good fun game whihc has some similaries to f-zero but you can smash your car againt other racers to protect yourself. The tracks can get boring but its a solid racing game!… Full Review »
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