Wacky Races: Crash & Dash

 Wii
Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 11 out of 14
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  1. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    70
    It's fun enough, but older gamers won't like the simplicity, while younger gamers may not know the franchise. [Issue#25, p.73]
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  2. GameZone
    50
    This game just isn’t very enjoyable. Families should go with Mario Kart; while it’s more difficult, it’s also much more fun.
  3. Da Gameboyz
    50
    Although the visuals and sound are solid enough, the gameplay fails as the racing view itself is very strange and the controls are too simplistic and too dull to make it an exciting game.
  5. Games Master UK
    47
    Fun for young gamers but no real substance as a "real" racing game. [Aug 2008, p.83]
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  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    40
    Pointless. [Aug 2008, p.103]
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  7. Gamer.nl
    40
    This wacky racer sucks about as much as the cartoons. There's no good reason to play this game. It's about as interactive as its cartoon brother. Better spend your cash elsewhere.
  8. IGN
    40
    If you're a diehard fan of the animated series, developer Eidos Sweden has managed to capture some of its charm with this simple, shallow racer. But whatever is gained in presentational cartoon clips and voiceover is surely lost as the same-looking, same-playing levels begin bleeding together in a repetitious manner.
  9. Game Chronicles
    40
    Wacky Races: Crash & Dash is not very well put together and suffers from lackluster gameplay.
  10. Nintendo Gamer
    35
    Experimental racing concepts should be tested in the developers' studios, not on shop shelves. [Sept 2008, p.54]
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  11. Cheat Code Central
    30
    While everything basically works as it should, steering is still made difficult by a mixture of poor camera angles and claustrophobic tracks.
  12. GameSpot
    30
    Stripped-down controls with little punishment for crashing make Wacky Races an extremely boring racer.
  13. Worth Playing
    30
    It’s good for about a 10 minute trip down memory lane and that’s it, everything else stinks.
  14. GamingExcellence
    24
    Avoid this game like you would that girl in the eight grade who used to pick her nose and munch on the contents.
  15. GamePro
    20
    Just don't expect any depth if you pick this title up... and don't be surprised when your kid asks if he can trade it in for another game.

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97
#97 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. LouisYoupa
    Sep 6, 2008
    0
    Once Again, another pile of s**t arrives on the wii for the umpteenth time. I saw that someone had previously voted this 10/10, so theyOnce Again, another pile of s**t arrives on the wii for the umpteenth time. I saw that someone had previously voted this 10/10, so they clearly must be some poor, depraved soul with only this game for entertainment, because it is TRULY terrible. the controls are terrible, and the screen often clings to the group of opponents rather than your character, and so you are left off screen. Occasionally, you will be pit against random mini-games, and there are a grand total of 5. Which, coincidently, do not tell you WHAT to do, leaving you to guess. I presume this would get quite infuriating for a 7 year old (The game's target market, i would guess). I watched mny 11 year old sister attempt this, and she failed miserably, and was left saying "I don't know what to do on this bit!!" (referring to the minigames) proof, if it was needed, that the mingames are poorly designed and instructed.
    Dont go thinking that this game is designed for wii however - im pretty confident that the ps1 could have pulled off the same visuals used in this game, and the controls would have been a damn sight better too.
    The game even throws its small saving grace away - as fans of Wacky Races would look forward to playing as Dick Dastardly and Mutley. BUT no, they are not available to play as from the begginning, you have to complete the game to unlock them. Only then, can you replay through the terrible game with them.
    Eidos have succeeeded in producing a rubbish game and ruining an almost ancient franchise. Games such as this on the wii ( They appear on every console, but appear on the wii x3 more often) should be put in some sort of "Non Gamer" section, as NO gamer could possibly enjoy anything as crap as this.    … Full Review »
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