Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled

 Xbox One
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 184 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 184
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 184
  3. Negative: 62 out of 184
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  1. Sammydidds123
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    They’ve added in microtransactions after promising not to. Thanks for that ActiS H I Tion, you’ve outdone yourselves.
  2. opengl
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Microtransactions were added after game launch to inflate reviews and deceive buyers.
  3. rfisha
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Scumbag Activision have added micro transactions when they promised they wouldn't. Scumbags!

    Unlike the original have made the game a grind fest to force you to buy them.
  4. cerb747
    Sep 22, 2019
    0
    Activation is as bad as EA this game is now nothing but a micro transaction mess they lied and said there would be no micro transactions yet here we are this game is terrible don't buy!
  5. arturmv
    Aug 6, 2019
    0
    Activision: Let's implement Microtransactions after the good reviews.

    Thanks for screw up this classic.
  6. AceDefective
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    Activision should be ashamed of themselves for adding microtransactions post-launch after all the positive reviews have been released. They've banked on goodwill that was falsely earned and have engaged in false advertising. It's awful to see this happen to my most favourite kart racer, but this is a disgusting monetary greedy action we shouldn't stand for. Please do not buy this game.
  7. PhanteksRevolvr
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Activision: Promise to not add Microtransactions

    Also Activision: Adds Microtransactions
  8. Feverishtom
    Jul 14, 2019
    0
    Put a f...... Ranked online. Online sucks because of high level players mixed with beginers !!!!
  9. SpleenSplitta
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    Cucktivision implementing Microtransactions in a full priced game for content that should be in it from the beginning for the price tag, They should never be trusted with any upcoming titles.
  10. zdemigodx
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    MTX grind fest game, latest from Activision, It's amazing how they keep doing this.
  11. GenBaconator
    Jul 31, 2019
    0
    So the game itself is pretty good when it first came out, until greedy Activi$ion decided to screw over their fans by putting microtransactions in a remake of a 20 year-old game before fixing the problems with online.
    #RemoveMicrotransactionsFromCTR
  12. radzman
    Jun 22, 2019
    3
    Great visuals aside, this game is just boring. I spent 3 hours going through the story and i don't even feel like doing anything else. The controller configuration is horrendous for a racing game. The controller setup may be faithful to the original but would it kill to put in a modern racing game control scheme? The button layout makes power sliding, the most important thing in the game,Great visuals aside, this game is just boring. I spent 3 hours going through the story and i don't even feel like doing anything else. The controller configuration is horrendous for a racing game. The controller setup may be faithful to the original but would it kill to put in a modern racing game control scheme? The button layout makes power sliding, the most important thing in the game, one of the most irritating things to do.

    The power sliding is also very hit or miss, the thumb-stick needs to be moved quite far to the left or right to engage a power slide which messes with the alignment of the characters and makes me smack into walls.

    The only thing this game gets right is the feeling and aesthetic of a clunky 90's racing game. The original game hasn't aged well and the developers have replicated the ageing aspect perfectly.

    Overall a very disappointing game i won't be playing outside of a week after release.    … Expand
  13. MistakeZ
    Aug 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Since many people didnt know about this, I have marked this as a spoiler. They will add micro transactions.… Expand
  14. Gamemonster
    Jun 24, 2019
    1
    Those who are used to smooth 60fps from Mario kart 8, sonic team racing will hate playing this game at 30fps.
  15. Deafen
    Aug 2, 2019
    0
    Avoid this game. Activision have revealed what we all suspected, the grindiness of the game was merely the foundation for disgusting post-launch monetisation. Original game + retroarch is the way to go.
  16. Littlemeister
    Aug 2, 2019
    1
    Micro-transactions post launch, bussnesspractices that need to change. Otherwise a good game.
  17. FixPlzBeenox
    Jul 30, 2019
    1
    FIX DATA CORRUPTION! THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE NOW, YOUR GAME NEEDS FIXING. unbelievable.
  18. BloodyHellMate
    Sep 30, 2019
    0
    Activision-Blizzard pulled a Blops4: they waited about a month to rack up goodwill reviews, then injected egregious, anti-consumer microtransactions after the overwhelming majority of people were done reviewing the game, and after promising not to add MTX. This is a long-standing pattern of behavior for them. NEVER trust an Activision-Blizzard product and their lies.
  19. Citron
    Aug 3, 2019
    0
    This "game" is full of glitches like data corruption, lobbies crashing when hosts leave, tracks that don't work right, placement of racers getting jumbled after a race, etc. The whole point of the game is to win races to get coins to buy new racers, carts, and cosmetics. However, the coin payout is atrocious and gives you barely anything, so the game becomes a boring, grindy slog to playThis "game" is full of glitches like data corruption, lobbies crashing when hosts leave, tracks that don't work right, placement of racers getting jumbled after a race, etc. The whole point of the game is to win races to get coins to buy new racers, carts, and cosmetics. However, the coin payout is atrocious and gives you barely anything, so the game becomes a boring, grindy slog to play through. You're also required to play online if you actually want to earn any too. Of course, instead of actually fixing the game, Activision decided it would be a good idea to add in greedy, predatory microtransactions after they said they wouldn't and the game somehow got good reviews despite being a broken mess. Total waste of $40!!! Save yourself the trouble and money, and go buy a better game!!!… Expand
  20. TheBigDog
    Jun 23, 2019
    0
    This game is honestly the worst game i've ever **** played. For a kart racer it's a spin off of mario as most things of the genre tend to be. It has the most god awful controls i've ever experienced in a game and the drift mechanic is dreadful. Needs customizable controls rather than two **** layouts. Not worth the money at all, go get a wii and mario kart and you'll have 10x moreThis game is honestly the worst game i've ever **** played. For a kart racer it's a spin off of mario as most things of the genre tend to be. It has the most god awful controls i've ever experienced in a game and the drift mechanic is dreadful. Needs customizable controls rather than two **** layouts. Not worth the money at all, go get a wii and mario kart and you'll have 10x more enjoyment than on this game. The love all these soy boys have for this game will die off shortly when they see some more flashing colours in an ad. Brainwashed idiots… Expand
  21. sursurk
    Jan 3, 2020
    0
    In the most disgusting and devious of ways they have added microtransactions shortly after release,

    AFTER MOST OF THE REVIEWS HAVE ALREADY BEEN PUBLISHED. The game is utterly ruined now. Do NOT buy this. Games as a service is planned obsolescence. Play the original CTR on a PS1 emulator instead. It doesn't force you to be online to spend your "wumpa coins" that you can buy with    In the most disgusting and devious of ways they have added microtransactions shortly after release,

    AFTER MOST OF THE REVIEWS HAVE ALREADY BEEN PUBLISHED.

    The game is utterly ruined now. Do NOT buy this. Games as a service is planned obsolescence.

    Play the original CTR on a PS1 emulator instead. It doesn't force you to be online to spend your "wumpa coins" that you can buy with real money, and you'll feel rewarded while playing it.    … Expand
  22. lazycomplife
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Activision is one of the greediest companies in the gaming industry and they added microtransactions to this game after the game launched. Activision lays off huge numbers of people even when they make record profits. Activision also does not pay taxes and they receive money back from the government, meaning our tax dollars directly go to Activision whether we want them to or not.Activision is one of the greediest companies in the gaming industry and they added microtransactions to this game after the game launched. Activision lays off huge numbers of people even when they make record profits. Activision also does not pay taxes and they receive money back from the government, meaning our tax dollars directly go to Activision whether we want them to or not. Activision is a terrible company and they soured this otherwise decent release, like they do with nearly every game they release. Stop supporting this terrible company.… Expand
  23. Chipbubble
    May 24, 2021
    3
    How can they mess up such a fun game? The new stuff is just horrible, and the new 'AI' is frustratingly dumb.
  24. BlazinT
    Jan 8, 2022
    4
    Played a ton of this on original playstation but on new console it takes minutes to load a level. Makes it really hard to enjoy. I don't care about graphics I just want to race

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#26 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#7 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 8, 2019
    90
    An absolutely beautiful recreation of a magnificently designed racer. [Issue#180, p.81]
  2. ZTGD
    Jul 16, 2019
    85
    Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled is a beautiful trip back in time. It is also great that PS4 and XB1 owners finally have a truly great kart racer available on their machines. This game is a must-own for anyone that loves these types of games, and for the price it is impossible not to recommend. Just be prepared for the difficulty and remember playing on easy is perfectly fine, and much more enjoyable for that casual romp.
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  3. XboxAddict
    Jul 8, 2019
    88
    I really enjoyed my time with Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled, as it brought the original PSone game to life with modern day visuals and sound, and I got to play it on the Xbox One. There is a heck of a lot to do in the game too, so you won’t get through it too quickly, and for completionists out there, you’ll enjoy all that the game has you doing. It’s worth reiterating that the game can be tough, and that is something you’ll have to adjust to, as you memorize the tracks, their shortcuts and all. Don’t let this fact keep you from playing it though, as there is a lot of fun here for those who have not played the game in the past, and for those returning to the world of Crash Team Racing, you’ll be very happy with this remaster too.
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