Crash Nitro Kart

 Xbox
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. GamePro
    90
    While CNK may not break new ground, it does a quality job of delivering another kart racer in Crash’s universe. It will put gamers' mettle to the test and offer hours of "wait, one more time..." gameplay.
  2. netjak
    84
    The best way for me to describe it is the same of everything you love about kart games rolled into one. There is nothing shockingly new here.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    83
    What really makes Crash Nitro Kart worth playing is the solid control and innovative boost system. [Dec 2003, p.106]
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  5. TeamXbox
    80
    Offers up all the enjoyment Mario Kart has. The graphics are clean and crisp and the game is a blast to play through in the adventure mode, as well as crashing down with a friend for a good time.
  6. Yahoo!
    80
    Younger players out there will get a kick out of the solid controls and bright environments, while more advanced players can appreciate the challenge and depth of the included boost system.
  7. GameSpot
    75
    This may be a touch disappointing to hardcore fans of "CTR," but anyone looking for a solid kart racer should be quite pleased.
  8. IGN
    74
    A solid adaptation of a PSOne game. The problem is that the same exact game has been made dozens of times and CNK does very little to further the cause. It's a kart racing game like any other.
  9. Play Magazine
    67
    It's all a little generic and heavily recycled, but the powerslide system from "CTR" pulls it together. [Dec 2003, p.85]
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  10. TotalGames.net
    60
    There's just nothing new on offer to hold your interest for longer then a few races.
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  11. XboxAddict
    60
    Xbox Live or System Connect needs to be added to every game like this. There is no reason this game cant have 8 people racing at once. I think that would make the multiplayer mode more enjoyable.
  12. GameBiz
    60
    Eventually you’ll find yourself getting fed up with the repetitiveness of each track.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    The gameplay feels nearly identical to "Crash Team Racing's" (PS1), even down to the speed-boosting wumpa fruits, so if you loved it before, you'll still love it, and if not...not. [Jan 2004, p.110]
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  14. Xbox Nation Magazine
    50
    Visions could have been more imaginative with the weapons, which though numerous in appearance, offer almost zero variation among missiles, mines, and force fields.
  15. GameNow
    33
    First of all, there's the asinine boost system. As in the previous game, you must link powerslides to keep your boosts going, forcing you to keep your kart at a 45-degree angle during races. Blech.

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98
#98 Best Xbox Game of 2003
70
#70 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. Steyraus
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Awsome kart game. Not on Mario's level but much better than some tools would describe.
  2. RealMonkey
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    This game is the best kart racer ever It has support for 720p whitch is Very imperisve in 2003 the game has great graphics great voice actingThis game is the best kart racer ever It has support for 720p whitch is Very imperisve in 2003 the game has great graphics great voice acting and Extremley enjoyable its better then CTR… Full Review »
  3. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    This game is fine, but it just doesn't control as well as Crash Team Racing. It doesn't control badly, it's just not as good. It's hard toThis game is fine, but it just doesn't control as well as Crash Team Racing. It doesn't control badly, it's just not as good. It's hard to explain, but overall this game can be a fun time. It's not as good as CTR or CTR Nitro-Fueled, but it's better than any other Crash racing game.… Full Review »
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