Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. 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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#70 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Awsome kart game. Not on Mario's level but much better than some tools would describe.
  2. 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. 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 »