ZeroTolerance of ZTGD writes: When EA Sports decided to take their beloved franchises in new directions on Nintendo's newest console it seemed like the right move. Making these generally realistic sports more accessible to the millions of casual and younger gamers just seemed like the logical choice. NASCAR Kart Racing continues this trend by taking everyone's favorite left-turn simulator and reconstructing it into a Mario Kart clone. Now I know what you are thinking; this is the biggest mistake since replacing Solid Snake in MGS 2, but as it turns out this latest clone is one of the most enjoyable kart racing games since the king itself. Even fans of the sport will find something to love in this re-stylized version of America's favorite redneck past-time.
Pros
+ Solid control
+ Fun tracks
+ Plenty of drivers
Cons
- No online
- Feels like a clone
Phil writes, "The kart racer is my preferred type of racing experience. Everything from fantastical racing locales and tracks to item combat is what I like in my racing games. When you have colorful tracks, whimsical characters, and wacky items, you have a game I'll probably enjoy. This top ten list is dedicated to kart racers, but not the ones you'd probably think of first when the words "kart racer" come to mind. No, these games are ones that don't get as much credit, which I think is as great as a flat tire on the final lap. With this list of my ten favorite underrated kart racers, it's my hope that getting the word out on these games might give these games some of the attention that they truly deserve."
Crash Team Racing on the Playstation was always my guilty pleasure. Playing as Tiny ^%^
Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing Transformed is great, and I really hope they bring out a new game in that series.
I also liked Modnation Racing, but the DLC-greed kinda ruined it for me.
@Skate: it prevented me from buying the game until it was HEAVILY discounted (3 euro new), and I was very interested in creating tracks, but because the kinda levels I wanted to make (Asian & City inspired) were in the DLC, which I never bought, I couldn't be bothered TBH.
I wish they would have just released a complete/GOTY edition, but they never did. I did really like the gameplay and visuals though.
Diddy kong racing was my favourite
Different vehicles and a story mode
Rare was on fire black in the day... Sigh
I'm just ganna say I'm playing ModNation Racers on PS3 at very least a weekly with friends. Must play especially for a kart racer that didn't need a pre-existing franchise to be be good
CTR and Sonic SEGA All-Star Racing Tranformed are probably 2 of the best kart racing games I've ever played. Mario Kart is always great. I didn't care much for ModNation Racing. It wasn't deep enough. Never tried the "Road Trip" version though, so maybe that one was better.
I was really surprised with Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. It definitely gave me that Mario Kart fix I wanted on PC. I do hope they make another one.
Steam had/has all the sonic and sonic racing on sale now for like 3 bucks each, I just bought Sonic CD game for 2 bucks.
Triverse pulls three kart racing titles that probably should have never been made (one may not be, who knows).
Yeah. But hasn't every genre? Isn't that why we're getting weird, genre-melting games like Catherine? Anyway - if you don't like it, don't buy it.
I agree with you Jackson, that is why I don't support a lot of newer titles with purchases. Just not my cup of tea so to speak. The purpose of the article was just to point out a few wild licensed kart games.
Triverse takes five licensed titles from over the years and analyzes why they weren't quite right for the genre used and what type of game they should have been.
I think I'm gonna hold out for Hazz-Matt Karts!!