There is certainly room on the Wii for another polished arcade-racing game to complement Mario Kart Wii, but unfortunately Donkey Kong: Jet Race is not it. Jet Race feels more like an experiment that didn't work out as well as it sounded in concept, because despite all its content and the obvious effort that went into making it, it's a bit of a chore to play.
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PALGN writes:
"Even fans of the DK franchise will have to ultimately admit Jet Race is a disappointment. As hind-sighted the experience may now be, Diddy Kong Racing this ain't. While one should not dwell on the past and what could've been with DK Bongos at the helm, the fact remains that not only is Donkey Kong Jet Race far from the intuitive experience the Wii platform strives for, it's also a downright uneventful game."
Graphics - 4.0
Sound - 4.5
Gameplay - 3.5
Lifespan - 4.0
Overall -
Pocket-lint writes:
"For the kids, Donkey Kong will probably appeal: there is enough annoyance in it that will get your little ones excited to want to play it over and over again.
However those over 5 years of age looking for some racing fun will be disappointed. It's not that there is anything overtly wrong with Donkey Kong: Jet Blast, it's just that there isn't anything to really write home about."
