Sad to see you go... Great game! Blast from the past. Was absolutely gutted when my fianc’s brothers ex girlfriend traded it in for red dead without asking.
Good game, but disc was missing from first delivery Ordered as a present. First one arrived with a split in the film packaging but was wrapped and gifted, only to find that there was no disc in there! My nephew was very disappointed and I was very embarrassed. Luckily, Amazon sent a replacement which had the disc in and he enjoyed playing the game.
Owned the original. Blast from the pas An amazing revamp of the original. If you grew up in the 90s. This gets the nostalgia going. Beats mario kart hands dow
Great Fun!!! Simple game but a load of fun for however amount of players you have. Getting your ass handed to you on a plate? blow them up….Simples!!!. Not for hardcore gamers but we don’t have to be serious all of the time right? …We like it!!!
Fab I purchased these for a friend who we cannot see due to the virus (letter box size so could post). I didn’t expect delivery to be quick an was more than happy to wait. However, they delivered super fast, kept their distance and I think at 20 its a bargain.
Thank you so much for getting this to me and working during these tough times. It is really appreciated. 5 star!
Solid gameplay fun and rewarding experience for you and anyone younger than you I really do not understand why the negative feedback is so harsh for the game its a ctr game in the new gaming era its gonna have micro transactions its got a heavy roster of playables there all the classics and newbies of course if you want to shell out more for dlc you can… But it’s unnecessary
Retro smash hi CTR revamped. What more do you need to know, with Crash Nitro Kart tracks thrown in to boot.
Be aware that the difficulty spectrum is more towards hard on this version, however it’s a welcome change as it keeps it fresh and interesting, encouraging you to up your game and polish your technique to keep up with the pack.
Lots of fu Love this game. Lots of fun. Lots of different race levels. Only issue is before and after every race you have to wait for quite a while for it to load.
Good A much better looking version of the original for the ps1. I dont have an online membership but I still got HOURS of playtime out of the story mode because the learning curve is quite steep but enjoyably so.
Brilliant game Christmas present so not had a chance to review till now. Got this for my dad, he loves it! Luckily we rememeber the game from when we were kids, amazing game. Came very quickly with delivery too.
A blast from the past and hours of fu I am so happy they remastered this game and still kept it as a couch coop as well as giving you the option to play online, this game has brought hours of fun to my family and each month they release a new track with a different theme, I also like that you are not pressured to purchase anything in game with your actual money it is easy enough to get in game points to get new characters/karts/stickers, I wish more games were like this
The PS4 version of Mario Ka Just like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, a great remaster version! Local multiplayer is fun and the customisation features are a great addition. A must have for PS4 owners!
Crash Bandicoot must have! Was a present for my partner. He is obsessed with it and play it like crazy each day now. I play it sometimes as well when he let me. Came well packed. Recommend to all Crash Bandicoot fanatics, but a causal player will fall for it as well as is pure fun.
Entertaining racing experience with lots of challenges Entertaining game, can play online but can also be frustrating completing endless challenges, especially when you complete them and it doesn’t mark as complete.
Nostalgia A great remastering of the original game. Brings back a lot of good memories. The gameplay is excellent, only problem we have had so far was a bit of lag on online races.
What are you waiting for?! This was my favorite game growing up and it still is! This is great for those who have played it in the 90’s and first timers. It is easy to get used to the controls and the rules. The only downside is that only player 1 can unlock things when playing on multiplayer mode – hopefully they change that soon.
Great nostalgic fu Great nostalgic fun. Takes the best from the original games and enhances them for the PS4. Good for single-player or multiplayer racing action.
Great re-imagining, marred by a few missteps I loved this game as a teenager and the remake is a beautiful tribute to a racer that I rate above any of the Mario Kart games.
The decision to include a very stingy unlock system (a pitiful amount of coins for winning races/cups, timed products in an in-game shop) coupled with the emergence of microtransactions leaves a bad taste in my mouth but the game itself is still fantastic fun.
Childhood nostalgia at its bes I played the original with my brother and when we heard the remaster was coming well we had to preorder it.
It’s everything we hoped for and more all the original tracks plus extras from a crash PS2 racing game I never played are included. The online takes things further and really pushed your competitive side.
N.Credibly good remake. A polished and smoother version of the original with a bigger roster featuring customisations for characters/karts, online play, a pit stop where you can purchase items using in-game credits, includes extra game modes such as battles and capture the flag etc, all the tracks from “Crash Nitro Kart” have been added too and they look excellent.
The game handles brilliantly, the driving is responsive and feels weighty/razor sharp. Just like the original, pick your preferred racer/class and off you go! Despite the complaints from other players about it being “too difficult”, it really isn’t – all the mechanics you need to race like a “pro” are there, and it namely comes down to chaining boosts perfectly, air-braking, and taking advantage of “sacred fire” and “ultra sacred fire” (a type of boost, essentially) – these are all features that were in the original CTR game but not many players knew about it or still don’t (this is why you could never beat Oxide in his time trials back in the day!) so for these things I highly recommend looking it up on YouTube and you’ll learn a lot, it’s hard to explain them but it’s worth learning about them even if you aren’t a trophy/achievement Hunter. If you invest some time in the game and master the controls and drifting, you will be hooked and get a lot of hours out of it. In my own hair-pulling experience, after completing Adventure mode on easy I took a step up to medium and couldn’t believe how hard it felt – then I took on the time trial challenges against oxide and after about 3 weeks of grinding and screaming and ageing considerably I managed it, then I went back to complete Adventure mode on hard and laughed heartily as the CPUs inhaled my exhaust fumes.
The ONLY gripe I have about this game and the reason I am giving it 4 instead of 5 stars, was the sudden and unexpected addition of microtransactions (using real money to purchase in-game money) in the pit stop – players were ensured previously that this would not be a feature seen in this remake, but obviously somewhere along the lines an exchange of words has been had at Activion HQ and this has been implemented. Fortunately the only items you can buy in this game are purely cosmetic and do NOT give you any advantage in racing whatsoever, and I personally don’t spend money on microtransactions anyway so it makes no difference to me, but for any kids playing this game this could be dangerous as they are always gonna want the shiniest new toys, so parents watch out for that one.
Good Game Brought this for my son & he loves it & still plays it now as he is progressing through the game so he can unlock bonus stuff like vehicles & characters
So many side quests & different cups & medals to get & it looks so much better now it has been revamped for the ps4
Not an expensive game eithe
Great but difficul The difficulty between easy and medium is broken! I am winning by 10 seconds on easy and then on medium I am lucky if I can win a race without trying multiple times. I am boosting and power sliding as well. So I wouldn’t call myself a bad player.
The game itself however is excellent, I never played the original. Adventure mode reminds me of Diddy Kong Racing. It’s a lot more deeper than Mario kart. Although I still prefer Mario kart as it’s difficulty is more forgiving this is a very good racing game.
Brilliant Nostalgia I was excited for this to be released and it did not disappoint, it is essentially the old game for ps1 but hugely better graphics. If you loved it the first time round you will love it this time round. I’m stuck on sewer speedway of the adventure mode which is highly frustrating but it’s good fun getting out of real life for a few hours of mindless racing!
Those were the days! This is an excellent remake of a classic game that I used to play years ago with my daughters. They’re both grown up with children of their own now and it was nice to see the look on their faces when they saw we still had what it takes! I won’t go into detail because other people will have done a good job of that. All I’ll say is that this is good old blast from the past that is well worth buying. It’s also good to see my grandchildren playing something other than Fortnite for a change!
Just what I imagined it would be! (Apart from in-game currency). Love it! So many memories from my childhood, when I was just getting old enough to play on the PS1. I still remember some of the tracks and shortcuts! Only giving 4 stars because they’ve introduced a sort of “currency” to the game, where there’s hundreds of items to unlock using (free) tokens you get for completing races. There’s time limits and they change after x-days, etc. and it just kinda spoils it a little.
Superior Kart racer. Its brilliant! Even if you didn’t play it back on ps1. Superior kart racing game.
Although as it stands, this on Hard difficulty you’ll be in for a challenge. And the R letter on the CTR race on oxide station is only hit on pure luck it seems.
A classic, the way it should be What can I say? It’s tag team racing, just as I remember it (all be it with updated graphics). The controls feel very classic, yet have an ease of use to them. However my one issue, and it was the same with the original, is that it’s just so hard! Sometimes I genuinely find myself contemplating if the game cheats, just for the reactions of players. I wouldn’t recommend the game on easy mode though, as that tends to become monotonous and going for win after win is just plain boring. That being said, it’s still remarkable fun. Multiplayer feels fun and engaging while singleplayer adventure mode has its own little gems, where you find yourself cursing the AI and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment when you finally cross the finish line first.
There's plenty of meat to this game. The best cart racing game out there. A MarioKart beater for sure! There’s an amazing amount of content in this game, and it doesn’t end there with seasonal DLC available going forward. New tracks and events stretching out over the next few months will keep players engrossed. The game play is tricky, and driving skills need to be honed, even with the many power ups which become available over time. The tracks are tricky too, and need lots of practice to beat. There’s plenty of meat to this game which just gets better the deeper you go. Great visuals and soundtrack top this stunning game off with loads of replay value thrown in. Beenox have come up with the goods here with an excellent reimagining of the original. A must have game for any cart racing/Crash fans out there!
Great Game... When Playing Offline!!! Good game for single player or couch multiplayer gaming, a much needed quality kart racer for PS4 and Xbox One. However, the online at the moment is really unbalanced, where you have 1 or 2 people the only ones finishing the race. This demotivates me from playing online, and I think in the long run, will damage the game’s player base.
Either adding a ranking system for more balanced racing, or items that can ACTUALLY impact first position, would bring me back to it.
p.s. the Chumpa Coins system for offline play needs to be sorted ASAP, considering you have to complete around 40-odd offline races to even get a character.
To sum up, great potential, but so much more can be improved.
Good but could had been bette I’ve been looking forward for this to come, although I love this game, I feel slightly disappointed. They could had done a lot more with it. Still a good game and they kept it retro.
Gameplay length The graphics are amazing and really feels like the original game. The only downfall is the gameplay, it is too short and easy for my liking.
Very impressed! We pre ordered CTR back in December, we’ve been hardly able to sit still waiting for it! Both myself and my husband played CTR when it originally came out so hearing this was going to be remastered was more than a little exciting! Especially after being so impressed with the crash bandicoot trilogy remaster previously. Even our neighbours have been excited for us to get it so we can all play together both on the couch and online. That magic of having your friends round and all playing in the same room has been lost these last few years with online gaming, but CTR really brought it back for me. We need more games like this!
Graphics are fantastic, the colours really pop and the detail is brilliant. We have a PS4 pro and a 4k TV, we’ve really noticed a difference in quality compared to playing the crash remaster last year on the basic PS4. I hear lots of hard core gamers are complaining about the amount of loading screens, honestly for me this was expected given it’s not really a story game (there is one but honestly who here is buying CTR for the story lol) and you hop from race to race a lot meaning lots of loading tracks and leaderboards. Personally I think it loads quite fast and you have the option to turn off cut scenes and press triangle to skip.
Adventure mode on easy has been a little too easy I’ll be honest, I’ve done nearly everything and lots of the relics/ctr tokens and we’ve not had the game a week yet. For me that’s fast. But that hasn’t taken away any love for the game, I’ve been able to familiarise myself with the controls, tracks and bosses. And now I feel more confident to kick the difficulty level up a notch!
I like the addition of earning coins for every race you do, these coins are the in game currency that you can then spend in the pit stop on all elements of the kart plus different characters/wheels/stickers/paint jobs etc etc. It brings something more fun to the game, though it would have made it more interesting if these upgrades did effect your performance on the vehicles or on the character stats. Give you a reason to want to earn the coins other than for aesthetic reasons (or in my case because 100% of a game is the only way you complete it)
I also think that during adventure mode there could have been more to do that doesn’t involve racing. So you spend a bit of time driving from race to race; and back to do other things like relic races once the area is complete. I think it would have added a little something extra if there was coins, wumpa fruit, stickers or something like that to collect out in the map rather than just coins for finishing a race. Exploring everywhere is fun, it’s even more fun when there is a reason to search every nook and cranny!
In conclusion I’ve thoroughly enjoyed playing CTR again finally after all these years. Because up to 4 players can play in local mode the whole family play on it, though my 9 year old son and his 9 year old best friend from next door are no match for me and his mum it’s been brilliant showing the kids that they’re not the best gamers and when it comes to old school reboots the parents are the ones in first place!
Thank you Activision for finally bringing back decent gaming, more crash and more spyro next year please!
An absolute classic in all its glory Beenox really knocked it out of the park with this game feels just like the original but looks amazing it looks how you remember the game looking with new takes of the more bland backgrounds of the ps1 era plenty of replay value for unlocking coins to get the collectable and other skins characters karts and stickers
Crash Team Racing is back, and better than before! I still can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the original was released. The original CTR was one of my favourite games, so was excited when the PS3 ported over the original as a ‘PS Classic’ game, which my friend’s and I would organise tournaments to get that kick of nostalgia… Though of course, one issue was the really old and limited graphics and new TV’s: Having a low-res game being stretched onto a high-res TV didn’t really look great.
Finally, CTR is back with the same great original feel, with stunning high-res graphics; the only difference is they’ve gone ten steps further by adding more playable characters, more levels, character customisation… And online play!
The Adventure mode gives you the option to play it with the classic settings, playing as Crash only; or the new way where you can change your character and choose the desired difficulty.
Gameplay runs smooth and still delivers that high-octane feel, which I and many others love.
Online as of this review needs some work, ironing out the servers. I would also like to see a better party lobby where you can then choose go down the private route or jump in together online with other players. Being able to play a cup with a private party is much desired too, as at the moment the party leader has to manually select the map, after every race.
Despite its issues, it’s still a top-notch remake and would highly recommend to old and new players.
Great fun! Not a verified purchase because my partner bought it for me. Really good game! This was the first game I bought myself for PS1 when I was a kid so it’s nice to have a remastered version with a couple of extras. Adventure mode is decent but a little short and there’s loads of fun to be had with the multiplayer/split screen.
BETTER THAN MARIO KART! This game is just brilliant in every way! I’ve just completed the adventure mode and it was tons of fun! They really have put a lot of love into this game. It’s a great experience for anyone who was born in the 90s! This is just like I remember from when I was a kid!
There are a lot of new features such as skins, decals, kart bodies, paint jobs, stickers and much more! This game really does have a lot to offer! Even an online mode where you can race or battle with friends and random people once you’ve completed the adventure mode, it’s a barrel of laughs especially with your friends!
Oh and don’t even get me started on the graphics! They’re 10/10 especially on the PS4 Pro!
The one thing I really love about this is the more you play, the more you are rewarded with coins which can be used in the item shop called ‘Pit Stop’. The Pit Stop allows you to redeem new items with your hard earned coins rather than using actual money, and it’s refreshes every 24 hours which will keep the game fresh. So No! THERE ARE NO MICRO-TRANSACTIONS!
Just like the original! Brings back memories of the original, new content is good. Steering isn’t quite as responsive as the original game but that’s something you get used to. All in all an excellent fun game.
Worth picking up Great game, if your a fan of the original then go for it.
Only problem is the massive rubber banding, wish they didnt bring that back.
All the fun of the original and more!!!! They have done an excellent job updating the original game. If you enjoyed the original then get it! It has all the old tracks and they look way better than you can ever imagine, so much fun rediscovering them all, there are some great new ones added too. The sound effects, music, explosions everything are perfectly modernised whilst keeping all the nostalgia. I can’t quite believe they actually remade it, so happy they did!
CTR is back and it's amazing. If your a fan of kart racing games or played CTR on the PS1 you’ll love this game. The game looks incredible with the beautiful graphics and it’s just as fun and challenging as before. It has lots of customisation options and a lot of content here for a budget price. The addition of the online mode makes this game so much fun and a complete experience. I highly recommend it.
Amazing Game Pre-ordered this game 6 months ago. Been very excited for its arrival and the game was worth the wait.
The graphics look amazing, controls easy to use and really enable for all the family to play. I prefer the two player mode, as three and four player have smaller area on the TV screen.
I used to play the original PS1 CTR and thought I was pretty good. But my kids can beat me on the PS4. I better practice some more 🙂
Superb recreatio Crash Team Racing is a faithful reproduction of the original, classic game from the PS1. There are a few new levels to play, and different characters, but doesn’t deviate too much. There aren’t pay-to-win features, which is a welcome break.
Crash bang are you kidding me!!! This is a gd game!! But crikey the difficulty spikes in this game just make it frustrating!! You can’t be in the lead for a second then everyone flies by! After playing this it is awesome with some gd updates and challenges v gd and you don’t have to play adventure mode there are so many different game mode to play….
Awesome Loads of fun offline or online. I understand the online will continue to be updated and expanded having read articles from developers. Big things to come!
Crash back with yet another bang! This game is unreal. Graphics, gameplay, your childhood, all of it remastered to perfection. It feels new yet familiar to play and it plays so smoothly. Drifting so hard to get the grips of however that gives you a sense of achievement when you hit a 3 bar unlike Mario kart!
Nostalgic, Fun and Challenging- Great Remake As someone who played the original. I was really excited to hear that this game was being remade. The nostalgia plays a huge part in my enjoyment of this game but the remake still has all the fun and charm of the original and they have elevated it even more with online play features. This game is challenging for sure so do not expect a casual experience, but the feeling you get when you do manage to defeat the many different challenges is great! Really recommend you pick this up!
Yeah it’s good but... Yeah it’s a good game with great nostalgia however, I don’t ever recall it being this difficult. I play a lot of games and struggled on medium difficulty… Neighbours have complained about me screaming already and i’ll probably get some sort of hair loss from the stress this game caused.
Such great fun! I’ve been wanting Crash Team Racing to be released for the PS4 for years and it’s finally here!
It’s even better than I thought it would be, it’s insanely good fun, the new online mode adds a hole new dimension to the game.
If you enjoyed the PS1 version you’ll absolutely love this version, go ahead and buy it!
Best racing game of all time This game bit me with so many memories. It’s anazing. They’ve added so much more to the game and it’s a great price. No micro transactions which is a must. I love it love it love it!!!
Best game ever made!!!!!!!!! Amazing Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on PS4 is the best game I have ever played, I love it so much. There are so many tracks and characters to choose from, the racing is so much fun. I have just played online and its so much fun and so exciting.
Everyone needs this game!!!, its undoubtedly the greatest game ever made on any console and in any era. I love the perks and little extras you get with the PS4 version, I would recommend getting it on PS4, don’t get it on Switch or Xbox One, because PS4 has some extras. Overall 10/10, amazing game.
Brilliant game, amazing graphics
Really fun game. Racing and battle mode are super fun for kids and adults. Great fun graphics. I would recommend.
Sad to see you go...
Great game! Blast from the past. Was absolutely gutted when my fianc’s brothers ex girlfriend traded it in for red dead without asking.
Great game
Great game, brings back memories and with improved AI is a real challenge
Definitely buy
My daughter and my self love this game good game for all family to enjoy
Very happy
Came earlier than expected. Game was new and sealed as expected. Very happy
Good game, but disc was missing from first delivery
Ordered as a present. First one arrived with a split in the film packaging but was wrapped and gifted, only to find that there was no disc in there! My nephew was very disappointed and I was very embarrassed. Luckily, Amazon sent a replacement which had the disc in and he enjoyed playing the game.
Get it if you are a fan of crash
Next day delivery and the game is cool, play with friends ect.. it’s a laugh
Great value
One of the greatest games love it enjoying it alo
Owned the original. Blast from the pas
An amazing revamp of the original. If you grew up in the 90s. This gets the nostalgia going. Beats mario kart hands dow
Great fun, the missus loves it!
The other half loves this game and is constantly playing it which makes me happy.
The load screens are stupidly long though so that’s a shame. We joke that we can go and make a cup of tea between each race.
Great Fun!!!
Simple game but a load of fun for however amount of players you have. Getting your ass handed to you on a plate? blow them up….Simples!!!. Not for hardcore gamers but we don’t have to be serious all of the time right? …We like it!!!
Fab
I purchased these for a friend who we cannot see due to the virus (letter box size so could post). I didn’t expect delivery to be quick an was more than happy to wait. However, they delivered super fast, kept their distance and I think at 20 its a bargain.
Thank you so much for getting this to me and working during these tough times. It is really appreciated. 5 star!
Quick delivery
Son and husband really happy so I call that success. Arrived quickly considering the circumstances.
Addictive
Great game, similar to Mario Kart. Product exactly as described and delivered quickly.
Solid gameplay fun and rewarding experience for you and anyone younger than you
I really do not understand why the negative feedback is so harsh for the game its a ctr game in the new gaming era its gonna have micro transactions its got a heavy roster of playables there all the classics and newbies of course if you want to shell out more for dlc you can… But it’s unnecessary
Good
This game is good for kids and for adults.
There are easy and more difficult levels.
I gave only 4 stars as it takes ages to load races.
Retro smash hi
CTR revamped. What more do you need to know, with Crash Nitro Kart tracks thrown in to boot.
Be aware that the difficulty spectrum is more towards hard on this version, however it’s a welcome change as it keeps it fresh and interesting, encouraging you to up your game and polish your technique to keep up with the pack.
Fun for all ages
Bought for son’s birthday, has been played pretty much everyday by him and his dad.
Lots of fu
Love this game. Lots of fun. Lots of different race levels. Only issue is before and after every race you have to wait for quite a while for it to load.
Ctr amazing
You know how ppl say you shouldn’t play games from your childhood ignore em this is better than ever !!!
Good fu
Have played a few times now. Very good fun, nostalgic to when I was a kid and played on the PS1
Good game
Good game quite hard to play but when u get the hang of it I’m sure it will be easie
Brillia
My boy loves this game x we get quite competitive.
Good
A much better looking version of the original for the ps1. I dont have an online membership but I still got HOURS of playtime out of the story mode because the learning curve is quite steep but enjoyably so.
Brilliant game
Christmas present so not had a chance to review till now. Got this for my dad, he loves it! Luckily we rememeber the game from when we were kids, amazing game. Came very quickly with delivery too.
Happy
Brought for a Christmas present for my grandson. He seems very happy with it.
Great racing game and fu
So much fun! Has kept us busy the game is really well done with attention to detail in every race. Great game.
A blast from the past and hours of fu
I am so happy they remastered this game and still kept it as a couch coop as well as giving you the option to play online, this game has brought hours of fun to my family and each month they release a new track with a different theme, I also like that you are not pressured to purchase anything in game with your actual money it is easy enough to get in game points to get new characters/karts/stickers, I wish more games were like this
Classic CTR with options
Great game, full of nostalgia. Added content is fun and adds something a little different.
Very Happy
Bought as a gift, great price, very happy with this purchase.
The PS4 version of Mario Ka
Just like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, a great remaster version! Local multiplayer is fun and the customisation features are a great addition. A must have for PS4 owners!
Crash Bandicoot must have!
Was a present for my partner. He is obsessed with it and play it like crazy each day now. I play it sometimes as well when he let me. Came well packed. Recommend to all Crash Bandicoot fanatics, but a causal player will fall for it as well as is pure fun.
Great remake
Keeps the same feel as the original while adding lots of fun new features.
Good for kids
Bought this for my son, it plays well and has great graphics.
Entertaining racing experience with lots of challenges
Entertaining game, can play online but can also be frustrating completing endless challenges, especially when you complete them and it doesn’t mark as complete.
Nostalgia
A great remastering of the original game. Brings back a lot of good memories. The gameplay is excellent, only problem we have had so far was a bit of lag on online races.
Excelle
So good just like the good old days remember playing as a kid. Did not disappoi
What are you waiting for?!
This was my favorite game growing up and it still is! This is great for those who have played it in the 90’s and first timers. It is easy to get used to the controls and the rules. The only downside is that only player 1 can unlock things when playing on multiplayer mode – hopefully they change that soon.
Beautiful classic
Great game, definitely recommend for kids and grownups! Amazing if played together!!
Great nostalgic fu
Great nostalgic fun. Takes the best from the original games and enhances them for the PS4. Good for single-player or multiplayer racing action.
Retro cool
I brought the original PSone version years ago and simply love this refresh.
It is more fun than the original too, although online gaming is not great
As retro games go this is awesome
Great re-imagining, marred by a few missteps
I loved this game as a teenager and the remake is a beautiful tribute to a racer that I rate above any of the Mario Kart games.
The decision to include a very stingy unlock system (a pitiful amount of coins for winning races/cups, timed products in an in-game shop) coupled with the emergence of microtransactions leaves a bad taste in my mouth but the game itself is still fantastic fun.
Childhood nostalgia at its bes
I played the original with my brother and when we heard the remaster was coming well we had to preorder it.
It’s everything we hoped for and more all the original tracks plus extras from a crash PS2 racing game I never played are included. The online takes things further and really pushed your competitive side.
It’s worth every penny. Enjoy!
The same but better!
Remastered for PS4 and with all the fun and nostalgia of my childhood! Love, love, love!
Thumbs up
Still as good as ever. Has an updated feel but feel like the original. Had a couple of updates with new tracks
N.Credibly good remake.
A polished and smoother version of the original with a bigger roster featuring customisations for characters/karts, online play, a pit stop where you can purchase items using in-game credits, includes extra game modes such as battles and capture the flag etc, all the tracks from “Crash Nitro Kart” have been added too and they look excellent.
The game handles brilliantly, the driving is responsive and feels weighty/razor sharp. Just like the original, pick your preferred racer/class and off you go! Despite the complaints from other players about it being “too difficult”, it really isn’t – all the mechanics you need to race like a “pro” are there, and it namely comes down to chaining boosts perfectly, air-braking, and taking advantage of “sacred fire” and “ultra sacred fire” (a type of boost, essentially) – these are all features that were in the original CTR game but not many players knew about it or still don’t (this is why you could never beat Oxide in his time trials back in the day!) so for these things I highly recommend looking it up on YouTube and you’ll learn a lot, it’s hard to explain them but it’s worth learning about them even if you aren’t a trophy/achievement Hunter. If you invest some time in the game and master the controls and drifting, you will be hooked and get a lot of hours out of it. In my own hair-pulling experience, after completing Adventure mode on easy I took a step up to medium and couldn’t believe how hard it felt – then I took on the time trial challenges against oxide and after about 3 weeks of grinding and screaming and ageing considerably I managed it, then I went back to complete Adventure mode on hard and laughed heartily as the CPUs inhaled my exhaust fumes.
The ONLY gripe I have about this game and the reason I am giving it 4 instead of 5 stars, was the sudden and unexpected addition of microtransactions (using real money to purchase in-game money) in the pit stop – players were ensured previously that this would not be a feature seen in this remake, but obviously somewhere along the lines an exchange of words has been had at Activion HQ and this has been implemented. Fortunately the only items you can buy in this game are purely cosmetic and do NOT give you any advantage in racing whatsoever, and I personally don’t spend money on microtransactions anyway so it makes no difference to me, but for any kids playing this game this could be dangerous as they are always gonna want the shiniest new toys, so parents watch out for that one.
Good Game
Brought this for my son & he loves it & still plays it now as he is progressing through the game so he can unlock bonus stuff like vehicles & characters
So many side quests & different cups & medals to get & it looks so much better now it has been revamped for the ps4
Not an expensive game eithe
Great but difficul
The difficulty between easy and medium is broken! I am winning by 10 seconds on easy and then on medium I am lucky if I can win a race without trying multiple times. I am boosting and power sliding as well. So I wouldn’t call myself a bad player.
The game itself however is excellent, I never played the original. Adventure mode reminds me of Diddy Kong Racing. It’s a lot more deeper than Mario kart. Although I still prefer Mario kart as it’s difficulty is more forgiving this is a very good racing game.
CTR is great fun!
Can’t go wrong with a little bit of CTR, quite hard to perfect the boost tho. Practice makes perfect!
C
Great game just like the old one but better graphics
Brilliant Nostalgia
I was excited for this to be released and it did not disappoint, it is essentially the old game for ps1 but hugely better graphics. If you loved it the first time round you will love it this time round. I’m stuck on sewer speedway of the adventure mode which is highly frustrating but it’s good fun getting out of real life for a few hours of mindless racing!
Great fu
Really great fun, great graphics and some new race tracks from the original game. Hours of competitive fun takes me back to my younger days.
Love this
Love this game so much. Didn’t take long to download, taking me back to my childhood
Those were the days!
This is an excellent remake of a classic game that I used to play years ago with my daughters. They’re both grown up with children of their own now and it was nice to see the look on their faces when they saw we still had what it takes! I won’t go into detail because other people will have done a good job of that. All I’ll say is that this is good old blast from the past that is well worth buying. It’s also good to see my grandchildren playing something other than Fortnite for a change!
Great game
Fast delivery, fun game and arrived with a good package
Crash bandicoot team racing
Used for the PS4 don’t like the fact that they made the game harder game arrived very quick
Just what I imagined it would be! (Apart from in-game currency).
Love it! So many memories from my childhood, when I was just getting old enough to play on the PS1. I still remember some of the tracks and shortcuts! Only giving 4 stars because they’ve introduced a sort of “currency” to the game, where there’s hundreds of items to unlock using (free) tokens you get for completing races. There’s time limits and they change after x-days, etc. and it just kinda spoils it a little.
Great game
Partner loves playing it, great game to play alone or at a party.
Excelle
Excellent love racing games nephew and neice love to play it to.
Superior Kart racer.
Its brilliant! Even if you didn’t play it back on ps1. Superior kart racing game.
Although as it stands, this on Hard difficulty you’ll be in for a challenge. And the R letter on the CTR race on oxide station is only hit on pure luck it seems.
A classic, the way it should be
What can I say? It’s tag team racing, just as I remember it (all be it with updated graphics). The controls feel very classic, yet have an ease of use to them. However my one issue, and it was the same with the original, is that it’s just so hard! Sometimes I genuinely find myself contemplating if the game cheats, just for the reactions of players. I wouldn’t recommend the game on easy mode though, as that tends to become monotonous and going for win after win is just plain boring. That being said, it’s still remarkable fun. Multiplayer feels fun and engaging while singleplayer adventure mode has its own little gems, where you find yourself cursing the AI and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment when you finally cross the finish line first.
There's plenty of meat to this game.
The best cart racing game out there. A MarioKart beater for sure! There’s an amazing amount of content in this game, and it doesn’t end there with seasonal DLC available going forward. New tracks and events stretching out over the next few months will keep players engrossed. The game play is tricky, and driving skills need to be honed, even with the many power ups which become available over time. The tracks are tricky too, and need lots of practice to beat. There’s plenty of meat to this game which just gets better the deeper you go. Great visuals and soundtrack top this stunning game off with loads of replay value thrown in. Beenox have come up with the goods here with an excellent reimagining of the original. A must have game for any cart racing/Crash fans out there!
If you like Mario kart, you'll like this
Fun and cheap. If you like Mario kart, you’ll like this
Blast from the pas
Fantastic to have another crash game bought back from the past, very colourful & fun to play
Mario Kart eat your heart out!
Great game just like the original version. If you like Mario Kart you’ll love this! Better game in my opinio
Great Game... When Playing Offline!!!
Good game for single player or couch multiplayer gaming, a much needed quality kart racer for PS4 and Xbox One. However, the online at the moment is really unbalanced, where you have 1 or 2 people the only ones finishing the race. This demotivates me from playing online, and I think in the long run, will damage the game’s player base.
Either adding a ranking system for more balanced racing, or items that can ACTUALLY impact first position, would bring me back to it.
p.s. the Chumpa Coins system for offline play needs to be sorted ASAP, considering you have to complete around 40-odd offline races to even get a character.
To sum up, great potential, but so much more can be improved.
Great Game
This is a great game, not tried the online mode yet but racing against the wife and some friends has made some eventful nights!
Love it!
I have been waiting for this game to come out for months, i love it. Was my fave game from the Crash series, would Recommend to all
Excella
Excellent remaster of the PS1 version with more tracks and characters
Excellent Produc
I Bought this as a gift for my brother and he is very happy with it.
Great game
Perfect gift for my husband who is a huge game
So nostalgic
Amazing to relive the classic parts of the game, so far the right balance of retro and up to date!
Good but could had been bette
I’ve been looking forward for this to come, although I love this game, I feel slightly disappointed. They could had done a lot more with it. Still a good game and they kept it retro.
Them nostalgia feels..
Great game, just as frustrating as the original only now in HD!
Amazing game , best on ps4
Runs and looks epic on ps4
An amazing recreation of the best kart racer of all time
This game rewards skill and player ability unlike mario kart etc that punish you for it.
Amazing game a simply must ow
fun game but hard
eally fun game but if you dont like hard games dont buy
Crash team racing
My kids love this. They used to play the original and have been waiting for this versio
Outstanding
Great fun for all the family, so much to do and well worth the money.
Gameplay length
The graphics are amazing and really feels like the original game. The only downfall is the gameplay, it is too short and easy for my liking.
We pre ordered CTR back in December, we’ve been hardly able to sit still waiting for it! Both myself and my husband played CTR when it originally came out so hearing this was going to be remastered was more than a little exciting! Especially after being so impressed with the crash bandicoot trilogy remaster previously. Even our neighbours have been excited for us to get it so we can all play together both on the couch and online. That magic of having your friends round and all playing in the same room has been lost these last few years with online gaming, but CTR really brought it back for me. We need more games like this!
Graphics are fantastic, the colours really pop and the detail is brilliant. We have a PS4 pro and a 4k TV, we’ve really noticed a difference in quality compared to playing the crash remaster last year on the basic PS4. I hear lots of hard core gamers are complaining about the amount of loading screens, honestly for me this was expected given it’s not really a story game (there is one but honestly who here is buying CTR for the story lol) and you hop from race to race a lot meaning lots of loading tracks and leaderboards. Personally I think it loads quite fast and you have the option to turn off cut scenes and press triangle to skip.
Adventure mode on easy has been a little too easy I’ll be honest, I’ve done nearly everything and lots of the relics/ctr tokens and we’ve not had the game a week yet. For me that’s fast. But that hasn’t taken away any love for the game, I’ve been able to familiarise myself with the controls, tracks and bosses. And now I feel more confident to kick the difficulty level up a notch!
I like the addition of earning coins for every race you do, these coins are the in game currency that you can then spend in the pit stop on all elements of the kart plus different characters/wheels/stickers/paint jobs etc etc. It brings something more fun to the game, though it would have made it more interesting if these upgrades did effect your performance on the vehicles or on the character stats. Give you a reason to want to earn the coins other than for aesthetic reasons (or in my case because 100% of a game is the only way you complete it)
I also think that during adventure mode there could have been more to do that doesn’t involve racing. So you spend a bit of time driving from race to race; and back to do other things like relic races once the area is complete. I think it would have added a little something extra if there was coins, wumpa fruit, stickers or something like that to collect out in the map rather than just coins for finishing a race. Exploring everywhere is fun, it’s even more fun when there is a reason to search every nook and cranny!
In conclusion I’ve thoroughly enjoyed playing CTR again finally after all these years. Because up to 4 players can play in local mode the whole family play on it, though my 9 year old son and his 9 year old best friend from next door are no match for me and his mum it’s been brilliant showing the kids that they’re not the best gamers and when it comes to old school reboots the parents are the ones in first place!
Thank you Activision for finally bringing back decent gaming, more crash and more spyro next year please!
An absolute classic in all its glory
Beenox really knocked it out of the park with this game feels just like the original but looks amazing it looks how you remember the game looking with new takes of the more bland backgrounds of the ps1 era plenty of replay value for unlocking coins to get the collectable and other skins characters karts and stickers
Brilliant game 10/10
Crash Team Racing is back, and better than before!
I still can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the original was released. The original CTR was one of my favourite games, so was excited when the PS3 ported over the original as a ‘PS Classic’ game, which my friend’s and I would organise tournaments to get that kick of nostalgia… Though of course, one issue was the really old and limited graphics and new TV’s: Having a low-res game being stretched onto a high-res TV didn’t really look great.
Finally, CTR is back with the same great original feel, with stunning high-res graphics; the only difference is they’ve gone ten steps further by adding more playable characters, more levels, character customisation… And online play!
The Adventure mode gives you the option to play it with the classic settings, playing as Crash only; or the new way where you can change your character and choose the desired difficulty.
Gameplay runs smooth and still delivers that high-octane feel, which I and many others love.
Online as of this review needs some work, ironing out the servers. I would also like to see a better party lobby where you can then choose go down the private route or jump in together online with other players. Being able to play a cup with a private party is much desired too, as at the moment the party leader has to manually select the map, after every race.
Despite its issues, it’s still a top-notch remake and would highly recommend to old and new players.
Not a verified purchase because my partner bought it for me. Really good game! This was the first game I bought myself for PS1 when I was a kid so it’s nice to have a remastered version with a couple of extras. Adventure mode is decent but a little short and there’s loads of fun to be had with the multiplayer/split screen.
This game is just brilliant in every way! I’ve just completed the adventure mode and it was tons of fun! They really have put a lot of love into this game. It’s a great experience for anyone who was born in the 90s! This is just like I remember from when I was a kid!
There are a lot of new features such as skins, decals, kart bodies, paint jobs, stickers and much more! This game really does have a lot to offer! Even an online mode where you can race or battle with friends and random people once you’ve completed the adventure mode, it’s a barrel of laughs especially with your friends!
Oh and don’t even get me started on the graphics! They’re 10/10 especially on the PS4 Pro!
The one thing I really love about this is the more you play, the more you are rewarded with coins which can be used in the item shop called ‘Pit Stop’. The Pit Stop allows you to redeem new items with your hard earned coins rather than using actual money, and it’s refreshes every 24 hours which will keep the game fresh. So No! THERE ARE NO MICRO-TRANSACTIONS!
And yes, this is better than Mario Kart.
Just like the original!
Brings back memories of the original, new content is good. Steering isn’t quite as responsive as the original game but that’s something you get used to. All in all an excellent fun game.
Worth picking up
Great game, if your a fan of the original then go for it.
Only problem is the massive rubber banding, wish they didnt bring that back.
Fantastic game, brilliant recreatio
They did a brilliant job of re-creating the game. Well done!
They have done an excellent job updating the original game. If you enjoyed the original then get it! It has all the old tracks and they look way better than you can ever imagine, so much fun rediscovering them all, there are some great new ones added too. The sound effects, music, explosions everything are perfectly modernised whilst keeping all the nostalgia. I can’t quite believe they actually remade it, so happy they did!
CTR is back and it's amazing.
If your a fan of kart racing games or played CTR on the PS1 you’ll love this game. The game looks incredible with the beautiful graphics and it’s just as fun and challenging as before. It has lots of customisation options and a lot of content here for a budget price. The addition of the online mode makes this game so much fun and a complete experience. I highly recommend it.
Pre-ordered this game 6 months ago. Been very excited for its arrival and the game was worth the wait.
The graphics look amazing, controls easy to use and really enable for all the family to play. I prefer the two player mode, as three and four player have smaller area on the TV screen.
I used to play the original PS1 CTR and thought I was pretty good. But my kids can beat me on the PS4. I better practice some more 🙂
Superb recreatio
Crash Team Racing is a faithful reproduction of the original, classic game from the PS1. There are a few new levels to play, and different characters, but doesn’t deviate too much. There aren’t pay-to-win features, which is a welcome break.
This is a gd game!! But crikey the difficulty spikes in this game just make it frustrating!! You can’t be in the lead for a second then everyone flies by! After playing this it is awesome with some gd updates and challenges v gd and you don’t have to play adventure mode there are so many different game mode to play….
Awesome
Loads of fun offline or online. I understand the online will continue to be updated and expanded having read articles from developers. Big things to come!
Crash back with yet another bang!
This game is unreal. Graphics, gameplay, your childhood, all of it remastered to perfection. It feels new yet familiar to play and it plays so smoothly. Drifting so hard to get the grips of however that gives you a sense of achievement when you hit a 3 bar unlike Mario kart!
Nostalgic, Fun and Challenging- Great Remake
As someone who played the original. I was really excited to hear that this game was being remade. The nostalgia plays a huge part in my enjoyment of this game but the remake still has all the fun and charm of the original and they have elevated it even more with online play features. This game is challenging for sure so do not expect a casual experience, but the feeling you get when you do manage to defeat the many different challenges is great! Really recommend you pick this up!
CTR
great remaster great game and most importantly fun buy it,ignore the negative review posted here clearly hes playing a different game lol
Yeah it’s a good game with great nostalgia however, I don’t ever recall it being this difficult. I play a lot of games and struggled on medium difficulty… Neighbours have complained about me screaming already and i’ll probably get some sort of hair loss from the stress this game caused.
I’ve been wanting Crash Team Racing to be released for the PS4 for years and it’s finally here!
It’s even better than I thought it would be, it’s insanely good fun, the new online mode adds a hole new dimension to the game.
If you enjoyed the PS1 version you’ll absolutely love this version, go ahead and buy it!
This game bit me with so many memories. It’s anazing. They’ve added so much more to the game and it’s a great price. No micro transactions which is a must. I love it love it love it!!!
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on PS4 is the best game I have ever played, I love it so much. There are so many tracks and characters to choose from, the racing is so much fun. I have just played online and its so much fun and so exciting.
Everyone needs this game!!!, its undoubtedly the greatest game ever made on any console and in any era. I love the perks and little extras you get with the PS4 version, I would recommend getting it on PS4, don’t get it on Switch or Xbox One, because PS4 has some extras. Overall 10/10, amazing game.