Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing

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Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing is a multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Scarab Entertainment and was released on July 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing" is a charming kart racer featuring popular Sanrio characters. Players race on various tracks, collecting items and power-ups to gain an edge. The game offers local multiplayer and customizable karts, providing a fun and lighthearted experience for players of all ages.

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Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a colorful and whimsical art style that captures the charm of Sanrio characters, making it visually appealing for fans.
The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it a great choice for younger audiences and casual gamers looking for a light-hearted racing experience.
The variety of characters and vehicles, along with engaging power-ups, adds a fun layer of strategy to the races.

The AI is poorly designed, often getting stuck or driving in the wrong direction, which diminishes the challenge and enjoyment of the races.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls, clipping, and a lack of an exit button, leading to a frustrating user experience.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for its quality, with a lack of content and polish compared to other kart racing games on the market.

graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its colorful and whimsical art style that aligns well with Sanrio's aesthetics, while others criticize the visuals as basic and reminiscent of older gaming systems. Issues such as clipping, poor environmental graphics, and inconsistent performance detract from the overall experience, though the charming design appeals to its target audience. Overall, the graphics are seen as fun and suitable for a family-friendly game, but they lack polish and depth.
- “Spectacular visuals, amazing soundtrack, hardcore and masterfully done difficulty.”
- “This game shines with its colorful and whimsical art style, staying true to the iconic aesthetics of Sanrio's characters.”
- “Colorful, sharp graphics (though shadows seemed to be bugged) and catchy, simple music/sound effects.”
- “The game's graphics are bad, Nintendo Wii game level. The AI of the racers is extremely poor, items are very overpowered in your hands, and the little challenge mode is either comically easy or shockingly difficult depending on the level.”
- “The Hello Kitty aesthetic is cute, but this isn't the best implementation. The clipping is awful, and the boat and flight controls aren't the best.”
- “Bad AI (driving backwards through a course and into walls), bad graphics (various clipping and floating objects), and shaky controls. Please do not buy this.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, charming visuals, and family-friendly design, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. However, some reviewers note that the simplicity may cater more to younger audiences, and there are calls for more track variety to enhance long-term excitement. While the game offers fun and addictive racing experiences, it has been criticized for bugs and a lack of depth, suggesting it may feel incomplete to some players.
- “10/10 mechanics, graphics, and all the Sanrio characters feel so cool to play with.”
- “Using these power-ups strategically adds an extra layer of fun and competitiveness to the gameplay.”
- “Its charming visuals, fun gameplay, and family-friendly design make it a joy to play.”
- “Increasing the number of tracks and introducing more diverse environments could help keep the gameplay fresh and exciting over the long term.”
- “The game is fun in short bursts if you don't take it seriously, but gameplay is just buggy and lacking when you get down to it.”
- “From what I could gather from my gameplay, there's no difficulty setting.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its upbeat and catchy nature, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the colorful worlds. However, some players noted that the tracks can feel repetitive and lack variety, with a few describing the sound effects as lackluster or reminiscent of stock audio. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it may not stand out for everyone.
- “Spectacular visuals, amazing soundtrack, hardcore and masterfully done difficulty.”
- “It is quite simply the most upbeat music you will hear.”
- “Music is awesome with real colorful worlds and a variety of racing types from car races, boats, and airplanes.”
- “The soundtrack…oh god, the soundtrack.”
- “The music and sounds in the game were lackluster; if stock audio existed, this game features it.”
- “The tracks are quite short and, just like the music, feel quite the same in regards to design.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some elements eliciting genuine laughter, such as the playful use of the 3DS logo and amusing vehicle designs. However, not all jokes land, as some characters, like Hello Kitty, are perceived as lacking a sense of humor. Overall, the game features a variety of funny moments, particularly in its visual design and references.
- “It uses the 3DS logo for some Steam images, which is actually kinda funny.”
- “Some have made me laugh, some have made me cry, and some have left me in awe.”
- “Twin Star's Galaxy is exactly like Rainbow Road (Mario Kart), which I find funny.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, including a game-breaking issue on stage 4. While some find the game enjoyable in short sessions, the overall experience is marred by its repetitive nature and technical issues, leading to a perception of it being overpriced and lacking polish.
- “For another experience that was fairly priced and not buggy.”
- “It's extremely repetitive, slow, and somewhat buggy.”
- “This game has a lot of glitches and a game-breaking bug on stage 4, lap 4.”
- “Too buggy with a game-breaking bug.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a strong desire for a story mode that features engaging narratives and character-driven quests to enhance the game's depth and player motivation. While the single-player experience is lacking, the multiplayer co-op missions provide excitement, suggesting that additional content, including a story mode, could significantly improve the overall experience. Currently, the game is criticized for its absence of a cohesive story, focusing instead on casual racing.
- “Implementing a story mode with engaging narratives and character-driven quests could add depth to the game and give players more motivation to progress through the levels.”
- “Hopefully the game gets more content and updates in the future as it would be nice if there was an online mode, story mode, maybe a CG gallery worth of images to unlock too, trading cards/emoticons for the Steam market, and possibly a save button since I don't think there is one.”
- “Now just giving small backstory.”
- “Note the game has no story, just casual racing.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a wide range of emotional experiences while engaging with the game, from laughter and joy to moments of heartbreak and awe. The combination of heartwarming themes and intense racing challenges creates a rollercoaster of feelings, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Overall, the game successfully evokes a strong emotional response, blending wholesome fun with competitive tension.
- “Some have made me laugh, some have made me cry, and some have left me in awe.”
- “Just pure, wholesome, serotonin-flooding happiness.”
- “Whether you're a longtime Sanrio enthusiast or new to the world of Hello Kitty, this game offers a heartwarming and entertaining racing adventure.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the unique vehicles and abilities of each character that encourage experimentation, others criticize the lack of diverse and creative tracks, leading to a feeling that the game lacks significant replay value.
- “Each character comes with their own unique vehicles and abilities, adding depth and replay value as players experiment with different combinations.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
- “With a variety of challenges and unlockable content, players are encouraged to return and explore new strategies.”
- “Yeah, not like you will be playing it twice since there is no replay value; all the stages are almost identical without any creative tracks.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players noting a lack of aesthetic and performance upgrade options. While it runs smoothly at high frame rates, some users pointed out missing graphical elements, such as vehicle shadows, which could enhance the experience without significantly affecting performance. Overall, while enjoyable, the game could benefit from better keyboard support and visual enhancements.
- “The first thing I noticed on my first race was the lack of any shadow from the vehicles. The game was zipping along at 700-800 FPS, so I'm sure a few shadows wouldn't have had much of a performance impact.”
- “The first thing I noticed in my first race was the lack of any shadows from the vehicles. The game was zipping along at 700-800 FPS, so I'm sure a few shadows wouldn't have had much of a performance impact.”
- “More choices in aesthetics and performance upgrades would be a welcome addition.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the airplane stages tedious, particularly due to a lack of clear indicators for when the plane collides with walls, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- “The airplane stages get a bit tedious, because there's no indication of when the plane hits a wall.”

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Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing is a casual racing game.

Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing is available on PC, Windows and Nintendo 3ds.

Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing was released on July 9, 2015.

Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing was developed by Scarab Entertainment.

Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Racing is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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