Nickelodeon Kart Racers

About

A new multi-player console racing game, Nickelodeon Kart Racers! Select a racer from one of your favorite Nickelodeon series, including SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy from SpongeBob SquarePants, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Arnold and Helga from Hey Arnold!, & Angelica, Tommy and Reptar from Rugrats

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fun and easy gameplay, especially for younger children, making it a great choice for family entertainment.
Colorful graphics and familiar Nickelodeon characters appeal to kids and fans of the brand.
Offers a decent amount of tracks and customization options, providing some variety in gameplay.

Graphics and audio quality are subpar, resembling older console games rather than modern standards.
Limited character roster and lack of online multiplayer diminish the overall experience.
Many players found the game to be slow and lacking in excitement compared to other kart racing games like Mario Kart.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as low quality and reminiscent of older consoles like the GameCube. While some players appreciate the gameplay, they find the visuals to be basic and lacking in detail, contributing to an overall uninspired aesthetic. Additionally, the audio design has been criticized for being equally subpar, further detracting from the gaming experience.
- “Great graphics and loving the gameplay.”
- “It's fun to play but the graphics for this time and age aren’t great.”
- “With basic at best visuals, terrible audio design and quality, as well as just downright bland kart racing, this isn't the kart racer for you.”
- “The graphics are pretty low quality.”
- “Firstly, the graphics are pretty sub-par and look like something from the GameCube era.”
- “Lackluster graphics and animations.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its ease and fun factor, while others criticize the poorly executed mechanics and confusing tracks. Despite having a variety of gameplay modes and some interesting features like the slime turbo mechanic, many find the overall experience derivative and plagued by performance issues. Overall, it seems to offer entertainment for some, but falls short for others due to its execution and technical problems.
- “The gameplay is easy and fun to play.”
- “It has plenty of gameplay to keep him entertained for hours.”
- “Decent racing with an interesting slime turbo mechanic.”
- “The tracks are confusing, it is difficult to read tips because the English is poorly translated, the mechanics are very poorly done, and after about half an hour, the screen just went black and stayed that way while the game ran in the background until we exited it.”
- “Unfortunately, Nickelodeon Kart Racers is simply not good; derivative mechanics, a pathetic character roster, and awful performance make this a bargain bin experience that you’ll be glad you missed.”
- “[lots of tracks, okay gameplay, novel modes]”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frequent glitches affecting character movement, particularly instances where characters are unable to turn, indicating significant stability issues in the game.
- “The game glitches often, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I frequently encounter glitches where my character cannot turn.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, particularly noting that the "download code only" box was not clearly indicated in the advertisement, leading to confusion and disappointment.
- “The 'download code only' box in the bottom corner wasn't included in the advertisement photo.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and uninspired, with a lack of variety in kart handling and visuals that contribute to a lifeless experience. The audio quality is also criticized for being dull and unengaging, further diminishing the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the absence of online multiplayer and the high price point exacerbate the feeling of disappointment.
- “Grinding in this game feels tedious, listless, and boring. Despite the stated differences in the karts, they all seem to feel alike, making the experience monotonous.”
- “The visuals throughout the game are basic at best, with no sense of anything happening even when special items are used. This lack of engagement makes grinding feel even more pointless.”
- “The audio is terrible, from lifeless songs to dull sound effects, and the utter lack of any voice acting or lines from the characters makes the grinding experience feel even more empty.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is widely criticized as lifeless and dull, contributing to an overall tedious experience. Reviewers note the absence of engaging sound effects and voice acting, which detracts from the game's atmosphere and fails to capture the essence of the characters. Overall, the audio quality is deemed poor and uninspired, further diminishing the game's appeal.
- “The audio is terrible throughout, from lifeless songs to dull sound effects, to the utter lack of any voice acting or lines taken from the cartoons from the characters.”
- “Despite stated differences in the karts, they all seem to feel alike, and the visuals are basic at best, with no sense of anything happening even when special items are used.”
- “The overall experience is tedious, listless, and boring, lacking any feeling of life.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of Nickelodeon Kart Racers is criticized for poor performance, which detracts from the overall experience, alongside derivative mechanics and a lackluster character roster.
- “Unfortunately, Nickelodeon Kart Racers is simply not good; derivative mechanics, a pathetic character roster, and awful performance make this a bargain bin experience that you’ll be glad you missed.”