Oh Baby Kart

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Oh Baby Kart is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game. It was developed by NeoRetroGames and was released on October 8, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Oh Baby Kart" is a racing game that features innovative drift boosts and ultimate abilities, allowing players to customize their drivers and karts with various ornaments. The game offers intense multiplayer action, enabling players to compete against others worldwide or set up custom lobbies with friends. Additionally, there's a Challenge Mode for extra fun and excitement .

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Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of beautifully designed maps and characters, each with unique abilities, making gameplay engaging and fun.
Regular updates and community engagement from the developers show a commitment to improving the game and adding new content, enhancing the overall experience.
The game is free to play with no pay-to-win elements, allowing players to earn cosmetics and upgrades through gameplay, which is a refreshing approach.

Many players find the controls to be janky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience, especially for newcomers.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for players to learn the game mechanics effectively, which can hinder their enjoyment.
Some reviews describe the game as feeling soulless and unfinished, with a lack of depth in character design and overall polish.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
6%
The gameplay of "Oh Baby Kart" is praised for its smooth mechanics, competitive nature, and engaging features like unique drift boosts and various unlockables. Players appreciate the frequent updates that introduce new game modes and crafting elements, enhancing the overall experience. With a focus on skill development and a vibrant community, the game offers a fun and rewarding kart racing experience reminiscent of classic titles.
- “Overall, I enjoyed the gameplay. I find the characters interesting, but I think what I liked the most is that the game has quite a few funny details here and there; they're not always obvious, but it's nice to find those details over time.”
- “I was a Mario Kart player, but after I tried this game, there was no going back. The gameplay is amazing, and the feeling of speed is just awesome.”
- “The game is very competitive. The unique drift boost mechanic, shortcuts, and time trials keep the skill ceiling high, which is exactly what you want from a game like this: to reward you for the time you put in.”
- “Personally, it's a lot better when the issues are bugs and things that can be fixed rather than core gameplay and mechanics, and I look forward to what the game will continue to add.”
- “Understanding the drift boost mechanics and taking off the training wheels (switching from auto to manual boost) is essential to progression and technical improvement.”
- “If you want to disprove me about any of this because I'm 'very misinformed,' you'll have to show me gameplay that contradicts the time I spent with the game.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised as its strongest feature, showcasing beautiful visuals, world-class effects, and a variety of aesthetic items for karts. However, some players note issues with optimization and controls, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's vibrant aesthetics and depth in design contribute to an engaging gameplay experience.
- “Great game playing since last 4 months, love the graphics, the mechanics, everything is perfect.”
- “The graphics, music, and gameplay are crisp with tons of depth for more experienced players.”
- “Graphics: undoubtedly, graphics are the strongest point of this game after gameplay.”
- “Graphics: undoubtedly, graphics are the strongest point of this game after gameplay.”
- “Re: graphics.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The game's story mode is praised for its engaging single-player campaign, which effectively teaches players the basics needed for competitive play while providing enjoyable challenges and missions. Players appreciate the vibrant illustrations and animations, making it a fun experience for both adults and children. Additionally, the emphasis on earning in-game currency through gameplay rather than purchases adds to the overall satisfaction with the story content.
- “Everything I like in a kart racer plus it has a single player campaign with missions.”
- “Besides, this story mode is a very good way to learn the basics so you can use your skills in the PvP mode.”
- “With my 10-year-old child, I could take turns to complete the maps in the story mode, and he enjoyed a lot the illustrations and the animation of the game; he was astonished by the gleam and the colors.”
- “I am not a gamer into PvP, but I really love challenges and story modes in video games, and oh baby kart!”
- “The game has a proper learning curve, so I suggest playing the story mode first to learn everything you need to know to beat everyone else in the PvP mode.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
16%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its free-to-play model without pay-to-win mechanics or intrusive ads, others criticize it for including cosmetic microtransactions and labeling it as a cash grab. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some recommending it for its lack of aggressive monetization tactics, while others find it low quality and exploitative.
- “Re: monetization - it's cosmetic.”
- “It still has microtransactions.”
- “Nothing felt good and it's just an obvious cash grab.”
- “This is low quality mobile garbage with microtransactions.”
- “It's still got microtransactions.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it features amusing details that can be discovered over time, adding to the overall enjoyment. The matchmaking system also provides comedic moments, especially when less skilled players face off against top competitors, leading to entertaining gameplay experiences. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, keeping players engaged and laughing throughout.
- “Overall, I enjoyed the gameplay. I find the characters interesting, but I think what I liked the most is that the game has quite a few funny details here and there. They're not always obvious, but it's nice to find those details over time.”
- “It's a cool game, a little janky and hard, though I find myself laughing constantly when playing, so you know it's good.”
- “Generally, the matchmaking is pretty good, so you tend to end up against racers with a similar level of ability, but it's hilarious seeing how much better the top players are if you do get matched against them.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features stunning graphics but suffers from poor optimization, resulting in clunky movement and numerous glitches. Many players feel it is unfinished and requires significant patches to address these issues, alongside concerns about content being locked behind micro-transactions.
- “Game is badly optimized, a lot of glitches, content locked behind making a purchase in the store first. This game feels unfinished and is in need of lots of patches in order to improve.”
- “Beautiful graphics, terrible optimization, clunky movement, many micro-transactions, etc.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and responsive controls on high-end systems, many others criticize it for poor optimization, numerous glitches, and unfinished content that requires additional purchases. Overall, significant patches are needed to address these stability issues.
- “The controls feel very clean and responsive, and the game runs great on my gaming PC and my Steam Deck.”
- “The game is badly optimized, with a lot of glitches. It feels unfinished and is in need of many patches to improve stability.”
- “There are numerous glitches and the game feels incomplete. It requires significant optimization and patches to enhance stability.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization and frequent glitches, making it feel unfinished and in dire need of updates for better stability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect alignment with each map, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that it complements the crisp graphics and gameplay, contributing to a rich and immersive atmosphere.
- “Perfect music attached to each map, world-class visual effects, aesthetic cross-game collectibles, secret pathways exploration, ultra-competitive action-packed gameplay.”
- “The graphics, music, and gameplay are crisp with tons of depth for more experienced players.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the variety of grinding options available, including tournaments, time trials, and trading, catering to different playstyles and preferences. This diversity ensures that all types of players can find engaging activities to enjoy.