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The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue

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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, character development
92% User Score Based on 113 reviews

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The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Pixel Edge Games and was released on July 27, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME! About the GameThe Karters 2: Turbo Charged brings together the best features of Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing, and adds a multitude of unique and new elements for an unforgettable racing experience on Steam and Steam Deck!What can you expect from ProloguePrologue provides hours of gameplay and offers a glimpse into the full version, allowing you to experience the game …

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game captures the fast-paced, exhilarating feel of classic kart racers like Crash Team Racing and Mario Kart, providing a thrilling racing experience.
  • The driving mechanics are smooth and responsive, making it easy for players to pick up and enjoy while still offering depth for skilled players.
  • The game features a unique health system and customization options that allow players to earn characters and skins through skill rather than microtransactions.
  • The AI can be frustratingly difficult, often feeling unbalanced and providing unfair advantages, which may deter new players.
  • Some players find the item and health management systems confusing and unimpactful, leading to a less engaging racing experience.
  • The track design has been criticized for being bland and lacking interesting dynamics, which could make races feel repetitive over time.
  • gameplay
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its fluid controls, engaging mechanics, and vibrant graphics, drawing strong comparisons to classic kart racers like Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing. While the core driving and drifting mechanics are well-executed and addictive, some players feel that the HP system lacks depth and can lead to frustrating moments. Overall, the game shows promise with its fun gameplay and track design, though some improvements in mechanics could enhance the experience further.

    • “Fluid gameplay and controls, fun graphics, definitely has the Mario Kart and Crash Bandicoot racing feel and mechanics down pat.”
    • “The drifting mechanics feel very nice, and mid-air control is top-notch.”
    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was blown away by its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and overall high-quality experience.”
    • “It introduces a unique twist with mechanics involving HP, although it doesn't feel entirely fleshed out.”
    • “Instead of being a deep and strategic mechanic, it sometimes feels like you randomly lose all your HP.”
    • “When put together with the crazy speed, both of these mechanics fall apart.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their high quality, smoothness, and vibrant visuals, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like Mario Kart and Crash Bandicoot. While some users noted occasional jerky animations, the majority appreciated the detailed track design and engaging aesthetics, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. The graphics are considered well-optimized, enhancing the overall appeal of the game.

    • “This game has very big potential to be a very good game, if you like crash racing kind of games, graphics are very high level and the tracks fantastic.”
    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was blown away by its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and overall high-quality experience.”
    • “The graphics are top-notch, and the attention to detail in the game's design is commendable.”
    • “One major downer is that the graphics are herky-jerky.”
    • “It blended right into the game’s very orange visuals.”
    • “Considering graphics, the game really feels smooth, colorful, and is pretty.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with standout tracks like "Shiny Shroom" and "Mythic Moonlight" being particularly praised for their catchy and immersive qualities. Many players noted that the music enhances the gaming experience to the point where they often choose to keep it on instead of playing their own background music. Overall, the soundtrack is described as vibrant and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Shiny Shroom and Mythic Moonlight are just really good in general. Shiny Shroom immediately stood out to me when I saw footage for the first time, plus I love that their names are alliterations and the music is also pretty good, especially in Mythic Moonlight.”
    • “The music for the maps is a vibe; you don't really even need to play your own music and mute the game sometimes.”
    • “Game is hooking and the music slaps.”
    • “The music was alright.”
    • “I personally left the music and did not put any background music on YouTube or elsewhere.”
    • “Somehow, the Mythic Moonlight music sounds like Spyro: A Hero's Tail music.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has received criticism for weak personalities and repetitive dialogue among characters, with many players expressing dissatisfaction with the character designs. The lack of depth and variety suggests that the indie studio may not have the resources or expertise found in larger companies.

    • “I don't like most of the character designs; their personalities are pretty weak, and they all say the same things.”
    • “Again, an indie studio like Pixel Edge probably does not have expert character designers like Activision or Nintendo.”
    • “I really don’t like the character designs, though that is important to me.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its optimization, featuring smooth driving mechanics, comfortable controls, and impressive graphics. Players report excellent performance and fast-paced gameplay, making it one of the best kart racing experiences on PC. Overall, the optimization contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable racing dynamics and map design.

    • “The game is great, driving feels incredibly smooth, controls are comfortable, graphics are good and seem well optimized, with awesome map design in every aspect. It's the best MK/CTR-like game I've played on PC.”
    • “Performance is great and the driving mechanics are superb.”
    • “Faster than CTR, good performance, and sleek racing.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The racing game offers significant replayability, particularly for players who enjoy time trials, providing ample opportunities to refine skills and improve scores.

    • “This racing game has a lot of replayability if you enjoy doing time trials.”
    • “The variety of tracks and challenges keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the different strategies you can employ.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting nostalgia for the original CTR while appreciating the familiar yet exciting gameplay of Karters 2. The responsive controls and competitive racing against close opponents evoke feelings of thrill and engagement, enhancing the overall emotional experience.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the monetization strategy, noting that the advertising for upcoming content leading to the full release is well-executed and effectively builds anticipation.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized as fast-paced and exciting, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “Fast, exciting, and funny!”
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The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue is a casual racing game.

The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue was released on July 27, 2023.

The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue was developed by Pixel Edge Games.

The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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