The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue
- July 27, 2023
- Pixel Edge Games
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamWISHLIST 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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Reviews
- The game features fluid gameplay and controls, reminiscent of classic kart racers like Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing, making it enjoyable and easy to pick up.
- The graphics are modern and visually appealing, with vibrant tracks and engaging environments that enhance the racing experience.
- The game has a promising community aspect with mod tools for creating and sharing custom maps and character skins, along with a variety of game modes and challenges.
- The AI difficulty is often criticized for being unbalanced, with some players feeling that the AI has unfair advantages, making races frustrating.
- The health and item systems are seen as overly complicated and not well integrated, leading to confusion during gameplay and diminishing the impact of items.
- Some players find the character designs and voice lines to be repetitive and unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fluid controls, engaging mechanics, and a fun, casual racing experience reminiscent of classic kart racers like Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing. While the driving and drifting mechanics are well-received, some players feel that the HP system lacks depth and can lead to frustrating moments. Overall, the game shows promise with its smooth gameplay and appealing track design, though some improvements 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 you can reach, both of these mechanics fall apart.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their modern, high-quality visuals and smooth animations, reminiscent of classic titles like Mario Kart and Crash Bandicoot. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, detailed track designs, and overall optimization, although some mention occasional jerky movements. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to an engaging and visually appealing gameplay experience.
“This game has very big potential to be a very good game. If you like crash racing kind of games, this game is ideal for you; the graphics are very high level and the tracks are 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.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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 the in-game audio over external playlists. 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 development3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received criticism for weak personalities and repetitive dialogue among characters, with some users expressing disappointment in the character designs. The lack of depth and variety suggests that the indie studio may not have the resources to create compelling characters comparable to larger studios.
“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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, featuring smooth driving mechanics, comfortable controls, and impressive graphics. Players report excellent performance and well-designed maps, making it one of the best racing experiences on PC.
“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 Mario Kart/Crash Team Racing-like game I've played on PC.”
“Performance is great and the driving mechanics are superb.”
“Faster than CTR, with good performance and sleek racing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the monetization strategy, noting that advertising for upcoming content effectively builds anticipation for the full release.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as fast-paced and exciting, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Fast, exciting, and funny!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, keeping me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the witty dialogue and hilarious situations make every moment enjoyable!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The racing game offers significant replayability, particularly for players who enjoy time trials, providing ample opportunities to refine skills and improve times.
“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.”
