First of all, there are over a couple dozen characters including the elusive Penta Penguin as well as many characters that I honestly don't recognize even though I've been a Crash Bandicoot fan since the beginning. Battle mode was always my favourite way to play and it's still a blastĬrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled offers a ton of content in the form of characters and tracks. Either way, it's still an excellent racer that's extremely satisfying to master. I can't personally fathom being able to beat the campaign on Hard difficulty. As a result, I wish there were more difficulty settings because Easy is way too simple and Normal can be quite daunting for newcomers. The first is that you seem to hit walls much easier in Nitro-Fueled and the second is that the enemy AI can be exceptionally punishing, especially some of the bosses. That being said, this remake is a lot more challenging than the original and I find that this is for 2 main reasons. Power sliding around corners while earning a few bonus boosts, finding time-saving shortcuts, and unleashing powerful items on your opponents after collecting a full 10 wumpa fruits feels as rewarding as ever. Of course, the gameplay is what really matters and thankfully, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is as tight, responsive, and fun as the original. They really went above and beyond when it comes to presentation. The sound effects add a layer of satisfaction, too, with spot-on engine revs and devastating blasts whenever you get hit by a power-up. Also, the quirky island rhythms that the franchise is known for return which will put a smile on your face as you drive around the lovely courses. For starters, the graphics are incredible complete with charming character animations, gorgeous tracks, and an enjoyable sense of speed. By this, I mean that it's incredibly faithful to the original game while also including a handful of additional features that help make it feel fresh.

It's hard to admire the tracks when you're going so fast but they sure are gorgeous!Ĭrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled gives the classic game the same treatment that the original games received with Crash Bandicoot N.

It's been about 20 years since the iconic PS1 kart racer Crash Team Racing debuted and it's back with a fresh coat of paint. Maciejewski playing a PS4 on June 26, 2019Ĭrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is also available for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

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