Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Race karts through Crash's courses, turning Power Slides into timed boost chains and winning trophies to open more tracks in Adventure Mode.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.8 / 10
About this game
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled puts timed boosting at the centre of kart racing. Start a Power Slide through a turn, watch the timing cues and chain boosts; wait too long and the opportunity disappears. Adventure Mode gives those races a progression structure, with trophies opening subsequent tracks. Choose the Nitro-Fueled Adventure setting to change your driver and kart as you progress and select a difficulty level. Battle mode shifts the focus to attacking opponents with collected items. The original adventure also returns with updated visuals, while the optional glowing-tire indicator provides a visible cue for learning when to boost.
Collected in series
Crash Bandicoot is a cartoon action franchise led by a marsupial with a whirlwind spin. Its platform adventures mix jumping, crate smashing and eccentric hazards, while racing spin-offs bring the same lively cast onto the track.
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AI review
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A promising fit for kart racers who enjoy practising boost timing alongside a structured adventure.
Chained sliding boosts suggest a racecraft loop built around improving timing rather than simply holding the accelerator. Trophy-based progression and selectable Adventure difficulty offer different ways to approach that practice.
Strengths
- Boost chains give repeated cornering practice a concrete mechanical goal.
- Adventure track unlocks can give solo racing a clear next objective.
Weaknesses
- Missing the boost window may frustrate players who prefer less timing-dependent acceleration.
Who it is for: Players drawn to kart handling practice, track unlocks and changing their racer during an adventure.
Play notes: The Pit Stop requires an internet connection.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Trophies opening later tracks can provide direction between races without requiring an interest in multiplayer competition. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combining a turn with a timed boost chain could make corner execution the main attraction for players who like refining a technique. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The adventure's refreshed visuals may appeal to players who want the original racing framework in a newer visual presentation. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The optional glowing-tire boost cue could make the timing rule easier to read while learning Power Slides. | Reviewed | 6.5 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Beenox
- Publisher
- Activision
- Release date
- 2019
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Racing · Primary genre
- Tags
- HumorousThird PersonPick-up and PlayFast-pacedSolo-friendlyShort SessionsArcade StyleParty-friendlyDriving and RacingReplayableDodgePlayer versus PlayerFantasyLocal Co-op3D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opSingle playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2019
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Sources
- www.crashbandicoot.comSource revision: 1
- www.crashbandicoot.com