Crash Bandicoot's time away from the spotlight also meant he spent time away from the stoplight. His post-PS1 descent into obscurity meant that most players weren't as likely to remember that the famed bandicoot was also as strong behind the wheel as he was behind a pair of platforming jorts.

Lush; vibrant visuals and delightfully cartoony animation; Modern controls that still feel like the original; Power slide boosting gives races more depth; Thoughtful mix of old throwbacks and new additions

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The time of the original Sony PlayStation was a very different era of gaming from what the industry is like now in 2019. Even with all the changes, people

It's standard issue cart racing. weapons, cutesie characters and various tracks set in cartoon environments with hazards and speed boosts. Our problem with this game is HOW you boost and the uncomfortable control layout, and even with a second control layout option, neither works well.

After almost twenty years, three console cycles, and two overshadowed sequels, Crash Team Racing is back. With Activision's recent Crash Bandicoot and Spyro remakes having been a romping success, it was only a matter of time before we saw this stone cold classic back out on the track with a fresh...

Easy to pick up; but offers plenty of challenge; Online multiplayer; Bursting with content; A jaw-dropping makeover from top to bottom; Easy to pick up; but offers plenty of challenge; Online multiplayer; Bursting with content; A jaw-dropping makeover from top to bottom

Nitro Kart tracks are underused

a generous remaster of a cult classic

If you'd asked me a couple of years ago, I'd have guessed there'd be few people that love Crash Bandicoot as much as myself. As I write this, licensed Crash socks warm my feet and plastic recreations of the iconic character adorn my desk.

Looks smashing; sounds rocking; Easy to learn; hard to master; Faithful recreation; Added personality

Limited custom settings; Menu restyling

Baz burns rubber in a nostalgia fueled race down memory lane!

Gorgeous map and character models; Balanced difficulty; Computer racer AI; Great Multiplayer fare

Daily deal mechanic; Slow currency trickle

Just like Crash & Spyro Trilogy, CTR or Crash Team Racing "Nitro-Fueled" for its refreshed title is back for an overall modern, remake from the ground up, while retaining its original appearance from the 1999 version.

Kart racers are my kind of bag, mainly because I'm pretty bad at actual racing sims. When I say bad, I mean I know nothing about cars - or how they function - and I couldn't tell you the difference be

Handling is excellent; Courses are diverse and gorgeous to look at; Plenty of replayability

Reversing is awkward; Difficulty needs tweaking

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a challenging racer that may prove too challenging for younger gamers or even older ones who can't grasp the concept of drifting to boost. Even so, you can probably brute force your way through all the content on the Easy setting and there is unlimited potential for...

Positives + Great visual update + Loads of content + Great party game

Negatives; Ridiculously hard