One thing that will be obvious to veterans of the series is that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled hasn't changed the core experience of the racing mechanics. Handling is different depending upon character, as opposed to karts.

Fantastically upgraded visuals; Rock-solid performance; Tons of tracks and unlockables; Four-player split screen support

Drifting still feels weird at first; Difficulty can get pretty tough; almost unfair at times

A classic! CTR Nitro brings all the original fun of the PS1 game with new challenges added with online gameplay and Grand Prix bonus items. If you loved CTR back in the day, do not hesitate to order!

Amazing recreation, loved the old CTR and I love this one more!

The monetization of nostalgia is nothing new, but the process seems to have accelerated in this current generation of consoles. HD remasters and "built-from-the-ground-up" remakes litter store shelves, and we're invariably delighted to lap up these colorful reminders of our gaming past.

Crash Team Racing feels as great--and as deep--as ever; Welcome touches modernize the game where needed without changing the fundamentals; Extensive; diverse; and beautiful tracks and Battle arenas to make the fun last longer; An array of single- and multiplayer modes keep things fresh regardless of...

Some severe difficulty spikes in Adventure mode can be frustrating; Handling is initially hard to grasp; especially for newcomers

Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is an excellent remake of a kart-racing classic, potentially introducing the beloved PS1 mascot to an entire new generation of players. However, this might be a little too difficult for younger gamers, so they might want to jump on easy mode.

A faithful remake for fans of the original; Massive roster of characters and karts to discover; Absolutely gorgeous and filled with content

Colour saturation can be a little much; The challenge won't be for everyone

I’m in awe at Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled . Everything about the old game has aged like a fine wine, from the core power sliding mechanics to its items, tracks and world design. Add to that a graphical face lift and you’ve got yourself a winner.

A lot of titles have been coming out recently that market themselves as remakes after old classics, but my blue ribbon will always go to remakes that manage to recapture the feel of the original game.

The faithfulness to the original; Smooth graphics; Kart customization; A large roster of recognizable characters; It is a Crash Bandicoot game

FPS drops during split-screen; Easy bots are too easy to beat and Advanced bots are impossible to keep up with; The kart noises can get annoying pretty fast

This review is based on a PlayStation 4 download code provided by the publisher. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is available now.

Plenty of stuff to do; Excellent graphics and audio; Retains the "feel" of the classic game; High replay value and unlockables

Can be needlessly challenging in some areas; which may turn newbies off

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled deserves its moment in the spotlight. Now that the game can be played online in addition to local multiplayer, there’s no excuse not to test your mettle against others.

Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is a refreshing take on the aggressive kart racing genre. While it’s certainly not perfect, it’s packed with content that can keep the player engaged for a long time.