I remember the first time I saw Sony's recently released kart Racer, ModNation Racers, as it was unvieled at E3 2009. I was somewhat skeptical of the concept given that the whole "Play, Create, Share" motto was associated with LittleBigPlanet, a platform game that took gamers by storm.

ModNation Racers isn't the most original game on the PlayStation 3, but what it lacks in creativity it more than makes up in customization. Make your own levels, avatars and vehicles, then share them with the world. Who knew a simple concept could be done this well

ModNation offers its own twist on the kart racing genre with track building facilities, extensive character customisation and a huge collection of...

The best kart racer on PS3; Light; fun and entertaining; Extensive customisation; Abundance of user-generated content

Some heavy steering; Wont help your ADHD; AI can be cheap in its attacks

Well, I managed to resist it. In all the hours I spent toying around with ModNation Racers' fantastic suite of creative tools I restrained myself from making a single character which even vaguely resembled a set of genitalia. Nor did I craft any of the Mario Kart characters.

Described by many as the LittleBigPlanet of the racing genre, United Front’s ModNation Racers features an extensive customisation system where players can design, edit and share their tracks, characters and vehicles.

ModNation Racers on PSP features many of the same tracks as the PS3 version, the chance to customize your own karts and drivers, and ma...

Features many of the same tracks as PS3; Customize your own karts; drivers; tracks; PSP online community could make it shine

Watered-down version of track maker; Drift mechanic is rigid and lacks flow; Racing is dull compared to 'pure' racers

ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can express themselves by creating their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building -- in just minutes -- an imaginative track that can be...

ModNation Racers has been quite the surprise for me personally. When I first saw it during Sony's Conference at E3 I was left unenthused and almost disappointed, but as time went on and I learned more about it I became more and more excited.

ModNation Racers successfully revitalises the kart racing genre into the next generation with a big cheesy grin stamped on its face. A few niggles aside, this is fun and frantic racing with a sterling set of tools that will have you returning on a daily basis just to see what the kooky community...

Whenever I play a new racing title there is always a game I have in the back of my mind to compare it to. That game is Super Mario Kart on the SNES. Although gameplay and graphics have moved on significantly since that game's release, few titles come up to the same level as SMK, even new games...