It crushed Mario Kart 64 back in the day
Shade, shade all around.
With the strong rumor floating about thatCrash Team Racingis the nextCrashremake project, I’ve seen a number of “yeah but it’s not as good asMario Kart” sentiments. As my photographic memory flashes back to 1999, I recall pretty much everyone considering it an upgrade compared toMario Kart 64.
Released three years afterMK64, Naughty Dog had plenty of time to refine the kart formula and become the new (temporary) king. Its coup de grâce? A real story mode.Mario Kartstill hasn’t gotten this down pat, butCrash Team Racingabsolutelykilled itwith its lengthy, engaging campaign, boss fights and all, that was reminiscent ofDiddy Kong Racing.
Yes,CTR = Mario Kart + Diddy Kong Racing. It ruled and if this tease becomes reality you’ll get to experience it if you haven’t already. So let’s end this debate, Destructoid. Vote below for your favorite kart racer and we’ll see who comes out on top. I only putMK64in the running as it’s the most fair matchup, but for meCTReclipses basically everyMario Kartto date with the exception of a few (Double Dash, Mario Kart 8).
