Name:
Crash Team Racing
Platforms: Playstation / PSP download
Genre: 3D Racing
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony computer entertainment
Music: Mutato MuzikaPlayers: 1-2 (1-4 with Mutitap)
Release dates: 10/10/1999
21/10/1999
16/12/1999
Store: 18/10/2007
Age Ratings:
(ESRB):
E (ELSPA):
3+ (CERO):
A
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About the Game
Crash Team Racing or CTR for short, is the forth game in the crash
series and crash's first spin-off title. After three successful platform
titles, Naughty Dog decided to make a racing game. So CTR was born, but
this was also Naughty Dog's last game. (This started the never ending
switching of developers for the crash series)The game has a grand total of 18 racing
tracks, which can be played on the many game modes. The themes of the
tracks are quite varied, with each track is based on a particular
character, (e.g. Cortex Castle - Cortex) so the design is reflected off
the character in question. In the courses, many of them have obstacles
which slow you down if you get hit by them. And like other cartoon racers, CTR does
have weapons to use while racing round the tracks. Weapons are found
inside Crates, which are scattered throughout the tracks, but usually in
a line of 4. There are many weapons to choose from, from bombs and
missiles, too beakers and TNT creates and too time-slowing clocks and
invisibility masks. There is a range 11 weapons available here and all
are pretty decent too.CTR features many playable characters. There are a total of 15
characters in the game, which 7 need to be unlocked. In the game, you
can play as: Crash, Coco,
Tiny, N.gin, Cortex, Dingodile, polar and pura. Plus the secret
characters: Penta Penguin, N.Tropy, ripper roo, pinstripe, komodo joe,
papu papu and fake crash. Crash Team Racing has 4 main gameplay modes. The first one, adventure
mode, is the main part of the game. Like previous games, all the tracks
in the game are set in a hub, and you race round each track to collect a
trophy and then collect all them to unlock the boss. Very similar to
previous games. But there is also a CNK token and a relic in each
racetrack as well. The relic races are very similar to time trails in
crash 3 – race against the clock to get the fastest time – while
breaking time crates to freeze the time for 1-3 seconds. The CNK token
races are anew experience – collect the letters c,t,r scattered around
the track and win the race in 1st place to get a ctr token.
Collect sets of 4 tokens to unlock gem cups too. These unlock new
characters.The second game mode is time trail mode. Its self-extplaterty really but
you try and get the best time possible without using any weapons. This
means you need to master the
powerslide boosting technique. If you do a quick enough time, you will unlock an N.Tropy ghost time,
and then an Oxide ghost if you beat N.Tropy. Race fast and good luck.
In Arcade Mode, you simply race round the racetracks (either on your own
or with friends) with the unlocked characters. You can race in a single
race or cups of 4 tracks. Vs mode is exactly the same apart from there
is no computer controlled racers.Now we are onto the
Battle mode. There are 7 battle arenas which
can be played (only in multiplayer I’m afraid), each varying from each
other. You use weapons to hit each other, and the person who hits the
other players a certain amount of times is the winner. Before you enter
a battle arena, you can change the rules and which weapons will be
available. This mode is excellent fun and the game is worth it just for
the battles!
The Story
The story begins by Crash and his friends staging a race.
Unfortunately,
an evil green alien called Nitros Oxide (from the planet Gasmoxia),
notices earth,
while traveling around the universe.
"Greetings, creatures of this planet. I've come to compete." Says N.Oxide.
He announces that he is the fastest racer in the galaxy and he challenges the
fastest driver on the
planet to challenge him to a race. "If your driver wins I'll leave your
miserable little rock alone. But if I win... I'll turn you entire globe
into a concrete parking lot and make you my slaves!" Crash and his friends
must race among themselves to beat Oxide and save Earth.
After collecting all of Oxide's
Time Relics, Crash challenges Oxide for a race. After racing the
race of his life, crash wins and true to Oxide's word, he leaves
planet Earth and swears that he will never return to the miserable
planet. Crash Bandicoot- Crash
sold his life story to a major movie studio. The film entitled "the
color orange" will be released for the Christmas season. Crash can
now be found somewhere on a beach down under doing what he does
best...dancing and napping.
Dr. Neo Cortex- Cortex went back to scientific research and
discovered a new element in the periodic table. Numerous lawsuits
failed to change the name he boldly chose for element 117....
CORTEXRULESTHEWORLDIUM
Tiny Tiger- Tiny Tiger moved to Beverly Hills and founded the
popular chain of “Pain ‘N Gain” fitness clubs. His Tiny-Bo exercise
video made millions on infomercials around the globe.
Coco Bandicoot- Coco went on to start her own Internet dating
service. Although her company is still in the red, the share prices
are going through the roof!
Dr. N. Gin- N. Gin opened a custom auto parts store in Toledo
Ohio. The store closed after a massive recall when his patented
"clear-the-road" missile system sparked havoc on the nations
freeways.
Dingodile- Dingodile went on to found an animal breeding
program for the creation of unique and interesting pets. His motto
"combine them all" spurred such successes as the Gir-bat,
Kanga-rooster, and the Dingo-Rilla.
Polar- Polar became the head taste tester for a leading ice
cream company. Bold new flavors okayed for production include Salmon
Swirl, Squishy squid sundae and Mackerel mint.
Pura- Pura joined the Las Vegas tiger show of Zigfield and
Floyd. His starring role came to a disastrous end one day when Pura
accidentally closed his mouth a bit too early. Floyd will be sadly
missed.
Pinstripe Potoroo- Pinstripe became a used car salesman in
New Jersey. As top salesman each month he smirks, "people decide on
a car quickly once my tommy gun comes out."
Papu Papu- Papu Papu joined the wild wrestling association
and changed his ring name to Mr. Bad Belly. His signature move the
"bad belly bounce" was finally banned by the WWA after three
wrestlers suffered severe rope friction burns.
Ripper Roo- Ripper Roo was elected state governor to
everyone’s surprise. His slogan "crazy is as crazy does!" created a
ground shell of public support, and even started whispers of a run
for presidency.
Komodo Joe- Komodo Joe opened honest Joe's wedding ring and
rare gem outlet in Zurich. After a series of sting operations Joe
was convicted of laundering stolen Cubic Zirconias from the couch
slouch shopping network.
Dr. Nefarious Tropy- N. Tropy began tinkering with his time
machine hobby again. He was last seen entering a time warp ball
traveling to some ancient rain forest. Alas, rust is timeless.
Nitros Oxide- Nitros Oxide went back to the planet Gasmoxia a
broken alien. After years of therapy, Oxide emerged from seclusion
to begin racing again. Unfortunately the unicycle was a poor vehicle
choice and his resulting accident was too gruesome to detail here.
Ami- Ami became a race
kart driver herself, saying, " I'm sick of giving out trophies! I
want a few of my own!"
Isabella- Isabella landed a bit part in the season finally of
"bay waters."
Liz- Liz posed for Bandiboy Magazine buying her dream Malibu
mansion with the earnings.
Megumi- Megumi shortly unveiled her new line of perfume
called "Odecoot" featuring the alluring scent of fermenting Wumpa
fruit.
My Review
Graphics 82% -
With Crash 3 setting a high standard for graphics, how does Crash Team
Racing fair? Well, the tracks and backgrounds look really colourful and
look pretty good. It looks like they haven't lost their touch. But the characters and their karts suffer graphically
because of the limited Playstation one hardware.
Sound 83% -
Crash 2 and 3 had a really strong soundtrack, so what's Crash Team
Racing's like? Well sorry to disappoint you but the Music isn't as strong as the previous titles but
is still pretty good. Special Mention to the warp hub Medley which gradually
changes when you drive to a different area. Nice touch.
Gameplay 96% - Crash Team Racing is the funniest title yet,
which the Racing is top notch. With the addition of weapons, the racing
is real good fun. Did I mention there is a muti-player Battle mode too?
Excellent. The thing is, even now Mario kart Wii has just been released,
CTR is still miles ahead.
Lifespan 97% - With 16 Tracks, an adventure mode, Time Trail
and multiplayer racing and battling, it will keep you going for hours.
A racing game with Crash Bandicoot? Count me in. Crash Team Racing is
a awesome racing game. Its a winning formula in my books and even with
Crash Nitro Kart and Crash Tag Team Racing, CTR still rules the crash
racing series!
Final Rating 95%
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Release dates:
21/10/1999 
16/12/1999
raphics 82% -
With Crash 3 setting a high standard for graphics, how does Crash Team
Racing fair? Well, the tracks and backgrounds look really colourful and
look pretty good. It looks like they haven't lost their touch. But the characters and their karts suffer graphically
because of the limited Playstation one hardware.
