Nicktoons Racing

Nicktoons Racing
File:Nicktoons Racing.jpg PAL/UK PlayStation version box art
Developer(s)	Software Creations Firemint (GBA)
Publisher(s)	Hasbro Interactive Chicago Gaming (Arcade)
Distributor(s)	Infogrames
Series	Nicktoons
Platforms	Arcade, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation
Release date(s)	1999 (GBC) 2000 (Windows) 2001 (PS) 2002 (GBA) 2003 (Arcade)
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, Multiplayer

Nicktoons Racing is a Nickelodeon crossover racing video game. The game was first developed and released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, while versions for different platforms were released in subsequent years. Nearly all versions were developed by Software Creations with the exception of the Game Boy Advance version, which was developed by Firemint, and the arcade version, which was developed by Chicago Gaming.

Gameplay

Nicktoons Racing focuses on engaging players in go-kart racing on various Nicktoons-themed tracks, similar to the Mario Kart line of games. The game features a wide selection of playable characters from various Nicktoons, including characters from Rugrats, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, The Wild Thornberrys, The Angry Beavers, CatDog, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold!, and SpongeBob SquarePants.

Plot

The plot of the game follows as all the Nicktoons enter a race for a life time supply of krabby patties. However, a superior mysterious racer, dubbed the Mystery Rider, enters the race to win the prize for itself. So it's up to the player to beat the Mystery Rider, win the prize, and find out who the Mystery Rider really is.

Reception

Reception
Review score Publication Score PSM 1/10

The PlayStation game was not reviewed on IGN, while the Game Boy Color version seemed mixed or negative with a 3.0/10 from IGN. The Game Boy Advance edition received an 8.0/10 on IGN.

Sequels

After several years of re-releasing Nicktoons Racing for different consoles and platforms, with the last being the arcade version released in 2003, a sequel was put into production. Nicktoons Winners Cup Racing was released exclusively for the PC in February 2006. In 2008, a third nicktoons racing game was put into production, and was released in 2009 as Nicktoons Nitro, exclusively for the arcade.