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May 2010
(80%)
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The editors liked
Excellent creation engine supported by a staggering amount of tools
Wide range of content to unlock and download
Online community only stands to add more and more memorable content as time goes on.
Deep character
Vehicle
And track customization
Sharing of custom content
Tight controls
Excellent creation tools
Easy to find and share content
Great online integration
Deep and rewarding gameplay.
Great creation tools
Gorgeous visuals
Spoton controls
Massive amounts of content
Wonderful charm
The editors didn't like
Racing mechanics are far too unbalanced
Especially in singleplayer mode
Framerate drops frequently enough to be annoying
Lots of loading screens.
Long load times
Inability to share content between PS3 and PSP games
Abstract: For years Mario and his pals have sat in the pole position when it came to Kart Racing. Sure a few have made heroic attempts to dethrone him. We’ve seen Crash Team Racing, as well as Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, but no one has captured the same spir...
Abstract: ModNation Racers is a great addition to the world of kart racing with the full support for a robust online community. With great graphics, solid sound, and some really great gameplay, it truly is an all encompassing package. The "Play, Create, Share" mantra has been taken to a whole new level here too as the creation tools are easy to use and you'll find yourself..
Abstract: You have to hand it to Sony. While other major publishers seem afraid of trying new and innovative things for fear of alienating the mainstream consumer, the PS3 platform holder isn't afraid to publish some ambitious titles in the name of diversity. ...
Excellent creation tools, Easy to find and share content, Great online integration, Deep and rewarding gameplay.
Incredibly long load times, Difficult AI.
This kart racer has excellent creation tools and sharing capabilities, and thanks to great online integration, is both fun and easy to play with friends....
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Published: 2010-05-27, Author: Guy , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Little Big Planet brought the "Play, Create, Share" ethos to the PlayStation 3, and ModNation Racers applies the same concept to the kart racer. The result is a game that offers you all the tools you need to create your own karts, tracks, and racers an...
Abstract: What do you get when LittleBigPlanet gets it on with Mario Kart? ModNation Racers, a cute little kart racer from United Front Games and Sony's San Diego Studio. Be prepared to race karts online and offline in the career mode as well as customize Mods,...
Overall, whilst there is very little in the core racing engine that isn't expected or improved on other titles, to hold that against ModNation would be a crime. After all, LBP suffered from similar control foibles, but the sheer variety of inventive co...
Abstract: ModNation Racers showed up and I decided to jump right in. The game has a heavy-handed focus on editing your car and racer to the point of continually dropping you back into the mod station after several races. Personally, I felt it a waste of time as ...
Abstract: How much should an integrated editor and a bunch of customization tools figure into how good a game is? That's the question, more than any other, that's posed by United Front Games' new ModNation Racers. A solid kart-racing game with a few confounding ...
