Crash Nitro Kart Facts for Kids

Developer(s)	Vicarious Visions
Publisher(s)	Universal Interactive Studios Konami (Japan)
Artist(s)	Charles Zembillas (character design) Joe Pearson (background design)
Writer(s)	Dan Tanguay (cinematic screenplay)
Composer(s)	Womb Music (Ashif Hakik and Todd Masten)
Series	Crash Bandicoot
Engine	Intrinsic Alchemy Havok Physics
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, N-Gage, Zeebo
Release date(s)	Console and Game Boy Advance ^NA November 11, 2003 ^EU November 28, 2003 ^AUS December 3, 2003 ^JP July 8, 2004 (PS2 & GC) ^JP August 26, 2004 (GBA) N-Gage ^NA July 28, 2004 ^EU June 30, 2004 Mobile ^NA September 20, 2004
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player Multiplayer

Crash Nitro Kart is an exciting racing game released in 2003. It was made by Vicarious Visions and published by Universal Interactive Studios. In Japan, Konami also helped publish it. You can play this game on many different consoles like PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, and N-Gage. It's the second racing game in the popular Crash Bandicoot series, following Crash Team Racing. Overall, it's the ninth game in the Crash Bandicoot world!

What is Crash Nitro Kart?
- How to Play the Game
- Meet the Characters
The Story of Crash Nitro Kart
Different Ways to Play
- Single-Player Modes
- Multiplayer Fun
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What is Crash Nitro Kart?

Crash Nitro Kart is a fast-paced kart racing game. Players choose from many characters from the Crash Bandicoot universe. You race against others on wild tracks. The goal is to finish first using skill and power-ups. It's similar to other kart racing games you might know.

How to Play the Game

In Crash Nitro Kart, you drive a kart around different race tracks. You can pick up special items called "power-ups" during a race. These items help you attack other racers or boost your own speed. For example, you might get a missile to hit an opponent. Or you could get a shield to protect yourself.

The game has a "drift" mechanic. This means you can slide your kart around corners. If you drift well, you get a speed boost. This is called a "mini-turbo." Mastering drifts is key to winning races. There are also "turbo pads" on tracks. Driving over these gives you a quick burst of speed.

Meet the Characters

You can play as many famous characters from the Crash Bandicoot series. Of course, Crash Bandicoot is there! His sister, Coco Bandicoot, also joins the race. On the villain side, you'll find Doctor Neo Cortex, Tiny Tiger, and Doctor N. Gin. There are many more characters to unlock and play with. Each character has slightly different stats for speed, acceleration, and handling.

The Story of Crash Nitro Kart

The main story mode is called "Adventure Mode." In this mode, Crash and his friends are suddenly taken from Earth. They are brought to a different galaxy by a powerful alien ruler. This ruler is named Emperor Velo XXVII.

Emperor Velo is the leader of the galaxy. He forces Crash and other characters to race for their freedom. He says if they win, they can go home. If they lose, they will become his entertainment. So, the heroes and villains must team up to defeat Velo. They race across different planets to earn their way back home.

Different Ways to Play

Besides the Adventure Mode, Crash Nitro Kart has other fun ways to play.

Single-Player Modes

Race Mode: This is a simple race against computer opponents. You can choose any track and character.
Time Trial: In this mode, you race against the clock. Your goal is to get the fastest time on a track. There are no other racers or power-ups.
Arena Challenges: These are special challenges in battle arenas. You might have to collect crystals or destroy opponents.

Multiplayer Fun

You can play Crash Nitro Kart with your friends!

Versus Mode: Up to four players can race against each other. You can choose teams or race individually.
Battle Mode: This is a combat mode in special arenas. Players use power-ups to attack each other. The last kart standing wins! It's a great way to have fun with friends.

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An example of a race in Crash Nitro Kart
Crash Nitro Kart is the first game in the Crash Bandicoot series to feature full-motion video cinematics. In this cutscene, the main antagonist of the game, Emperor Velo XXVII, talks down on, from left to right, Doctor Neo Cortex, Doctor N. Gin, Tiny Tiger, Crunch Bandicoot, Coco Bandicoot and Crash Bandicoot.