With the popularity of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the upcoming Team Sonic Racing, it's no wonder that other companies would try to join in on the kart racing genre. This time, it's Nickelodeon. Spongebob, Rugrats, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters will be making their way to the newly announced Nickelodeon Kart Racers. Characters from classic Nick franchises will be represented in this game, which will offer 24 different levels to race through. It'll also offer local multiplayer, as well as a single player campaign. GameMill Entertainment will be publishing the title, which will release on October 23, for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. There will be both a physical and digital release, for $39.99.

 

[Song of storms]

Why do they bother? They could be making a sweet 3D platform with all those characters instead.

 

[DinohScene]

INVADER ZIM!!!
INVADER BLOODY ZIM MUST BE IN THERE!!

Now if only Zagstudios would release a Miraculous game <З

 

[supergamer368]

If those are the only shows represented, that’s pathetic. Of course, the controls will probably suck anyway, so why bother... But, if not, Squidward better be playable. I will willingly play $40 to watch an animated squid drive a large hamburger.

 

[Chary]

If those are the only shows represented, that’s pathetic. Of course, the controls will probably suck anyway, so why bother...

Interesting that there's no mention of Fairly Odd Parents, especially after recent controversy. I'm sure there will be more than just that--there's promo art for a Hey Arnold stage.

 

[Dr.Hacknik]

No matter what Nick Kart game I played, nothing can surpass CRASH KART RACING GAMES.

Because you know, broken af game mechanics and a lack luster roster (Referring to this game) is a seller.

 

[slaphappygamer]

Now we just need Wacky Racers again. Lol

That’s be cool if there was Nick@Nite unlockable characters like I Dream of Genie or Lucy.

 

[Xzi]

Nintendo and SEGA I trust, but I'm guessing the gameplay will be an afterthought for this unknown dev. Just another mash-up cash grab.

 

[Viri]

Now we just need Wacky Racers again. Lol

Then I can finally main Dick Dastardly.

 

[slaphappygamer]

Then I can finally main Dick Dastardly.

Haha. Had to google that one. I didn’t know he had a name. I think Waluigi is his cousin in real life.

 

[SG854]

So can I race as Amanda Bynes vs. Zoey 101?

 

[TamarindoJuice]

I'm ready to play as Rocko from Rocko's Modern Life, c'mon we need him on this game!
Hey Heffer, drivin' day is a dangerous day!

 

[Glyptofane]

Thank god, Kenan & Kel, here I come!

 

[CeeDee]

Gimme Rocko or gimme death.

Interesting that there's no mention of Fairly Odd Parents, especially after recent controversy. I'm sure there will be more than just that--there's promo art for a Hey Arnold stage.

Pretty sure Fairly OddParents as a whole's dead after the last season and Butch leaving the company, not just because of the recent controversy.

 

[FAST6191]

Mario Kart has set the bar quite low* for games of this style, sadly all that also want to play seem content to imitate Mario Kart (getting the copy of the copy and weaker than the original thing going on) rather than taking the concept and running with it.

To that end I still maintain the concept is ripe for the plucking but seeing said copy of a copy thing I am most definitely "I will believe it when I see it".

*I truly do find it a weak series of games. Everything from the menu design to the weapons to the balancing to the tracks. If someone took the happy fun time racing game with weapons concept and really thought about it they could do some incredible things.

 

[Vieela]

Seems like a bad idea tbh. Unknown developer and racing games usually never go well. And not to generalize, but these aren't really as remarkable shows as they could be. There's some that are in the middle, but others are just meh. Most unexciting announcement of this month probs.

 

[CeeDee]

Mario Kart has set the bar quite low* for games of this style, sadly all that also want to play seem content to imitate Mario Kart (getting the copy of the copy and weaker than the original thing going on) rather than taking the concept and running with it.

To that end I still maintain the concept is ripe for the plucking but seeing said copy of a copy thing I am most definitely "I will believe it when I see it".

*I truly do find it a weak series of games. Everything from the menu design to the weapons to the balancing to the tracks. If someone took the happy fun time racing game with weapons concept and really thought about it they could do some incredible things.

What's wrong with Mario Kart? It's the best kart racer out there, and practically invented the genre. It's a shame not much else original is out there, but if you don't like Mario Kart, you probably don't like the genre itself much.

 

[Glyptofane]

What's wrong with Mario Kart? It's the best kart racer out there, and practically invented the genre. It's a shame not much else original is out there, but if you don't like Mario Kart, you probably don't like the genre itself much.

Power Drift invented the genre. Mario Kart popularized it.

 

[Noctosphere]

oh god...
so many childhood memories...

 

[Windaga]

If Angry Beavers are in this, I'll give it a shot.