Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled vs Mario Kart 8 | Direct Comparison

[@Nick930]

This is a Switch comparison. Of course the ps4/xbox versions look better. I'll discuss this in my final review. This is simply a comparison of two games running on the same platform. This helps to fairly determine what the developers were able to accomplish when limited by the exact same hardware. And for the record, i always preferred Crash Team Racing, its one of my all time favorites! But these are the similarities a differences between the two when running on the Switch Correction: mario kart 8 DOES have stats for each character. These are not shown ingame clearly, but they do have different attributes. Thanks to the early viewers below who caught this!

[@pissonatreelike]

And in CTR there are only 4 different stat combinations for characters, where you start with 2 of each unlocked meaning that from the get go all unlocks are cosmetic.

[@adinapiza]

Was about to comment something about this. :))

[@bennyharvey6710]

Why even bother making this video when you sum it up perfectly at the end in one sentence 'mario kart is a worse game but has higher fps and im an fps whore'. Pointless video, you didn't care about anything else. The original CTR was 30fps and this was a remake nobody even wanted 60fps it wouldn't have felt the same.

[@derekdrake3952]

@@bennyharvey6710 They only seem to care about the amount of weapons and tracks. Given how long Mart Kart 8 has been out, its no surprise it has more stuff. This renake just released and we know more is coming

[@malikcrim13]

@@bennyharvey6710 Please stop. You sound like someone who didn't even watch the video. The point of the video isn't to make one game look better and the other look bad. It is just a comparison. And Nick did a pretty good job of showing what each game does well in and where they made mistakes. You just sound like a butthurt fanboy. Sorry for the harsh words but it helps to get the point across.

[@karsspeaksklingon4207]

i just realized how much he sounds like kermit the frog

[@Magicandpassion]

Terromical lol

[@franklillfranke]

Cant stop thinking about it now, thanks

[@karsspeaksklingon4207]

@@franklillfranke you're welcome :)

[@thesilentwarrior6769]

I've always think that

[@larshmallows]

LMAO U RUINED IT

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

On 1 thing we can all agree: Both are fantastic kart racers.

[@extentnearby6139]

I aggre

[@spongus1383]

I agree

[@ДимитърКалинов-ъ2ъ]

Agreed

[@shiroidaina9857]

After playing CTR it’s hard to go back to MK8 lol

[@tommyyeppermes627]

Nope, mk8 is crap like every nintendo games, no wonder why Nintendo switch is the worst console ever created

[@Rio-xd3pz]

It’s funny how you compare these trash games when we all know Garfield kart is just the best game in general

[@Conner100]

Facts

[@mikeyholland3897]

Correct

[@AB-mp7ss]

no

[@teen17]

@@AB-mp7ss it's a joke...

[@Conecollects]

@@AB-mp7ss yes

[@DaleWalter96]

Mario's looking at Crash in the thumbnail like "Oh, *you're* back"

[@mbrillon765]

"Hey plumber boy, mustache man. You're worst nightmare has arrived."

[@Dash120z]

Mario: "We'll see, smartass.."

[@cj33333]

"Hey plumber boi, bet I could beat you at your own game?"

[@samuelfortin5811]

Mario: "Enjoyed your time at the unemployment office?"

[@antoniosanichar943]

Racist mario flashbacks

[@siloPIRATE]

I know online isn’t working perfectly but maybe the small CTR player base is because you’re playing on a Switch

[@Lbp36]

On ps4 there are a lot more people playing online

[@M9_Prime]

I agree, on switch most people get Mario Kart, XboxOne and PS4 have no good kart racers so the community will be larger (no split) also I associate Crash with PlayStation. I didn’t even know it came to switch.

[@alvexas5510]

Marcin Kawa when I picked up my copy of ctr there were like 20 ps4 pre orders 6 switch and 1 sad copy of Xbox ctr so I have a dealing the Xbox is even worse than switch although you also have to keep in mind a lot of people that play on switch play handheld out of their house meaning often they don’t have access to internet at all times

[@Nick930]

I am well aware that the ps4 version has a far better player count. I even had footage recorded to mention this. But i wanted this video to focus purely on the switch experience to help potential buyers on that platform decide between these two games

[@dh599]

Why play CTR when you already have an established kart racing game, right?

[@x-raymnd3972]

Only real CTR masters know how to land that sewers speedway shortcut

[@justawarlord]

only true masters know the real secret shortcuts on maps like hot air skyway and ngins map

[@internetcitizen7633]

@@Astronomiez Pass*

[@justawarlord]

@@Astronomiez there are so many shortcuts its nsane

[@justawarlord]

like the hiddin shortcut on papu temple or the speedrun short cut on the same map where you hope on the fence

[@Infiniche_]

Only true immortals can take the suffering of getting every platinum relic in The Wrath of Cortex. I still have horrid flashbacks.

[@badboya9122]

As someone who's played countless hours of MK8 since it's initial release on the Wii U, and has obsessively played CTR since he was four or five years old (and has just as obsessively played Nitro-Fueled since its release on Friday), here's my suggestion: If you want a racing game for family night where the learning curve is merely a judgement of how good you are with parabolas, then get Mario Kart. If you want a competitive game with a faster pace, higher difficulty, and bigger learning curve, but that gets funner the more you learn, then get CTR.

[@TheFormActually]

Exactly my thoughts :D !!

[@jamarcus_OG]

I couldn't have said that better !

[@kendallroyfan]

Perfection.

[@Kirbsta0208]

Exactly instead on shitting on which game is better! 😀😃😄

[@spork7976]

Is there like clan wars in CTR like in mk?

[@xSanji1]

CTR was my first game on ps1, brings back memorries

[@WangerZ3291]

played the living crap out of it in my youth too

[@Astralon_]

Same

[@arnevesper]

It wasnt my first, but it was my best

[@foofightersfurlong1931]

Played it on the ps2 because of backwards compatibility,which I hope returns to the ps5

[@DeadPhoenix86DP]

Same here. Got it with my PS1 in 99. Played hours upon hours :)

[@420SaveDaFish420]

Mario Kart holds your hand the whole time. CTR take more skill.

[@justawarlord]

i dont know ctr was unforgiving but this one holds your hand a little

[@dragnil4l40]

Exactly. Those drifting requires skills. Trying to hold maximum burst, sacred fire etc etc but both games are good either way

[@theelitegamer1980]

ctr takes more skill yes, so it depends how many months and hours you want to spend playing. i really like to be able to win online with normal drifting in corners only and no shortcuts. if you don't know the shortcuts in crash.. you lose, then those shortcuts need skill and some luck to like that door in tiger temple.. ohh i get tnt then the other a bowling bomb and can take the shortcut so that 1 makes no sense. ctr is a lot grinding. you know what really takes skill? beating me in 10 racing games, you beat me in crash and the other 9 games you lose.. so what skill do you have if you're a loser?

[@theelitegamer1980]

@WereWolfNights in the original you got forced to do ctr challenges before you could move on to the next race? i'm not somebody who enjoys playing the same over and over.. the 1st ctr i tried this time was papu papu temple.. that was before mastering jumps and shortcuts (most i still don't know) so yeah that 1st letter is high in the air and i couldn't reach it.. then the opponents just keep moving. i bet i had the n64 before the ps1 so mario kart 64, mario 64, wave race and after that played crash.. same time i bought like 10 ps1 games after hacking the console ofcourse so crash had to deal with gran turismo and mario kart and maybe even wcw nwo revenge.. so no i was not a fan of crash games at all.. same now, because i buy too much games. mortal kombat 11, team sonic, mario maker 2 at release then wwe 2k19 and god of war budget.. just added a ps3 with 28 games, yesterday real farm 2018 or something and all star fruit racing and next month? grid.. the way people win in crash to me is a joke shortcuts + boosting nonstop vs people that don't know shortcuts.. sooo lets play any other racing game where you can't do that and all of you go crying back to crash

[@rogerjr.6588]

@@theelitegamer1980 Are your parents cousins?

[@arnevesper]

Those racing mechanics from 1999 held up pretty good!

[@PlanetNateGaming]

yes Crash pretty much taught Mario Kart how to be the MArio Kart we have today

[@tounsi_m7ashesh]

@@PlanetNateGaming actually ctr wasn't even as good as mario kart double Dash let alone something like wii get those nostalgia glasses off

[@Torturephile]

@@tounsi_m7ashesh, I got bored of _Mario Kart 8_ quickly while _CTR_ is still fun to play after many years. _Double Dash_ is good, yes. No nostalgia.

[@COOLMCDEN]

@@tounsi_m7ashesh I only played the original ctr this year it holds up

[@TroboTicTac]

@@tounsi_m7ashesh now you is what we call, "a blind Mario kart fanboy" CTR from 1999 still has better mechanics than mk8 the mechanics hold up super well I mean think about it, They remade CTR without charging much because the mechanics were still good in todays standards, but imagine if they remade MK64, those mechanics are terrible by todays standards and they would have to change all of it

[@gnbman]

The CTR graphics on the other consoles are better because of the Switch's limitations, and I suspect the online scene is probably better on PS4 as well.

[@captainobvious5177]

It is.

[@carlkoopa7389]

My guess is that: 1. Since It's a remake/remaster of a PS1 exclusive game there aren't that many Nintendo fans invested in this game/franchise, which gives the PS4 an edge on this regard 2. As a Nintendo guy myself I'd say that the online is mostly dead because of how horrendous it actually is, because I'm sure there *are* people playing the game, they just can't reach each other

[@HighAcuity]

Also because they are crap devs who made a lazy buggy Switch port. CTR is trash.

[@whatdidyoujustcallme6242]

@@HighAcuity degenerate

[@AB-mp7ss]

Josh Davis give us a reason why you dont like ctr

[@cryptic_honcho1610]

I love both games, it’s really just down to if you want a more simple racing experience in Mario Kart 8, or a more difficult and skill based game in CTR

[@PauLtus_B]

Not sure if I'd call Mario Kart 8 more simple to be honest. I think the baseline difficulty mode is lower but I think just taking a turn in CTR is much easier. I find in MK8 you have to be much more considerate about grip etc.

[@PauLtus_B]

@@BlueAizu_ CTR is less reliant on items perhaps but it's a game where it's far easier to get way ahead because there's not as many items punishing being ahead that much. While when you're around a lot of other racers you're slowed down much more by items. CTR has a very clear difference between casual and pro play because of the boost mechanics but it's not that hard to get to that point. Unlike MK8 you also don't have to consider how slippery your kart is or whether jumping of a ramp might actually really throw you have off-course as you pretty much have full air control. Just driving through a course at 200CC requires a lot.

[@silversonic99]

@@PauLtus_B its far easier to get ahead because of how massive skill gaps can get compared to mk8. as a casual player it's near impossible to win online for example where as in mk8 a casual player can win a race or two due to it being more balanced.

[@elturro3308]

​@@PauLtus_B I don't know friend... in CTR the AI ​​is much more skilled, aggressive, and if you don't handle the turbo mechanic well, which is more difficult than in MK8, you're screwed 💀

[@PauLtus_B]

@@elturro3308 I don't disagree about your points. A. I. is definitely more difficult. I just don't think CTR has a higher skill ceiling. When you got the turbo mechanic down there's not that much nuance to it.

[@leodubal5578]

I prefer crash team racing

[@EmpireZzzz]

Same more challenging

[@ThatsMySkill]

same. much higher skill ceiling and more challenging gameplay. love it

[@cartercox9582]

Same my dude, killing it online on Switch rn

[@stankyleg9898]

Same

[@vinihuebrlives]

Same. Better gameplay, more challenging, is not an cancer game, has better graphics, etc.

[@Caleb_Plehn]

CTR Online was having issues, which were patched on the switch late evening on release day. The lobbies are very much alive now.

[@Nick930]

This footage was captured sunday mid afternoon, roughly at the same time i recorded the mario kart 8 footage. Issues still persist on the switch well past release day.

[@Caleb_Plehn]

@@Nick930 Strange. I've had nothing but good experiences. Sorry you experienced this.

[@gonzalezkevin2728]

Lobbies are dead even on Xbox one maybe ps4 has a bigger player base but in my opinion online its everything on this kind of games and because of that I prefer MK8

[@Underthegun897]

PS4 sales make up 66% of the sales of the game. Was anyone really gonna be surprised though when Crash dominated PlayStation?

[@joseblanco4161]

I'm from south america and don't have that problem, allways play with 4 people or more, its ok~

[@sssmaxs2615]

CTR NF : mine Is better . MK8 : No mine Is better . Ryan toy review kart : Step-aside FOOLS , I GoT a JOb tO dO

[@callofdutymodernwarfare2ca495]

Sss Maxs bruh I’m weak 😂

[@masturch33f66]

You know thats an actual game and its called "race with Ryan"

[@wkkqewqaver7766]

Why are you comparing mortal kombat 8 with crash team racing nitro fueled?

[@masturch33f66]

@@wkkqewqaver7766 Good joke. To me MK vs. DC doesn't exist

[@wkkqewqaver7766]

Master Ch33f it’s Armageddon

[@megaKstudios]

You were wrong. Characters in MK8 do have stats, and so do the parts.

[@bard0r606]

Gods

[@LB-yx4yw]

Finally someone that noticed his mistake.... I was going nuts

[@1dine__]

69th like lol

[@IrieIslandGaming]

They finally fixed CTR stats too.

[@kidsIIIII009]

while CTR the stats only affect the character itself so not the kart and its parts

[@Chitownbrez]

Sonic sitting there like..."I got a racing game too".

[@ivannatinkle8196]

Not like its any good tho

[@AM-hr9jx]

Aint nobody know sega characters

[@isaiahdemeule8090]

@@AM-hr9jx I do. 👀

[@remalth]

I was soo good at the sonic race game on 360 xbox

[@Lnblackberry48]

I heard Sonic and all stars racing was actually pretty good

[@amare5355]

“What is this, Crash Nitro Kart?” -WumpaLewis playing Mario Kart

[@spoofer3045]

lol

[@Muhammad-lq7fu]

Lol

[@CurtissB]

Mk8 does have character stats but the vehicle stats give you a bit of control over how you want to drive

[@Nick930]

Are these stats shown ingame? Ive been playing this game for so long and had no clue the characters had their own stats. I know the original SNES game had variable stats for the characters

[@Lexicon865]

@@Nick930 you'll have to press the +/- button at the kart customization menu to see their stats (not base stats, though, the ones you'll see already have the vehicle stats added to em)

[@alvexas5510]

Nick930 they don’t show on the character selection but if you have one vehicle set and look at the stats then switch characters it will change

[@Nick930]

@Alistair Ness yeah i had no clue. Been playing for years and always picked yoshi cause i liked super mario world lol. The stats are never visible in the character select screen

[@shadexao]

@@Nick930 yeeeahhh the characters in mk8dx have their own stats, heavier characters tend to have better speed while lighter characters like the baby characters have the best acceleration

[@MusicEnlightened]

Now all we need is a remake of Diddy Kong racing

[@orignialname4983]

What do you mean? We already have Diddy Kong Racing DS for the Nintendo DS.

[@Torturephile]

@@orignialname4983, I rather have home console and PC remakes, not portable console remakes.

[@yigoh8437]

@@Torturephile you won't see Diddy kong on pc..

[@MusicEnlightened]

@@orignialname4983 I meant, an HD remake or a new game on modern console's

[@DHRP614]

No. We don't.

[@craftnut]

Mario Kart 8 weight stats partially tie in with the character you chose Example: Toad is very light were as Bowser is heavy. This effects the weight rating. (From what iv'e found.)

[@dirkboi6844]

craftnut this is true and actually creates a meta in Mario kart. You’ll notice if you choose a light character and look at the stats of a vehicle things will look normal, keep the same cart but change to heavy character and the stats are different.

[@burk1996]

He mentioned this because you can change your other variables to make it so your racer has similar stats to others as long as you are smart about the options you choose, except the very extreme ends of the spectrum this is true for everyone

[@theelitegamer1980]

@@dirkboi6844 somehow in ctr all karts drive the same, it should have a different handling and not the characters

[@theelitegamer1980]

@@dirkboi6844 i don't know in what country they say mario cart but ok

[@wackywavinginflatablearmfl3685]

To be honest I've never cared about stats it's always gonna be donkey kong for me

[@IrieIslandGaming]

The after release support for CTR is absolutely insane compared to MK8 too! The grand prix, characters, maps, etc. keep the game very exciting!

[@thatJAWNraps]

how bout now though with MK8 getting FORTY EIGHT new tracks bringing its total to 96(!)

[@jupitervideos7702]

Aged like milk

[@faheemayim5842]

Sonic team racing more better.

[@DahRealCheeze]

​@@faheemayim5842disagree

[@xVampyreMoonx]

If you're getting CTR. Don't get the Switch version. Unless that's all you own of course. Plus keep in mind. It just recently released. Mario Kart 8 has had years to smooth out issues.

[@Waine888]

Why not the switch version? Just asking

[@stagm3]

Maine lower resolution

[@xVampyreMoonx]

@@Waine888 They had to lower framerates and some details for the Switch version because it has less power than the PS4 and Xbox 1. Another plus for the PS4 version is exclusive retro content. But. That stuff really isn't a major add.

[@Waine888]

Oh.... Well I always know that I have One/Switch & PS4 I figured the quality would be low I just thought it would be a serious reason to consider.

[@Waine888]

@ああ I might get it on the PS4 Tbh i barley use the switch unless I have some Nintendo platform that isn't available on other devices

[@stc.martin822]

"We won't talk about graphics since Mario Kart 8 is a WiiU title" *proceeds to compare shaders, textures, etc* EDIT: this is not a direct quote, it's what it sounded like to me

[@ryanmoss2128]

"Won't *only talk about graphics"

[@SuperJGGaming]

Stephen Ch. The *bombombs*

[@tiotom9217]

No. He said "we won't only talk about graphics". Make you listen next time before posting a negative comment.

[@cat.7793]

lol next time clean your ears first before commenting

[@TheFlumeUnplugged]

lol the Wii U version looks exactly the same and still looks better than CTR on the Switch

[@AlexMartinez-fu1ih]

Ctr the drifting and boosts and just driving feels more satisfying

[@Night-gam3r]

Alex Martinez and after winning a race it feels so good after trying3/4 times

[@AlexisHernandez-ui8sx]

Shut up alex

[@AlexisHernandez-ui8sx]

@@drenrab3137 no he has the same name and last name as my friend 😂 had to test if he is my friend

[@AlexisHernandez-ui8sx]

@@drenrab3137 it's okay 😂🤣

[@cartercox9582]

So rare to see a comment chain almost get into a fight but then make up, it's touching

[@Dr_Hax]

Switch fans: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Sony fans: Crash TR NF Nintendo old school fans: Diddy Kong Racing Me, an intellectual: SuperTuxKart

[@TheAznLeague]

me as a korean:Kart rider

[@kuasocto3528]

Finally someone acknowledging the true master!

[@N8veJay]

Me, a godly intellectual: Garfield Kart

[@yanow8318]

Don't even start with Hello Kitty Kruisers

[@Gemini_Gaming87]

Agree 100% lol

[@jessejive117]

CTR is one of my all time favorite games ever made, this rerelease is ecstasy.

[@RacerNight86]

Greatest game ever made!!!!

[@kindmulberry7196]

Best kart racer ever made even better than Mario Kart Wii

[@Eclin]

Japan: more cartoony and “safe” Western: “we need more explosion”

[@konkonart7128]

MK is modeled after children's toys and play sets (hence the flat plastic textures on the characters and karts). CTR is modeled after old school western cartoons (think Loony Toons), with exaggerated cartoon violence and expressive animation.

[@yoran4067]

@@konkonart7128 plastic textures is the artsyle, and cartoony artstyles are based off, well, Cartoon. not Toys

[@kidsIIIII009]

Megumin: am I a Joke to you?

[@Quinhala11]

@@konkonart7128 Source for that?

[@J.Wolf90]

@@kidsIIIII009 totally a Japanese fan service character...

[@hazougaming]

Definitely prefer CTR, but damn does MK8 still look amazing for a relatively old title!

[@captaincapslock4108]

And MK8 runs at 1080P with 60 Franes per second

[@JoelDesouzartAhhhhhh]

*It's a 2014 Wii U FANTASTIC game, even nowadays❗* 👏🏻😍

[@LukeyWolf]

MK8 is the worse looking 2014 game...

[@JoelDesouzartAhhhhhh]

@@LukeyWolf *I feel sorry for ya!* 👶🏼

[@robertsunrobert4541]

HazOu yeah Nintendo give that full love

[@deanbeilke5783]

ctr is way better

[@icemaster-]

Yep

[@itaybashan3757]

It’s just astounding that 20 years after releasing, CTR still ables to give a fair fight to the long running Mario Cart games, and even regarded as better by some people

[@HOTD108_]

This is the CTR remake that released AFTER Mario Kart 8. How did you not notice that....

[@itaybashan3757]

​@@HOTD108_ I think you misunderstood me: The fact that a remake of a 20 year old game, made by a studio that probably isn't as experienced with kart game as the power-house that is Nintendo, manages to make product that gives a fair fight to the long-running Mario Kart series, is really impressive, and makes CTR (As a series, not a stand alone game) still relevent

[@PauLtus_B]

@@HOTD108_ Having played it on PS1 it's noticeable how it hasn't changed mechanically. After having played a lot of MK8 the CTR controls feel almost janky. It feels like there's barely any physics in there as you'd expect turns to become a bit harder when you go faster, or are in the air, but it kinda doesn't. This however definitely has its appeal after you get used to it and its boost systems feel a lot more satisfying (while not really being that mechanically different). So it is worth giving credit that this gameplay still holds up. I do think it's a big disappointment the game isn't running at 60 FPS at any system. It'd be somewhat understandable if just the Switch port failed to do so but it clearly hasn't been a priority for the designers.

[@kindmulberry7196]

I prefer CTR over MK8, easier to control, more modes, more emphasis on skill, plus no Pink Gold Peach

[@PauLtus_B]

@@kindmulberry7196 I agree with it being easier to control...

[@doniherald7745]

mario kart boring af, ctr is more fun and challenging

[@infamousicee6009]

I wouldn't say mario kart is boring but I do enjoy crash more.

[@terrabite7685]

Nobody plays CTR on the switch, try the PS4, way healthier servers

[@mrcomltni]

TerraBite 76 yeah, true

[@mihaildoychinov4561]

TerraBite 76 unless you only have a switch like me

[@ShikiT]

What about pc... oh wait

[@mohamedamin-vl3wu]

@@giorgioskb They don't?

[@thedjrush]

I have xbox one and switch version I play switch more

[@giantenemyfool]

2:38 With the new update for CTR, that’s no longer the case! (Plus they add new content for CTR frequently with new characters, customizations, and tracks)

[@kidsIIIII009]

true, right now CTR has now beaten MK8's no. of characters which they were now 44 and above in CTR while MK8 stucks at 42 characters, CTR has 30 maps + 6 new maps + More and then karts from all Crash Racing games and adds more unique karts as well.

[@kidsIIIII009]

Also unusually Mario kart 8 makes the same character with diff. Costume or style as an individual racer with no customization they just put it in a character slot in the selection while in CTR each and every character has its own customization

[@thomasbane0]

Multiplayer: "the online multiplayer is where mario kart takes a sizable lead" a minute later: "mario kart does a slightly better job at this" is the difference "slight" or "sizable"?

[@pelagiusseptim3454]

slizeable

[@Jayanky]

Sizght

[@themeowboss9972]

You forgot about loading times. I can do a load of laundry, fix lunch, AND do the dishes during CTR's loading screens.

[@Rani-ci2wb]

Really? I play on PS4 and it's not that long, like 15 seconds.

[@1venusflytrap]

@@Rani-ci2wb because this is for the switch version which has weaker hardware

[@Rani-ci2wb]

tsuki oh ok because he didn’t mention that he was on a switch

[@1venusflytrap]

@@Rani-ci2wb well the video is for the switch version so i assumed it was the same

[@1gta4gta]

Modnation Racers wants to talk with you

[@l3vyy95]

Are you manny the mammoth’s voice actor from ice age?

[@trollconfiavel]

Kermit's

[@Georgette68626]

SID- AHHHH

[@lukas15gc]

To me CTR is better because I love the driving mechanics and speed. I don't care if the game doesn't have +400 maps, or drive under the water. I want to feel a quality kart driving experience (and a more skilled one), and CTR performs better at that.

[@Leo-ph5dk]

With the Grand Prix thing coming to CTR. Assuming we get 1 new track every month for at least a year, that would put CTR pretty close to the amount of tracks that MK has anyways

[@funnyvalentine7788]

Obvio es mejor CTR, mario kart es siempre mas de lo mismo

[@katarzynazurawska8265]

CTR has character skins which is better

[@TWOScottRage]

The loading inbetween racers on CTR really infuriates me.

[@simonlindu3930]

I see CTR it seems so really fun.. but I see CTR have a problem for beat fastest player.. in Mario Kart its have a Blue Shell and Thunder Lighting for balanced experience race and enjoy to beat all players on the next track..

[@shawn8050]

> This means players can choose any character that they like No, Mario Kart has hidden character values, you can look up a chart for it. Your kart, wheels, hang glider, AND character matter for your stats in Mario Kart, as opposed to CTR's just the character mattering.

[@kevinr417]

I was about to mention this too. I understand why he might not think that the racer you choose affects your stats, because the game does not make it apparent that they do, but his statement was still incorrect. But it was a pretty strange design decision by Nintendo to show stats on the parts selection screen and not the character select. Older games never showed stats either, though I believe that the manuals for most Mario Kart games mentioned that lighter characters control differently than heavier ones. Unfortunately, Mario Kart 8 doesn't have a manual, so a player would never know this unless they had played previous games and assumed that the same rules apply here, or if they happened across the information online. RIP video game instruction manuals. I will miss them, especially when being forced to play through a tutorial.

[@systemafunk]

They aren't entirely hidden though, and if he played the games for any length of time, he should have seen that different characters will show different stats when in the Kart selection screen. The game just doesn't tell you character stats independently. You have to look at the end result and choose your Kart to suit your choice of character.

[@kevinr417]

@@systemafunk Yeah, I suppose most people who played MK8 long enough would eventually notice that the same kart parts give different stats depending on the driver, but I didn't notice this myself for a good while. I just wasn't paying that much attention at first, mainly because I kept unlocking new parts pretty regularly at the beginning. In any case, you can generally use certain parts to compensate for an attribute a driver might be lacking, so it's not a huge deal which driver you pick unless you really want to max out a particular attribute. For example, once I started trying to make my racer have as much speed as possible, I immediately noticed that lighter drivers' max speed only went so high, no matter which parts I chose. But perhaps the video author hasn't gotten that deep into the details of MK8.

[@systemafunk]

@@kevinr417 It's true. You can for the most part pick the character that you want. Also, most heavier drivers have higher top speed, but worse overall stats, so most racers can perform well in most situations, especially when balanced out with the Kart. I think I noticed it early on, but I also got a little bit OCD and made a spreadsheet of all the characters and kart parts and stats so I could try and find combinations that offered max stats without sacrificing too much speed, or prioritizing certain other stats. My favorite combination in terms of feel and stats is probably Shy Guy with the Wiggler car. Can't remember what wheels though off the top of my head.

[@systemafunk]

@Hipster Dinosaur Yeah, I mean that was one of the first things I checked. I remember when they changed how heavy characters worked between the original Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64 to the point where there was actually no reason to use the heavier characters in 64. Ever since I have checked what they did with heavy versus light characters. I'm glad they are back to having heavy characters be faster overall, but with light characters having other benefits such as better boosts and drifting, and heavy characters having better off road speed to make up for having less acceleration. It makes either better for veteran players depending on the stage and how you want to play. Light characters are precise and great if you are good at staying on the road and using boosts all the time, but not as fast. Heavy characters don't suffer as much if you go off the track, but can get better top speed if you can keep them there. Light characters seem to be more ideal for stages with a lot of walls or drops, heavy characters for stages with lots of hazards and surface changes.

[@mickaeldelgado8916]

“Mario kart lets you choose any character you’d like without sacrificing stats” the dude obviously doesn’t play mario kart. Stats are also divided into weight classes not only karts

[@BennyFPS]

I was looking for that comment.

[@IrieIslandGaming]

They fixed this in CTR now...you can now pick any class for any character!

[@accountname-gg3ms]

"Plummer boy, mustache man your worst nightmare has arrived."

[@dazgodbold]

"Oh it's dead", release date 21st June. Upload date 26th. Give people a chance to buy it, it's only had 1 weekend so far.

[@cosmobiology]

Darren Godbold I think I will snag this game up in the weekend, played the hella out of MK 8 when Nintendo Wii U was a thing!

[@user-zv3jk6fs8i]

Ikr

[@Wildchildinc]

RIP the Mario Kart players who entered CTR online without knowing what they were up against.

[@imBobbyJ]

Yeah... no one.. the lobbies are empty.

[@iwoomy752]

Well, only those who can't play 200cc...

[@Michael-br3hl]

Both are good games. It really comes down to which you personally prefer. As for me, I go with Mario Kart. But not MK8DX, Mario Kart Wii is where it’s at

[@jacobcipriani3479]

Slowene Mapping ummm no...

[@Michael-br3hl]

Teen domo ummm yes Mario Kart Wii was the best Mario Kart ever

[@xxnoregretzxxzzz4389]

@@Michael-br3hl you are right on that one chief

[@bladonski]

Mkwii is the superior mk, competitively and casually @ me

[@olle1041]

@@@bladonski Mariokart 64 is where it's at you 2000- losers

[@jimmydeguzman8254]

Mario Kart is for kids. CTR is for real men.

[@balls5257]

I hope this is a joke comment

[@theelitegamer1980]

you mean real men with no money? i mean i buy 2 new games every month.. while the kids play ctr and practice there cute little shortcuts for months. you could never beat me on snes rainbow road, because guess what.. no shortcuts = you lose

[@reddeadghostxx]

MK8 is the og and feels so much better, it's perfect just like any other Nintendo game

[@nathanlobono5818]

Honestly I don't think it's fair to make a comparison to the online community on just the switch. It completely ignores social factors, like how Mario is a staple of Nintendo and his fans are there. It's like saying, "We put Zelda on the Xbox, but the community is small." Of course it would be, because regardless of his later history, Crash has always been an implicit Mascot of Sony. And those original fans are back in droves at all times of the day on PlayStation.

[@Nick930]

Doesnt really matter why. The game is available on the switch, and for people who want to buy it, they should know the current status of the online community.

[@EmpireZzzz]

Did u know that the crash trilogy sold more on Nintendo switch than the PS4 version

[@ssjnokturno]

Agreed not only that but ctr has barely been here for 1 week

[@nathanlobono5818]

@@Nick930 I'm just arguing that you should also take into account the community for which the game is primarily marketed to as well.

[@Nick930]

@@nathanlobono5818 its marketed at everyone. None of the promotional material aside from the bare minimum exclusive playstation skins specifically suggest that the game is "best on" playstation.

[@brandonlarranaga]

If you actually played both, you know there's no comparison. MK8 is light years better than crash.

[@in4mus85]

It's simple, ctr is for hardcore racers. Mk8 is for kids

[@banjo-dunkooie6404]

@@in4mus85 If you think that way your actually a kid, kids usually tend to be bigger than what they are so they play "HARDCORE" video games for that, MK8 is only designed for fun, and not to gamble about it being for kids, infact, MK8 is for everyone regardless of their age.

[@antondavidoff150]

YOU NEED TO BE MORE SKILLFUL FOR CTR

[@in4mus85]

Simple as that!!!

[@mattnb9331]

in4mus85 3 star mk8dlx 200cc run says hello

[@FfReAkDude]

I would love Diddy Kong Racing to get a Remake!

[@davidoats1986]

Hope they do as well. I beat that game millions of times.

[@endar2401]

@@kenzie1989 So Diddy Kong Racing remake for Xbox One or Scarlett then!

[@KreshWC]

There was a Diddy Kong Racing remake for the DS made by Rare aswell while they were owned by Microsoft so it is possible but since they already remade it maybe it would be a sequel this time. Also Banjo and Conker werent in it because they are owned by Microsoft, they were replaced by Dixie Kong and Tiny Kong.

[@in4mus85]

Meh

[@xhephergaming]

All I'm saying is that I played CTR for about a week straight and then played MK8. MK8 felt SO bad to play after. The drift mechanic, the weight and speed are so much better in CTR.

[@CrazyPaine]

In addition you can "control" the speeds that you are going. If you're able to maintain those drifts and keep your speed. You will go insanely fast. I was playing CTR on PlayStation for a while until I was able to get it on Switch. I fucking love it.

[@Nintendo_Wolf]

@@Real_Furious Yeah, it feels like it has no weight to it. Like everyone weighs a feather

[@AFarNebula]

I like CTR better.

[@link2012Philanthropist]

I was pleasantly surprised by the difficulty in CTR. In mario kart, you don't need to put in too much effort, especially with recovery items. CTR requires you master the tracks and mechanics to come in first place. The computer players show no mercy. This challenge creates a much more satisfying experience.

[@maegnificant]

Play 200CC

[@consoletantreviews8181]

@@maegnificant nahhh mario kart is for childs game stop the cap.

[@maegnificant]

@@consoletantreviews8181 your mum is childs play

[@buggart]

​@@maegnificant funny you say that because in CTR you don't have to think about what wheels, glider, or car body to equip because in CTR winning is skill based.

[@Simmlex]

At this point CTR slaps Mario Kart IMO.

[@plutocide]

2:45 you probably got this a lot already, since this video was released in june, but there is now engine swap in ctr so you can play whatever character with whatever stats.

[@djandreal]

Wish CTR could run at 60fps :(

[@archie_fatcat]

same!

[@JELKK11]

I have a feeling it could run at 60fps but they purposely locked it at 30 to keep the gameplay as close to the original as possible.

[@cosmobiology]

HandyAndy true bruuuuh! Will pick this game up in the weekend I’m so in the SMM 2 for now

[@cosmobiology]

I think they will give it a update so in the future it will be 60fps or just make a new game and 60fps will be in it for that WoW 👏☝🏽

[@laibamemon]

I have both Mario kart and Ctr, and honestly Ctr is a way better game. I love the way you can drift, accelerate, turn, and most of all I love the characters in the game. I also love the fact how the game isn’t so easy compared to Mario Kart, basically meaning that the game is more fun and challenging. Mario Kart on the other hand isn’t so great with drifting, accelerating, and turning at all, however the characters in the game are cool tbh. I also don’t like the way you drive in Mario kart because you can’t even drive that fast unlike Ctr. And Mario kart itself is just an overrated and a childish game. Ctr honestIy should be more popular

[@orgm_angl]

you mean, unresponsive jump control?

[@Coophack6584]

On Switch...Online is fine i get 8players

[@willemverheij3412]

I just like how I finally have a good kart racing game again on playstation, haven't had that since the original CTR. Nintendo has been the only option for kart racing for so many years. And I like playing Mario Kart 8 at my sister's place, it's a luxury problem to have two great kart racers I suppose, no such thing as too many good games. And hey, competition is what pushes developers to do their best and not get lazy. Not that Mario Kart 8 deluxe is in any way lazy, it's a beautiful innovative game but I do believe the makers of CTR nitro fueled clearly have done their utmost best to be a solid alternative for Mario Kart, they put in the extra effort to really compete. And for the next Mario Kart, Nintendo might be taking note of some stuff CTR Nitro fueled is doing well.

[@banjo-dunkooie6404]

Mario Kart is designed for everyone to pick it up with no die-hard all-night gaming required, CTR is designed to be a realistic kart game.

[@DanDeyBananaJoe]

What about ModNation Racer?

[@SalvableRuin]

Two years after you said it's unlikely Mario Kart 8 will get more content, Nintendo announces 48 new tracks lol

[@goddessbraxia]

Most your arguements are relatively reasonable, however the track advantage of Mariokart you didn't take into account timeframes and series age. MarioKart used tracks from many more games than CTR and a larger number of those tracks were DLC which you did state. CTR added almost all tracks from the only two games in the franchise prior, people do not count Tag team racing as it was not a good game, and made with a whole different style. CTR just came out, and has almost all tracks in the franchise. while mariokart had many tracks in DLC, as well as a larger list of tracks to choose from across all it's iterations. also, speaking from experience. the Zero G aspect being removed is a fantastic change in CTRNF as the physics of the Zero G in CNK were horrid. by removing that aspect of the tracks, and redesigning them, brought a much needed change to those tracks. As a CTR Veteran, the lack of the Zero Gravity was better for the game as a whole, and brought about some of the best track designs in the franchise so far. Electron Avenue for example, was a nightmare of a track in CNK. but in CTRNF it is now my favorite course by far.

[@Bun1XO]

Just for your informations, in CTR NF there will be grand prix featuring new maps and racers with new karts also, plus the developer had already issued about upcoming dlc after the grandprix event about new maps that inspired by cttr, i guess it wasnt over for CTR NF in terms of contents since but hey, just sayin

[@ferunlx]

"Mario Kart used tracks for many more games than CTR" Dude, Crash Bandicoot only had 3 racing videogames on console, Mario has lots of Racing games. Also, CTTR had a different gameplay, the tracks on that game are practically flat compared to the tracks of CTR and CNK. However, more content will added to Nitro Fueled and they will also remade CTTR tracks in the future. It's confirmed.

[@aquijuanjo9437]

CTR WIN!!!

[@NightmareZerogbs]

I am impressed at how evenly matched the games are, neither really beats the other cleanly

[@brinothesav7405]

I prefer CTR because it takes more skill , As much as I love Mario kart it just feels like it favors noobs 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@EmpireZzzz]

True

[@---cn3zh]

actually it favors perfection, if someone with 30k gsp is always first, it is because it takes alot of skill to do so

[@brinothesav7405]

_ _ not really ive beat a lot of players wit high gsp using a blue shell or bullet bill which makes being in first annoying and those are noob items , plus all the players that are behind get all the really good stuff , it feels unfair at times especially when you get hit three times in a row or more , so yea it definitely favors noobs you can even go watch a video on how

[@brinothesav7405]

_ _ also GSP feels pointless to me

[@---cn3zh]

@@brinothesav7405 thats because many people grind regional but global is the real meat if you beat regional players thats easy... try to compete against japan (global)

[@kavix2117]

What do you prefer: MK 8 deluxe - like CTR nitro fueled - comment

[@Umbrella2]

Kavix CTR

[@foadysfah]

I've never actually fully understood Mario Kart. I was never good at it and something always felt "off". However, with CTR, everything was different. I loved that game, and I was actually good at it. Still, to this day, having both games on switch, my opinion is still the same :) Both are great games, but my heart, skills and fun is with CTR.

[@Latinblood]

Lucas Paul yesss I really want this game? Do you know if this game has a physical release for the switch??!

[@Luck_86]

Yes it does, I own a copy.

[@vegetables3375]

Good for you, everyone has their own tastes and it seems like you've found yours.

[@theelitegamer1980]

good at taking shortcuts you mean XD yeah try to win a race without using shortcuts and you will fail hard

[@coltonleitzinger9998]

CTR on the PS4 (not pro) looks amazing. Just today I was marveling at how I could see the details in Tiny Tigers fur down to individual hairs.

[@ZombieLicorice]

"Dead online community" is straight up untrue

[@puppetgamer239]

He was playing it on a switch I'm sure xbox and most of all ps4 would have much greater community

[@aikuisviihteenarkkipiispa8602]

They should add crossplay

[@whatdidyoujustcallme6242]

@@aikuisviihteenarkkipiispa8602 sounds like a great idea

[@thatJAWNraps]

gotta update now that nintendo not only DID give us MK8DX DLC packs...they're giving us FOURTY EIGHT *MORE* tracks!

[@syny3160]

Crash team Racing nitro fueled best game

[@Queeblo002]

I prefer CTR but I enjoy both games for sure

[@tylivinlife2238]

Ctr on the ps4 is definitely still impressive just got it. Challenging forsure

[@marcemaqui]

Crash did right long time ago..

[@Noilent]

Idgaf CTR is my childhood game

[@Adam-cj2jg]

Fax

[@drupadbaiju5166]

Straight up FAXXXX

[@Adam-cj2jg]

The Bad Elf dude has a profile of an actual elf talking about bad childhood 😂 wtf

[@Noilent]

@@TheBadElf we got a triggered nintentard here, cry more

[@guyfromnewyork5236]

@@TheBadElf Mario kart isn't the Crème de la crème that U Nintendards make it out as ok. certainly not enough to Bash others ( Like me )who enjoyed the crash series ( to include CTR of '99 ) in their childhood. it's a great game nonetheless

[@DrKen-xh1lb]

Mario kart 8 = kids. Crash Team Racing = Dudes.

[@lucasdecadadia133]

But mario kart is much better.

[@markycupko]

Ctr all day, much more challenging to play

[@anthonnn7266]

markycupko Mk8 200cc has Joined the chat.

[@sofihanafi3196]

Mk8 left the chat because not satisfying game

[@anthonnn7266]

sofi hanafi wtf i think mk8 is such a good game

[@ebenezerspludge8369]

What is CRR? Carbo Ceramics? no one here is talking stocks.

[@lefthanded5473]

"Mk Is EaSy" *gets 12th place on 150cc online*

[@liamwilliams6651]

No one: Nick930: next category is clouds

[@JesseHOH]

Let’s take a look at the size of the characters if theoretically the frame rate was bumped up a little in speed and graphics at this 90 degree angle. Now multiply that by the amount of bumps in each frame. But then we have to plus it by the menu select rate. And then that answer needs to be divided by the amount of loading frame data

[@Majid-gj3pc]

crash is the best forever

[@marceltabaraka5100]

Professional player play kart racing 1. Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled (Hard) 2. Team Sonic Racing (Medium) 3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Easy)

[@luisjordan2779]

Yeeep

[@cozyrese]

all them games easy😂

[@konkonart7128]

@@cozyrese I wouldn't say beating CTR's Oxide ghosts or hard mode races as 'easy'

[@in4mus85]

Facts

[@lcali7496]

In Crash's defence when considering visuals, the PS4 and Xbox versions are MUCH slicker than the Switch version and totally crush Mario Kart 8 imo

[@bigd781]

Even tho it cant hold 60 fps on xbox one x

[@destroyermcw626]

@@bigd781 Not Hold. it didn’t do it for whatever reason and Pro

[@thebigcj517]

Mario like 2012 game

[@VIDEO-kr6xc]

Mario Kart: We are the best kart game ever CTR: I'm about to end this man's career Team Sonic Racing: am I a joke to you both?

[@Kevlar_ghost]

Yes

[@orlandogarcia7084]

@@Kevlar_ghost "iz kewl to mok Sanic"

[@guyfromnewyork5236]

Yes

[@tylivinlife2238]

Didnt they do like a spongebob 1 too with Nickelodeon lol

[@vp_wrld]

DRIP sonic fans are scary

[@SeraJanelle]

CTR is better

[@quaiduncleson]

And to think CTR was made in an attempt to kill off and destroy the Crash series.

[@mexikann6248]

It's funny that it did the opposite and made it more popular

[@jinkisaragi874]

Wait is that actually true? They did a horrible job at making a bad game then.

[@evilmario6061]

@@jinkisaragi874 They made the villain an alien thinking that it was so ridiculous that people would go off Crash Bandicoot

[@RockStoneLee19]

@@evilmario6061 and ironically that villain became very likable

[@ThatsMySkill]

ctr´s gameplay aged so well its not even funny. i love the gameplay just like i did in the old game. driving feels slightly different to the ps1 game tho.

[@MiamiMarkYT]

Koahlah this game ages like fine wine. I stayed up til 4 AM all the time freshman year in college playing it with friends and talking about how it should be remastered. Now I play a dream come true.

[@Bun1XO]

For some reason, the driving mechanic is better and smooter, maybe thats the reason why the AI buffed 😅

[@konkonart7128]

CTR 1999 is the same as Super Smash Bro Melee, both series function purely on the excellent mechanics built into the games without the need of constant tweaks. The games get better as the players get better. They are both games you can pick up and play today and still have a blast, those games never go out of style.

[@Diego-kp5hh]

Crash Team Racing Allows you to change your controls, like the accelerate with the right trigger

[@cinnamonpanda6040]

It has only 2 options, I want Beenox to allow maping so I can jump with the rear triggers

[@Diego-kp5hh]

Cinnamon Panda true, I wish you could customize your controls

[@TheLp640fan]

@@cinnamonpanda6040 you could map out an xbox pro controller lol but i still prefer the original layout that was on my PS1

[@jimijames6449]

Cinnamon Panda I’d love to change circle as fire weapon. It’s a dream.

[@alvexas5510]

Cinnamon Panda I agree but I still have to ask, why the triggers?!?!

[@GamerzSeb]

Mario Kart WINS!

[@anthonnn7266]

Mk8 for me. CTR is awesome too tho!

[@couchgamingnews9379]

i feel mario kart kept getting more easier over the years to allow new players to learn without losing as much. crash is for more experienced players

[@yigoh8437]

Ok play on 200cc online then we'll talk.

[@ivanmaric6031]

@@Ab-he4vf Because of the rubberbanding...

[@LostTempyst]

That’s why I loved mkwii. Skill mattered a lot in that game

[@shafir2]

Tempestas ye mkwii best so good with wheeling

[@SaikouShiva]

@@yigoh8437 My Bruddah, have you ever heard of USF? Try playing CTR that way

[@johannndsouza]

CTR is better i had way more fun

[@ManuelFlores-uj4gc]

I understand some of the complaints the other commentators made, but I think this is a pretty fair comparison of the two games.

[@vsp9210]

Real title: 2013 vs 2019

[@elgavgav]

I have both on my Switch, theyre both equally fun games to play when you're in a racing mood. Mariokart is my go to for hangouts, and CTR is my alone time game to play and jump online or do local races depending on my mood. I do gotta say, i spent way more time playing CTR than in MarioKart

[@mrheru8627]

Nostalgia Aside, I still Prefer CTR tho (No Hatin with Mario Kart i think Both a Great Game)

[@loganolson3968]

The drifting in Mario kart 8 deluxe makes more sense when you start playing on 200 cc.

[@bombytetoo]

Exactly.

[@JesseHOH]

Logan Olson Agreed

[@simonlindu3930]

I see CTR it seems so really fun.. but I see CTR have a problem for beat fastest player.. in Mario Kart its have a Blue Shell and Thunder Lighting for balanced experience race and enjoy to beat all players on the next track..

[@loganolson3968]

Not to mention that mk8 added the jukebox to balance things out even further for whoever is in first place. For those who don’t know the jukebox is capable of destroying the blue shell but it comes at the cost of not being able to protect yourself from any other projectiles (shells, bananas, fireballs, boomerangs, etc.) coming at you.

[@loganolson3968]

Jacob Fox got it. I knew I messed up the name somehow.

[@tehCostHD]

They really need to make a story/adventure mode for the next mario kart. I really think it will take it to the next level

[@BL-mf3jp]

That and a level editor would be killer

[@CharmedReally7]

@@BL-mf3jp i dont think its as easy as mario maker to build a creation engine for mario kart.

[@itzdayn6613]

I prefer MK8 but CTR is not a Bad Choice :)

[@amydevonshire4652]

I think it's a unfair comparison to graphics between the two games since he's playing of a switch for both games say he used the ps4 or Xbox one version it would blow Mario kart 8 away. I enjoy Mario kart but find CTR NF more fun in my opinion reason because it requires more skill

[@Nick930]

I said very clearly that this is the SWITCH version of crash. I specifically went out and bought that version to avoid these kinds of comments... cmon

[@amydevonshire4652]

@@Nick930 well if you just said switch version in the title it wouldn't bother many people but you do say some good things about both games though.

[@Nick930]

@@amydevonshire4652 i said it in the first 20 seconds. Im not going to cram that into a title

[@EruNgatai]

@@Nick930 replace "direct comparison" with "switch comparison" Problem solved and now you don't have to keep on replying to everyone about this lol

[@TheCaptainjuicy]

I poured my heart and soul into mario kart 8, and deluxe only built upon it to make it even closer to perfection, however CTR blew it away for me as the series offers much more intense and fun gameplay while playing tribute to Crash’s deep and surprising history in kart racers. It’s subjective, but to me, I love the intense feeling of maintaining a sacred fire throughout the race, I give CTR the edge, but mario kart 8 deluxe is still an amazing game. Both are contenders for the best kart racer of all time

[@asassin0884]

Hugo lopez r the AI's more challenging on this ctr? Thats wat i would rly love about it

[@katarzynazurawska8265]

CTR gives more content including better lightning adventure mode.

[@NerdyNooki]

@@katarzynazurawska8265 Man I wish Mario Kart had an adventure mode. The closest they got was the mission mode in MKDS and THAT was a joyride

[@NinetyLegos]

Well said

[@Rafeku1]

@@asassin0884 If you consider that Easy in NF is baby mode, Medium can compare itself to Hard mode in the original CTR, and Hard is just Ball Buster mode... Then yeah, it's challenging. Except not in the right direction. The AI goes stupidly fast in Hard mode, it's like they have Ultimate Sacred Fire speed + Invinicibility Mask combined. You'll not, and I repeat, you will not reach the AI with "hang time turbo" only, you'll depend a lot of RNG from item crates and pray it comes with something useful at the same time you're being hunted.