Nicktoons Racing REVIEW | Nickelodeon Video Game History

[@VGGBrayden]

I played the arcade version as a kid at my local Chuck E Cheese’s and loved it

[@JettPyreYTP]

So did I.

[@SpaceyMcSpacer]

I remember playing the Arcade version at Great Wolf Lodge in the late 2000's- early 2010's

[@ABlueyFan]

My bowling alley has a arcade and I play it

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

For me, it was Jeepers at the Palisades Center.

[@SsjkidsSaveCosmo08]

Me to I miss it

[@landonwhite1197]

Such a shame you couldn’t play the PC version of this game. It is by FAR the best, it’s basically just the ps1 but without a lot of the problems you mentioned

[@MatthewChesser9]

The pc version is the same as the ps1 version, but the ai is not as aggressive and the stun time when hit by an item has been reduced. I like how they use the voice lines they were taken from the shows instead of making new lines. It's a cheep, but effective way to get voices. I wished nick kart racers 2 did the same thing. It adds charm to the game.

[@k-trashradio5163]

I played the ps1 version so much as a kid seeing all those nicktoons in one place was like a dream come true for a 90s kid back then. Good job on the review

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Same. I loved '90s Nicktoons so much as a kid until I discovered Cartoon Network when I was 6.

[@fodv93]

Ngl this is the game I fondly remembered playing in arcades as a kid. This review was a trip down nostalgia lane. Thanks Brandon.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Oh my god, I had the PC version of this game and loved it as a kid. Always loved the music for the Hey Arnold stages, that song's an absolute bop.

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

Thumbnail SpongeBob: Hi I'm SpongeBob Eliza: I'm Part of Your Average Family

[@CoolEric258]

This was a nostalgia trip. I remember playing the arcade vision quite a bit as a kid whenver I could find it and loving it, jankiness and all.

[@ReaperCreeper]

Whenever I played the PS1 version as a kid I never any memory cards with room so I'd play up to one of the later levels, a Rugrats themed one iirc, that I couldn't beat and just quit there every time. Years later I finally Googled who the Mystery Rider was, and gotta say I like the idea I had as a kid that he was Chuckie better.

[@frankmarchetta4744]

Being someone who watched Spongebob, it was really easy for me to deduce his identity.

[@natknutson1482]

You didn't comment on it, but at 6:30, the game mixed up the beavers names. They literally couldn't even look up which one was which. That's just lazy game makin.

[@PeterGriffin11]

I remember seeing an Arcade cabinet with Nicktoons racing at my local NASCAR Speedpark I never actually played it though.

[@cabralanselmo5777]

Norbert on Nicktoons Racing GBC looks like Woodstock from Peanuts with wheels attached.

[@drewbarton196]

Not to mention the GBC version got the two beavers mix up by giving them the wrongs.

[@sonicmario64]

One of my cousins had the Game Boy Advance version of "Nicktoons Racing", which is how I was able to play it for myself, and I also enjoyed the roster of playable characters that appeared in the game (before I was able to play "Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway", that is).

[@LucasZukas]

Weird based on the silhouette I was sure the mystery racer was the green rabbit guy from Catdog

[@CartoonReview]

I think the devs definitely did that on purpose to try and mislead players and keep the mystery over who the driver would be.

[@MatthewChesser9]

You do get a voice clip if you hit the mystery rider or if he hits you. It does sound like plankton but a bit lower pitched.

[@hoppingiconcentral826]

Rancid Rabbit is his name

[@drago939393]

I was a Cartoon Network kid growing up - literally didn't have Nickelodeon on TV - but I was also a PC kid growing up, so I took whatever racing game I could. This one was fun but maaaaan some of those walls/corners/obstacles were super annoying. Fun fact that shows the differences people can have in opinions: I really liked the simple black kart that was, in my eyes, "without an ugly character sticking out of it". I'd happily play a kart racing game with just cool cars, no people. Speaking of all of this - PC also had Re-Volt, which I played and grew up with. It kinda blows these games out of the water.

[@AvatarSmurf]

I grew up with the PC version (which I currently own). I remember an internet rumor stating you could unlock Phil and Lil, Otto, Sid from Hey Arnold, and Doug. I was so disappointed when I found out it was false.

[@Benm701]

I loved this game as a kid. I absolutely adore Tommy's Reptar inspired kart.

[@ToyotaKudoFan]

Like others have said, play the PC version (it's pretty easy to find, and it's abandonware)! It's the PS1 version without the weird wall physics, long stun periods after getting hit by an item and rubberband AI. I played it so much as a kid, it's one of my favourite kart racers depite the lack of polish compared to Mario Kart or Crash Team Racing. The only gripe I had with it was that the racers all played exactly the same. No character had a higher top speed, turned better or had faster acceleration, but I guess that was an intentional design choice so kids could just pick their favourite character and not have to deal with any disadvatages that character might bring with them. I also agree with you on how the boost meter shouldn't drain if you don't use it immediately, it would be a nice way to make up for lost time after crashing or getting hit by something.

[@madden8021]

The P.C and Arcade Versions were the same since it used Windows and just hardware that you can identify from the computer that's in the Arcade Machine to just buying the same parts off the shelf "or online now" and BAM, Identical.

[@CoffeeFlavoredMilk]

I played the PC version (I have videos of it on my channel) and it actually has some notable differences from the PS1 version. Namely in the way you're punished by items and the AI. Items seem to punish you in the way that you spin out and the location you end up in afterwards is entirely random. Of course, this can fuck you over immensely. On the other hand, I've noticed the AI is less rubberbandy, and most races I lost due to bad item RNG or the tracks themselves (you said the Hey Arnold track is bad but dear god the 2nd Wild Thornberrys track is a nightmare). The graphics are of higher quality than the PS1 version as well. (it can be a bitch to run at times on newer systems though (I used a program called DGVoodoo to get it to run respectably on Windows 10 and for the most part it works out well) and sometimes it comes out looking downright hideous and unfinished) Also, hot take but the GBA version of Nicktoons Racing is probably my favorite kart racer for that console. I know people will sing the praises of Super Circuit (I just can't get used to the controls in this game sorry), Konami Krazy Racers, and Crash Nitro Kart but honestly I dunno why but this version of Nicktoons Racing just hits that sweetspot for me.

[@soberswampmommy]

I really wanna fight the guy who approved of the 2nd wild thornberry's track

[@MrGamer07100]

I definitely played the PS1 version. I also remember the strange difficulty curve. I recall the mystery driver was a pain to unlock. It was cool to find out who it was, but the of course unlocking it wasn’t the most thrilling.

[@robertoramirez660]

I once played the arcade version and I sucked at it due to the fact that I’m terrible at racing game, but, I still enjoyed it.

[@larryinc64]

You mentioned the GBC version not having Angry Beavers themed tracks, but isn't that one at 7:34 ? The trees look like the ones from the show. Also despite the PS1 game coming out in 2001, the PC original release was from 2000, predating As Told By Ginger by a couple months, and Invader Zim by longer. Rocket Power prob did not start airing until midway though development.

[@danielpound1519]

The nostalgia kicks in, if only the gba and arcade versions gets a remaster.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

Brandon, I know this is a DC cartoon and not really a Cartoon Network show, but since it airs on Cartoon Network, you're contractually obligated to review DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power for Nintendo Switch when it comes out in a few months. :)

[@jabmaster1000]

It airs on Cartoon Network? I think it only airs on Boomerang where I live

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

It does air on Cartoon Network, though you can find it easily on Netflix. I highly recommend it. An excellent blend of superhero action, snappy pacing and comedy, and fantastic animation.

[@jonahabenhaim1223]

16:54 holy cow, this Menu was taken from Speed Punks

[@slinkman8253]

This was my mario kart and crash team racing as a kid haha love this game, still have it to :D thanks for reviewing this one

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I had this and CTR as a kid. After I played Super Mario 64 on my dad's N64, he started buying me other video games. The PS1 port of Nicktoons Racing was one of them.

[@slinkman8253]

@@YuukiTakemoto1996 personally I think it's one of the better 3rd party mario kart clones

[@jabmaster1000]

There’s a pizza place near me that has a Nicktoons racing arcade machine. It’s in the kiddie area so I never wanted to embarrass myself by playing it, that being said it looks just like the PS1 game but with different controls

[@RacerC45]

My God. Those graphics in the PC and PS1 versions. What year did this came out again?

[@Sonic12Lexi]

As Told by Ginger is probably not out yet during this game's release so maybe this game came out in Early 2000. So I can assume that it was released in May 2000. As Told By Ginger came out in October 2000, I thought that cartoon is okay when I first saw it.

[@brysonboone5789]

I love this channel because this help me get to know my games

[@israelmendez12]

When I was a kid I played both the PC version and the arcade version of this game. I might get the PlayStation version soon.

[@lukeigi7261]

The reason why you can’t get progress under 4th place is because that’s how kart racing games were structured back in the day. Just look at Mario kart 64 you can only get 4th or higher and it it’s possible to get 8th place in a gp but it’s even harder to get that then it is to win

[@BBCTwoIdentFan101]

7:07 Did you meant Hey Arnold? Cause Angry Beavers have there own track themes.

[@RacerC45]

I remember playing this game a lot on my family's old PC.

[@seanthompson1950]

I recommend you review Nickelodeon Party Blast for the PC or Gamecube bro!

[@themasterofgaming4149]

I agree that's my most anticipated review. He will do it at some point not long now. Also the reason why I'm excited for it is because of the developer Data Design interactive who made shovelware games also it is the lowest rated nickelodeon game.

[@laraborgbugeja5283]

@@themasterofgaming4149 ik if you see the comments I mentioned they made the title that many people consider the WORST wii game, Ninjabread Man

[@MarcusDandridgeDee_Kae]

Funfact: The PS1 Version of the Game was indeed going to Include Characters from Rocko ATBG and Rocket Power and the 100% Reward was Originally going to be Timmy Turner as a way to Promote FOP. There were also Plans for a PS2 AND GC Release but all of these were sadly Scrapped due to Time constraints

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

For Real?

[@devonwilliams5738]

I'm gonna need you to cite your sources.

[@EvaFull]

Still haven’t backed this up with any sources so I call BS.

[@theblarneystone1023]

10:10 Actually, we now know the 3d version of nicktoons racing released on the PC back on September 18, 2000. Ginger, fairly oddparents, and Zim all hadn't premiered yet. Still Wierd that the devs excluded Rocket Power since that show at the time was actually doing slightly better than SpongeBob in ratings. And it's a show all about extreme sports.

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

6:42 they got the names mixed up on the Angry Beavers and lets not forgot SpongeBob is one word not 2

[@gamerboysp2559]

I always wondered who the mystery driver was back when I was younger. (Didn't own the game of course, and never thought to look it up lol) I must say I'm not disappointed by who it was

[@frankmarchetta4744]

btw, I think you're mistaken with the boost mechanic on the gba version. From what I can gather, it works exactly the same as on psx. I think you just thought drifting made it work because you hit boost arrows while drifting.

[@TheVloggerDude2018]

You forgot to review adventure time: Bloons TD Defense. It’s on mobile.

[@tvgamerstan6180]

Nickelodeon kart racers 2: grand prix is a great game. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a nickelodeon kart racers 3 next year.

[@Ryo]

I wanted to play this as a kid but for some reason my laptop wouldn't run it good

[@DarthLink2]

6:40 ...Did they get the two beavers' names wrong? That's just lazy. Guess Freeze Frame Frenzy wasn't the only Nicktoons game that did this.

[@Luvdiscdelgado]

Tuck Yup that's tuck from my life as a teenage robot The one who simps

[@laraborgbugeja5283]

Hey brandon I pray for you in nickelodeon party blast, because Data Design interactive made it and they made one of the worst games ever, Ninjabread Man

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

The D Club

[@laraborgbugeja5283]

DDI= Dumb Dastardly Idiots

[@IkeSan]

I played the arcade version years ago. Too bad that place closed

[@SuperCappy]

I been playing the PS1 version lately it's still holds up (the Beavers are S+++ tier)

[@benbarnett5743]

I’ll say for another attempt to cash in on the mascot crossover racing genre at the time, Nicktoons racing on the PlayStation actually wasn’t that bad. Yes, the game definitely didn’t age well and it does feel archaic, but I think this game is good. I mean, unique tracks that represent the shows perfectly, a decent roster for the time, and catchy soundtracks that are not that bad. I will say the graphics are a bit outdated tho, but I think it’s still an alright Mario Kart expy. I’d personally rate this game a 7.5/10. Not a bad game per say, but it definitely is a bit dated.

[@mosesdrip3479]

I swore there’s a pc version of this

[@JasontheCartoonFan]

Do any of y’all remember the RC Pro-Am video games for the NES and the original Game Boy? Because the GBC version of NickToons Racing was essentially those games with a Nickelodeon skin.

[@VJ-td6oc]

how to get boost on start in pc version?

[@TheAnchorArmsChad]

How about Nicktoons Nitro?

[@thedebbiewinner]

4:30 is this a bug?

[@ABlueyFan]

I would only play as spongebob or catdog but I rated it a 6.4/10

[@sgtguy1]

There's an arcade version of this

[@dramaticScar]

Hold on... no... in the GBA version you activate the boost by pressing the up arrow twice... also the meter DOES meltdown over time

[@devonwilliams5738]

Why was Raven in the background?

[@CartoonReview]

🤐

[@devonwilliams5738]

@@CartoonReview Are you actually reviewing the Teen Titans game now?

[@CartoonReview]

🤷

[@TeruteruBozusama]

I'm terrible at super circuit 😢, so I probably won't try this one...

[@xrstbtgrb]

I own the GBC and PC version of this game

[@litten3578]

OH GOD. WE'VE ARRIVED!!! BORDEN DOWN THE HATCHES!!!! GET INTO THE BUNKERS!!!!! WE'VE ENTERED THE SPONGEBOB GAME TSUNAMI!!!!!!!

[@xepicxyoshix5982]

I think Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 rubber banding is atrocious xD

[@mikeytim1402]

Is oggy and the cockroaches and teen titans Cartoon Network shows

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

No, but DC Super Hero Girls is. Wait.....

[@nazishhussain2712]

Play the arcade version by the way

[@charlescalvintoppatclanmem9250]

Cool

[@RacerC45]

None of the character models look good, and tracks are too claustrophobic for my taste. What year did this came out again?

[@oliverpony]

I think I'll stick with Crash team racing

[@warrior3456_]

neat

[@samuelbrent2658]

Eh, Speed Freaks is better.

[@CartoonReview]

Speed Freaks is hella underrated.