A successful kart game needs history to pull from to be successful, andCrash Team Racinghas that in excess.

This past weekend, we finally got our hands on Activision’s remake ofCrash Team Racing.

We’re four days into our time playingNitro-Fueled,and we are thoroughly enjoying the experience.

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Since then, pretty much everyMario Kartgame has been a hit.

TakeMario Kart 8 Deluxeon Nintendo Switch, for example.

Half the games we are excited about right now are either remasters or remakes.

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Just simple things like a Chemical Plant track and music from the original games.

you’re free to’t even get a Fast Boots item!

Come on Sega, surely that’s a no-brainer.

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Where Sonic has failed is exactly where Crash Bandicoot can succeed.Nitro-Fueledis the perfect blend of old and new.

The biggest advantageNitro-Fueledhas is that it is a remake.

That alone is not enough to create a kart franchise that can challenge the genre’s king.

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In fact, it is the best first week (other than theN.Sane Trilogy) inCrashhistory.

Why not borrow fromMario Kartand follow the same pattern as Nintendo has with its iconic plumber?

Once we’re done playingNitro-Fueled, a brand newCTRtitle that borrows from Crash’s past would be extremely welcomed.

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