Contents.Gameplay There are two characters the player must choose: a driver, who drives a go-kart, and a co-driver, who uses all weapons and has two 'toon powers'. There are tournaments which players must race a series of races and win with the most points. Battle modes in arenas let two teams battle in different modes, and Cartoon Eliminators are endurance races where last kart in each lap is eliminated. The karts have three stats: acceleration, speed, and handling (if chosen as driver).
The DS version received 'mixed' reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received 'generally unfavorable reviews' according to video game review aggregator. Give your racing experience a 'toon up with this wacky racer featuring the stars of the Cartoon Network! Choose your favorite characters from The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Cow and Chicken, Johnny Bravo, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and I.M.
If co-driver, they have two toon powers that fall into four categories: Shield, Attack, Boost and Flight.In the DS version, there are 20 characters, and each character gets their own kart (the Powerpuff Girls have separate karts, unlike the PS2 version). The characters each have one toon power that can be used when their toon power bar is filled up. There are 1-8 players available in this version. Unlike the PlayStation 2 version, there are two mini-games and three cartoons.There is a gallery in the PlayStation 2 version that contains two cartoons for each show. The first cartoon can be unlocked by completing each cartoon-themed tournament while the other can be unlocked by winning the super tournament with the driver of the show you want to unlock.Reception ReceptionReview scoresPublicationScoreN/AD−6.3/103.8/10GameZone6.5/105/105.8/103.4/1024%N/AAggregate score55/10039/100The DS version received 'mixed' reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received 'generally unfavorable reviews' according to video game.Lucas M. Thomas of criticized the DS version for its similarities to the series, especially, as well as for having no characters from Cartoon Network shows that were airing new episodes at the time such as,.
's Aaron Thomas pointed out the same version's resemblance to Mario Kart, but he explained that a younger audience would find the game more enjoyable than an audience of serious gamers would. Andrien, Chris (December 11, 2006).
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Background
The First Annual Cartoon Network Racing Championship is up for grabs and the best-loved Cartoon Network stars -The Powerpuff Girls, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Cow and Chicken, I M Weasel, Johnny Bravo, and Dexter's Laboratory-- are revving up their engines to compete for the grand prize! Players race as their favorite Cartoon Network stars in an attempt to be the first to cross the finish line and gain the highest popularity score through a wacky variety of colorful cartoon environments. The more successful the player is at winning races the more Toon Coins they will earn to unlock new characters and fun bonus games!
Gameplay
This kart-style racing game incorporates fast game-play, hilarious sound effects and character Super Powers unique to the personalities of the Cartoon Network stars! Players select their favorite driver and they are ready to go!
Features
- Explore the 16 race courses, which are based upon Cartoon Network-themed settings, including Dexter's Laboratory, Townsville, Aron City and Cow and Chicken's Neighborhood
- Compete in 16 Championships, each with four races
- Choose from four cool main Game Modes: Championship, Time Trial, Versus, and Bonus Games
- Buy new characters, upgrades and bonus games in the Kart-Toon Store with hard-earned Toon Coins
- Play three Bonus Games, using only the Nintendo DS stylus and touch screen!
Navigate through tons of tricky traps and hazards
- Defeat opponents by using cool powerups such as: oil spills, mines, super boosters, magnetism, invincibility, missiles, bombs, spikes and smoke screens - filling the game with never-ending excitement!
- Upgrades, collectables and unlockable content adds longevity to the player experience
- Each of the Cartoon Network characters has their own unique Super Power!