Can the Magic of Crash Team Racing be Revived? The Karters Says it Can
The Karters, is a racing game that is clearly inspired by kart racing favorite, Crash Team Racing. Its gameplay and overall design aims to invoke its nostalgia but also grab the attention of a new generation of players, to whom the legendary Crash Team Racing is likely a less familiar title. By recreating its dynamics and speed, Cmoar Studio has made an attempt to create a game that even Crash himself wouldn’t hesitate to take part in … if he hadn’t retired.
Become a member of The Karters’ team and prove who’s the champion of the race! Grab one of the killing weapons, compete with the opponents and smash them in the Arena mode. Challenge your friends in a local or global multiplayer, where only one can win. Pick one of the thrilling maps and try to find alternative routes to outsmart your rivals and get the gold!
The creators, who have always been great fans of Crash Team Racing, used to wonder what the game could look like now. Sebastian Boczek, the CEO of Cmoar Studio, recalls: “While browsing through various forums about CTR, it became clear to me that the community shares our desire for a more up-to-date karting game, especially the one that would support online multiplayer.” Ambitious as it may seem, the creators hope to bridge the gap that the almost 16 years old title has left. “I realize that Crash Team Racing is a legend that set the bar high. However, by putting a strong emphasis on the mechanics and marking the game with its unique style, we do hope The Karters will bring players lots of joy and pure fun,” he adds.
The game hit Greenlight on April 28th with an intention to release on Early Access in May/June. The creators wish to show to the world the outcomes of their 8 months of work but, more importantly, they aim at gathering community that will have a real impact on how the game will unfold. A direct contact with the players or the fans of this genre will allow the continual and rapid development of the game and will help the creators to reassess the maps, gameplay and mechanics.