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Konami's Krazy Racers....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Leave it to me to play one game of a certain type and I get all krazy(pun intended) and play a ton of games in that genre. After recently getting Crash Nitro Kart, I started to look for different types of kart racers for the Gameboy Advance and was quite surprised at what I found for the GBA alone. One such game was Konami's Krazy Racers. It was the first kart racer released for the system. It came to the rescue when Mario Kart Super Circuit was delayed after launch and, by all intents and purposes, is a pretty dadgummed good racer, even standing next to Mario Kart Super Circuit, Banjo-Pilot, Crash Nitro Kart and a host of others. They call it Krazy Racers because there is a krazy cast of characters to choose from(everyone from Goemon of Mystical Ninja, to Dracula from Castlevania and Moai from Gradius)that are all from Konami games of one sort or another. The graphics utilize the Mode 7-style 3D effects for the track layout and, overall, looks good on the GBA. It's a very tight, solid presentation by Konami. With eight racers, 16 tracks, and a ton of racing modes...it'll definitely keep you busy for awhile.

The bad thing is, like most kart racers, it apes too much from Mario Kart instead of creating it's own style for a racing game such as this. Even with its' wacky cast of Konami characters and tracks created with their games in mind, it feels too much like Mario Kart.

At any rate, I'm not going to knock it. After all, Mario Kart started the whole Kart racing genre. I came looking for other kart racers and found this one so it's bound to duplicate that style. All in all, Krazy Racers is a great game. I found it to be an enjoyable and addictive one as well. So, if you're looking for games of this sort, it'd do you good to pick this one up.

Much better than you would think

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Back when the GBA had just come out and Mario Kart was not to be released for several months, Konami came to the rescue with Krazy Racers. Since this was a launch game, it satisfied my need for a kart racing game and it showed off what the GBA could do as opposed to the old GBC. Now, while most people would just dismiss this as another Mario Kart ripoff, this game was actually alot of fun. The game features Konami's famous cast of characters although there are a few that I'm sure most people in North America have never seen before. The multiplayer modes were a blast to play and there was actually a decent amount of little secrets to unlock. Overall, this game is one that you can enjoy if your a fan of Mario Kart and you can probably pick it up for cheap nowadays.

ONE OF THE BEST

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

THE GAME IS COOL.THE GRAPHICS ARE NICE.THE BELL POWERS ARE WHAT SET THE GAME APART.IF YOU THINKING OF GETTING IT AND GO GET IT.

Bring It Back

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game was challenging even for a 10 yr old like me. My Mom cleaned my room and threw it out and I never completed the 3rd Liscense Test.

Fun! Fun and More Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Loads of Fun! I love this Game!

Cutie kart racing at its finest.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

There are so many games out there, that it is hard to find a game that breaks the traditional mold of its genre. From the many Street Fighter spin-offs to the Mario Kart mascot racing,... one could say, "If you've played one, you've played them all." Not true. Konomi Krazy Racers adds a few spices to the standard recipe.

Racing begins just like every other Mascot Racer. You sit on the track , waiting for some franchised symbol to tell you when to go. Since Konomi does not have a major mascot, you will not recognize any of the surroundings or characters. The racing engine is similar to Wacky Wheels (PC - 1993). As you zoom around the track, you pick up offensive weaponry. This consists of ice crystals, bombs, and rockets. You race around the track in a predetermined number of laps, usually 3. This is pretty much the standard.

Krazy Racers does mix things up by added a store where you can purchase weapons and kart upgrades prior to the race. There are also two new battle games. The first one is Bomb Chaser. Bomb Chaser reminds me of playing tag as a child. You zoom around in your kart, until you crash into someone, causing the bomb you are carrying to explode. Once you crash into someone, you no longer carry the bomb, and that person is essentially "IT". The other battle game is Chicken. This is your basic chickie run, as you zoom toward the edge of a cliff, dock, or whatever the stage theme is. The closer you are to the edge without going over, the better your chance of winning.

There really is not much to tell about the environment in this game. You have your standard kart themes, Open air prairie, big lake... if you have played Super Mario Kart, you already know the type. I was impressed by the reflection of the sky on the water. This is the first time that I have seen this done in any kart racer. It is a good attention to detail.

I can not complain about the game play on Konami Krazy Racers. Control fits the standard, Jump, Accelerator, Brake, and Item. This is an easy to learn racer because it does not require you to learn to jump and turn, but jump is placed there simply for a defensive tactic. You can also use the jump for advance racing, but the game's formula does not require this.

Altogether, I am pleased to see a change in kart racing. I highly recommend this game to gamers of all ages. I would go as far as to say, minus the battle mode featured in Super Mario Super Circuit, this is a better game.

The Best Game In The World

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This was my first Game Boy Advance game and I got hooked immediately! There are popular Konami characters to race with or against: Goemon, Pastel, Nyami the Cat, Ninja, Takosuke, Pawa-puro Kun, Dracula, and Moai. There are also hidden characters to unlock. I play this game on the bus to school and all of my friends have begged me to teach them how to play it. I won the game way back in January 2002, but I still love playing it everyday! If you want my advice, don't buy Mario Kart. It [...] compared to Krazy Racers! KRAZY RACERS RULES!

It's like Mario Kart, but it's not

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When I first saw this game, all I could think of was Konami making their version of Mario Kart. The idea wasn't really original. All they did was change the courses, items, and sub in Goemon, Dracula, and The Ninja, for Mario, Bowser, and Luigi. The game itself isn't half bad though. The graphics aren't too spectacular, but they're not bad, the play control is standard for a racing game, and the music is a little awkward. The action isn't as fun as that of Mario Kart Super Circuit. Mario's got this beat on every level. The only thing saving this game is that it is a fun game. Problem is, it's in the shadow of a better cart game.

A More Fun Version Of F-Zero

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When you video games with go-carts, you think Mario Kart. Now you have an alternative. Konami brings out their own kart racer full of characters from their own games. You probably haven't heard of all of the racers (not all have hit the USA) but Goemon the Ninja, Dracula from Castlevania, and some other unknown characters are available to you. You race in outer space, lava beds, and others to look for items, like hole diggers and missiles. Also, coins for getting better power ups. There are boosts and jumps on the 16 tracks, which are filled with obstacles. Your car has good steering and you can also hop so you'll be able to navigate through the courses. You get licenses after you complete each circuit. If you win a Time Attack trial and a one on one race, you unlock another circuit. You get messages in a email-box, which is on the WindowsOS style menu. The setup is neat, and so are the characters and backgrounds, making this a fun game. The tough tracks and AI will keep it challenging.

My first and still favorite GBA game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the game that sold me on the Gameboy Advance. I'm a huge fan of Konami's Japanese franchises that these characters are pulled from. Any game with Goemon,Takosuke and an Easter Island head (Moai) has got to rock.And that it does. I like the Mario Kart games,and without them this game wouldn't exist....but this game is much more inspired and fast and colorful. The only flaw is that it's too easy to beat (even on hard). I really need to try out the 2 player mode some year to extend the game's life. Oh well,buy it!

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