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Well, this is awkward. I love Mario Kart. I also love Nickelodeon\u2019s shows, especially SpongeBob Squarepants. A combination of the two should be a perfect match. Although there\u2019s fun to have in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, it doesn\u2019t quite hit the mark.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the positives. The roster has expanded in this third outing, with 40 characters spanning from across the Nickelodeon universe. I was impressed to find the likes of more obscure characters like Rocko the wallaby from Rocko\u2019s Modern Life and Zim the alien from Invader Zim. Other notable representations include shows like Ren and Stimpy, Hey Arnold!, Spongebob Squarepants (naturally), and Rugrats (though Tommy and Angelica seem to be suspiciously absent). It should be noted that most characters are unavailable from the outset, only obtainable by completing courses and purchasing via rewards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Another highlight is that the characters are fully voiced this time around. This is a huge improvement, and something we noticed as <\/span>lacking in the previous entry<\/span>. Even more impressive is that the voices belong to the genuine actors from the cartoons, including Billy West of Futurama fame returning as both Ren and Stimpy. Having said that, some voices work better than others. While it\u2019s great to have these returning legends, my only issue is their occasional overuse. They can become slightly grating and repetitive, with little variation in some characters\u2019 lines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graphically, the game does an OK job. It\u2019s colorful enough, with 36 tracks spanning all sorts of odd terrain based on the shows. Yet the backgrounds feel flat, and a little muddy, like Plankton is involved in a nefarious plot to suck the life out of Bikini Bottom, or something.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instead, there\u2019s no plot. Of course, a kart racer doesn\u2019t need one \u2013 Mario Kart never has \u2013 but why are these characters randomly gathered together to race? Since when do TMNT and Garfield co-exist? Seeing the likes of these unique cartoons mashed together should be genuinely awesome, making it more of a shame that it doesn\u2019t work. And that\u2019s mostly because of performance issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

The handling of the karts is subpar. I\u2019ve been playing Mario Kart since .. well, forever .. and comparatively, the Nickelodeon vehicles handle like shopping carts. Sure, you can customize them to your heart\u2019s content with unlockable styles and even bikes. But they all handle the same way, with turns coming a smidge too late, and steering that seems off. In short, they\u2019re not easy to control. The frame rate doesn\u2019t help, which drops out a lot. This is a real shame in 2022. I know the Switch isn\u2019t the most powerful system out there, but Mario Kart can do it. Heck, even Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 can do it. Hopefully, a future patch can fix some of these issues, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I was surprised that the game weighs in at a hefty 5.8 GB, so make room on your Switch if you\u2019re going for the digital version. It also costs a pretty penny at $49.99, which is steep for a B-grade version of Mario Kart. On sale, this would be much better value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 is a second-rate version of Mario Kart. While it tries to keep things fresh, and there were a few smiles along the way, the presentation and gameplay simply aren\u2019t up to scratch. Nickelodeon fans who aren\u2019t fussy about sloppy frame rates may find some enjoyment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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