
Released in 1999 for the PlayStation, Crash Team Racing quickly became a popular racing game, offering a fun alternative to the Mario Kart series. Players loved its sleek design, the 15 characters from the Crash Bandicoot games, and the many power-ups that kept the racing exciting. While clearly inspired by Mario Kart, Crash Team Racing established itself as a unique and successful title. It has been followed by two sequels: Crash Nitro Kart and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, which is a remastered version of the original game with content from the second installment.