You can control one of the four main characters in the Crash series. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses regarding their driving skills and karts (speed, acceleration and handling). Personally, I found Crash the easiest to control with the best all-round attributes.
The game has two modes: Tournament and Single Race. The tournament consists of 3 races, each of 3 laps. If you manage to win the tournament, an extra course is unlocked as well as an extra tournament. There are a total of three tournaments (the number 3 must be very special to Crash), with each getting progressively harder.
After you win a tournament, an extra circuit is unlocked which can be played in the single race.
During each race, you get the chance to collect power ups to help you win. These include nitro, heat seeking missiles and TNT boxes that can be dropped. This is where the game shines through. You can be cruising to an easy victory when suddenly you get hit by a missile and by the time you re-start you are now in fourth place. Obviously, the reverse can happen and you can storm into the lead with a timely nitro boost.
Linear Mode
