Nightmare Kart
Last updated: 2025-04-08
- Fun, polished gameplay with PS1-era aesthetic.
- Creative Bloodborne/kart racer mashup, like Mario Kart.
- Amazing, memorable soundtrack enhances the experience.
- Charming, creative, and full of character.
- Game is short and lacks content.
- Inconsistent and imbalanced difficulty throughout.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 43%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 55%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 94%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 6%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1929
- Negative points
- 560
- Gameplay points
- 184
- Perf. points
- 36
- Rec. points
- 496
- Misc points
- 91
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Fun, polished, and enjoyable gameplay
| The game is consistently praised for being fun, enjoyable, and well-made. Reviewers highlight the engaging gameplay, simple yet effective combat, and the overall polished feel of the experience, making it accessible and rewarding for a wide range of players. | 96% |
Appealing and authentic PS1 aesthetic
| The game's retro aesthetic, particularly its PS1-era visuals, is a major draw for reviewers. They appreciate the attention to detail in recreating this style, which evokes nostalgia and enhances the game's overall charm and unique atmosphere. | 69% |
Creative Bloodborne/Kart Racer mashup
| The game's unique blend of Bloodborne's gothic horror atmosphere with kart racing mechanics is a key highlight. Reviewers appreciate the creative reimagining of Bloodborne elements within the racing context, resulting in a memorable and humorous experience. | 65% |
Excellent kart racer, like Mario Kart
| The game is frequently compared to Mario Kart, with reviewers noting its creative mechanics, engaging courses, and overall quality as a kart racer. Some even consider it superior to Mario Kart, praising its depth and unique elements. | 51% |
Amazing and memorable soundtrack
| The game's soundtrack receives widespread acclaim, with reviewers describing it as amazing, incredible, and a highlight of the experience. The music complements the game's atmosphere and is enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the game. | 41% |
Dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere
| The game has a dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere with a charming gothic setting. Reviewers appreciate the art style and the unique emotions the game provides. | 21% |
Fun local and split-screen multiplayer
| The game offers local multiplayer and split-screen modes, making it a great option for playing with friends and family. Reviewers appreciate the ability to play together in person, enhancing the social aspect of the game. | 19% |
Charming, creative, and full of character
| The game is described as oozing with character, charm, and creativity. Reviewers appreciate the passion and love that went into its development, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience. | 17% |
Engaging and replayable campaign mode
| The game's campaign mode is praised for its engaging story, variety of levels, and replayability. It serves as a good introduction to the game's mechanics and offers a substantial amount of content. | 14% |
Fun and innovative mechanics
| The game has fun and innovative mechanics that are easy to understand. Reviewers appreciate the mechanical depth and the novel ideas presented in the game. | 11% |
Exceeded expectations, nearly perfect
| The game exceeded expectations and was described as nearly perfect. The reviewer was compelled to achieve 100% completion due to the game's enjoyment factor. | 11% |
Good controller support, responsive controls
| The game has good controller support and responsive controls, making it comfortable to play. Reviewers appreciate the ability to tweak graphics settings and the lack of bugs encountered during gameplay. | 11% |