Race Driver: Create & Race

Nintendo DS · Racing

Race Driver: Create & Race

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreRacing
DeveloperFirebrand Games
PublisherCodemasters
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Developed by Firebrand Games and published by Codemasters, Race Driver: Create & Race arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as a racing game.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

Firebrand Games also made Need for Speed: Nitro, Hot Wheels Track Attack and SpongeBob's Boating Bash for the DS.

Race Driver: Create & Race supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Race Driver: Create & Race is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Race Driver: Create & Race walkthroughs & guides

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Race Driver: Create & Race FAQ

When did Race Driver: Create & Race come out on the DS?

Race Driver: Create & Race was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Race Driver: Create & Race?

It was developed by Firebrand Games and published by Codemasters.

Is Race Driver: Create & Race multiplayer?

Yes. Race Driver: Create & Race supports up to 2 players.

How long does Race Driver: Create & Race take to play?

As a racing game, Race Driver: Create & Race typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Race Driver: Create & Race on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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