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Crash Team Racing
PlayStation · Racing
Crash Team Racing
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Naughty Dog |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Crash Bandicoot |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 32 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Crash Team Racing is a racing game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Crash Bandicoot series; on the PS1 you can also try Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot: Warped and Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. The series also appears on other systems with Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced (GBA) and Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure (GBA).
Crash Team Racing 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 PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Crash Team Racing 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.
Crash Team Racing walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Crash Team Racing.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Crash Team Racing FAQ
When did Crash Team Racing come out on the PS1?
Crash Team Racing was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Crash Team Racing?
It was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony.
Is Crash Team Racing multiplayer?
Yes. Crash Team Racing supports up to 2 players.
How long does Crash Team Racing take to play?
As a racing game, Crash Team Racing 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 Crash Team Racing 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.