ModNation Racers

ModNation Racers is a kart racing game in development by United Front Games for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.

User generated content will be a central aspect of the game, such that it uses the same “Play, Create, Share.” adage as LittleBigPlanet to convey its basis in online user-generated content sharing and level creation tools.

Gameplay

Players are able to accelerate and drift similar to other racing games in the kart-racing genre, in the game successful drifts also allow players to fill their boost meter.

The meter resembles a multi-tiered thermometer which allows players to utilize a turbo boost or use a shield to protect their kart from incoming attacks.

Players are able to collect weapons as they race which can be upgraded to up to three levels of power, weapons include sonic attacks, missiles and lightning strikes.

In addition to the emphasis on user-generated content, the game includes a full-fledged single-player mode featuring a story by professional Hollywood writers.

Video Review

Game Specs

Developer(s) United Front Games / SCE San Diego Studio (PSP)

Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment

Designer(s) Mat Thomas

Composer(s) Marc Baril

Platform(s) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable

Release date(s) PlayStation 3: EU May 21, 2010, NA May 25, 2010 / PlayStation Portable: TBC

Genre(s) UGC Racing game

Mode(s) Single-player, PlayStation 3 offline multiplayer {up to 4 players), online multiplayer (up to 2 local players, 12 players online) / PSP Ad hoc (up to 6 players), online multiplayer (up to 6 players)

Rating(s) ESRB: E

Media PlayStation 3 / Blu-ray Disc / PSP / UMD, download

Input methods Gamepad