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| title          = Crash Team Racing
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| developer      = [[Naughty Dog]]
| publisher      = [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
| director       = [[Jason Rubin]]
| designer       =
| writer         =
| artist         = Charles Zembillas (character design)<ref name="Manual26">Instruction Booklet, p. 26.</ref><br />Joe Pearson (character design)<ref name="Manual26"/>
| composer       = [[Mutato Muzika]] ([[Mark Mothersbaugh]] and [[Josh Mancell]])<ref name="Manual26"/>
| license        =
| series         = ''[[Crash Bandicoot (series)|Crash Bandicoot]]''
| engine         =
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| released       = '''PlayStation'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA=September 30, 1999<ref name="release">{{cite web |title=''Crash Team Racing'' for PlayStation&nbsp;– ''Crash Team Racing'' |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/driving/crashteamracing/similar.html?mode=versions |publisher=GameSpot |accessdate=August 29, 2007}}</ref>}}{{vgrelease|EU=October 20, 1999}}{{vgrelease|JP=December 16, 1999}}'''PlayStation Network'''<br>{{vgrelease|EU=October 18, 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/crash-team-racing/|title=Crash Team Racing|publisher=GameSpy|accessdate=2010-08-25}}</ref>}}{{vgrelease|JP=June 11, 2008|NA=August 10, 2010<ref>{{cite web|title=The Drop: Week of August 9, 2010 New Releases |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/08/08/the-drop-week-of-august-9-2010-new-releases/
|publisher=PlayStation.blog|date=2010-08-08|accessdate=2010-08-25}}</ref>}}
| genre          = [[Racing video game|Racing]]
| modes          = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer game|Multiplayer]]
| ratings        = {{vgratings|ESRB=E (Everyone)|PEGI=3+|ELSPA=3+|OFLCA=PG}}
| platforms      = [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[PlayStation Network]]
| media          = [[CD-ROM]]
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'''''Crash Team Racing''''' is a [[racing video game]] [[video game developer|developed]] by [[Naughty Dog]] and [[video game publisher|published]] by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation]]. The game was released in [[North America]] on September 30, 1999. It was released in [[Europe]] and [[Australia]] later the same year. It was re-released for the [[List of Sony Greatest Hits games|Greatest Hits]] chain in 2000. On January 12, 2001 it was re-released for the [[Platinum Range]] chain. On October 18, 2007, it was added to the European [[PlayStation Store]]. It was added to the Japanese store on June 11, 2008 and then to the North American store on August 10, 2010.

''Crash Team Racing'' is the fourth game in the ''[[Crash Bandicoot (series)|Crash Bandicoot]]'' [[wikt:series|series]]. It is the first ''Crash Bandicoot'' racing game and the last to be developed by Naughty Dog. The game's story focuses on the [[Fictional character|characters]] in the ''Crash Bandicoot'' series, who must race against the [[evil]] Nitros Oxide and save their planet from destruction. In the game, players can take control of one of fifteen ''Crash Bandicoot'' series characters, though only eight are available at first. During the races, speed power ups and other objects to use for safety, can be used to help the player win the game.

Video game [[critic]]s gave very good [[wikt:review|reviews]] for its [[gameplay]] and [[graphic]]s. However, the audio had a mixed review. An [[wikt:indirect|indirect]] [[sequel]], ''[[Crash Nitro Kart]]'', was released in 2003 for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Xbox]], [[Game Boy Advance]] and [[N-Gage]] [[game console]]s. With 2.2 million copies sold, ''Crash Team Racing'' remains one of the most popular PlayStation and [[List of best-selling PlayStation video games|best-selling video games]] as of 2012.

== Gameplay ==
''Crash Team Racing'' is a racing game in which the player controls characters from the ''Crash Bandicoot'' universe, most of whom compete in karts. While racing, the player can [[accelerate]], [[steer]], [[reverse]], [[brake]], [[wikt:hop|hop]] or use weapons and power-ups with the game [[Game controller|controller]]'s analog stick and buttons.<ref name="Manual3">Instruction Booklet, p. 3.</ref> There are two different [[crate]]s that are scattered throughout the tracks and [[arena]]s of ''Crash Team Racing''. Crates with question marks (?) on them have power-ups and weapons. Players must drive through and break the crate.<ref name="Manual11">Instruction Booklet, p. 11.</ref> When a player collects a weapon or power-up, it will appear in a box at the top of the screen.<ref name="Manual20">Instruction Booklet, p. 20.</ref> Once the player has this, they can destroy other racers with the weapon. The power-ups can help the player's performance.<ref name="Manual11"/> "Fruit Crates" carry "Wumpa Fruit" that [[wikt:increase|increase]] the speed of the player's kart and strengthen the player's weapons and power-ups if ten of them are collected.<ref name="Manual20"/><ref name="Manual23"/><ref name="Manual9">Instruction Booklet, p. 9.</ref>

The power slide can be done by holding down one of the shoulder buttons to perform a hop, and steering before the kart lands.<ref name="Manual23">Instruction Booklet, p. 23.</ref> While sliding, the "Turbo Boost Meter" on the lower-right corner of the screen fills up and goes from green to red.<ref name="Manual9"/> To get a speed boost, the player quickly presses the opposite shoulder button while the Turbo Boost Meter is red. The player can get three speed boosts in a row during a power slide. The third speed boost is more powerful. If the player waits too long into the power slide for a boost, the kart will spin around.<ref name="Manual23"/><ref name="Manual9"/>

== Plot ==

=== Characters ===
{{main|Characters of Crash Bandicoot}}
Fifteen characters are playable in ''Crash Team Racing'', although only eight of them are playable from the start.<ref name="Manual5"/> [[Crash Bandicoot (character)|Crash Bandicoot]], the [[protagonist]] of the series, is a playable character. Doctor Neo Cortex, Crash's [[enemy]], is a mad [[scientist]] who wants to stop Nitros Oxide so that he may [[wikt:conquer|conquer]] the world himself. Coco Bandicoot, Crash's younger sister, is a computer genius. Doctor N. Gin is a [[Aerospace engineering|rocket scientist]] who, is Cortex [[wikt:minion|minion]]. Pura and Polar's karts has low speed but better handling, allowing them to navigate tight corners. Tiny Tiger and Dingodile's karts are built for top speed.<ref name="Manual245">Instruction booklet, pp. 24–25.</ref>

The main [[antagonist]] of the story, Nitros Oxide, believes he is the fastest racer in the [[galaxy]]. He [[wikt:threaten|threatens]] to turn planet [[Earth]] into a [[concrete]] [[parking lot]].<ref name="Manual245"/> There are four [[Boss (video game)|boss]]: Ripper Roo,<ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Ripper Roo's Challenge |quote='''Ripper Roo:''' Are you crazy enough to race me? I'll show you wild driving! Last one across the finish line is a rotten brain!}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Ripper Roo's Challenge |quote='''Ripper Roo:''' You are crazier than me! Have a key. Good luck! You'll need it!}}</ref> Papu Papu,<ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Papu Papu's Challenge |quote='''Papu Papu:''' Papu much tired of watching puny slugs race so slow. Papu want in action, to lay boom down big and prove Papu is world's best driver. Papu move so fast, you munch tracks.}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Papu Papu's Challenge |quote='''Papu Papu:''' Ugh... Papu not himself today. Maybe Papu not eat enough big breakfast. You are fast for be so small. Here is key to help. Oxide much bigger problem for you. Him not as big, but he is much more grumpy...}}</ref> Komodo Joe<ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Komodo Joe's Challenge |quote='''Komodo Joe:''' Ssssso, you've beaten all the other racersssss on these tracks. Well, now you'll sssssee why I'm the most feared driver on the cccccircuit. I'll earn the right to face Oxide by crushhhhhing you into brickdussst. Let'sssss raccccce.}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Komodo Joe's Challenge |quote='''Komodo Joe:''' You're not so slow after all. Surprisssed me, you did. Here'sss a key for the win. Ssstill, I think you're not fassst enough to outrace Oxide. We're going to lossssse our planet, and it will be all your fault.}}</ref> and Pinstripe Potoroo.<ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Pinstripe's Challenge |quote='''Pinstripe Potoroo:''' Whah, you... you call that racin'? Forget about it. If you's gonna face Oxide, you's gonna have to get past me foist! I'm the speed champeen here, and I'm gonna save the woild... for a sizable fee, o' course! (''laughs hoarsely'')}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Pinstripe's Challenge |quote='''Pinstripe Potoroo:''' So, you's beaten me fair and square. I doubt you'll be this lucky with Oxide. Here's a key for your troubles... Oh, brother...}}</ref> The four bosses, along with [[wikt:imperfect|imperfect]] [[clone]] of Crash Bandicoot named Fake Crash, become playable characters if the Adventure Mode is fully completed.<ref name="GamePro">{{cite web |author=The D-Pad Destroyer |title=Review : ''Crash Team Racing'' <nowiki>[</nowiki> PlayStation <nowiki>]</nowiki> - from GamePro.com |url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/2609/crash-team-racing/ |date=November 24, 2000 |publisher=GamePro |accessdate=September 25, 2009|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090426011613/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/2609/crash-team-racing/|archivedate=2009-04-26}}</ref> 

The player's [[tutor]]s in the game are the sentient [[twin]] [[witch doctor]] [[mask]]s Aku Aku and Uka Uka, both of whom give [[wikt:hints|hints]] that help the player develop their racing skills.<ref name="Manual23"/> They become power-ups during the races. They [[wikt:temporarily|temporarily]] [[protect]] the player from all attacks. However, their power does not protect the player from [[Rift (geology)|chasms]] or deep water.<ref name="Manual22">Instruction Booklet, p. 22.</ref>

=== Story ===
The inhabitants of Earth are visited by an [[Extraterrestrial life|extraterrestrial]] named Nitros Oxide. He claims to be the fastest racer in the galaxy. Challenging Earth to a game called "Survival of the Fastest". If Earth's driver wins, he promises to leave Earth alone, but if Oxide wins, he will turn Earth into a concrete parking lot and [[slave|enslave]] the Earthlings.<ref>{{cite video game|title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Universal Interactive Studios |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Opening cutscene |quote='''Nitros Oxide:''' So, you pesky Earth slugs like to race, eh? (''chuckles'') Well I, Nitros Oxide, am the fastest racer in the galaxy! I travel the stars looking for creatures to test my skill. It's a little game I call "Survival of the Fastest". Here's the way we play. I challenge the best driver of your worlds will race for the planet. If your driver wins, I'll leave your miserable little rock alone. But if I win, I'll turn your entire globe into a concrete parking lot and make you my slaves. (''laughs'') Get ready to race for the fate of your planet.}}</ref> In response, the player character gathers all four Boss Keys needed to enter Oxide's [[spaceship]] and races him in a one-on-one match. Upon Oxide's [[wikt:defeat|defeat]] by the player character, he leaves Earth, but promises that he will return when all of the Time Relics have been gathered. Oxide faces the player again after all the Time Relics are gathered.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Ending cutscene |quote='''Nitros Oxide:''' Aaaaargh! I can't believe you beat me! I never lose! How embarrassing. I'll be the laughingstock of all Gasmoxia. Fine! Your miserable planet stays gushy and green. At least you still haven't gathered all my Time Relics. Until you've collected all of those and raced me again, you'll never be able to claim you are the fastest. This won't be the last time you'll face Nitros Oxide. We ''will'' meet again!}}</ref> After losing once more, Oxide keeps his word and leaves Earth forever.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Ending cutscene |quote='''Nitros Oxide:''' Aaaaargh! You beat me once again! Now I have to go back to the planet Gasmoxia a complete loser! I must be getting slow in my old age. That's it! I'm finished racing in these mushy backward worlds. Keep your miserable planet! I'm outta here for good!}}</ref> An [[wikt:epilogue|epilogue]] is played during the end credits. It explains what the characters of the game did after the events of the story. Nitros Oxide himself returns to his home planet of Gasmoxia and hides from society. After years of [[therapy]] to [[wikt:cope|cope]] with his loss, he tries to do unicycle-racing, only to get into a bad [[accident]].<ref>{{cite video game |title=Crash Team Racing |developer=Naughty Dog |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |date=September 30, 1999 |platform=PlayStation |level=Epilogue |quote='''Text:''' Nitros Oxide went back to the planet Gasmoxia a broken alien. After years of therapy, Oxide emerged from seclusion to begin racing again. Unfortunately, the unicycle was a poor vehicle choice, and his resulting accident was too gruesome to detail here}}</ref>

== Development ==⏎
Naughty Dog began production on ''Crash Team Racing'' after the completion of ''[[Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back]]'' (1997). The [[game engine]] for ''Crash Team Racing'' was created at the same time ''[[Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped]]'' (1998) was produced.<ref name="JRInterview">{{cite web |author=Douglass Perry |title=IGN: Interview with Jason Rubin |url=http://psx.ign.com/articles/071/071342p1.html |publisher=IGN |date=October 19, 1999 |accessdate=September 30, 2009 |authorlink=Doug Perry}}</ref> The characters of the game were [[design]]ed by Charles Zembillas and Joe Pearson, who designed the characters of the last three games of the ''Crash Bandicoot'' series.<ref name="Manual26"/> Nitros Oxide was originally a mad scientist who enjoys speed, and plotted to speed up the entire world until the end of time.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sam Kennedy |title=First Look at ''Crash Team Racing''&nbsp;– PlayStation News at GameSpot |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/driving/crashteamracing/news.html?sid=2451260&om_act=convert&om_clk=gsupdates&tag=updates;title;4 |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |date=May 6, 1999 |accessdate=September 30, 2009 |quote=Here's how the story goes... There's a new mad scientist in town named Nitros Oxide and he's about to wreak his own havoc on this little island paradise. He's absolutely obsessed with speed, so he concocts a crazy idea to speed the whole world up forever!}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Douglass Perry |title=IGN: ''Crash Team Racing'' Preview |url=http://psx.ign.com/articles/131/131595p1.html |publisher=IGN |date=October 5, 1999 |accessdate=September 30, 2009 |quote=Starring a new evil force of polygonal madness, a scientist named Nitrous Oxide, ''Crash Team Racing'' finds Crash immediately placed in dire straits. Obsessed with speed, Nitrous claims that "fast just isn't fast enough," and plots a strategy to tear down the little island paradise in which Crash and his friends live. Nitrous cooks up an experiment to "speed up" the entire world until the end of time, a rather edgy theory that physicists would certainly counter. In a classic case of videogame (read: cartoon) logic, Crash and his friends must race to save the planet from a premature death. |authorlink=Doug Perry}}</ref> However, Zembillias and Pearson wanted the character to be an extrterrestrial, because there were already human, animal and machine bosses in the past.<ref>{{cite web |author= |title=<nowiki>[</nowiki> Crash Gallery&nbsp;– Character Sketches&nbsp;– ''Crash Team Racing'' <nowiki>]</nowiki> |url=http://www.naughtydog.com/crash/crash/ctr-character.htm |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080822123401/www.naughtydog.com/crash/crash/ctr-character.htm |work= |publisher=Naughty Dog |archivedate=August 22, 2008 |accessdate=October 1, 2009}}</ref>

David Baggett produced the game's [[soundtrack]], with Mark Mothersbaugh and Josh Mancell of Mutato Muzika composing the music. [[Sound effect]]s were created by Mike Gollum, Ron Horwitz and Kevin Spears of [[Universal Sound Studios]]. The voices of Doctor Neo Cortex and Uka Uka were provided by [[Clancy Brown]], while the voices of Doctor N. Gin, Tiny Tiger and Pinstripe Potoroo were provided by voice actor Brendan O'Brien. Additional voices were provided by David A. Pizzuto, Mel Winkler, Michael Ensign, Hynden Walch, Billy Pope, sound effects artist Mike Gollom, Michael Connor and Chip Chinery.<ref name="Manual26"/>

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