Placement Scoring
Scoring is determined by finishing position. 1st place earns 9 points, 2nd place earns 6 points, 3rd place earns 3 points, and 4th place earns 1 point. Anyone finishing after fourth place receives no points. At the end of the three tracks, the player with the most points wins the cup.
You can play this mode on your own or against friends in link play. The available cups and their tracks are:
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Wumpa Cup: Earth 1, Barin 2, Fenomena 3
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Nitro Cup: Barin 1, Fenomena 2, Teknee 3
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Crash Cup: Earth 3, Fenomena 1, Teknee 2
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Crystal Cup: Earth 2, Barin 3, Teknee 1
Vs Single Race
This mode is available for multiplayer only. In this mode, you race against other players but with no computer-controlled racers.
Vs Cup Race
This mode is available for multiplayer only. It is just like an Arcade Cup Race without computer-controlled racers.
Wumpa Race
This mode is available for multiplayer only. The object is not only to take first place, but also to do it with 20 Wumpa fruits. You must race against your friends to collect Wumpa fruits scattered around the track. There is no lap limit; you race until someone crosses the finish line in first place with 20 Wumpa.
Battle Modes
In Battle mode, you speed around battle arenas collecting weapons and attacking enemies instead of racing on tracks. There are two Battle modes in Crash Nitro Kart. In these modes, you gain a point every time you damage an opponent and lose a point every time you get hit by a hazard or power-up. Point Limit
The first player to reach the set number of points wins.
Time Limit
Set the timer and duel it out. Whoever has the most points when time runs out wins.
ADVENTURE MODE
To start a new adventure, follow these steps:
1. Highlight SINGLE on the Main Menu and press the A Button.
2. Highlight ADVENTURE and press the A Button.
3. Highlight an empty slot and press the A Button. To change slots, press the +Control Pad Up or Down.
4. Select your team by pressing the +Control Pad Up or Down and pressing the A Button.
5. Choose a character from that team by pressing +Control Pad Up or Down and pressing the A Button. Enter a name for your save slot. Use the +Control Pad to highlight a letter or number and hit the A Button to enter your selection. When done, highlight “END” and press the A Button.
6. After the Introductory story plays, you will appear in the Earth Hub map. Drive onto an active warp pad to start your adventure.
Note: During Adventure mode, you can change characters on your team in the GARAGE, which is available from the in Hub Pause Menu.
HUB WORLD
When starting a new adventure or loading a saved one, you are placed in a Hub World Map level. Here you will find warp pads that take you to tracks containing various race types where you can prove your skills. Drive onto any active warp pad to start a race. Take advantage of your time in the Hub level by familiarizing yourself with how your kart handles. One main hub and four other world hubs will become available as you progress through the game.
Note: A map of the current Hub World is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Blinking blue dots indicate available warp pads. The blinking green triangle displays your current location.
Trophy Race
The heart of adventure progression is the Trophy Race. You must win trophies to activate other track warp pads and unlock other race types. Practice your racing skills! Boss Key Race
After winning all three trophies in a world, you can race that world's champion. If you win the race, you are awarded a key that opens another Hub World containing even more tracks and races.
Crystal Arena
Each world contains a Crystal Arena level. On these special levels, you need to collect all of the crystals within a time limit. If you succeed, you are awarded a Purple token. You must drive fast.
Relic Race
After winning a Trophy Race, you can go back to that track and race in a Relic Race. You race alone, and the object is to finish in the shortest time possible. Time crates are scattered throughout the course. Smash these crates to stop the clock for 1, 2, or 3 seconds (as shown on the side of the crates). If you race fast enough, you might be awarded a Sapphire Relic. If you drive even faster, you could get a Gold Relic. You might even be fast enough to win a Platinum Relic.
CNK Challenge
After winning a Trophy Race, you can go back and race in a CNK Challenge. The letters C, N, and K are placed around the track. To be awarded a CNK token, collect all three of these letters and come in first.
Garage
The Garage is available from the in Hub Pause Menu. Here you can track your progress through the game and change your character to another team member.
Aku Aku/Uka Uka Hints
Aku Aku or Uka Uka will stop by in Hub levels to give you tips and hints on how to play better. To review them later, press START while in the Hub level, highlight HINTS, and press the A button. Pressing the +Control Pad Up and