GamesRadar - DS Racing Games

Powerbike

Ducati Moto

Driving around on hot asphalt - nothing can beat that thrill.

Wacky Races: Crash & Dash

Jun 17, 2008

Race Dick Dastardly and Penelope Pitstop in this minimally average racing game that has neither gas nor brakes.

TrackMania DS

It may not have the most exact controls, but there's many a good time to be had in this portable version of TrackMania, including a track creator and 4 player races via Wi-Fi.

Homie Rollerz

Mar 5, 2008

It simply isn't possible to love those racist little gumball figures enough to enjoy any part of this broken and und unfinished excuse for a kart race.

Top Gear: Downforce

Race through natural disasters and shifting tracks in this charmingly simple top-down racer.

Cars Mater-National

Oct 29, 2007

Unlike its DS predecessor, Mater-National is an actual racing game - not the most exciting, feature-packed one, but a solid racer on a platform that oddly lacks numerous notable racers.

Race Driver: Create & Race

Sep 25, 2007

Custom build your own tracks with preset tiles or just go wild with the stylus. If you can dream it you can race it - follow your hearts, people.

Cocoto Kart Racer

Another 'kart' racer for the DS, this one features 12 characters and 15 tracks.

Speed Racer: The Videogame

May 6, 2008

Drive fast and constantly perform crazy stunts on your way to the finish line in this speedy DS racer.

Rapid Racoon

In the tradition of WipEout, Rapid Racoon brings gravity defying rocket sleds to the DS with wireless local multiplayer.

Indianapolis 500 Legends

Dec 18, 2007

It might actually be more fun when your car breaks down in this racing game, as players will be able to frantically rush through minigames, using their stylus to dump gasoline into their cars and even change their tires. Manual labor is always better in videogame form.

MX vs ATV Untamed

Dec 17, 2007

While the mechanics are fairly solid, the event modes are limited and the tracks stuck inside boring arenas.

Need for Speed ProStreet

Nov 13, 2007

Too bad this racer doesn't have the personality to match its looks - otherwise we'd be totally smitten.

GRID

Jun 3, 2008

While it's not a huge upgrade from its fairly recent predecessor, Race Driver: GRID is an excellent racing game fans of the genre should definitely check out.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli

This racer, based on the Ferrari license is just pulling up to the starting line. If it's anything like the previous Dreamcast model it should take the checkered flag when it launches.

Biker Mice from Mars [import]

Biker Mice isn't great, but this DS racer is a briefly amusing distraction.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights

Sep 17, 2007

Juice Games has tinkered, expanded and improved every aspect of the original as well as introducing some great new features.

Need for Speed Carbon

Nov 1, 2006

The new mechanic is the Wingman - insane teammates who'll gladly sacrifice their cars and personal safety for your glory.

Cars

Jun 6, 2006

A grab-bag of minigames and catch phrases that could possibly ensnare the kids, but anyone over eight should keep on truckin'.