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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 63 | 20 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 65 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 60% | 60 | 131 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 73% | 69 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 3 reviews sampled · 2 total reviews in window · weighted 1.2 up / 0.4 down · computed 20m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
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“Unless you're one of the biggest DreamWorks fans on the planet, you'll struggle to fall in love with DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing. Its attempts at authenticity and its numerous references are admirable, but it really lets itself down on the track with frustrating design choices, unstable performance, and a forgettable range of power-ups.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Dreamworks All-Star Kart Racing is another go at the notorious kart genre, hoping to get things right. In some aspects, it does, but in some certain places, it fails the deliver to make it a worthwhile experience. The graphics, kart customization, and the interaction between characters are great.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“As someone who grew up playing Mario Kart, I was excited to try this game”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Dreamworks All-Star Kart Racing is a better kart racer than you're probably expecting, but its low production values mean it can't come close to Nintendo's genre-defining franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“While DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing does little to set itself apart from its contemporaries, it offers a satisfactory kart racing experience with a friendly price tag. The lack of a battle mode hinders the replayability factor, and that is a shame because it would have been the cherry on top of the sundae. If you ever wanted to play as Shrek and friends in a modern kart racer, DreamWorks All-Stars Kart Racing certainly scratches that itch.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing is a worthy contender in the world of kart racing games. While it might not dethrone Mario Kart, it holds its own alongside other titles like Crash Kart Racing. With its all-star cast of DreamWorks characters, a fantastic selection of race tracks, and the promise of endless fun for both solo and multiplayer play, this game is a must-try for fans of DreamWorks and kart racing enthusiasts.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing's intention is clear: to attract the most loyal audience of the animation studio. Unfortunately, its negative points don't invite players to stay for a long season, but the charm that remains makes it perfect to have more than a good time, especially in company.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This is honestly one of the best kart racers around, and a genuine competitor to Mario Kart. Despite the disappointing vocal performances, the rest of the game is marvelous. The controls are tight and responsive, the character roster is robust, and the level designs are really inventive. Pair that with an awesome soundtrack that retains the spirit of your favorite films, but throws its own souped up spin on it, and you’ve you a recipe for success.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Dreamworks All Star Kart Racing is the best alternative racer in the genre for a long time. There’s a great roster to choose from, kart variety and garage customisation lets you tweak your vehicle how you see fit, and it all looks really well presented and polished. Track variety is a little bit limited and repetitive with only one or two memorable standouts, multiplayer modes could be a bit more varied and the voice acting grates after a while, but this is a really promising start for, what we hope will be, an ongoing franchise with more games to come.”
read full review ↗ - 65
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“It’s tough being a kart racer in a world where you will always be compared to the genre’s standard-bearer, but DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing is perfectly serviceable.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing is still a decent racer overall. Much like the studio that inspired it, it’s not going to make you forget the genre’s king, but there’s fun to be found here if you give it a chance.”
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Nintendo Life
GamesCreed
Games Freezer
TheSixthAxis
NoobFeed
Rectify Gaming
IGN
WayTooManyGames
Expansive
GameXplain
But Why Tho?
Gaming Age…and 3 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
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