ModNation Racers: Road Trip
{{Short description|2012 video game}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}{{Infobox VG
| title = ModNation Racers: Road Trip
| image = Modnation-racers-roadtrip-logo.png
| caption = North American box art
| developer = San Diego Studio
| publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
| series = ModNation Racers
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|February 15, 2012|EU|February 22, 2012|AU|February 23, 2012}}
| genre = Kart racing
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| platforms = PlayStation Vita
}}
ModNation Racers: Road Trip is a 2012 kart racing video game developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita. It is the sequel to ModNation Racers.{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mark |date=October 17, 2011 |title=ModNation Monday: Our Official Title Revealed! |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2011/10/17/modnation-monday-our-official-title-revealed/ |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130233448/https://blog.playstation.com/2011/10/17/modnation-monday-our-official-title-revealed/ |archivedate=November 30, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}{{cite web |last=Sinclair |first=Brendan |date=December 22, 2011 |title=PS Vita hits shelves with 20 titles |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps-vita-hits-shelves-with-20-titles/1100-6348080/ |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120170957/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps-vita-hits-shelves-with-20-titles/1100-6348080/ |archivedate=January 20, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}} On July 1, 2017, Sony Interactive Entertainment terminated the online functionality for the game.{{cite web |title=Decommissioned servers |url=https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/legal/gameservers/ |website=PlayStation UK |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418004822/https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/legal/gameservers/ |archivedate=April 18, 2017 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 20, 2023}}
Gameplay
Gameplay is similar to its predecessor on the PlayStation 3. Players are able to accelerate and drift, successful drifts allow players to fill their boost meter. The meter resembles a multi-tiered thermometer which allows players to the choice of activating a turbo boost to increase the kart's speed or 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. New weapons are available in ModNation Racers: Road Trip bringing a total of seven types. The game also includes ad-hoc mode.{{cite web |last=Koller |first=John |date=December 22, 2011 |title=PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup and Details |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2011/12/22/playstation-vita-launch-lineup-and-details/ |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002001305/https://blog.playstation.com/2011/12/22/playstation-vita-launch-lineup-and-details/ |archivedate=October 2, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = 62/100{{cite web |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/modnation-racers-road-trip/ |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728154857/https://www.metacritic.com/game/modnation-racers-road-trip/ |archivedate=July 28, 2024 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| AVC = B{{cite web |last=Teti |first=John |date=February 20, 2012 |title=PlayStation Vita Launch Games |url=https://www.avclub.com/playstation-vita-launch-games-1798230498 |website=The A.V. Club |publisher=G/O Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120192224/https://www.avclub.com/playstation-vita-launch-games-1798230498 |archivedate=January 20, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| Destruct = 3/10{{cite web |last=Sterling |first=James Stephanie |date=February 13, 2012 |title=Review: ModNation Racers: Road Trip |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-modnation-racers-road-trip/ |website=Destructoid |publisher=Gamurs |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328002144/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-modnation-racers-road-trip/ |archivedate=March 28, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| EGM = 5.5/10{{cite magazine |last=Camron |first=Marc |date=February 24, 2012 |title=EGM Review: ModNation Racers: Road Trip |url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-modnation-racers-road-trip/ |magazine=EGMNow |publisher=EGM Media, LLC |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310011804/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-modnation-racers-road-trip/ |archivedate=March 10, 2019 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 20, 2023}}
| EuroG = 7/10{{cite web |last=Donlan |first=Christian |date=February 13, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip Review |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/modnation-racers-road-trip-review |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604103232/https://www.eurogamer.net/modnation-racers-road-trip-review |archivedate=June 4, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| GI = 7/10{{cite magazine |last=Marchiafava |first=Jeff |date=February 13, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip Review |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/modnation_racers_road_trip/b/playstation_vita/archive/2012/02/13/the-best-and-worst-of-kart-racing.aspx |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929173653/https://www.gameinformer.com/games/modnation_racers_road_trip/b/playstation_vita/archive/2012/02/13/the-best-and-worst-of-kart-racing.aspx |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=July 28, 2024}}
| GameRev = 5/10{{cite web |last=Bischoff |first=Daniel R. |date=February 28, 2012 |title=Modnation Racers [sic]: Road Trip Review |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54551-modnation-racers-road-trip-review |website=GameRevolution |publisher=CraveOnline |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728155451/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54551-modnation-racers-road-trip-review |archivedate=July 28, 2024 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| GT = 6.9/10{{cite web |date=February 15, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip Review |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14972 |website=GameTrailers |publisher=Viacom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216142029/http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14972 |archivedate=February 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 20, 2023}}
| IGN = 7/10{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=February 13, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/13/modnation-racers-road-trip-review |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316050031/https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/13/modnation-racers-road-trip-review |archivedate=March 16, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| PG = {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Willington |first=Peter |date=February 13, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/modnation-racers-road-trip/modnation-racers-road-trip/ |website=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320212934/https://www.pocketgamer.com/modnation-racers-road-trip/modnation-racers-road-trip/ |archivedate=March 20, 2022 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| PSM = 6/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: ModNation Racers: Road Trip |magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine |publisher=Future plc |issue=57 |date=April 2012 |page=57}}
| PSQ = {{Rating|7|10}}{{cite web |last=Ingram |first=Christopher |date=February 21, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip Review |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psvita/modnation_racers_road_trip |website=Push Square |publisher=Hookshot Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922004740/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psvita/modnation_racers_road_trip |archivedate=September 22, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| TG = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite news |last=Parkin |first=Simon |date=February 17, 2012 |title=PS Vita launch titles – reviews (Modnation Racers [sic]: Road Trip) |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/feb/17/ps-vita-launch-game-reviews |newspaper=The Guardian |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120191215/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/feb/17/ps-vita-launch-game-reviews |archivedate=January 20, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
| rev1 = Metro
| rev1Score = 3/10{{cite news |last=Jenkins |first=David |date=February 15, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip review – road to hell |url=https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/15/modnation-racers-road-trip-review-road-to-hell-318962/ |newspaper=Metro |publisher=DMG Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120192230/https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/15/modnation-racers-road-trip-review-road-to-hell-318962/ |archivedate=January 20, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
}}
ModNation Racers: Road Trip received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
James Stephanie Sterling of Destructoid criticized its lack of content, writing, "...ModNation Racers: Road Trip is about as shamelessly rushed and sloppily executed as any spin-off you can imagine." Eurogamer and GamesRadar+ thought that the game lacked soul.{{cite web |last=Hall |first=Alexandra |date=February 13, 2012 |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip review |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/modnation-racers-ps-vita-review/ |website=GamesRadar+ |publisher=Future plc |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002090641/https://www.gamesradar.com/modnation-racers-ps-vita-review/ |archivedate=October 2, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 28, 2024}} Eurogamer also liked the customization and controls, concluding, "...Road Trip is a surprisingly enjoyable instalment nonetheless. It's colourful, cheerful and a decent showcase for Sony's brand new hardware." Game Informer did not recommend the game due to its lack of online multiplayer and criticized the chaotic design of the tracks, writing, "The later tracks, while impressive on a technical and creative level, are packed with so many obstacles and pitfalls that races devolve into chaos. This pandemonium is compounded by the worst rubberband AI I've ever seen..." while going on to praise the utilization of the touch and handheld controls. IGN disliked the load times, as well as some technical issues, writing, "Yes, the courses are tougher and as beautiful as ever, but the game stumbles at showcasing that. The framerate drops regularly when the action is intense. It doesn't become unplayable, but it certainly doesn't look silky smooth." Pocket Gamer similarly took issue with its lack of content, technical issues, and chaotic gameplay, and wrote, "ModNation Racers: Road Trip...is not only inferior to the home console release but also to the PSP offering." GameRevolution similarly wrote negatively, stating, "Despite the well-executed customization suite and some entertaining gameplay, it feels like too many good ideas were buried under mountains and mountains of [bad ideas] you never asked for and you'll never use." GameSpot adored the first half of the campaign, robust creation and sharing suite, and the tone, while lamenting the long load times, chaotic races, and lack of online multiplayer. G4TV gave it 3.5 out of 5, saying that none of the gripes "would kill anyone's enjoyment of the game, but given the lack of multiplayer, and the weak single-player, ModNation Racers: Road Trip is a huge missed opportunity for the casual fan, but the mod-tools are strong enough to appeal to the already converted fan of the franchise."{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen A. |date=February 22, 2012 |url=http://www.g4tv.com/games/psv/65410/modnation-racers-road-trip/review/ |title=ModNation Racers: Road Trip Review |website=G4TV |publisher=G4 Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311090221/http://www.g4tv.com/games/psv/65410/modnation-racers-road-trip/review/ |archivedate=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |accessdate=July 28, 2024}}
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References
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External links
- {{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20120310182253/http://www.modnation.com/en_us/index/index.htm}}
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Category:Inactive online games
Category:Kart racing video games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:PlayStation Vita games
Category:PlayStation Vita-only games
Category:Products and services discontinued in 2017
Category:San Diego Studio games
Category:Sony Interactive Entertainment games
Category:Vehicular combat games
Category:Video games developed in the United States