racing video game developed games published game boy advance media franchise video game series utilizes characters elements gameplay largely resembles traditional racing games utilizes elements racing action games playable characters increased uses mode voice acting game initially announced later exhibited released april japan april europe september north_america received mixed reviews critics release criticism directed resemblance time praise aesthetic gameplay aspects gameplay racing video game utilizes characters elements traditional racing games game follows group competing racing tournament home purpose grand prix determine best use specially designed contestants terms ability gameplay largely resembles traditional racing games focuses competing seven controlled characters cup races consisting laps usage items attack opponents improve condition integral gameplay adds element racing games new feature game jump opponents slowing adds element action gameplay recurring theme plays role game driving energy scattered tracks increases energy meter located left game meter increases player traverses evolutionary line powerful ultimately gaining ability use special attack game tracks available immediately based conventional video game environments cities completing track time player time trial mode track boss battle action oriented boss battles involve defeating generally static items scattered areas designed race tracks player compete single races unrelated story unlocked tracks game uses game boy advance wireless game link cable accessories multiplayer racing mode supporting players playable characters game features playable characters characters available immediately rest completing cup races mechanic increases total number playable cast predominantly includes popular anime characters racing abilities differ ranking areas speed handling acceleration development unlike previous games series developed japanese companies development handled washington united_states based games series veteran returned publish game original game game boy advance spirit spirit ports games game uses mode engine create dimensional gameplay handheld console incapable feat occasionally uses voice acting races uncommon game boy advance games game initially announced later exhibited north american release announced august completion development game received rating reception release fell april japan april europe september north_america game received mixed reviews critics release score metacritic critics criticized game close resemblance time ign stated gameplay mirrored mario series respectively aside familiar format critics praised specific aesthetic points graphics music tracks themes lee aspects gameplay praised control harris lee multiplayer mode lee replay value harris nintendo_power stated racing action similar games influence adds fun gameplay edge famitsu reviewers gave game scores respectively resulting total score gave game stars provide thorough review
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