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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course provided you have enough boost for it. While Gonzo's flying saucer and Link's spaceship count, Bunsen's hovercraft doesn't since it tends to turn way too easily.
** Pepe's Kart can easily be considered this for those who have a feel for the below-mentioned games, as its stats bring it close to karts in those games. Pepe power, not so much, but you can easily get his vehicle during single player races or having a second player play as Pepe.
** Another good car is Zoot's Supercharger, and Zoot himself has one of those good powers as well.

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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course provided you have enough boost for it. GameBreaker:
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While Gonzo's flying saucer and Link's spaceship count, the floating vehicles tend to have only average stats (and Bunsen's hovercraft doesn't since it tends is probably the worst vehicle in the game), their ability to turn way too easily.
ford water utterly destroys the Dock level.
** Pepe's Kart can easily be considered this for those who have a feel for has maxed-out grip and engine power with the below-mentioned games, as its stats bring it close cost of very poor turning. Veterans of games like ''Twisted Metal'' will be right at home with the feel, and once you master drifting and turn-hopping to karts in those games. Pepe power, not so much, but get around the poor turning, you'll be destroying the competition. And if Pepe's rather poor special power isn't to your liking, you can easily get his vehicle during single player races or having a second player play as Pepe.
always switch him out for any other Muppet.
** Another good car is Zoot's Supercharger, which is the fastest car in the game and has slightly better turning than Pepe and Floyd's cars. On top of that, Zoot himself has one of those good powers as well.the better special powers, making the soft-spoken sax player an absolute demon on the track.


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** On a more comedic note, in Trafalgar Square, driving into the fountain with a floating vehicle (like Gonzo's flying saucer) will cause the vehicle to flip upside-down.
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* UnexpectedCharacter: While Link Hogthrob (in his first speaking appearance since Creator/JimHenson's death) as an unlockable racer is a surprise to be sure, it's still a given that he's a regular Muppet. However, who expected ''[[Series/FraggleRock Flange Doozer]]'' to show up?

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* UnexpectedCharacter: While Link Hogthrob (in his first speaking appearance since Creator/JimHenson's death) as an unlockable racer is a surprise to be sure, it's still a given that he's a regular Muppet. However, who expected ''[[Series/FraggleRock Flange Doozer]]'' to show up?up (especially in place of one of the Fraggles, particularly Travelling Matt, Gobo, or Red)?

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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The game has quite a few [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]].

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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The Courtesy of English jazz musicians Andy Blythe and Marten Joustra, this game has quite a few [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]]. And most of the instruments are real instead of MIDI format, which was rare for 2000.
** The Swamp has a moody bluegrass piece on banjo, stand-up bass, fiddle and harmonica with sets an atmospheric tone before suddenly breaking into a harmonious melody.
** The Canyon has an uptempo, brassy big-band track that sounds perfectly Muppety and may lead to you snapping your fingers.
** The Happiness Hotel has a song that isn't a cover of the titular song from the movie, but has a similar arrangement and wonderful lighthearted mood.
** The Mallory Gallery has a brash saxophone-driven piece reminiscent of Music/HenryMancini.
** The Restaurant has some truly crazy scat-singing and a spoons solo to boot.
** The Theater has an old-fashioned remix of the Muppet Show theme that segues into an original piece, before going back to the original theme on goofy muted trumpets and ukulele.
** The Laboratory has a tense, James Bond-style orchestral piece heavy on strings.
* ComplacentGamingSyndrome: Professional runners tend to use Floyd or Zoot (or at least a favorite Muppet driving their cars). Also, if you're grinding races to unlock different vehicles for your characters, Central Park is the track of choice, as there's so much food it's easy to fill your gauge two or even three times.


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* GeniusBonus: The game's items (fish, bombs, chickens and penguins) seem to be a reference to Jim Henson's edict to the Muppet writers - when in doubt, eat something, blow something up, or toss penguins around.
* GoodBadBugs: Traveler's Tales has always been known for their glitches, and this game is no exception.
** In the Swamp, you can win instantly by turning around, passing the finish line while in the water, and then getting back on the track to cross the finish line, which counts as completing a lap. Do this three times and you win with a best lap time of less than 4 seconds.
** In the Mallory Gallery, when you reach the area with the three paintings, drive between the glass case and the abstract painting, and then drive backwards with your rear wheel grinding against the wall. If you do it right, your car will drop through the floor - and land right in front of the finish line. This easily cuts lap times in half.


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* SpecialEffectFailure: Bill Barretta seemed to have a rushed recording schedule, as all of his characters (except Johnny Fiama, who was recorded separately as he has dialogue with Sal) have their voices muted by annoying microphone feedback. The Swedish Chef in particular is almost inaudible.


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* Ditto boss characters [[Film/TheMuppetsTakeManhattan Bill, Gil and Jill]]; [[Film/MuppetTreasureIsland Spa'am]] and [[Series/MuppetsTonight Dr. Phil Van Neuter]].

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* ** Ditto boss characters [[Film/TheMuppetsTakeManhattan Bill, Gil and Jill]]; [[Film/MuppetTreasureIsland Spa'am]] and [[Series/MuppetsTonight Dr. Phil Van Neuter]].
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* UnexpectedCharacter: While Link Hogthrob (in his first speaking appearance since Creator/JimHenson's death) as an unlockable racer is a surprise to be sure, it's still a given that he's a regular Muppet. However, who expected ''[[Series/FraggleRock Flange Doozer]]'' to show up?
* Ditto boss characters [[Film/TheMuppetsTakeManhattan Bill, Gil and Jill]]; [[Film/MuppetTreasureIsland Spa'am]] and [[Series/MuppetsTonight Dr. Phil Van Neuter]].
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* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: While it's not one of the most iconic kart racers, it gets fairly decent reviews and has a decent status with Muppet fans, especially for it's very unique twists and physics.

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* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: While it's not one of the most iconic kart racers, it gets fairly decent reviews and has a decent status with Muppet fans, especially for it's its very unique twists and physics.

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* ItsEasySoItSucks: Subverted. In comparison to games like ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacing'', this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.


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* SurpriseDifficulty: In comparison to games like ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacing'', this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.
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* AwesomeMusic: The game has quite a few [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]].

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* AwesomeMusic: SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The game has quite a few [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]].



* MostWonderfulSound: The trombone glissando when you complete an objective or collect a new vehicle.

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* MostWonderfulSound: SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound: The trombone glissando when you complete an objective or collect a new vehicle.
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* AwesomeMusic: The game has quite a few [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]].

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* AwesomeMusic: The game has quite a few [[https://www.[[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]].



* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: While it's not one of the most iconic kart racers, it gets fairly decent reviews and has a decent status with Muppet fans, especially for it's very unique twists and physics.

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* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: While it's not one of the most iconic kart racers, it gets fairly decent reviews and has a decent status with Muppet fans, especially for it's very unique twists and physics.
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* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: While it's not one of the most iconic kart racers, it gets fairly decent reviews and has a decent status with Muppet fans, especially for it's very unique twists and physics.

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** Pepe's Kart can easily be considered this for those who have a feel for the below-mentioned games, as its stats bring it close to karts in those games. Pepe himself, not so much, but you can easily get his vehicle during single player races or having a second player play as Pepe.

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** Pepe's Kart can easily be considered this for those who have a feel for the below-mentioned games, as its stats bring it close to karts in those games. Pepe himself, power, not so much, but you can easily get his vehicle during single player races or having a second player play as Pepe.Pepe.
** Another good car is Zoot's Supercharger, and Zoot himself has one of those good powers as well.
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* LastLousyPoint: The Doozer {{Escort Mission}}s. One particular challenge is the one in the Theater, where the Doozer's at the top part of the level, while the portal's on the stage, requiring you to use the opening in the middle (that you have to blast open first) to accomplish it within the ''two minutes'' you are allotted.

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* LastLousyPoint: The Doozer {{Escort Mission}}s. One particular challenge is the one in the Theater, where the Doozer's at the top part of the level, while the portal's on the stage, requiring you to use the opening in the middle (that you have to blast open first) to accomplish it within the ''two minutes'' you are allotted. Another is the Laboratory, where you literally have to push the Doozer ''upward''.

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* ItsEasySoItSucks: Subverted. In comparison to games like ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and ''CrashTeamRacing'', this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.

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** Pepe's Kart can easily be considered this for those who have a feel for the below-mentioned games, as its stats bring it close to karts in those games. Pepe himself, not so much, but you can easily get his vehicle during single player races or having a second player play as Pepe.
* ItsEasySoItSucks: Subverted. In comparison to games like ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and ''CrashTeamRacing'', ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacing'', this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.



* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge! Unless you know what you're going, you're going to have a bad time. The worst part? They don't seem to be FriendlyFireproof to each other.

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill Gill, and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge! Unless you know what you're going, you're going to have a bad time. The worst part? They don't seem to be FriendlyFireproof to each other.
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* JustForFun/XMeetsY: The Stunt courses are basically race courses meets platformers.
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* ThatOneLevel: Restaurant in Adventure Mode, since unlike other courses, it's comprised of ''multiple floors'', and the elevators you have to take can get in the way of speedruns or just accomplishing a collection objective (Stars, Food, Tokens).

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* ThatOneLevel: Restaurant in Adventure Mode, since unlike other courses, it's comprised of ''multiple floors'', and the elevators you have to take can get in the way of speedruns or just accomplishing a collection objective (Stars, Food, Tokens).Tokens).
* JustForFun/XMeetsY: The Stunt courses are basically race courses meets platformers.
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* ItsEasySoItSucks: Subverted. In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.

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* ItsEasySoItSucks: Subverted. In comparison to games like MarioKart ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and CrashTeamRacing, ''CrashTeamRacing'', this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.
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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course provided you have enough boost for it. Gonzo's flying saucer is perhaps the biggest example since it's the easiest to control.

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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course provided you have enough boost for it. While Gonzo's flying saucer is perhaps the biggest example and Link's spaceship count, Bunsen's hovercraft doesn't since it's the easiest it tends to control.turn way too easily.
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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge! Unless you know what you're going, you're going to have a bad time.

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge! Unless you know what you're going, you're going to have a bad time. The worst part? They don't seem to be FriendlyFireproof to each other.
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** The Marley brothers in the Chamber can actually be ''harder'' despite being only two, though the course layout of the Theater may make things somewhat easier against the three Frog siblings.
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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge!

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge!challenge! Unless you know what you're going, you're going to have a bad time.
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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, they're particularly aggressive, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.challenge!
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* LastLousyPoint: The Doozer {{Escort Mission}}s. One particular challenge is the one in the Theater, where the Doozer's at the top part of the level, while the portal's on the stage, requiring you to use the opening in the middle (that you have to blast open first) to accomplish it within the ''two minutes'' you are allotted.
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* AwesomeMusic: The game has quite a few [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkgErNQEip7LKjIX8eOUxLMkfT7rliTS swell soundtracks]].
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* MostWonderfulSound: The trombone glissando when you complete an objective or collect a new vehicle.
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* ScrappyMechanic: Completing ''any'' objective in a course's Adventure Mode ends the mode. collecting tokens all over a Stunt course? Collected the Movie token along the way? Too bad! You have to start all over again!

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* ScrappyMechanic: Completing ''any'' objective in a course's Adventure Mode ends the mode. collecting Collecting tokens all over a Stunt course? Collected the Movie token along the way? Too bad! You have to start all over again!
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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course but especially Gonzo's flying saucer since it's the easiest to control.

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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course but especially provided you have enough boost for it. Gonzo's flying saucer is perhaps the biggest example since it's the easiest to control.

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* ItsEasySoItSucks: In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.

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* GameBreaker: Any flying vehicle can easily skip over water sections of a course but especially Gonzo's flying saucer since it's the easiest to control.
* ItsEasySoItSucks: Subverted. In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.



* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones Bill, Gill and Jill at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.
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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.challenge.
* ThatOneLevel: Restaurant in Adventure Mode, since unlike other courses, it's comprised of ''multiple floors'', and the elevators you have to take can get in the way of speedruns or just accomplishing a collection objective (Stars, Food, Tokens).

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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.
* ItsEasySoItSucks: In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.

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* ItsEasySoItSucks: In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.
* ScrappyMechanic: Completing ''any'' objective in a course's Adventure Mode ends the mode. collecting tokens all over a Stunt course? Collected the Movie token along the way? Too bad! You have to start all over again!
* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.
* ItsEasySoItSucks: In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.
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* ThatOneBoss: The Boss Challenges when there's more than one character, especially the ones at the Theater. Unlike other battles, they ''will'' gang up on you, and you only got ''five minutes'' to finish the challenge.
* ItsEasySoItSucks: In comparison to games like MarioKart and CrashTeamRacing, this can be mistaken for an "easy game", especially since the challenges aren't all from the races and the "challenge" seen there may be instead seen as just infuriating.

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