''Nicktoons Winners Cup Racing'' is an

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developed by American studio Pronto Games, Inc. and published by ValuSoft, with

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. It was released on February 15, 2006, in the United States, exclusively for the Microsoft Windows operating system. It is the second racing game released in the Nicktoons series, succeeding Nicktoons Racing and preceding

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Gameplay

The game has the player race around different race courses as various

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characters. Each racer has their own unique vehicle to drive, reflective of their character, as well as unique ability, which can be used against other racers. The environments of the courses are also stylized after locations from their respective shows, with each show getting one track each. The game has three modes for players to choose from, each with their own unique gameplay styles. Winner’s Cup, the game’s story mode, Quick Race, a versus mode, and Free Diving, a sandbox mode to drive around the tracks. There are also various unlockable mini games. By completing the Winner’s Cup, the player can unlock new playable characters and minigames.

Playable Characters

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'') * Sheldon J. Plankton^unlockable (''SpongeBob SquarePants'') *

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'') * Professor Calamitous^unlockable (''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius'') * Danny Fenton ('' Danny Phantom'') * Vlad Plasmius^unlockable (''Danny Phantom'') *

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'') * Mr. Crocker^unlockable (''The Fairly OddParents'')

Racetracks

* Bikini Bottom - (''SpongeBob SquarePants'') * Retroville - (''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius'') * Dimmsdale - (''The Fairly OddParents'') * Amity Park - (''Danny Phantom'')

Reception

The game currently holds a 6.6 rating on

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and a 5.1 on Game Pressure.

References

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