Horrid Henry's Krazy Karts is a side-on kart racing game for PC that draws directly from the Horrid Henry television series. Players race through levels set in familiar locations from the show while using character abilities and items to gain an edge over opponents.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on racing across 40 levels filled with jumps, yucky obstacles, and opportunities for pranks. Drivers perform tumbles to earn airtime points and collect power-ups that trigger character transformations or temporary advantages. Controls remain simple and responsive, allowing younger players to master steering, acceleration, and item use quickly. Customization happens in Henry's Kart Workshop, where users adjust wheels, engines, stickers, and paint effects to create unique vehicles before heading into races. Real character voices and sound effects accompany the action, paired with an original soundtrack that matches the energetic tone of the source material.
Game Modes
Race Mode lets players compete on individual tracks, while Tournament Mode structures a series of races with progression between them. Single-player sessions include Brian's Race School for learning techniques and the built-in Level Designer for creating and sharing custom challenges. Local split-screen supports up to four players on one PC using additional controllers. Eight bonus games unlock extra tricks and power-ups for use during races, including Foam Fungus Fizz, Smelly Snot Slime, Gross Goo, Banana Skid, Bedspring Bounce, Slime Squirt, Snotbag Slinger, and Perfect Plane. These side activities add variety without leaving the main racing structure.
Characters and Progression
Six playable characters appear: Horrid Henry, Brian, Margaret, Ralph, Peter, and Soraya. Each brings distinct visual style and voice lines to the track. Progression comes through unlocking bonus games and custom parts rather than traditional leveling systems. The level set includes environments such as the School and Gross World, all rendered in artwork consistent with the television series.
Is It Worth Playing?
This title suits families seeking local multiplayer kart racing with straightforward controls and humorous elements drawn from the Horrid Henry franchise. The split-screen option encourages group play on a single machine, and the level designer extends replay value for those who enjoy creating tracks. Player feedback highlights the personality in visuals and audio alongside the competitive feel of local sessions, though some note the overall content volume falls short of larger kart racers. It delivers consistent entertainment for its intended audience of younger players and casual groups without requiring online connectivity.
