Item: Wacky Wheels HD Kart Racing
Rating: 75
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

75/100

Wacky Wheels HD is a delightful blast from the past for anyone who grew up playing the original MS-DOS kart racer. It successfully captures the 'Mode 7' aesthetic of the 90s while cleaning up the visuals for modern HD displays. The roster of wild animals, including classics like Sultan the elephant and newcomers like Hari the grizzly, brings a lot of personality to the tracks. The gameplay is pure arcade fun—it’s less about realistic physics and more about power-ups, tight turns, and chucking hedgehogs at your rivals.

While the game is a great piece of nostalgia, it does feel a bit dated compared to modern kart racers like Mario Kart Tour. The controls can be a bit bunched up on smaller screens, and the lack of a modern tutorial might leave new players confused about some of the older mechanics. However, for those looking for a faithful reboot of a cult classic, complete with a remastered version of that iconic soundtrack, Wacky Wheels HD delivers exactly what it promises. It’s a quirky, ferocious, and fun return to the track.

Reviewed on: Tue Nov 04 2025

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I remember the original Wacky Wheels on my old 486 PC. This remake is... faithful. Maybe too faithful. In an era where Mario Kart 8 and Crash Team Racing exist, the simplistic tracks and floaty handling of Wacky Wheels feel dated. The 'HD' update is clean, but the art style is a bit sterile. It's a nice curiosity for those of us who grew up with Apogee games, but the younger generation will find the mechanics shallow and the rubber-banding AI frustrating. It’s more of a museum piece than a competitive racer.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Faithful recreation of the original
Local and online multiplayer support
Low price point

Dated physics and mechanics
Uninspired track design
Tough competition in the genre

Technical Report

Performance: Runs smoothly; netcode for online play is hit-or-miss.

Accessibility:

Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have fond memories of DOS-era kart racers.

Skip if: You expect modern kart racing depth and physics.

Similar Games:

Mario Kart Tour
Beach Buggy Racing

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, conservative veteran gamer
Hardware: Apple TV / iPhone 13
Playtime: 5 hours
Status: Won all Gold Cups

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1264424436

$2.99 9+★3.5 4 reviews

Author : Cascadia Games LLC

Pubish Date : Thu Aug 24 2017

Last Update Date : Sat Feb 10 2018

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.3Sat Feb 10 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
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The Wack is Back, Jack!
The road is a dangerous place, especially when overrun with wild animals in go-karts! This is the official reboot of Apogee's classic racing game Wacky Wheels. It features the ferocious critters, cramped tracks, and wicked powerups that fans of the original love!
Race like it's 1994!
Wacky Wheels HD is an all-new game with unique tracks and features based on the original game and other games from its era. It draws inspiration from Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Konami Krazy Racers, Atari Karts, and more. The entire gang is back: Uno, Sultan, Morris, Peggles, Razer, Ringo, Blombo, and Tigi -- plus introducing Hari the grizzly bear!
* 16 race tracks each with a unique theme
* Full MFi gamepad support
* Grand prix mode
* Time trial mode
* Duck hunt mode with 4 unique arenas
* Mirror mode Grand Prix
* The original soundtrack remastered
* HD cartoon "mode 7" art style
* Ample opportunities to pickup and chuck hedgehogs
Requires iOS 10.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The road is a dangerous place, especially when overrun with wild animals in go-karts! This is the official reboot of Apogee's classic racing game Wacky Wheels.
The Wack is Back, Jack!
The road is a dangerous place, especially when overrun with wild animals in go-karts! This is the official reboot of Apogee's classic racing game Wacky Wheels. It features the ferocious critters, cramped tracks, and wicked powerups that fans of the original love!
Race like it's 1994!
Wacky Wheels HD is an all-new game with unique tracks and features based on the original game and other games from its era. It draws inspiration from Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Konami Krazy Racers, Atari Karts, and more. The entire gang is back: Uno, Sultan, Morris, Peggles, Razer, Ringo, Blombo, and Tigi -- plus introducing Hari the grizzly bear!
* 16 race tracks each with a unique theme
* Full MFi gamepad support
* Grand prix mode
* Time trial mode
* Duck hunt mode with 4 unique arenas
* Mirror mode Grand Prix
* The original soundtrack remastered
* HD cartoon "mode 7" art style
* Ample opportunities to pickup and chuck hedgehogs

Ratings & Reviews

3.5 out of 5 with 4 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

The road is a dangerous place when overrun with wild animals in go-karts! Wacky Wheels HD is the official reboot of Apogee's classic 1994 racing game. Featuring the original gang plus new racers, you'll battle through 16 uniquely themed tracks using iconic powerups like hedgehogs. Experience Grand Prix, Time Trial, and the chaotic Duck Hunt mode across 4 arenas. With a remastered soundtrack and a HD 'Mode 7' cartoon art style, this game brings the nostalgia of 90s karting to modern mobile devices with full MFi gamepad support.

Features

Official reboot of the classic MS-DOS game

16 themed race tracks and 4 Duck Hunt arenas

Remastered original soundtrack

HD cartoon 'Mode 7' art style

Full MFi gamepad and controller support

Tips

Hedgehog Combat

Collect hedgehogs from the track to use as projectiles. Timing your throw is crucial; wait until you are on a straightaway to ensure you hit the animal racer directly in front of you.