Tonka Raceway
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| Developers | Media Station (Windows) Morning Star Multimedia (GBC) |
| Publisher | Hasbro Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows Game Boy Color |
| Release | November 1999 (Game Boy Color)[1] |
Tonka Raceway is a 1999 video game developed by Media Station and published by Hasbro Interactive. The game is for ages 5 and up.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]In Tonka Raceway, players are welcomed by Tonka Joe, who introduces the game world of racing and customization. The game begins with a choice among 37 whimsical vehicles, ranging from dump trucks to alienmobiles, each ready to drive on a variety of tracks. Players can race against the clock, Team Tonka, or a friend in multiplayer mode. Victories yield prize money, which can be spent on performance upgrades like engines and tires. For those inclined toward creativity, a simple track editor allows players to design their own raceways. The game also supports importing custom vehicles from Tonka Garage.[3]
Development
[edit]The game was developed by Media Station, a company founded in 1989.[4]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| All Game Guide | 1.5/5[5] |
| Computer Games Magazine | 4.5/5[3] |
| GameSpot | 4.9/10[6] |
| IGN | 5/10[7] |
| The Sydney Morning Herald | 3/5[8] |
Computer Games Magazine said "All told, Tonka Raceway delivers many fun filled hours for kids, and could very well be the cheapest baby sitter you've ever hired".[3]
GameSpot said "All in all, Tonka Raceway is a fun, albeit light racer. Everything moves at decent tempo, and the rumble effects are solid. If R/C Pro-Am didn't exist, this game would probably be taken a bit more seriously. As is, Tonka Raceway is just a light rehash of a more solid title, perhaps aimed at a younger, less demanding audience".[6]
The game ranked 10th on PC Data's list of Top-Selling Games Software for the week of April 4 to 10 in 1999.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Harris, Craig (November 9, 1999). "Tonka Raceway". IGN. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Szadkowski, Joseph (April 13, 1999). "King and I' provides royal adventure". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on December 31, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024 – via Gale Research.
- ^ a b c Royal, Anne (1999). "Tonka Raceway". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on May 24, 2003. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Who We Are". Media Station. Archived from the original on March 3, 2000. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Cook, Brad. "Tonka Raceway". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Lopez, Miguel. "Tonka Raceway Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Harris, Craig (December 9, 1999). "Tonka Raceway". IGN. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Gridneff, Ilya (October 3, 1999). "Review". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 226. Archived from the original on May 9, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "PC Data Hits List of Top-Selling Software Week of April 4- April 10, 1999". Computer Retail Week. Archived from the original on April 27, 1999. Retrieved December 27, 2024.