Paw Patrol Grand Prix for PS4 and PS5 promises a fun kart-racing experience for the whole family, and after spending considerable time with it, I’m ready to share my thoughts. This review focuses on the PS5 version, but the experience should be largely similar on PS4.

The game boasts a range of features designed to appeal to a broad audience. The inclusion of an easy mode with auto-acceleration is a thoughtful touch for younger players, ensuring they can participate and enjoy the racing action without feeling overwhelmed. Conversely, a harder mode provides a more challenging experience for veteran kart racers. With 11 diverse tracks and the ability to customize your kart with 20 stickers and 20 toppers, there’s plenty of content to keep players engaged.

The ability to play with up to four players in split-screen mode makes for some fantastic family fun. We spent countless hours racing against each other, each taking control of our favorite Paw Patrol pups. The characters are well-represented, capturing their personalities from the show.

The game ran smoothly on the PS5, with no noticeable frame rate drops or glitches. Loading times were minimal, allowing us to quickly jump into races. The graphics are colorful and vibrant, perfectly capturing the charm of the Paw Patrol universe. The controls were responsive and intuitive, even in the harder mode which added a nice layer of challenge without being frustrating.

The sound design is also noteworthy, with upbeat music and fun sound effects. The voice acting accurately reflects the show’s characters.

Pros:

• Easy mode with auto-acceleration for younger players
• Challenging gameplay for experienced players
• 11 diverse and enjoyable tracks
• Up to 4-player split-screen mode
• Kart customization options
• Smooth performance and vibrant graphics

Cons:

• Some may find the difficulty curve a little steep between easy and hard modes – a mid-difficulty level could be beneficial.
• Limited replayability beyond unlocking all customizations and mastering tracks.

Paw Patrol Grand Prix (5060528038065) is a solid kart racer that successfully caters to both younger and older players. The inclusion of different difficulty levels, coupled with the charm of the Paw Patrol brand and enjoyable gameplay, makes it a worthwhile purchase for families looking for a fun, engaging racing game. While some might find the limited content eventually leads to repetition, the immediate fun and appeal are undeniable. I wholeheartedly recommend it.