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El Chavo Kart
Cover of the Xbox 360 version
DeveloperEfecto Studios (along with Slang)
PublisherTelevisa Home Entertainment (in conjunction with Slang)
ComposersGermán Arroyo
Alan García
Daniel Gutiérrez
SeriesEl Chavo
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Unity (Android)
PlatformsXbox 360
PlayStation 3
Android
iOS
Release
  • WW: February 21, 2014
GenreRacing
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

El Chavo Kart (Chaves Kart in Brazil) is a 2014 kart racing game created by Colombian developer Efecto Studios and Mexican developer Slang and published by Televisa Home Entertainment for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. A conversion of the game was also released on Android, but was later removed. The game features almost all of the characters of El Chavo Animado (except for Jaimito and Gloria), with tracks loosely based on locations from the animated series. In 2020, an updated version of the game was released for iOS and Android with an updated art style reminiscent of Funko POP! toys.

Gameplay

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El Chavo Kart is a mascot-based kart racing game, in the same vein as Konami Krazy Racers, Nicktoons Racing, Mickey's Speedway USA, Diddy Kong Racing, Crash Team Racing and the Mario Kart series. Players get to compete as characters from the series (except for Jaimito and Gloria), along with tracks loosely based on locations from the animated series.[1]

The game offers three game modes: Cups, Exhibition, and Challenges.[1] In "Cups", the player can unlock characters, while at the end of "Challenges" scenarios and tracks are unlocked. The player can collect power-ups along the race which can be used to benefit himself and gain an advantage in the race. Tracks include series features and scenarios such as Azteca Stadium, the city of Acapulco, the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and also Stadium TFC in Toulouse. Each track can be raced in the opposite direction, and include alternative paths, traps and obstacles. The game features local multiplayer, allowing up to four players to compete against each other simultaneously. The game features 46 trophies or achievements that can be unlocked to progress through the game.[2]

Development

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El Chavo Kart was announced by Roberto Gómez Fernández, son of Mexican comedian and series creator Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known as "Chespirito", coinciding with Bolaños' 85th birthday in 2014, also the year of Bolaños' death.[3] Voice actors from the animated series reprised their roles in the game.

The game is developed with Unreal Engine 3, and features graphics that mimic the series' art style. Each character has different animations that appear in races when the player hits or jumps, or win a race. Also, the development team took more than two years to carry out, as also with the participation of about 150 people in the studio.

The Brazilian version of the game (where it is given the title Chaves Kart) features Rio de Janeiro's Corcovado as the background image on the game's cover. The French version of the game (where it is also given the title Course avec Charlie) also features Toulouse's Pyrenees as the background image on the game's Xbox 360 cover.[original research?]

Reception

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El Chavo Kart has received mixed reviews.

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El Chavo Kart is a developed by Colombian studio Efecto Studios and published by Mexican company Slang, based on the animated television series . Released on February 21, 2014, for and in the United States, along with and Android versions, the game features playable characters from the series competing in arcade-style races. An updated version for mobile devices was released in 2020. The gameplay draws inspiration from titles like , emphasizing drifting mechanics, power-ups, and multiplayer racing for up to four local players, with no online support. It includes 12 playable characters—such as El Chavo, Quico, and La Chilindrina—voiced with original Spanish and Portuguese audio from the animated series, across 10 tracks loosely inspired by locations from the show, organized into 8 cups. Seven game modes are available, including standard races, time trials, and challenges, accompanied by an original soundtrack of 11 tracks composed for the game. Developed using Unreal Engine 3, El Chavo Kart targets a broad Latin American audience, reflecting the cultural popularity of the franchise created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños. The console versions were delisted from digital storefronts by May 2015; however, the 2020 mobile version remains digitally available. Despite mixed critical reception, with no aggregated score due to limited reviews, it holds a user score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 35 ratings, praised for its nostalgic appeal to fans of the series.

Gameplay

Modes and objectives

El Chavo Kart features three primary single-player modes: Cups, , and Challenges, each designed to provide varied experiences and progression opportunities. In Cups mode, players compete in a series of races across eight cups, with each cup typically consisting of four races on tracks from the game's ten available circuits. The objective is to accumulate points by finishing in high positions, aiming for or rankings at the end of each cup to unlock additional playable characters, starting from an initial selection and expanding to all twelve. Exhibition mode allows players to select individual races or custom setups on unlocked tracks, focusing on standalone challenges such as winning without using power-ups or hitting specific targets during laps. This mode serves as a practice or replay option once content is unlocked through other modes, emphasizing skill refinement without structured progression. Challenges mode consists of forty sequential tasks, including time trials, obstacle avoidance courses, and precision maneuvers like drifting or ramming opponents, with the primary goal of completing them to unlock new tracks and scenarios for use in Cups and . The supports local multiplayer for up to four players in split-screen format, primarily integrated into mode for competitive races, where participants can join single-player sessions or custom matches on available tracks. Win conditions vary by mode: in Cups and races, players must complete a set number of laps first or achieve the highest points total; in Challenges, success requires meeting specific criteria like best times or task completions without errors. Progression across modes encourages replayability, as unlocking characters in Cups enables their use in multiplayer, while Challenges expand track access for all playstyles. The includes 46 or trophies, many of which are directly tied to mode completions, such as earning in all eight Cups, finishing every Challenge, or winning races under constraints, rewarding players for thorough exploration of objectives and competition.

Characters and karts

El Chavo Kart features 12 playable characters sourced from the El Chavo del Ocho animated series, including , Quico, La Chilindrina, , Doña Florinda, Professor Jirafales, Señor Barriga, Ñoño, La Popis, Doña Clotilde, and Godínez, while excluding Jaimito and Gloria. These characters reprise their roles with drawn directly from the original cast, available in both Spanish and , delivering humorous dialogue lines triggered by in-race events to enhance the comedic tone of the series. Each character possesses distinct stats that influence gameplay dynamics, covering attributes such as speed, acceleration, handling, and weight, ensuring a balanced variety in racing performance—for instance, lighter characters like El Chavo may excel in acceleration and handling, while heavier ones like Señor Barriga prioritize top speed and collision resistance. Karts are themed around the selected character, reflecting their personalities with visual designs inspired by the vecindad setting, such as makeshift vehicles using household items. Customization options for karts remain basic, primarily limited to color swaps that players unlock by completing specific cups in the game's modes, allowing for minor personalization without altering core stats or structures. This approach keeps the focus on character-driven racing while tying progression to the series' lighthearted narrative.

Tracks and power-ups

El Chavo Kart features ten tracks inspired by locations from the animated series, each designed to evoke Latin American cultural elements and the show's humorous settings. These include Azteca Stadium, the beaches of , in , Stadium TFC, and vecindad-inspired urban areas, with additional circuits such as , , and the Witch's Castle (Castillo del 71). The tracks are grouped into eight cups of increasing difficulty, progressing from beginner-friendly vecindad neighborhoods to more challenging international venues like Brazilian skies and space routes, tying into the series' Mexican and broader Latin contexts. Each track incorporates dynamic environmental interactions to enhance strategic , including shortcuts and alternative paths that allow players to bypass obstacles, jumping ramps for aerial maneuvers, and water hazards like puddles that slow down karts. Hazards such as oil slicks, falling palms, crabs on beaches, meteorites in space-themed sections, and barriers like football players or burros add risk, while destructible objects and nitro arrows provide opportunities for speed gains or evasion. Tracks also feature forking paths, gaps, short flying sections, and traps that demand precise control, with reverse variants of each circuit increasing replayability by altering layouts and hazards. The power-up system revolves around collecting items from barrel-shaped boxes scattered along the tracks, enabling offensive, defensive, or speed-enhancing strategies to influence race outcomes. Common power-ups include speed boosts like the for sustained acceleration and the torta de jamón (ham sandwich) for short bursts, missiles such as the or (rocket) that target leading opponents or teleport the user ahead, shields like the almohada (pillow) for protection against attacks, and banana peel equivalents such as the , which deploys a ground trap to spin out rivals. Other disruptive items, like the paper airplane to hinder the leader or the to invert controls, encourage tactical use, though the system's nine total power-ups are balanced around the tracks' narrow designs to prevent overuse.

Development

Concept and announcement

El Chavo Kart was conceived as a kart racing video game based on the animated series El Chavo Animado, adapting its iconic characters for a family-oriented racing experience to celebrate the 85th birthday of series creator Roberto Gómez Bolaños on February 21, 2014. The concept aimed to bring the humor and dynamics of the original show into an interactive format, featuring tracks inspired by settings like the vecindad neighborhood and power-ups reflecting the characters' quirky personalities. The game was announced on September 10, 2013, by Televisa Home Entertainment, emphasizing a collaboration between the Mexican studio Slang and the Colombian studio Efecto Studios to target Latin American markets. Roberto Gómez Fernández, son of Roberto Gómez Bolaños and director of Grupo Chespirito, highlighted the project as a tribute to his father's legacy during the reveal. Initial goals included emulating the accessible, competitive gameplay of titles like Mario Kart while infusing show-specific comedic elements to engage fans across generations. Development of El Chavo Kart spanned more than two years, beginning around 2011.

Production and technical aspects

The console versions of El Chavo Kart were developed using Unreal Engine 3, which facilitated the creation of 3D racing graphics, character animations, and physics simulations suitable for the and platforms. This engine choice allowed the team to leverage pre-built tools for handling complex kart handling and environmental interactions while targeting last-generation hardware constraints. The game's visual design drew directly from the aesthetic of , the animated adaptation of the original series, to maintain fidelity to the source material in a 3D environment. Artists focused on recreating the characters' exaggerated expressions and proportions, resulting in a stylized look that emphasized humor and accessibility for family audiences. In , an updated version was released for and Android with an art style reminiscent of POP! toys. Voice acting was provided by the principal cast from , including Jesús Guzmán as El Chavo and Godínez, Sebastián Llapur as Quico and Señor Barriga, Erica Edwards as Doña Florinda and La Popis, as Don Ramón and Ñoño, Moisés Suárez as Profesor Jirafales, and Carlos del Campo as Rufino Malacara. This ensured authentic performances, with recordings capturing the characters' signature banter and reactions integrated into races for immersive . The audio design extended to sound effects that echoed the show's comedic tone, such as cartoonish crashes and item activations. The soundtrack incorporated upbeat racing tracks blended with motifs from the El Chavo series, creating an energetic atmosphere that complemented the fast-paced action. Production challenges included resolving design inconsistencies to align with guidelines and managing timelines for deliverables on aging console hardware, which required careful resource allocation in Unreal Engine 3. The team addressed these by iterating on prototypes to balance visual fidelity with performance stability across the targeted platforms.

Release

Console versions

El Chavo Kart launched on February 21, 2014, for the in , followed by the version on July 1, 2014. Published by in collaboration with Home Entertainment, the game was developed by Efecto Studios, focusing on delivering a racing experience with characters from . The release was positioned as a worldwide effort but with a strong emphasis on Latin American audiences, where the franchise holds significant cultural resonance. Physical copies of the game were distributed primarily in , including and , on standard optical discs with Spanish-language audio, subtitles, and packaging artwork featuring vibrant illustrations of the series' iconic characters such as El Chavo and . In , availability included physical retail and digital downloads via the and , though physical copies were produced in limited quantities. This regional strategy aligned with the game's content, which incorporated original from the Spanish and versions of the to appeal to local fans. The digital versions were delisted from the and by May 2015, making physical copies the primary means of access today. No post-launch downloadable content or expansions were made available for these platforms, keeping the core experience intact without additional updates. The game's packaging followed conventional console standards, with jewel cases containing the disc, a manual in Spanish, and cover art emphasizing the humorous, cartoonish aesthetic of the source material. For age appropriateness, the (ESRB) assigned an Everyone 10+ rating to the console editions, citing mild and comedic elements such as exaggerated crashes and interactions between characters. While ratings were not formally issued due to the limited European distribution, the content's family-oriented humor and absence of intense themes reinforced its suitability for younger players in supported markets.

Mobile versions

The mobile versions of El Chavo Kart were developed as a adaptation of the , featuring in-app purchases for character unlocks, karts, and other items. The Android version launched in October 2016 under developer Slang Studio (also credited as Kokonut Studio in some distributions), utilizing touch controls optimized for mobile devices and supporting single-player races as well as online multiplayer. The game was distributed through the Store initially but faced compatibility challenges on newer Android OS versions, leading to its removal from official channels and reliance on third-party APK downloads for continued access. Updates continued post-launch, with version 1.7 addressing crashes on Android 5.0 and in-app purchase issues in late 2016, and the most recent patch occurring in June 2024 to improve stability. An port arrived later on June 24, 2020, published by Games for People SAPI de CV exclusively through the , maintaining the model with in-app purchases and touch-based controls tailored for and . This version emphasized performance optimizations for mobile hardware, including streamlined physics and the omission of split-screen multiplayer found in console editions. Like its Android counterpart, it supports cloud saves for progress syncing across devices, introduced in updates around version 1.7 in 2021. Compared to the original console releases, the mobile ports feature a reduced set of tracks—focusing on core circuits for better load times and battery efficiency—and simplified mechanics to accommodate portable play, without local split-screen options. These adaptations prioritize quick sessions and online competition, though some users reported graphical downgrades and occasional performance hitches on higher-end devices.

Reception

Critical response

El Chavo Kart received mixed to negative reviews overall, with professional coverage limited enough that no aggregate score was calculated due to insufficient critic reviews. One of the more positive assessments came from Push Square, which scored the console version 7/10 and highlighted its strong family appeal, particularly in local multiplayer modes that make it accessible and enjoyable for children playing with friends or siblings, as well as the humor infused into power-ups like a that inverts opponents' controls. However, the review noted issues with item balance, where lagging players could easily surge ahead using overpowered weapons, and lamented the absence of online features. Criticisms were more prevalent in other outlets, such as Level Up, where reviewer Villanueva pointed to the game's failure to capture distinct character personalities or offer vehicle customization, resulting in interchangeable racers that lacked depth. Tracks were described as monotonous and repetitive, with only 20 courses—many of which were mere reversals or time-of-day variants—devoid of meaningful shortcuts or dynamic elements to encourage replayability. Technical glitches further detracted from the experience, including drops on certain tracks like Brazilian Sky, during cinematics, prolonged loading times, and occasional freezes on consoles. Despite these flaws, reviewers acknowledged the game's cultural significance in , where it leverages the iconic franchise to evoke nostalgia and regional identity through faithful adaptations of its settings and characters. The inclusion of original voice actors from the animated series was particularly praised for maintaining authenticity and enhancing the humorous interactions during races. Local multiplayer was also commended for its simplicity, providing an easy entry point for younger players without overwhelming complexity. The mobile version fared worse in some assessments, earning mixed user scores across platforms, such as 3/5 on (based on 4 ratings) and 4.4/5 on Uptodown (based on 154 ratings), with frequent complaints centering on imprecise controls that hindered accurate and drifting, as well as aggressive in-app purchases that created paywalls for progression and additional content.

Commercial performance and legacy

El Chavo Kart achieved limited commercial success, primarily confined to n markets where it was released in 2014 for and , with an estimated 5,000 units sold during its brief run in regions with large Hispanic populations. Outside , the game's regional exclusivity and modest marketing contributed to low sales, rendering physical copies rare among collectors; as of 2025, complete-in-box versions for PS3 typically sell for $100–$150 USD, while loose discs range from $75–$105 USD for editions. The game's promotion leveraged Televisa's ties to the El Chavo franchise, featuring TV advertisements in that highlighted its connection to the and original voice actors, alongside tie-ins to creator Roberto Gómez Bolaños' () 85th birthday on February 21, 2014—the same day as the Latin American launch. In , marketed as Chaves Kart with , it received targeted promotions including tracks inspired by local landmarks like Maracaná, capitalizing on the show's enduring popularity there. As a niche title in the genre, El Chavo Kart has no direct sequels but saw its availability extended through a 2020 mobile adaptation for and Android, featuring updated Funko POP!-style visuals and simplified gameplay to reach broader nostalgic audiences. The Android version was later delisted from app stores. Its legacy endures through fan-driven content, including numerous longplays and gameplay retrospectives that preserve its place in Latin American gaming culture, while community mods—such as character swaps in emulated versions—highlight ongoing interest among enthusiasts. Culturally, the game serves as a digital homage to Chespirito's work, evoking nostalgia for the series across generations in , , and , though it has faced some critique for prioritizing franchise commercialization over innovative gameplay.

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