Released in 2000, Speed Punks (aka Speed Freaks in Europe) was Sony’s answer to the kart-racing craze sparked by Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing. Developed by Funcom Dublin and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, this PS1-exclusive gives you a wild roster of cartoon racers, colorful tracks, and all the rubber-banding chaos you’d expect from the golden age of kart combat.

The gameplay is classic arcade karting: drift through sharp turns, grab wacky power-ups, and unleash chaos on your rivals. Each character has their own style and personality, making races as much about attitude as speed. The tracks are bright, creative, and loaded with shortcuts—perfect for mastering if you want to dominate multiplayer showdowns. It’s quirky, it’s fast, and it’s one of those PS1 gems that flew under the radar.

Why should you buy retro games like this one?

1. A PS1-exclusive kart racer that rivals the best in the genre.
2. Colorful characters, crazy power-ups, and tight controls keep it fun.
3. A cult favorite among collectors who love offbeat racing titles.

If you’re building your PlayStation collection, Speed Punks is a must. It’s fast, frantic, and pure PS1 charm—an underrated gem from the kart-racing boom. And yeah—buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange, because every collection needs at least one chaotic racer to humble your friends.