Tonka Raceway

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]

Tonka Raceway
Developers	Media Station (Windows) Morning Star Multimedia (GBC)
Publisher	Hasbro Interactive
Platforms	Windows Game Boy Color
Release	November 1999 (Game Boy Color)[1]

Gameplay

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

The game was developed by Media Station, a company founded in 1989.^[4]

Reception

Reception

Review scores

Publication	Score
Computer Games Magazine	4.5/5[3]
GameSpot	4.9/10[5]
IGN	5/10[6]
The Sydney Morning Herald	3/5[7]

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".^[5]

The game ranked 10th on PC Data's list of Top-Selling Games Software for the week of April 4 to 10 in 1999.^[8]