''Muppet RaceMania'' is a

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that was developed by

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and released in 2000. The game includes the choice of 25 muppet characters driving 25 vehicles. They race on 34 tracks based on locations in ''Muppet'' films and TV programs. This game marked the first vocal appearance by

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since the death of Richard Hunt in 1992. She and Scooter were performed by Matt Vogel, the only time when he voiced these characters. It is also the first vocal appearance of Link Hogthrob since the death of

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in 1990, as performed by

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, as well as the final time

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voiced all of his characters before retiring from

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Reception

The game received average reviews according to the

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. Three reviewers of ''

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'' gave it scores of 84, 54, and 50. However, Eric Bratcher of '' Next Generation'' called it "A substandard kart racer that unsuccessfully relies upon the Muppets' huge charisma to overcome its technical shortcomings."

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