Mario Kart 7

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 947 Ratings

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  1. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    5
    One of the Mario Kart games of all time. Truly one of the video games ever. Mario Kart 7 has one of the most terrible character rosters I've ever seen. Wiggler and Honey Queen, are you kidding me. Besides that, they added gliders and custom karts, (wow!) The graphics are nice but this game really doesn't do anything with the Mario Kart franchise. No Mario Kart game is bad but this is theOne of the Mario Kart games of all time. Truly one of the video games ever. Mario Kart 7 has one of the most terrible character rosters I've ever seen. Wiggler and Honey Queen, are you kidding me. Besides that, they added gliders and custom karts, (wow!) The graphics are nice but this game really doesn't do anything with the Mario Kart franchise. No Mario Kart game is bad but this is the most medicore in the series. The game does have a pretty cool track selection, but that doesn't matter, as there is literally no VERSUS MODE.… Expand
  2. Babalee
    Jun 22, 2023
    7
    Mario Kart 7 is a solid Mario Kart game with some great tracks and an interesting character selection. The online play at the time was really fun and the mechanics are pretty good as well. The main problem with this one is a lack of content today, all you can really do is race by yourself against AI considering this game is on a handheld. Not a ton of reason to go back to it today, butMario Kart 7 is a solid Mario Kart game with some great tracks and an interesting character selection. The online play at the time was really fun and the mechanics are pretty good as well. The main problem with this one is a lack of content today, all you can really do is race by yourself against AI considering this game is on a handheld. Not a ton of reason to go back to it today, but it's far from bad and still a fun experience.… Expand
  3. Daviwaru
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Mario kart 7 é um bom jogo, mais acaba sendo repetitivo no final das contas.
  4. Tomatonato
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Gliders are so cool. GLIDERS ARE SO COOL. GLIDERS ARE SO **** COOL.

    And kart customization is awesome too.
  5. SealedLooks
    Jan 20, 2023
    7
    Mario Kart 7 had big shoes to fill. With the enormous succes of the DS console and with that the succes of Mario Kart DS, there was some pressure on the new 3D Mario Kart. Not only was MKDS a fast paced racing game wich fitted the DS very well, it was (together with the MKWII) the most inovative mario kart yet, at least on the handhelds it was. Unfortunatly for MK7, now that we know howMario Kart 7 had big shoes to fill. With the enormous succes of the DS console and with that the succes of Mario Kart DS, there was some pressure on the new 3D Mario Kart. Not only was MKDS a fast paced racing game wich fitted the DS very well, it was (together with the MKWII) the most inovative mario kart yet, at least on the handhelds it was. Unfortunatly for MK7, now that we know how MK8 and deluxe looks like, the first hit it has to take is the visuals. It is a obvious upgrade in comparison with MKDS, but that was really it. It doesnt do much for me, also because MKDS makes up for the visuals in some aspects with a lot of character, wich MK7 has way less of. Not only is the music mainly reused, but i found most of the new made maps not really inovative nor intresting, it is a given at least some of new maps in an MK will play and look cool, but (again) if you compare in with MK8, it has way less going for it. Some new aspects were decent. It introduced the glider aspects, and that does add a new mechanic to the game, and can work in your favor if you do it correct. The 'double drift boost' is also introduced here, wich is probably the best thing about the gameplay next to it using a joystick and taking very good advantage of that. But unfortunately i did not like the character selection nor did i like almost the entire feeling this game gives off. it has a blant cover and a boring menu if you ask me. It still is for me a pretty good mario kart, it still is a game you should have because you can put so many hours in it, but for me it does a little bit more than the minimum required to get you hooked. Good, but not fantastic or groundbreaking in almost any aspect… Expand
  6. lesiuML
    Mar 21, 2022
    7
    Very solid Mario kart, frustrating as ever and not fair as always! Lot of fun and fast racing. Nice levels design although there could be little more of them. There could also be little more of characters and vehicles... But it is all much improved in MK 8 deluxe on switch.
  7. TeaFan556
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    [RU]
    Простите меня, начал играть в эту часть слишком поздно, из-за чего нормально не принимал участия в онлайне. Поэтому не сильно зацепило :(
  8. ND-Bringer
    Jul 13, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the time it was viewed to be an utterly brilliant game, but it hasn't aged well with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe overshadowing it. Now don't get me wrong, I still think it's a good game. While the core mechanics have improved and the new gliding plus underwater driving mechanics are a blast...the variety is pretty bland this time. No missions, no simple VS matches, at least we have Balloon Battle and Shine Runners...I mean Coin Runners!The main meat of this game is the online multiplayer which can be pretty entertaining, but playing this game alone is otherwise pretty barren. Imagine if you were unable to connect with said friends. The only thing you could really do is replay cups and collect coins for random new parts. Not a bad way to kill time, I've collected over 700 coins and have only unlocked 1 new glider. I really like the customization options, but like Skylanders Imaginators, you need to wait a long time before you can unleash your customization creativity until you have the necessary parts. Even 16 cool, new tracks can get old fast. Even little problems can grow in time, like how in DS, enemies like Thwomps are shown on the bottom screen mini map, while in 7 they're no where to be seen. What if your on a long, straight path, wondering where the next turn is...AND BAM! You're hit by an out of nowhere enemy while scanning the area below. It's gets worse with trying identify the theme Nintendo is trying to create with this game. DS carries a Super Mario 64 theme, while the tracks aren't mysterious, they are rich with colorful designs. Its links with 64's adventure theme. If you play Kart DS after 64 or 64 DS, it's a really wonderful game combo since they carry similar spirits. 7 on the other hand is a mash between Galaxy, 3D Land, Mario Kart Wii's shadow art style. There's not enough room on a handheld system to fit all of that together. I also would've preferred mainly 3D Land theme as well as having a similar colorful art style so it at least could carry a decent theme that's a treat for the eyes. This shoddy art style feels bland somehow. 3DS kids games should have flourishing colors not serious shadows. That's better suited for E10 and teen games. That's the least of this game's problems. The character selection may not be the worst, but where is Waluigi? He has his own killer track now, this isn't Smash Bros, many people count on him being a playable character! Remember how irritating it was when DK wasn't a playable character in Mario Party after 4 until 10 came along? He's no sideshow attraction! Even though he was in the first game. Seriously, the Honey Queen was that important to make a new character? I may love unlocking new characters, but there is little thrill to be found here. The rest of the characters may be cool, however unlocking them is a challenge with unbalanced difficulty. It's not that hard, heck the com difficulty feels a lot easier compared to DS. New characters except for the Mii, can only be unlocked by claiming 1st place cups from the 150cc Grand Prix. In DS, characters and karts are unlocked with each completed cup from easy to hard. Giving the racer a sense of growth while playing through the game. But here in 7 all the challenges are at hard difficulty. Making the journey feel one-minded and frustrating inexperienced players. I still remember tasting defeat every day while trying to complete these cups.It just makes things stressful with this unbalanced difficulty. Even after collecting a ton of coins after a cup you're not guaranteed to get a new part, its uninspiring to get better at this game unless you have some friends to compete with. As for the tracks, we got a decent selection of new and old tracks. At least Waluigi Pinball made it into this game! DK's jungle reboot stage is great! But he's strangely calm that the Tiki Tak Tribe is attacking his island this time. Also, Wuhu Island is a great setting and all, but do you really need to add 3 Wii Sports themed stages? I'll say it a game, this game needs more variety. If you want to add another Rainbow Road stage, despite all of the tension they create, I can live with that. But I don't know if everyone remembers Pilot Wings and Wii Sports Resort all too well. Point is, I didn't love this game like DS. The driving and multiplayer mechanics may have improved, but without that, this game would have nothing to stand on. I will give it credit for giving birth to 8, but today its a fallen king that's likely to stay down and leave its kingdom to the next heir. But this king hasn't aged well. Great at the time, but its just not as enjoyable as DS. It may have better control, but you're in for underwhelming experience compared this series last Mario Kart handheld game. Even after winning all the cups in 1st place with my Bowser Jr. Mii, I not really satisfied. This game failed to appeal to me. Sadly it will forever live in Mario Kart 8's Deluxe's shadow. Sigh...now if we could only get bosses & ROB into Mario Kart Deluxe.… Expand
  9. TropicalNayr
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    i would give this a 65%
    This is a improvement of Mario kart ds where they just went over there mistakes and laziness in Mario kart ds, the graphic are way better than before, and they added some new games to make it more fun but if you already played Mario kart ds you don't need to play this it is basically a redone version.
  10. SloppyJones
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    This is a good game, like just about all Mario Kart games are. If you're a fan of Mario Kart, you'll like this game. However, out of Mario Kart DS, Wii, 7, and 8, which are the four I've played, I would say this is the weakest one. Honestly, most of my displeasure stems from the fact that they removed Vs. mode from this game for some reason. That really hinders the replay value of thisThis is a good game, like just about all Mario Kart games are. If you're a fan of Mario Kart, you'll like this game. However, out of Mario Kart DS, Wii, 7, and 8, which are the four I've played, I would say this is the weakest one. Honestly, most of my displeasure stems from the fact that they removed Vs. mode from this game for some reason. That really hinders the replay value of this game for me, since it means that if you want to play races without any other actual people, you have to play either Grand Prix, where you can't choose specific races to do, or Time Trials, where you don't have the CPUs to race against. My other complaint is the distinct lack of Waluigi. The core gameplay is pretty much the same as the other games before it, where you just drive around as Mario characters, hitting people with items and having a good time. The kart customization is a cool new addition, and so is being able to glide through the air and drive through water. The graphics are also very nice for a handheld console, being way better than the graphics for the DS one, and about on par with most other games on the 3DS. One part of this game that I really love is the ability to play with friends who don't have the game. You can play with them through download play, and while they can only play as Shy Guy, it's better than nothing, and has allowed me to have some good times in this game with friends who I normally wouldn't have been able to play with. Overall, it's not the best Mario Kart game, but it's still enjoyable and Mario Kart is always a good game to have on your Nintendo console.… Expand
  11. TheOkCringe
    Apr 26, 2020
    7
    This game is all right, but certainly not a perfect title. The game definitely offers some innovative mechanics, and some pretty memorable courses, but the overall feel of this game if kind of awkward. The battle feels lackluster, especially with the 10 coin limit in Coin Runners, which makes no sense. Nothing totally wrong with the title, but it only got a 6.83 out of 10 from me, makingThis game is all right, but certainly not a perfect title. The game definitely offers some innovative mechanics, and some pretty memorable courses, but the overall feel of this game if kind of awkward. The battle feels lackluster, especially with the 10 coin limit in Coin Runners, which makes no sense. Nothing totally wrong with the title, but it only got a 6.83 out of 10 from me, making it my 6th favorite title.… Expand
  12. Zequila
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Great game but too short and easy. In 3 hours i win all 150cc cups and unlock everything.
  13. naufri27
    Nov 17, 2019
    7
    Jugando previamente a Sonic & All-Stars: Transformed, daba por hecho que Mario Kart 7, siguiendo toda su trayectoria, estaría uno o dos niveles por encima. Y después de pasármelo ha sido justo al revés, pues tiene menos personajes (algunos introducidos con calzador), menos modos de juego y menor sensación de velocidad. Sigue teniendo su encanto, pero por primera vez no el suficiente comoJugando previamente a Sonic & All-Stars: Transformed, daba por hecho que Mario Kart 7, siguiendo toda su trayectoria, estaría uno o dos niveles por encima. Y después de pasármelo ha sido justo al revés, pues tiene menos personajes (algunos introducidos con calzador), menos modos de juego y menor sensación de velocidad. Sigue teniendo su encanto, pero por primera vez no el suficiente como para justificar su compra al precio completo.… Expand
  14. Pedrinhyeah
    Jan 5, 2019
    7
    This game is good game

    The tracks are no killer, sort of annoying really. But not annoying that will make me stop playing. Some may say that this is the first Mario Kart game to give the opportunity to custom your ride, and for that it is excused, but as im not making comparision here: The customization options are not very large, so. thumbs down for this. There is not many    This game is good game

    The tracks are no killer, sort of annoying really. But not annoying that will make me stop playing.

    Some may say that this is the first Mario Kart game to give the opportunity to custom your ride, and for that it is excused, but as im not making comparision here: The customization options are not very large, so. thumbs down for this.

    There is not many courses to choose.

    The graphics are poor. Not ugly. But they definitely are not pretty. AT ALL (Here i'm comparing with some other titles that I have experienced on 3ds).

    Now, thank god we can play online for free, because this basically save the gameplay and its worth to buy this game. It's fun to play online (altough i do believe TEN THOUSAND COINS is WAY too much to get a golden ride that is not even good to run)

    The others types of "courses" such as coin rush, or coin mode, and dont recall the exaclty name, are just terrible.; no one plays that **** just mention it is give more credit than it deserves. is that terrible.

    Definitely worth to buy if u have a 3ds. But not an oustanding game.

    I dont give a green note (8 up) because dont deserve, and perhaps 7 is too low. So condiser this a seven and a half.    … Expand
  15. br_1245
    Nov 5, 2018
    7
    Divertido e viciante, consegue manter o jogador interessado por meses. Falta um indicador de tempo n atela e uma explicação mais clara do que deve ser feito para ganhar mais peças de kart. Mas é um titulo que todo dono de 3DS deve ter,
  16. SortOfCritic
    Jan 1, 2018
    7
    Mario Kart 7 is nothing special, but with friends, it can still be a fun filled experience to play on the go
  17. CH513
    Jul 8, 2017
    7
    This entry is probably my least favorite game in the Mario Kart series, but don't get me wrong, it's not really a bad game (7/10 is not too bad). While the game has some great race tracks, like DK Jungle, Neo Bowser City, Piranha Plant Slide and Rainbow Road, most MK7 tracks are quite bland and easy. It really seems Nintendo had ran out of ideas for the game. The character roster is veryThis entry is probably my least favorite game in the Mario Kart series, but don't get me wrong, it's not really a bad game (7/10 is not too bad). While the game has some great race tracks, like DK Jungle, Neo Bowser City, Piranha Plant Slide and Rainbow Road, most MK7 tracks are quite bland and easy. It really seems Nintendo had ran out of ideas for the game. The character roster is very weak, as well. Honey Queen and Wiggler aren't very iconic Mario characters. Waluigi is a lot more iconic, and he should have been playable. But Metal Mario is easily the worst inclusion, he´s just Mario encased in metal. Battle mode is very boring, as 2-minute matches and boring stages screwed it over. VS mode is only available in multiplayer, and it's not even that good there. But the soundtrack is very decent, the graphics are great for the 3DS, and the 3D effect is very neat. Overall, the game is fun, but at the same time, is a bit lacking. Good thing Nintendo recovered a bit in Mario Kart 8.… Expand
  18. spongeswift
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    Yes Mario Kart on the go is an amazing thing but sadly this game does not live up to the hype. Rainbow Road is fantastic, the online mode may be clean and easy and this game is very easy for beginners but the good things sadly can't outshine the bad things in the game. Some of the tracks are lazy, there isn't enough characters and playing with friends is a chore. Overall Mario Kart 7 is anYes Mario Kart on the go is an amazing thing but sadly this game does not live up to the hype. Rainbow Road is fantastic, the online mode may be clean and easy and this game is very easy for beginners but the good things sadly can't outshine the bad things in the game. Some of the tracks are lazy, there isn't enough characters and playing with friends is a chore. Overall Mario Kart 7 is an ok game that has some good aspects.… Expand
  19. baltowolf
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    the game is good and has beautiful graphics, but sometimes comes will be annoying and a little trapasseiro sometimes, and the online mode is terrible, every worsening day today I was playing against a 7 players and one bugou simply teleports third place for the first and wins the race, since this happened on a 7 of 10 online races, and the positions are changing after the finish line, Ithe game is good and has beautiful graphics, but sometimes comes will be annoying and a little trapasseiro sometimes, and the online mode is terrible, every worsening day today I was playing against a 7 players and one bugou simply teleports third place for the first and wins the race, since this happened on a 7 of 10 online races, and the positions are changing after the finish line, I won a race and when the classification appeared I came in second in again I finished second and the classification changed to seventh, online mode is that this game has not… Expand
  20. GamecubeLover
    Aug 1, 2016
    7
    Mario Kart 7 is good but probably the worse in the series. I think the game has a BAD selection of characters and the courses are similar to other mario kart courses. This game is also another way to use Miis but the concept is overused.
  21. Sai_rox
    May 7, 2016
    7
    The Mario kart series has always been a fan of mine, but this game was a little sub-par compared to all the others. First off, not the best character choices. They incorporated characters that weren't that beneficial to the Mario series, but left out some the key people that were helpful in the Mario kart series. Next, the new courses they designed weren't that good. I feel like that notThe Mario kart series has always been a fan of mine, but this game was a little sub-par compared to all the others. First off, not the best character choices. They incorporated characters that weren't that beneficial to the Mario series, but left out some the key people that were helpful in the Mario kart series. Next, the new courses they designed weren't that good. I feel like that not the most creativity was put into this game. Courses such as Shy guy Bazaar and Daisy Hills weren't that creative in my opinion. Three retro courses were added that weren't that good in my opinion. DS "DK Pass", GCN "Dino Dino Jungle" and GCN "Daisy Cruiser". Also, a major glitch was show able to slip past editing in Maka Wuhu, skipping about 1/3 of the track. Lastly, I pose a final question to Nintendo. How is Waluigi Pinball able to be added into the game, but not Waluigi himself?… Expand
  22. alphaomega88
    Jan 6, 2016
    6
    Probably my least favorite Mario Kart game ever...while nothing feels broken, there is just 'something' missing, and it leaves this iteration, at least for me, feeling kinda soulless. IMHO, Mario Kart DS is the best handheld iteration yet released.
  23. Bmaje
    Oct 30, 2015
    7
    I never got the hype of Mario Kart, and I can't work out the point of a second one on the DS except to exploit the 3DS's rather weak, blurry 3D function. Mario Kart isn't a bad game, by any stretch, but it really doesn't do anything to add to the series, except add flying to to the Mario Kart genre... And it doesn't really do much as the flying has rather dull, unresponsive controlsI never got the hype of Mario Kart, and I can't work out the point of a second one on the DS except to exploit the 3DS's rather weak, blurry 3D function. Mario Kart isn't a bad game, by any stretch, but it really doesn't do anything to add to the series, except add flying to to the Mario Kart genre... And it doesn't really do much as the flying has rather dull, unresponsive controls compared to the rest of the situations you'll find yourself in while playing the game. The roster plays like your usual who's who in the Mario Universe, and the larger characters like Bowser and Donkey Kong have slow acceleration yet high top speeds while Toad has great acceleration yet low top speeds and Mario has the best of both worlds. Does that count as a spoiler?… Expand
  24. Malprodigy
    Oct 20, 2015
    7
    Online matchmaking is a disaster (expect to wait at least 5 minutes before getting into a game) and the customization options, while intending to cater to individual's racing preferences, leave only a few viable combinations if you want to actually win online. Other than that, a great racing game as are most Mario Kart entries!
  25. tdunster
    Jul 4, 2015
    6
    My introduction to Mario Kart was when the SNES release came out. I was expecting a lot from the 3ds version and as such I was disappointed. it's just not fun anymore. Even online you still feel like you are on your own as it's become more about holding a racing line than actually competing with your opponents via power-ups and launching things at them.

    Lots of people love this game    My introduction to Mario Kart was when the SNES release came out. I was expecting a lot from the 3ds version and as such I was disappointed. it's just not fun anymore. Even online you still feel like you are on your own as it's become more about holding a racing line than actually competing with your opponents via power-ups and launching things at them.

    Lots of people love this game but I have no idea why. It's too simple to be a simulation and its too boring to be an arcade racer.

    The graphics and 3d effects are good as is the sound and overall presentation so for that I will give it a reluctant 6/10.    … Expand
  26. cooldipp
    Mar 20, 2015
    5
    ima have to give this a 5 because of the character roster downsize, mission mode(really don't care about it) and single character stats,kart selection(Mario kart ds u get your own kart that's design just for that racer) but it has some good things about it like
    -3D mode
    -beautiful designs -first row 3ds tracks only bottom track previous games tracks -new charcters -A.I harder(not    ima have to give this a 5 because of the character roster downsize, mission mode(really don't care about it) and single character stats,kart selection(Mario kart ds u get your own kart that's design just for that racer) but it has some good things about it like
    -3D mode
    -beautiful designs
    -first row 3ds tracks only bottom track previous games tracks
    -new charcters
    -A.I harder(not really)
    -new items
    and that's pretty much it from my point of view
    But it could have been better they should have kept the character roster(R.O.B,Dry bones) and at least make the A.I harder other then that's this is a good game    … Expand
  27. Brc123
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    I think people are giving this game leverage just because it's "Mario Kart". Don't get me wrong, I love Mario Kart, but I could have done fine with not buying this game.

    I will start with the positives: The tracks are very good. The game looks fantastic for a Nintendo Handheld. And the underwater and hang gliding actually feels like a much-needed feature. The soundtrack is pleasant, the    I think people are giving this game leverage just because it's "Mario Kart". Don't get me wrong, I love Mario Kart, but I could have done fine with not buying this game.

    I will start with the positives: The tracks are very good. The game looks fantastic for a Nintendo Handheld. And the underwater and hang gliding actually feels like a much-needed feature. The soundtrack is pleasant, the controls feel smooth and accurate. The new items are fun. And the kart customization is pretty cool. And that's about it.

    Now for the negatives: I have no idea why Nintendo brought back coins, it only adds to the luck factor when you're hit 5 times in a row by shells, bullet bills, stars, and your loss of coins causes your maximum speed to go down. The roster is beyond pathetic. Taking out classics such as Waluigi, Toadette, Birdo, Diddy Kong, etc, for characters like Lakitu, Metal Mario, HONEY QUEEN? Really? Probably Mario Kart 7's most unforgivable mistake was the absence of a VS mode. If you don't have Wifi or a friend with the game, you can play Grand Prix (Gets old really fast and can't choose specific maps), Time Trial (Boring...), and the terrible Battle mode. The elimination for balloon battle, shine runners, etc, was the best part of battle mode, but with coins it is pretty much impossible to lose and extremely boring.

    All in all, the game feels lazy, and was probably just rushed out to help out with the 3ds's abysmal launch sales. I may have ranted a lot about the cons of this game, but the things Nintendo did do well in this game, were fantastic. I will continue to have mixed feels about this game but for now    … Expand
  28. ikereview
    Nov 2, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game i consider mediocer underwater racing and gilding is nice but they removed dry bones and waluigi but they put characters like honey queen rosalina and wiggler witch are all unlockables why mario kart 7 y u ruin handheld mario kart… Expand
  29. UCA
    May 8, 2014
    5
    It's a diffcult game. But I think this game is too simple because you really only can be two skills, dodge an attack and attack with your weapon or magic.
  30. pikodon
    Apr 3, 2014
    6
    before the game came out there was a rumor about nintendo releasing DLC for games, and then I kept seeing mario kart 7, and I got really excited with the possibility of extra tracks other than the usual 16, and i was a little let down by the absence of that feature, especially with so many "classic" tracks that either came from mario kart wii, or from the classic track selection from mariobefore the game came out there was a rumor about nintendo releasing DLC for games, and then I kept seeing mario kart 7, and I got really excited with the possibility of extra tracks other than the usual 16, and i was a little let down by the absence of that feature, especially with so many "classic" tracks that either came from mario kart wii, or from the classic track selection from mario kart wii, we expect to see new tracks everytime in 3D, thanks to moves like this, some people will never see their favorite tracks in 3D, because Coconut Mall is more important.
    the random selecting track when playing online is a joke, there's a 90% chance you'll get tracks like coconut mall, daisy cruise, or 2 others ALL the time, sometimes is so frequent I wonder why didn't they call this coconut mall 7
    also a cheap move was making you limited to getting 10 coins max whichever mode you're in, and don't give you coins you get in time trial or vs time trial, the lamest padding to make the game last longer considering you need them badly to unlock new kart parts.

    but the gameplay is great, and the new gliding feature works really well and can give you a boost if get to use it well, really fun.
    also they went back to 8 players in a race instead of the crazy 12 from mario kart wii, so that's a plus!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#3 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#4 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Gameplanet
    Feb 14, 2012
    80
    It's not doing anything revolutionary on it's own, but serves the loyal audience with the best offering Nintendo can muster – and that's pretty good indeed.
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  2. Gamer.no
    Feb 6, 2012
    70
    Unless you are a big Mario Kart-fan, this game might not be worthbuying. By all means, it's fun the way only Mario Kart can be, itlooks more stunning than ever before and if you need new tracks it caneasily offer hours of entertainment. But Nintendo must have made this game on autopilot.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    60
    Arcade racing game cooked by well-tried foolproof recipe entertains you most of the time but there are a few frustrating moments too. [Christmas 2011]
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