Mario Kart 7

 3DS
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 947 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 162 out of 947
  3. Negative: 40 out of 947
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  1. Nicanorthebest
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Very fun and keeps me busy, great for beginners and drifting is super easy! Great courses and great items! * except the leaf...* Altogether a great game!
  2. Blast123
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was amazing.It was on a successful console and was super fun.Before 3D Land,for me this came.I still play it a lot.… Expand
  3. Kdog152
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    Let's start with the negatives just to get them out if the way:
    - Mk7 has the worst Mushroom cup in the series next to Super Mario Kart on the NES: Toad circuit, is an alright track, Daisy Hills is decent, Cheep cheep lagoon is bland and bad, and Shy guy bazaar is an overrated track, it's just mediocre.
    -Mission mode from Mario kart ds still hasn't been brought back. - Blue spiny shells    Let's start with the negatives just to get them out if the way:
    - Mk7 has the worst Mushroom cup in the series next to Super Mario Kart on the NES: Toad circuit, is an alright track, Daisy Hills is decent, Cheep cheep lagoon is bland and bad, and Shy guy bazaar is an overrated track, it's just mediocre.
    -Mission mode from Mario kart ds still hasn't been brought back.
    - Blue spiny shells are too common. Literally though, I swear like 5 spawn a race sometimes and that's not an exaggeration.
    -There's still a time limit in Balloon battle and you still respawn when all your balloons are popped. Like why? Why can't it be like Mario Kart Ds where you had no time limit and it was a game of elimination? Once you lost your balloons, you where out.
    - There is no VS mode!!!! (unless your playing online or on multi player). WHY!!!! this means there is less replayability in this version.
    - Why didn't they have bikes return from Mario Kart Wii?
    Now for the positives:
    First of all the gliding and Underwater mechanic is a great idea that works really well, however, the water one is underutilized. This new gimmick means that the courses can be more expansive and less flat.
    The fact that you can now customize your vehicle now is awsome and leads to some really creative kart combinations.
    While this game has a small and weird character roster, all the choices are good (apart from Honey Queen)
    Besides the mushroom cup, this game has some really creative and fun tracks, such as Wario Shipyard/ Galleon, Maka wuhu/ Wuhu Mountain loop, Rock rock Mountain, Melody Motorway/ Music Park, Mario's circuit etc and it has the best Rainbow road in the series. I mean, Rainbow road in this game is phenomenal. You get to ride on Saturn's rings and literally drive on the moon and there are some really good shortcuts as well.
    The Online in this game is surprisingly functional and fun, it's very rare that you get hackers.
    For once coins are actually useful, you unlock kart parts by collecting them.
    This game has a really good selection of retro tracks.
    in conclusion, while this is one of the weaker Mario karts, it's still a good one.    … Expand
  4. Coolic
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Its just Mario Kart. Its great, don't get me wrong, but I feel like I should be playing Mario Kart 8 instead. Not bad, just meh.
  5. MarioReviewer
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    In the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart 7 is not talked about enough. Just because Mario Kart 8... well... exists, 7 just gets shrugged off as 'It's on the 3DS, it's meh.' . However, I feel like Mario Kart 7 has the best tracks of any Mario Kart, including Wii Coconut Mall, DS Airship Fortress and of course the sublime Rainbow Road. Move over, Mario Kart Wii (or Super Circuit if you're anIn the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart 7 is not talked about enough. Just because Mario Kart 8... well... exists, 7 just gets shrugged off as 'It's on the 3DS, it's meh.' . However, I feel like Mario Kart 7 has the best tracks of any Mario Kart, including Wii Coconut Mall, DS Airship Fortress and of course the sublime Rainbow Road. Move over, Mario Kart Wii (or Super Circuit if you're an OG), because this one is packed with joyful... goodness...? Anyway, this game also introduced the paraglider and underwater sections, which the paraglider I absolutely love, yet the underwater sections being lacking and just the overworld with slower karts and annoying fish. I'm glad they haven't shut down the online (yet), because it's so fun to square off against other people just like you who probably has been questioned for carrying about a 3DS, but when you show them your shiny Mario Kart game they apologize and leave you alone. Also, the battle mode is a battle mode. The battle mode is fun sometimes, but I really couldn't care less about it when you already have a bunch of joyful grand prix cups to play (especially this game) and some ol' time trials. Overall, in terms of design, gameplay and battle mode, this game is *takes deep breath*... better than Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe).… Expand
  6. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Diversión pura y dura. Podrían haber sumado muchos más desbloqueables de interés.
  7. huntams
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    a game that has no alternatives. Nintendo uses an effective formula and beats its buyer. it follows the given formula without any changes, so it always turns out well
  8. funnymystical
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    MARIO KART WII ON THE 3DS????
    HELL YEAH!
    now give us mario kart 9 nintendo or i will emulate this using a pirated rom
  9. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  10. Paperplayer
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Pretty good game.Has great picks for retro tracks and has the best rainbow road and controls great and about nothings wrong.I love it
  11. Fireyoshi779
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    The 3DS has the power almost to the wii which makes this game look like mario kart wii on 3ds all while adding new tracks which are good.It added gliders and going underwater and going underwater used to be a no no and the tricking off ramps thing returns!This is my first mario kart ever but after playing 8,the only bad thing is that there no vs mode so you sadly can't choose what 4 tracksThe 3DS has the power almost to the wii which makes this game look like mario kart wii on 3ds all while adding new tracks which are good.It added gliders and going underwater and going underwater used to be a no no and the tricking off ramps thing returns!This is my first mario kart ever but after playing 8,the only bad thing is that there no vs mode so you sadly can't choose what 4 tracks you wanna do but still a great game!… Expand
  12. Ardho
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    So much better than Mario Kart Wii, but unfortunately only available on 3ds, I hope to be able to play on Wii U/Switch
  13. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    El juego podría haber llegado a diez. Los controles son geniales, las pistas, también lo son, pese a la baja calidad de la 3ds. El 3d, está bastante bien,. Las alas deltas revolucionan la jugabilidad. Fue un gran acierto dejarte cambiar las partes de los coches. Pero tiene un gran inconveniente, y es que los personajes son bastante malos:, Lakitu, la floruga, mario de metal, sobraban en elEl juego podría haber llegado a diez. Los controles son geniales, las pistas, también lo son, pese a la baja calidad de la 3ds. El 3d, está bastante bien,. Las alas deltas revolucionan la jugabilidad. Fue un gran acierto dejarte cambiar las partes de los coches. Pero tiene un gran inconveniente, y es que los personajes son bastante malos:, Lakitu, la floruga, mario de metal, sobraban en el juego, y dado a que tiene pocos personajes, podemos decir que faltaron Funky kong, Didy Kong, Bowsitos, el Boo, El juego también tiene un pequeño inconveniente, no tiene suficientes modos solitarios como el de la ds, con misiones y jefes.… Expand
  14. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    This is the Mario Kart I grew up with. Really fun game, still holds up. Just like a portable Mario Kart 8 before Deluxe came out.
  15. Mutty99
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With an average character roster, and even if the courses are playable in Single Player only inside Gran Prix, this title is hella solid to this day. The course selection is not the best in the series, but still very good: they brought back the best tracks from both DS and Wii in the retro courses, and the new ones are charming as well, especially Music Park, the Wuhu tracks and the one-lap Rainbow Road.
    I think the biggest downside is the over-exaggerated grinding for acquiring the gold parts; even if the wheels are obtainable without too many problems, the other ones require either Streetpass + Way too much time to spend online, or an unrealistic amount of coin grinding. 20k coins for the last part, when the max coins you can get from a Grand Prix is 40. Nintendo, really?
    Still, Shy Guy is a fully playable racer, so I guess it's a win on both sides.
    Summing up: if you are a Mario Kart fan, you're gonna enjoy this title for sure, downsides or not.    … Expand
  16. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Very solid game.

    Good

    - refined Mario Kart experience.

    - 3D looks good.

    Bad

    - if you use big char and big wheels, sometimes your char will block your view

    - some parts the screen cut off what I needed to see on top.
  17. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    Decent Mario Kart game but is missing some key elements. Also how is honey queen in the game but not Link?!
  18. Halkem
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    Amazing multiplayer experience and the best racing game on 3ds. Fast matchmaking too.
  19. Bruterake
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    Quando eu era criança mds, foi muito divertido dava pra jogar com os amigos e tudo mais e os bonequinhos as skins uma pena que tinha aquele grind infinito pras coisas douradas e amo até hj os voos pelos mapas.
  20. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is a really fun mario kart, it is also the one that introduced the underwater and air driving mechanics.
  21. JedmGames
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Esta edición de Mario Kart añade cosas buenas cómo lo es la personalización de los coches. Con pistas divertidas es una muy buena opción para jugar con tus amigos.
  22. Digibutter64
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    It's not the best Mario Kart, but Mario Kart 7 is still an entertaining entry in the series.

    The additions of gliding, underwater driving, and kart customisation are nice, adding new gameplay opportunities while retaining the fun formula. It's still as fun as Mario Kart has ever been; racing and/or battling your rivals remains a joyful experience. There's also a few new items; the Fire    It's not the best Mario Kart, but Mario Kart 7 is still an entertaining entry in the series.

    The additions of gliding, underwater driving, and kart customisation are nice, adding new gameplay opportunities while retaining the fun formula. It's still as fun as Mario Kart has ever been; racing and/or battling your rivals remains a joyful experience. There's also a few new items; the Fire Flower lets you pelt opponents with fireballs, the Super Leaf has your kart sprout a tail which you can use to whack nearby opponents and items, and the Lucky Seven surrounds you with seven items (a bit crazy, but it still seems fair).

    The lack of a single-player VS mode is disappointing, but Mario Kart 7 is still recommended to any 3DS owner.    … Expand
  23. KeanuGermany
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Graphic: 10
    Music: 10
    Control: 10
    Variety: 9
    Degree of Difficulty: 9
    Fun: 10
    Story: /
    Multiplayer: 10
    Content: 9
    Long-term Motivation: 10
  24. robertoiglesias
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    While not the best, this game is very fun. The new gliders is a great addition, the tracks are great, and the character selection is interesting.
  25. GameBoy66
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    This Mario Kart was one of the best we got. It's easily better than Mario Kart Wii and plays great. The graphics are good for 3DS standards. Being able to customize your carts is awesome! It's also still cool that online is still being supported. There are problems though. 1. The Tanooki Leaf. 2. 12 Characters when Wii had twice the amount. Still, this game is solid, even in 2020!
  26. Bernyz
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Es el mejor Mario kart para portátiles, los gráficos impresionantes y más con el 3d
  27. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    No one does kart racing quite like Nintendo and this seventh release in the beloved series really shines with its masterful track selection and impressive online package. The addition of the underwater and gliding sections inject a nice layer of freshness to the now trademark gameplay mechanics, and with a host of unlockable characters and the depth of surroundings offered up by the 3DNo one does kart racing quite like Nintendo and this seventh release in the beloved series really shines with its masterful track selection and impressive online package. The addition of the underwater and gliding sections inject a nice layer of freshness to the now trademark gameplay mechanics, and with a host of unlockable characters and the depth of surroundings offered up by the 3D display, it ends up being as flashy as it is fun. We've seen some amazing Mario Kart releases over the years, and Mario Kart 7 sits right up there with the best of them.… Expand
  28. n_switch
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    No one does kart racing quite like Nintendo and this seventh release in the beloved series really shines with its masterful track selection and impressive online package. The addition of the underwater and gliding sections inject a nice layer of freshness to the now trademark gameplay mechanics, and with a host of unlockable characters and the depth of surroundings offered up by the 3DNo one does kart racing quite like Nintendo and this seventh release in the beloved series really shines with its masterful track selection and impressive online package. The addition of the underwater and gliding sections inject a nice layer of freshness to the now trademark gameplay mechanics, and with a host of unlockable characters and the depth of surroundings offered up by the 3D display, it ends up being as flashy as it is fun. We've seen some amazing Mario Kart releases over the years, and Mario Kart 7 sits right up there with the best of them.… Expand
  29. Oreox4
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    I love this almost as much as Mario Kart Wii. I feel like the track design on this game is really good. The retro tracks they had were great choices, and overall i love this game. The glider mechanic is really fun and it feels fresh. This was the Mario Kart game i played most as a kid so i'd probably not like it as much if i played it now. But i love this game, a lot
  30. JPK
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    Highly Enjoyable
    It’s Mario Kart, What else do I have to say because it’s a great game.
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Awards & Rankings

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