Mario Kart 7

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  1. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    To perfectly wrap up Mario Kart 7, it's a race to get it or a race to never get it afterlife. You choose your own path, guest. Get this to complete your life and then go back to whatever you're doing.
  2. silvally
    Apr 22, 2017
    9
    This game has a good vibe but the roster was ok and there was no other flaw. Perfect game lives up to its older brother mkds ALSO great multiplayer.(community)
  3. JPK
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    Highly Enjoyable
    It’s Mario Kart, What else do I have to say because it’s a great game.
  4. AndrextheGAMER
    Jul 5, 2017
    9
    Gioco uscito nel 2011 , e tuttora uno dei migliori titoli per 3ds, l'unico difetto del gioco che non rende il gioco a pieno 10 è il multigiocatore locale che usufruisce di 2 + console n3ds/n2ds. Al contrario per Mario Kart 8per Wii U e MK8 dexule per NSwitch che per giocare in locale si usufruisce di una sola console
  5. CrazyGamer701
    May 24, 2018
    9
    its a amezing but there is not so much to do if you are done playing the grand prix thats the only let down
  6. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Un juego extraordinario, con el mismo concepto del Mario Kart Ds que era maravilloso, además de la buena inclusión del 3D en esta entrega y la ambientación perfecta como siempre, por otro lado la exclusión de huesitos como personaje jugable, y la inclusión de otros los cuales ni ganas dan de elegir, lo lleva a no terminar siendo perfecto
  7. sitebender
    Apr 19, 2019
    9
    Mario Kart 7 is a fantastic addition to the series, but the only real downfall is that I can't play it on a bigger screen. It's a fun game, even has online functionality, but playing on my 3DS gets painful due to the button layout being so close to the edge for the acceleration.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Bernyz
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Es el mejor Mario kart para portátiles, los gráficos impresionantes y más con el 3d
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. Halkem
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    Amazing multiplayer experience and the best racing game on 3ds. Fast matchmaking too.
  16. 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
  17. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    Somewhat boring. I expected more. Don't get me wrong, this is a good Mario Kart game, and totally worthwhile to own if you have a 3DS. But they didn't give it their best, and it shows.

    As it stands, it is your typical franchise sequel: Better graphics, a few gameplay additions here and there, but overall, if you have played prior games in the franchise, this game gets stale fast.    Somewhat boring. I expected more. Don't get me wrong, this is a good Mario Kart game, and totally worthwhile to own if you have a 3DS. But they didn't give it their best, and it shows.

    As it stands, it is your typical franchise sequel: Better graphics, a few gameplay additions here and there, but overall, if you have played prior games in the franchise, this game gets stale fast.

    Worth it to own for some good Mario Kart multiplayer. But this is not among the best 3DS games, and i hope Nintendo makes a better effort for the next gen version.    … Expand
  21. muzziklover
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    This is probably going to be a tradition of mine. Whenever there is a new Nintendo handheld console, I would probably always get a Mario Kart game and Mario Kart 7 is the first 3DS game I've ever got my hands on. Being the successor to Mario Kart DS, the best if not, one of the best Mario Kart games ever, consider me a bit disappointed. Mario Kart 7 is a good game by all means but it's a aThis is probably going to be a tradition of mine. Whenever there is a new Nintendo handheld console, I would probably always get a Mario Kart game and Mario Kart 7 is the first 3DS game I've ever got my hands on. Being the successor to Mario Kart DS, the best if not, one of the best Mario Kart games ever, consider me a bit disappointed. Mario Kart 7 is a good game by all means but it's a a step down from Mario Kart DS. Let's talk about the good things first. The gameplay is still as solid as any Mario Kart game, you can now customize your own kart, the track selection is excellent, they fixed the rubberband AI from Mario Kart Wii (thank god) and the multiplayer is as good or maybe even better than Mario Kart Wii's multiplayer. The big problem with this game is the content. Mario Kart DS' biggest high point was the high amounts of content it offered and being a generation ahead of MKDS, Mario Kart 7 should've done more and it's the same story all over again with the content issues of New Super Mario Bros. Wii where Nintendo are just being damn lazy. To be fair, I guess I'm judging this game by the standards of what made Mario Kart DS so perfect but MKDS was a generation behind and Mario Kart 7 is in a brand new generation. It needs to be bigger, it needs something new and it needs to have more than its predecessors offered. Gliding and going under water is not going big, Nintendo. Overall, it's still a solid Mario Kart game but for the love of god, try harder Nintendo.… Expand
  22. Luigibarqs
    Dec 10, 2011
    8
    Mario Kart 7 is the third Mario Kart game for portable Nintendo consoles and the seventh Mario Kart game overall (excluding the spinoffs Mario Kart GP 1 & 2 for arcades which featured a crossover between the Super Mario series and the Pac-Man series). The game consists of 13 characters with 5 of which being unlockable. The starting line up of 8 characters you get when you first start theMario Kart 7 is the third Mario Kart game for portable Nintendo consoles and the seventh Mario Kart game overall (excluding the spinoffs Mario Kart GP 1 & 2 for arcades which featured a crossover between the Super Mario series and the Pac-Man series). The game consists of 13 characters with 5 of which being unlockable. The starting line up of 8 characters you get when you first start the game consists of Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach Toadstool, Kinopio Toad, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong (previously known as Donkey Kong Jr. in the SNES title, his father being Donkey Kong Sr./Cranky Kong from the Donkey Kong arcade game) and King Bowser Koopa which is the exact same cast as Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom. The main gameplay gimmicks consist of performing tricks off of ramps with the R button to gain speed boosts, gathering coins to gain small boosts and slightly increase top speed and acceleration but the benefit maxes out at 10 coins, utilizing a glider and propeller to guild yourself around both in the air and in the water respectively, using drift boosts to speed up, and finally for the first time ever in a Mario Kart game, the ability to switch between First Person and Third Person driving views. For the first time in the Mario Kart Series since Mario Kart 3: Super Circuit for Gameboy Advanced there is two Rainbow Road tracks available for selection. Two mechanics, Drafting which has been significantly empowered and Drift Boost which have been significantly nerfed return however the Snaking concept which was a popular use of the drift boost mechanic in Mario Kart 5: DS for significantly increasing speed seems to be next to impossible to pull off thanks to the new game mechanics. The Single Player offline experience has been significantly minimized since Mario Kart DS mostly due to the Mission Mode and VS Mode being dropped leaving only Gran Prix Mode, Time Trials Mode, Balloon Battle Mode and Coin Runners Mode as the only single player modes. On the other hand, the Multiplayer modes have had a major content upgrade, Wireless play and Download play give you access to all tracks and far more content than in its DS prequel. Wifi modes consists of 2-8 player racing and battling, you can also create personalized community server groups with your own personal rules and game modes that can be accessed by a password code and later saved to a favourites list for later easy access. Once a day get a download of various content to your Mario Kart 7 channel (if connected to Wifi) such as ghost data to race against in single player and various other challenges and activities leaving you with some replay value for offline single player play. In online you now have a Virtual Ranking score (VR) as well as a win and loss list.
    Your VR increases if you place in the higher ranks, it decreases if you disconnect during a race and it stays the same if you place low. People that you meet in wifi races will be recorded so you can track them if you want a rematch and their information also added to Mii Plaza and games with similar features like Super Mario Land 3D. If you are expecting an in depth multiplayer and online experience, you should probably get this game, if you want an in depth single player or offline experience, you should probably look elsewhere.    … Expand
  23. BubblegumImp
    Mar 27, 2012
    8
    The king of kart racers returns for another victory lap... warts and all. While retaining everything which made it such a beloved series, Kart 7 has also failed to address a number of gripes which fans of the franchise have been making for years. Lack of customisation? Check. Not enough tracks? Check. Dreaded blue shell? Check. It's all back for another fun, but flawed outing.
  24. Tommy758
    Feb 2, 2012
    8
    Mario Kart 7 isn't as good as I thought it would be but it is still a great Mario Kart game. It's a blast playing with friends, the graphics are pretty, the 3D is great and the tracks are nice. But the big let down of the game for me is there's barely any content. There's less content in this game than in Mario Kart DS. The removed the ability to add an emblem to your kart, they leftMario Kart 7 isn't as good as I thought it would be but it is still a great Mario Kart game. It's a blast playing with friends, the graphics are pretty, the 3D is great and the tracks are nice. But the big let down of the game for me is there's barely any content. There's less content in this game than in Mario Kart DS. The removed the ability to add an emblem to your kart, they left out the single player missions and mot of the tracks are old ones. If I wanted to play old tracks I'd play the old Mario Kart games. It just feels lazy. I do however like how they added the ability to customize your kart. That's a really neat feature but they don't quite explain how you unlock different parts well. It's also pretty nice to just go into the water to drive or glide across the skies. It feels different which is neat, but there should've been more of these segments in my opinion. Overall, despite my disappointment with somethings I think anybody with a 3DS should but this game. It's really fun to play with friends, the online has improved from the DS counterpart and the 3D is well done.… Expand
  25. IrishChai
    Jul 19, 2012
    8
    It's hard not to like this game. The levels are well done (and taken from all the other mario karts to date) and all of the races are fun to play hundreds of times with different shortcuts and tricks to each map. It's very entertaining gameplay long after you know the course like the back of your hand. That's a hard feat to keep something interesting after you've raced it to death over andIt's hard not to like this game. The levels are well done (and taken from all the other mario karts to date) and all of the races are fun to play hundreds of times with different shortcuts and tricks to each map. It's very entertaining gameplay long after you know the course like the back of your hand. That's a hard feat to keep something interesting after you've raced it to death over and over, but Nintendo definitely achieved that goal. There is a ton of unlockables, and an excellent multiplayer design on top of the time it will take you to win all the races in single player with a 3-star gold cup achievement. Even then, you'll get a whole new challenge unlocked in the mirror mode. The few side games included in the package are somewhat entertaining too, although I didn't really enjoy them personally and don't plan to spend any more time in them. I think I will enjoy hopping online for a race or try and beat the fastest times in the player ghost races for a long time to come.… Expand
  26. Teliiii
    Dec 5, 2011
    8
    An amazing game, a must have for any Mario kart fan/3DS owner!! The graphics are absolutely marvelous, the tracks are unique, and the amount of multiplayer options there are! Despite this though, I thought the game was a little disappointing. The character rooster was weak, there were barely any characters, and not to mention some of the characters they added were useless. Other than thatAn amazing game, a must have for any Mario kart fan/3DS owner!! The graphics are absolutely marvelous, the tracks are unique, and the amount of multiplayer options there are! Despite this though, I thought the game was a little disappointing. The character rooster was weak, there were barely any characters, and not to mention some of the characters they added were useless. Other than that I would say this is a great game overall!… Expand
  27. cub317
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    Mario Kart 7 is another very good entry into the Mario Kart series. The graphics of this game are among the best on the 3DS, and the game is very fun too. In this game, you can create your own kart to suit your needs, and go out to win a Grand Prix. There are a few new gimmicks to note as well. There are hang gliders now, which allow you to glide in the air, and you can now goMario Kart 7 is another very good entry into the Mario Kart series. The graphics of this game are among the best on the 3DS, and the game is very fun too. In this game, you can create your own kart to suit your needs, and go out to win a Grand Prix. There are a few new gimmicks to note as well. There are hang gliders now, which allow you to glide in the air, and you can now go underwater. Both of these gimmicks make the game far more interesting. The new courses have been created specifically so you can get a feeling for both gimmicks. The controls of this game are no different from any other Mario Kart game, and that's another thing that makes this game great. The graphics of this game are very bright and colorful. By 3DS standards, they're amazing. However, there are also a few criticisms to this game. The first thing is that there is no versus mode. This made me very disappointed because that was my favorite mode of the regular DS version. In versus mode, you were able to start your own Grand Prix, and choose the settings to fit your needs. You could choose the A.I. level, the rules, the engine size, the number of races needed to win, and whether or not you want a team. The 3DS version doesn't have this. It probably has it in multiplayer only now, but I don't play the game on multiplayer so this is a let down for me. Also, the game may have a customizable car, but the rest of the options are limited to what you can change within the game. The rest of the game more than makes up for this short-coming. However, if I had to pick a favorite, I'm afraid I'll have to say that Mario Kart DS is better than Mario Kart 7. Mario Kart DS has more customizable options, has a versus mode, and still stays true to the Mario Kart formula. Mario Kart 7 is a very good game overall, but if you want something better, buy Mario Kart DS instead.… Expand
  28. Serin
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    Honesty time: I haven't played Mario Kart since the original on the SNES. That being said, I REALLY love this game! All the customization options are fun, the racing itself is easy to grasp (and takes some work to master), and it looks very pretty in 3D. I got it on an impulse buy, and it's turned into something both me AND my wife enjoy playing to relax in the evenings after work. TheHonesty time: I haven't played Mario Kart since the original on the SNES. That being said, I REALLY love this game! All the customization options are fun, the racing itself is easy to grasp (and takes some work to master), and it looks very pretty in 3D. I got it on an impulse buy, and it's turned into something both me AND my wife enjoy playing to relax in the evenings after work. The only thing that subtracts points is the addition of only 16 new tracks and limited options for the rest of the game (battle mode and coin runs). I'm betting they'd be fun to try via wi-fi, but I'm still enjoying the single player mode. Now if only I could 3-star all of those damn mirror tracks...… Expand
  29. JSxGaming
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    I love this game and in my opinion it is one of the best mario kart games ever but it feels like a refresh of mario kart ds with the exception of its graphics, tracks and awesome online multiplayer; with this in mind it is still a great game and i would definately reccomend this to anyone.
  30. AdamPhilipps
    Jan 17, 2012
    8
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  31. dharma
    Jun 16, 2012
    8
    Mario Kart 7 is another must have title for the 3DS. They all feel the same, I know, but it's a game that really benefits a lot and fun to play during your traveling time. For once though, the rubber band AI is slightly 'toned down'; a more hardcore experience for the fans (and still accessible for casual gamers as well)
  32. Darkicicle
    Apr 7, 2013
    8
    Although I am a bit late to review this and I got it first thing it was released, I am still going to.
    It is a lot better looking than any other Mario Kart game although it is still the same base game there are many new tracks and lots of new features. I am glad there aren't bikes in this game and I like how they used the gyro/motion control of the 3DS and you can use it if you want to.    Although I am a bit late to review this and I got it first thing it was released, I am still going to.
    It is a lot better looking than any other Mario Kart game although it is still the same base game there are many new tracks and lots of new features. I am glad there aren't bikes in this game and I like how they used the gyro/motion control of the 3DS and you can use it if you want to.
    It is also nice that you can now use gliders in the game if you go on blue boosters, it is quite enjoyable and can sometimes show off a bit of the track. The coin system is allso interesting, you can get coins to speed you up more but it is only a small increase in the speed and coins contribute to some unlocks.
    Although I don't think that half the game should be retro courses, I reckon it'd be better is there is only 4-6 of them.
    The multiplayer either online or locally worked amazingly and had to be the best multiplayer out of all of the Mario Kart games. Although the friend code system can be a bit tedious and would be better if only one person needed to add you then you get a notification saying if you want to add them or not would be a lot better. Other than that it works quite well.
    It is quite sad that they removed the VS mode where you can just race against CPU's as practice for Grand Prix's you can still use VS mode in multiplayer with a friend, but even without the VS mode for singleplayer I still enjoyed it a lot, even though there can be a bit of coin grinding here and there.
    One final thing; the Streetpass/Spotpass features are quite good, you can race against people you saw online with their ghosts and people you pass by in Streetpass if they have the game and you can do other things too.
    Overall great game and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who'd like to try out a racing game for the 3DS or is a fan of Mario.    … Expand
  33. hit925
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    It's Mario Kart, of course it's going to be good. The online is improved from MKWii and the communities are a good idea but could have been expanded. I think the new courses are mostly good, particularly the 1 lap Rainbow Road but some aren't the best. I saw no point in having two Wuhu island courses. The old courses also have some odd choices but are mostly good. The new changes are goodIt's Mario Kart, of course it's going to be good. The online is improved from MKWii and the communities are a good idea but could have been expanded. I think the new courses are mostly good, particularly the 1 lap Rainbow Road but some aren't the best. I saw no point in having two Wuhu island courses. The old courses also have some odd choices but are mostly good. The new changes are good but ultimately it is still good old Mario Kart.… Expand
  34. Leigh28
    Dec 30, 2011
    8
    Am making this short and sweet review!

    Game is a complete joy to play and with a wealth of options on display there always something to do! Online is great as ever and there's a lot to unlock even in single player and new customize karts are plus ! Only bad thing is blue spikey shell is back and consistently ruins your races and sends you to last place which is frustrating!!! and    Am making this short and sweet review!

    Game is a complete joy to play and with a wealth of options on display there always something to do!

    Online is great as ever and there's a lot to unlock even in single player and new customize karts are plus !

    Only bad thing is blue spikey shell is back and consistently ruins your races and sends you to last place which is frustrating!!! and possible worst item in whole game!!

    Also were is donkey kong junior and dry bowser or dry bones? there are lots of characters missing from game which makes no sense! and is shame not seeing them included in MK7:(    … Expand
  35. Kenmei
    Dec 29, 2011
    8
    A decent game with some really good 3D, this is probably the best racing game on the system hands down. However it is still Mario Kart so you have all those crazy items and such that can really ruin your chances at the worst possible moments. But you wouldn't be playing it if you didn't expect that by this point. It's a good game and the online multiplayer is really solid as well. But it'sA decent game with some really good 3D, this is probably the best racing game on the system hands down. However it is still Mario Kart so you have all those crazy items and such that can really ruin your chances at the worst possible moments. But you wouldn't be playing it if you didn't expect that by this point. It's a good game and the online multiplayer is really solid as well. But it's definitely not the best game on the system and not the best Mario Kart. But it will hold your attention for awhile, especially if you enjoy the series.… Expand
  36. Djangolulu
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    What a fun game. Better visuals and a few new game mechanics continually push the Mario Kart series forward. Mario Kart 7 includes good 3D presentation, although its not really a necessary addition. The multiplayer is improved, but very often I found myself joining a lobby right as the race was starting, and having to sit through the entire duration of the race until I could actually play.What a fun game. Better visuals and a few new game mechanics continually push the Mario Kart series forward. Mario Kart 7 includes good 3D presentation, although its not really a necessary addition. The multiplayer is improved, but very often I found myself joining a lobby right as the race was starting, and having to sit through the entire duration of the race until I could actually play. All the chance and luck of Mario Kart is the same; you can be in first place for the whole race, and be bumped to last with an unfortunately timed blue shell and an enemy with star power bashing you off the track. Skill, while important, means next to nothing, and anyway, everyone is either a Japanese of European pro at Mario Kart, so the only variety is in the items. The Tanooki Suit and Fireball power-ups are the only new additions, and the sliding is different, but you'll get used to it. Mario Kart 7 is one of the must-have games for the 3DS, and you'll spend many hours racing on the new tracks. It proves that Mario Kart is always fun.… Expand
  37. TomWutton
    Feb 14, 2012
    8
    Still same old fun. Nice graphics, the personalization of karts is cool, and the 3 or 4 new track design (sectors instead of laps) is a really cool thing ! Online multiplayer is really well done (althought I wished we could race more than 8...). I have 2 complaints that refrein me from giving MK7 a 10 : the solo cups are way too easy at 50 and 100 CC; and the lack of a Challenge mode likeStill same old fun. Nice graphics, the personalization of karts is cool, and the 3 or 4 new track design (sectors instead of laps) is a really cool thing ! Online multiplayer is really well done (althought I wished we could race more than 8...). I have 2 complaints that refrein me from giving MK7 a 10 : the solo cups are way too easy at 50 and 100 CC; and the lack of a Challenge mode like in the DS version is unforgivable. All in all, its a must own for any 3DS gamer. Oh and by the way, the 1rst person **** view is a nice attemps, but hummm...No....Sorry it doesn't fit in the Mario Kart series.… Expand
  38. yoshikartguy
    Feb 21, 2012
    8
    First off I just wanna say the game's graphics are amazing and are equally comparable to the Wii's (not like any system isn't though, right?) The Gameplay is enhanced from Mario Kart DS with the Circle Pad. The only negatives I find with this game are how useless/hard to use the online communities are, the lack of numerous battle stages (-looks at the sky- NINTENDO!!), stupendously boringFirst off I just wanna say the game's graphics are amazing and are equally comparable to the Wii's (not like any system isn't though, right?) The Gameplay is enhanced from Mario Kart DS with the Circle Pad. The only negatives I find with this game are how useless/hard to use the online communities are, the lack of numerous battle stages (-looks at the sky- NINTENDO!!), stupendously boring battle, and lack of missions, single player vs. mode, etc. from Mario Kart DS and other Mario Kart Games. Overall, this game is amazing and is probably one of the best yet. However, Nintendo lacked in making this more of single player experience and overdid it on the multiplayer. Next time Nintendo... MAKE BALANCE XD

    8/10 :)    … Expand
  39. Frinker
    Mar 8, 2012
    8
    An overall worthy entry to the long running kart franchise however like Super Mario 3D land, it is far too easy and everything can be locked in a short amount of time. Nevertheless the track are amazing both old and new, a slightly disappointing roster this time round but amazing online play knocks up the fun and replay ability!
  40. Dom1nAtAr
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    Mario Kart 7 is one of the best games in series. Everything in the Mario Kart formula has been improved and there are also some new additions. There are many ways to enjoy Mario Kart 7, you can race alone, race with a friend in local multiplayer or head online and vs up to 8 players from around the world. There are great new additions. You an now customize your kart. There are gliders,Mario Kart 7 is one of the best games in series. Everything in the Mario Kart formula has been improved and there are also some new additions. There are many ways to enjoy Mario Kart 7, you can race alone, race with a friend in local multiplayer or head online and vs up to 8 players from around the world. There are great new additions. You an now customize your kart. There are gliders, different types of wheel and a big selection or karts. The customization could of been a bit deeper but still works well. The 3D graphics are great but playing in 2D is best. The new gyroscope controls are innovative but the classic controls are best. Mario Kart 7 is a great game and is another must have title for the 3DS… Expand
  41. Brandonk917
    Mar 24, 2012
    8
    The newest entry of Mario Kart is definitely fun with some glaring faults. There is no mission mode this time around which is a real shame. Single player consists of grand prix, time trial, and battle. Grand prix has eight cups with four having new courses and the rest with old tracks. Time trial has yourself trying to beat your own times with an option to race ghosts. Battle mode is aThe newest entry of Mario Kart is definitely fun with some glaring faults. There is no mission mode this time around which is a real shame. Single player consists of grand prix, time trial, and battle. Grand prix has eight cups with four having new courses and the rest with old tracks. Time trial has yourself trying to beat your own times with an option to race ghosts. Battle mode is a disappointment. There are only six tracks with coin battle being broken since once you have ten coins, you can't grab any more. This makes you just run away for the rest of the race. The main reason you would want this game is for the multiplayer. The online is flawless with a constant sixty frames per second. There is also no snaking anymore which is a huge plus. If you are a Mario Kart fan, you owe yourself to to purchase this fun experience for the 3DS.… Expand
  42. TwistedFantasy
    Aug 4, 2012
    8
    I appreciate that they tried to change it up with the seventh Mario Kart instalment. The addition of flying and driving underwater is great; it adds something new to the series, but allows the game to still feel like the same Mario Kart that people love. I think the underwater driving could have been implemented a bit better into the game, and some of the levels were a bit disappointing toI appreciate that they tried to change it up with the seventh Mario Kart instalment. The addition of flying and driving underwater is great; it adds something new to the series, but allows the game to still feel like the same Mario Kart that people love. I think the underwater driving could have been implemented a bit better into the game, and some of the levels were a bit disappointing to me, but I still enjoyed the game. Online is also good. 8/10… Expand
  43. birdman3
    Sep 8, 2014
    8
    This game is solid- runs at a great tempo and provides exciting entertainment. I really like that I can use the download play to play with my wife, since she doesn't own a copy of the game herself. There aren't many downsides to the game (only about 8 battle maps, and even the 32 tracks for Grand Prix start to feel redundant after a while; plus, some of the old maps they brought back areThis game is solid- runs at a great tempo and provides exciting entertainment. I really like that I can use the download play to play with my wife, since she doesn't own a copy of the game herself. There aren't many downsides to the game (only about 8 battle maps, and even the 32 tracks for Grand Prix start to feel redundant after a while; plus, some of the old maps they brought back are kinda boring), but I can't give the game a better score than an 8.… Expand
  44. StrangerMonco
    Dec 7, 2012
    8
    I love mariokart 7. i think its the best or at least joint best with with DoubleDash. It handles great and looks great. the lack of characters is a dissapointment though. and the new tracks are good, but the choice of classic tracks are a massive let downs. i expected to see more super mario kart/mariokart 64/mariokart super circuit/doubledash tracks, but we get a mixture of those with WIII love mariokart 7. i think its the best or at least joint best with with DoubleDash. It handles great and looks great. the lack of characters is a dissapointment though. and the new tracks are good, but the choice of classic tracks are a massive let downs. i expected to see more super mario kart/mariokart 64/mariokart super circuit/doubledash tracks, but we get a mixture of those with WII and DS tracks. WTF. they arent classics, they are recent. dont include them in. we want nostalgia. Mariokart WII is the WORST mariokart yet. and im soo glad nintendo redeemed themselves with 7. they also didnt even pick the best tracks from the DS and WII version. i think what could have been improved also is the lack of characters and lack of customisations. you should have a lot of customisations to begin with, and be able to unlock more and more more frequently. not do 8 races to unlock 1 set of tires youre not going to use. ive always been an acceleration man myself but when it comes to customisation im presented the same problem i had with mass effect 1. with mass effect 1 you would get some amazing armour, with the best stats, but it was green and pink and looked like turd; then you get some amazing, bolt metal, heavy machine armour, but its stats are awful. With mariokart 7, my best combination is to have a bumblebee car, small puny tires and a parachute. the car looks awful, but has the best stats for me. id prefer it if you picked the stats you want, and had the customisations you want. i know this kinda defeats the point of customisation. but do we really need it? its fun and good....if its done properly but i suppose for the first to include customisations, its done a pretty good job. i would recommend mk7 to anyone, and it will take many many hours of your time. oh and 1 more thing i dont like...they took out that options mode where you could create a little vinyl to have on the front of your car. that would have been perfect for street pass, so i dont know why theyve taken it out :/… Expand
  45. Legend2099
    Aug 21, 2013
    8
    MK7 is the best handheld Mario Kart game yet. Heck, it is the best handheld racer ever released. The online mode is the best we've seen in a Mario Kart game (although there is potential to be much better) and the gameplay is as tight as ever. My only gripe with MK7 is the fact that it is on a handheld. I love the Mario Kart series, but that is due to its local multi-player. Because itMK7 is the best handheld Mario Kart game yet. Heck, it is the best handheld racer ever released. The online mode is the best we've seen in a Mario Kart game (although there is potential to be much better) and the gameplay is as tight as ever. My only gripe with MK7 is the fact that it is on a handheld. I love the Mario Kart series, but that is due to its local multi-player. Because it isn't easy to gather a group of friends who all own a 3ds and MK7 and are all available to play, my favorite aspect of MK is removed. However, if you enjoyed any handheld MK games of the past, you are sure to enjoy the new levels, and additions (underwater/skyglide) of MK7.… Expand
  46. GoombaJMR
    Jan 12, 2014
    8
    This is a wonderful and probably the best racing game on the 3DS out here right now, and the quality of multiplayer greatly increases the amount of play value in this game, but it lacks two things that can make this game a wonderful one to play on-the-go. The first thing is that there is no VS mode (aka single player, choose your own options tracks). This is a huge problem with the game,This is a wonderful and probably the best racing game on the 3DS out here right now, and the quality of multiplayer greatly increases the amount of play value in this game, but it lacks two things that can make this game a wonderful one to play on-the-go. The first thing is that there is no VS mode (aka single player, choose your own options tracks). This is a huge problem with the game, as there is probably no wifi therefore no online play for you to play when you are away. The second thing is that battles have time limits, which isn't much of a downside, but if you remember MKDS, There was never a limit. You could play and have fun while screwing with the AI as much as you want. The roster is also quite small, but that could be changed with a dlc or update. This game is still a wonderful solid game that should be played by all mario-kart and racing game fans!

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: N/A
    Music: 8.5/10
    Presentation: 7/10
    Length: 9/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  47. leeemmott
    Apr 8, 2013
    8
    MK 7 has good things to it yes I did had a problem with it however, on the internet you can't jump on it WHEN you want to nope it will say the server is down or something that is unacceptable for a MK game I never had a problem on the Wii game one.

    And cra med all the other level 's in one big game from the DS one to Wii, and update which never got a good score because of 1 thing the    MK 7 has good things to it yes I did had a problem with it however, on the internet you can't jump on it WHEN you want to nope it will say the server is down or something that is unacceptable for a MK game I never had a problem on the Wii game one.

    And cra med all the other level 's in one big game from the DS one to Wii, and update which never got a good score because of 1 thing the internet is poor!    … Expand
  48. ERB
    Nov 22, 2013
    8
    I have to admit this game is fun.The game is good without any story.What important in this game is It's game play which is fun and I love playing this kind of game.Almost all racing games in this generation disappointed me but this one it is more than I expected.This game is fun and I really love this game.Mario Kart 7 gets a score of 8 which is good.This game is fun and I recommend youI have to admit this game is fun.The game is good without any story.What important in this game is It's game play which is fun and I love playing this kind of game.Almost all racing games in this generation disappointed me but this one it is more than I expected.This game is fun and I really love this game.Mario Kart 7 gets a score of 8 which is good.This game is fun and I recommend you guys to buy this game.This game is fun and entertaining so try playing this game and have a good time.… Expand
  49. camilosanchez16
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Sin duda fue el segundo juego en la historia de la Nintendo 3DS que se volvió compra obligatoria después de SM3DL y reconstruye completamente la experiencia portátil de MKDS y la mecánica jugable de MKWii añadiendo nuevas posibilidades con el vuelo y carreras bajo el agua. Tiene el modo batalla mejor realizado de las series, pero la falta de modo VS y velocidad del juego, mas el hecho deSin duda fue el segundo juego en la historia de la Nintendo 3DS que se volvió compra obligatoria después de SM3DL y reconstruye completamente la experiencia portátil de MKDS y la mecánica jugable de MKWii añadiendo nuevas posibilidades con el vuelo y carreras bajo el agua. Tiene el modo batalla mejor realizado de las series, pero la falta de modo VS y velocidad del juego, mas el hecho de no tener DLC, lo hace a largo plazo demasiado monótono, cosa que puede corregirse un poco jugando en línea.… Expand
  50. MrJagermeister
    Jun 16, 2013
    8
    Just like the console version! Very fun! Shame about no cross-play features though The main downside is the game can make you feel quite noxious when driving (especially in 3D).
  51. jakethesnack
    Oct 20, 2013
    8
    Definitely the best game on the 3ds. The gliders and going underwater are great improvements, and I loved a lot of the courses, and no bad items all the new ones are good and they got rid of the fake item box.
  52. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    It's Mario Kart! The online SUCKS, I can't find anyone to play with! Getting 3 stars on grand prix is a REAL pain. although, Toad is a playable character, so... ITS GOTTA BE GOOD!
  53. GERCharon
    Feb 2, 2014
    8
    Mario Kart 7 feels no different than its Wii predecessor. In singleplayer, you can choose out of 4 classes and out of 8 cups. Each cup consists of 4 Tracks. 4 cups consist of totally new tracks, the other 4 contain classic tracks. You can earn new kart parts by collecting coins, unlock some additional characters and get yourself some stars behind your nickname in multiplayer by completingMario Kart 7 feels no different than its Wii predecessor. In singleplayer, you can choose out of 4 classes and out of 8 cups. Each cup consists of 4 Tracks. 4 cups consist of totally new tracks, the other 4 contain classic tracks. You can earn new kart parts by collecting coins, unlock some additional characters and get yourself some stars behind your nickname in multiplayer by completing every cup with a certain number of stars. Like in the Wii game, it is not exactly clear, what requirements have to be met to get the maximum of three stars.
    There is also a Time Trial mode, where you can beat the records of people you met via StreetPass or SpotPass. (I actually never played it). You can also practice multiplayer games against the AI.
    After I got the three Stars in every cup, the singleplayer offers no replay value for me, because I'm not interested in Time Trials.

    As always, Mario Kart's strength is its multiplayer. You can play this game via download play, which I totally love. Players without a copy are forced to play as Shy Guy and cannot customize their karts, but who cares? You can race every single track, participate in cups, etc.
    Internet play also works smoothly. Matchmaking doesn't take long and is mostly balanced. You get points for wins and loose points for losses. It is exactly the fun I expected. Sadly, you can only race single tracks against another. No cups are available in open matchmaking. Every player votes for a map and then one of them gets picked randomly. This sounds nice and fair but I found myself playing the same track a couple of times in a row.
    Of course there is also the well known balloon battle mode and some other competitive minigames.

    Mario Kart offers enough unlockables to make for a satisfying singleplayer. Its multiplayer works well and offers a lot of fun. You can also switch in to cockpit perspective and steer by using the gyrosensor. I would turn off the 3D effects for this one, though.

    Still, it suffers the same problem of the Wii title: If you are a crappy driver it doesn't matter a bit, because the worst players get the best items, and the best player the worst items. You can race a perfect track and still get hit by a blue shell and then get placed last. You need no skill at all to hit with a red shell, and you normally can't evade them. I think that the game is just unfair, and that gameplay Is somehow broken because of this. Still, multiplayer offers lot of fun, especially when playing with friends. Drifting works like in the Wii, not the DS game.

    Overall, graphics and sound are awesome. I like the new tracks and the selection of the old ones. I dislike gameplay balancing. Still it makes very much fun.

    I do not understand that games like this, that are predestined for DLC doesn't get them, instead games like Super Mario Bros. gets some more levels...    … Expand
  54. felixable
    Mar 7, 2014
    8
    Cool Graphics with traditional game-play. Difficulties tend to be too easy once players get used to the control. Need better variations in game-play and more complicated control to make the overall game even better and enjoyable.
  55. DrewtheDude85
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    Mario Kart 7 is an excellent addition to Mario's beloved racing spin-off series. The courses are great, the controls work nicely and overall it's just a whole lot of fun! I also love playing online on different communities and things. The Battle Mode is also much better than in MKW, because it makes it where teams is only an option where in MKW you had to be on teams which was something IMario Kart 7 is an excellent addition to Mario's beloved racing spin-off series. The courses are great, the controls work nicely and overall it's just a whole lot of fun! I also love playing online on different communities and things. The Battle Mode is also much better than in MKW, because it makes it where teams is only an option where in MKW you had to be on teams which was something I HATED! The only gripe with this game is that it doesn't do anything too new to the series despite some new racing features like going underwater and gliding, but if you want a nice portable version of Mario Kart, then I would recommend Mario Kart 7. (One last thing, why is it called Mario Kart 7? I mean I know it's the seventh installment in the series, but I think Nintendo should have come up with a better name.)… Expand
  56. AmACheeseburger
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    This is a good game, but why did they take versus out, except for in multiplayer? Also, I don't play online much anymore, because people cheat, for example, when, on Toad Circuit, I was winning by the distance of the long turn, when, in the middle of my last lap, the guy I was playing against teleported in front of the finish line and won. Or, in Battle Mode, when this guy kept slowingThis is a good game, but why did they take versus out, except for in multiplayer? Also, I don't play online much anymore, because people cheat, for example, when, on Toad Circuit, I was winning by the distance of the long turn, when, in the middle of my last lap, the guy I was playing against teleported in front of the finish line and won. Or, in Battle Mode, when this guy kept slowing down shells, and sending them around him. STOP CHEATING, PEOPLE!… Expand
  57. luisflopez
    May 20, 2018
    8
    And here we are with another great installment in the Mario Kart series, one that I recently got to enjoy for the first time. MK7 a fun, quality game, but one that could have been better if it wasn’t for a series of dumb decisions made by Retro Studios and Nintendo.

    The core gameplay is as fun as ever, so if you’re looking for the same good old Mario Kart gameplay, you’ll definitely    And here we are with another great installment in the Mario Kart series, one that I recently got to enjoy for the first time. MK7 a fun, quality game, but one that could have been better if it wasn’t for a series of dumb decisions made by Retro Studios and Nintendo.

    The core gameplay is as fun as ever, so if you’re looking for the same good old Mario Kart gameplay, you’ll definitely find it here. The handling of the karts feels nice and responsive, althoguh I wish 150cc was a little bit faster. To me, it felt kind of slow compared to its direct predecessor, Mario Kart Wii.

    MK7’s new tracks are remarkably good. And much of this is thanks to the game’s new racing gimmicks: underwater driving and paragliding through the air. Both of these are welcome additions that fit the Mario Kart formula perfectly, and lead to very creative course designs. Being able to race in first-person is a nice touch.

    Another new feature in MK7 is the ability to customize your kart with different bodies, tires and paragliders. This is pretty cool idea, and it adds a good amount of variety to the game, but honestly, I still prefer the non-customizable, yet more iconic vehicles from Mario Kart Wii. Speaking of that game, bikes are gone, which is very disappointing.

    MK7 also marks the return of coins, which are now used to unlock kart parts. On one hand, having something else to do apart from finishing first is a good idea that adds another layer of depth to races. But on the other hand, I think I didn’t really enjoy having kart parts locked behind coins. It takes away some of the excitement of unlocking things from beating cups and time trials. And also, the coin requirements for unlock new parts are way too high. They were obviously set with online play in mind, because for single players, unlocking everything is going to be a serious grind. It will take much longer than in any previous MK game.

    Another aspect where MK7 disappointed me is the character roster, which is seriously bad. The Bee, Lakitu and Wiggler are all lame newcomers, and on top of that, they take Waluigi away for some inexplicable reason? Give me a break.

    Another inexplicable absence is Versus Mode. Yep, the series staple Versus Mode is gone. This is a problem that also ties with the unlockables problem, negatively affecting single players. On top of having very high coin requirerments for unlocking new parts, the only way to earn those coins in single player is playing the Grand Prix cups again and again, because Versus mode is gone. Having a Versus mode where you play your own tournaments, with your own rules, tracks, teams and such, would make earning coins much more easy and fun. It would have also added a lot of replay value for single player.

    For some reason, MK7’s battle mode is really boring. For the record, I spent a lot of time playing balloon battles in single player in Mario Kart DS, but in this game I get bored after the first round. The battles being no longer by elimination and rather by time, is one of the reasons to blame for this.

    MK7 was my first experience playing Mario Kart online with other people. And boy is it addicting. I wish entering a race was a little quicker, but it is acceptable as it is.

    So in all, Mario Kart 7 is a good installment for the franchise, one that will definitely have you covered if you’re looking for some simple, addicting hours of fun. Especially if you’re into playing online multiplayer. MK7 is a great game, and a very recommended purchase for any 3DS owner, but at the same time, it is an installment with weird flaws and shortcomings that could have been easily fixed.

    Score. 8.5    … Expand
  58. Muffin_Reviews
    Jun 7, 2014
    8
    This game is a grand new step into the racing genre and attempts to move away from generic racing to more varied and fun methods of getting round the extremely well crafted tracks with the use of a new glider power-up that lets you take to the skies and soar to victory or the underwater power up that allows for new and interesting sub-marine tracks that Nintendo are fantastic at making.This game is a grand new step into the racing genre and attempts to move away from generic racing to more varied and fun methods of getting round the extremely well crafted tracks with the use of a new glider power-up that lets you take to the skies and soar to victory or the underwater power up that allows for new and interesting sub-marine tracks that Nintendo are fantastic at making. Along with the 16 new courses there are also 16 re-mastered courses as always which have all the new features seamlessly added to them giving new ways to enjoy old courses.

    However this is not the only thing that Nintendo has changed. New kart customisation has been added to the mix with some really creative ways to change up your kart with things such as wooden wheels and flower gliders each being given to you in a random order after getting a certain amount of coins. More characters have been added also with new racers such as Lakitu and Wiggler unlockable at the later 150 CC cups. Online also received a boost with it being easier and easier to race people around the world.

    Despite all this this game isn't perfect. The kart parts you get after you get a certain number of coins is broken and whilst I did get parts I often got just wheels or chassis and didn't get a single glider until I had over 2,000 coins not an easy feat for someone less willing to grind for coins. This could be easily fixed with an in-game shop instead of the random parts system allowing players to choose what they unlock. This would increase the fun factor greatly as I would have the parts I wanted and not what the game decided it should give me.

    Another thing to note is this game offers little challenge for the seasoned pro at Mario kart. The 150 CC mode can be challenging but was easy enough for me to beat in one or two tries on each cup. Overall there is little to no challenge in the single player as the AI just can't compete with players of a moderate skill level which was a shame as I was hoping for more of a challenge in this game. Lastly there is no real reason to keep playing after beating all the main courses. The battle mode is mediocre at best serving as a tacked on final thought to keep players for longer but isn't worth much.

    Overall this game is fun, light hearted and a fun game despite it's minor flaws and gets a 8/10    … Expand
  59. 00-z3N
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 7.6/10 The first thing I played this great console was precisely this MK7 and there are many things, positive and negative, that can be said about this game. Starting from the most superficial, technically the game is beautiful, as usual in the MK, perfectly fluid and in terms of sound at the height of expectations. In the aspect of the    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 7.6/10

    The first thing I played this great console was precisely this MK7 and there are many things, positive and negative, that can be said about this game. Starting from the most superficial, technically the game is beautiful, as usual in the MK, perfectly fluid and in terms of sound at the height of expectations. In the aspect of the difficulty is well covered as it offers enough without being impossible, speaking of the online functions, are very well implemented as well as the local cooperative function, which turns out to be the best that the game offers since the time of replay increases exponentially.

    The tracks in general terms are fine, not as creative as in previous sagas, but decent, which is a bit disappointing since one of the main attractions of the game was "land, air and sea" and it feels like I'm lacking in terms of air and sea. As far as 3D is concerned, it is obviously uncomfortable for most, but it was an addition that was made very correctly, as well as the functions of the gyroscope. One of the things that most annoy most devotees of this saga was the roster of characters, and is that many charismatic characters were replaced by several that simply no one is interested, being a very strong mistake, because is evidently the core of the game are its characters.

    Another point against we see when choosing the car and is that it is a step back in the saga the fact that they are personalized, instead of everyone having their own car. As a maximum point against and without being the total fault of the game as such, is the way to control it and is that due to the physical characteristics of the console, it results in a short time (1-2 hours) incredibly uncomfortable to play.

    A very weak MK for what the franchise has accustomed us, and I only recommend it to the most diehard fans of it. 7.6/10

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    Lo primero que jugué de esta genial consola fue precisamente este MK7 y son muchas las cosas, tanto positivas como negativas, que se pueden decir respecto a este juego. Partiendo de lo más superficial, técnicamente el juego es bellísimo, como de costumbre en los MK, perfectamente fluido y en términos sonoros a la altura de lo esperado. En el aspecto de la dificultad está bien cubierto ya que ofrece la suficiente sin ser imposible, a su vez las funciones online están muy bien implementadas, así como la función de cooperativo local, que resulta ser lo mejor que el juego ofrece ya que el tiempo de rejuego aumenta exponencialmente.

    Las pistas en términos generales están bien, no tan creativas como en sagas anteriores, pero decentes, lo cual es un poco decepcionante ya que uno de los principales atractivos del juego era “tierra, aire y mar” y se siente como que falto en términos de aire y mar. En lo que al 3D se refiere, evidentemente resulta incómodo para la mayoría, pero como sea, fue un agregado que se hizo de manera muy correcta, así como las funciones del giroscopio. Una de las cosas que más molesto a la mayoría de devotos de esta saga fue el roster de personajes escogidos, y es que muchos personajes carismáticos fueron reemplazados por varios que simplemente a nadie le interesan, siendo un desacierto muy fuerte, ya que evidentemente el núcleo del juego son sus personajes.

    Otro punto en contra lo vemos al momento de escoger el carro y es que es un paso hacia atrás en la saga el hecho de que sean armables, en lugar de que cada quien tenga su carro propio. Como punto máximo en contra y sin ser culpa total del juego como tal, es la manera de controlarlo y es que debido a las características físicas de la consola, resulta en poco tiempo (1-2 horas) increíblemente incomodo de jugar.

    Un MK bastante flojito para lo que nos tiene acostumbrados la franquicia, y solo lo recomiendo a los fans más acérrimos de la misma. 7.6/10    … Expand
  60. PedroGamer
    Oct 17, 2014
    8
    While it is not the best game in the series, it is still pretty solid and consolidated as one of the best games Nintendo made.I am only annoyed by the new unlocking system.
  61. DBPirate1129
    Jan 10, 2015
    8
    Mario Kart 7, like all the games in the Mario Kart series, is super fun and engaging and will keep you playing for years...or at least, until the next installment arrives. This entry is no exception and perhaps has even more lasting appeal with its on-the-go capabilities. How does Mario Kart 7 stand up to its predecessors and it is better than its successor? Here are the answers:

    In my    Mario Kart 7, like all the games in the Mario Kart series, is super fun and engaging and will keep you playing for years...or at least, until the next installment arrives. This entry is no exception and perhaps has even more lasting appeal with its on-the-go capabilities. How does Mario Kart 7 stand up to its predecessors and it is better than its successor? Here are the answers:

    In my opinion, Mario Kart Wii is a bit better than Mario Kart 7. MK7's new courses aren't as good and the character roster is just terrible compared to the Wii entry. Characters like the Honey Queen from Super Mario Galaxy and Lakitu (who is already in the game as a referee, mind you) were just not needed. Though some may argue that the characters don't matter, I'm pretty sure most would not be impressed.

    The game is far from and though. Both the new and retro selections are great (even if there are a few boring ones: Cheep Cheep Lagoon, Shy Guy Bazaar, Daisy Hills, etc.) and will keep you coming back again and again. The online is an improvement over Wii with much better connection and better retro courses to choose from. Battle mode is also better than Wii even if it has fewer stages to choose from.

    Overall, Mario Kart 7 is another great installment even if it isn't as good as its predecessor. The battle mode and online are a huge improvement and for most, that's all that's needed.    … Expand
  62. Mariofan
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    Great Mario Kart game! My 4th favourite so far. The graphics are great for 3DS. The tracks are awesome! The character selection is okay but not great. The controls are perfect and not buggy at all. Mario Kart 7 is a must buy for all 3DS owners. Would have got a 9 if there was a VS mode.
  63. Titannumber20
    Mar 15, 2015
    8
    While this game does offer a few new gimmicks like Gliding and underwater racing, it still is the same old Mario Kart we have been enjoying for years, and while it is frustrating at times, it still is overall a very fun experience.
  64. SonicDude
    Nov 14, 2016
    8
    Mario kart 7 is a great game and a must have for your 3ds collection. The game has good stages, good music, great controls and a fine roster of characters as well as a great new cart customisation feature as well as well implemented gliding and underwater racing. The negatives are that: The game is relatively short er than previous instalments, It could've had a better roster, All theMario kart 7 is a great game and a must have for your 3ds collection. The game has good stages, good music, great controls and a fine roster of characters as well as a great new cart customisation feature as well as well implemented gliding and underwater racing. The negatives are that: The game is relatively short er than previous instalments, It could've had a better roster, All the customisations take a long time to unlock and a very few amount of stages that come or have been much better. An overall great game and 3ds must have despite some of it's flaws… Expand
  65. geo333
    Apr 10, 2016
    8
    Mario Kart on the 3ds is a great game with fun racing elements and beautiful soundtrack and game design, however the lack of many characters is disappointing. That said is still a great series continuation of a great game series
  66. 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
  67. Jollyjoe1000
    Jan 28, 2016
    8
    It is a good game but it dose not have as many good courses and also it is missing some aspects.such as vs race mode.Come nintendo if you make a mistake doint make it a big one
  68. Hakros323
    Oct 30, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game does have some faults, but is overall a strong game for both the Mario Kart series and the 3DS. One of the best things about the game is the online play, which is better than Mario Kart Wii. It's very addictive and fun. Players online have VR, which shows how good the player is, and will either increase or drop, depending on your finishing place.
    This game does bring some new features. It introduced the Gliders that allows you to soar through the air, and you can now drive underwater.
    Perhaps the biggest feature is the new Vehicle Assembly. You can pick your vehicle's Body, wheels, and glider, which can bring some unique combination.
    The courses are also fun and unique, although there are some dead weight in the courses. My personal favorite is Piranha Plant Slide. The retro courses are pretty cool, too. It has GCN Daisy Cruiser, DS Waluigi Pinball, Wii Koopa Cape. Just to name a few.
    However the game does have faults. Perhaps my biggest grip is the roster. The game only have 17 characters to play as, which is a big step-down from the Mario Kart Wii's roster. They kept staple characters like Daisy and Wario, as well as some fan favorites like Rosalina and Shy Guy, but also cut out beloved Mario Kart veterans like Waluigi, Toadette, Bowser Jr. & Diddy Kong. And the newcomers does not make up for that in the sightliest. The newcomers include Honey Queen, Lakitu, Wiggler, and Metal Mario. Most, if not all, of these characters, nobody asked for. This is definitely the weakest roster in the series so far.
    They also cut bikes and missions, which is a disappointment.
    Overall, despite some shortcomings, the game is easy to pick up, and fun to play. The graphic is marvelous and the online play is addictive. A game for everyone.    … Expand
  69. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    This is the best Mario Kart game i've ever played it's really addicting, that it's made me get all the wheels, gliders and characters, im only missing the gold Kart other than that i have everything. I've always loved mario kart but this one adds more, you now i have these gliders that let you glide for a while when you go off a cliff, and you get to customize your kart with differentThis is the best Mario Kart game i've ever played it's really addicting, that it's made me get all the wheels, gliders and characters, im only missing the gold Kart other than that i have everything. I've always loved mario kart but this one adds more, you now i have these gliders that let you glide for a while when you go off a cliff, and you get to customize your kart with different wheels and such, and theirs alot of new characters, also the online is fun and competitive… Expand
  70. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Un muy buen juego de carreras de Mario. Divertido, mucho más si juegas con amigos. Muy difícil que la pases mal jugando este título, altamente recomendable.
  71. Nintendo543
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    This game is pretty fun. As with all Mario Kart games, you have different modes to choose from. You can choose Time Trials, which you are trying to get the fastest time possible. Then there are the two Battle Modes, which are Coin Runners and Balloon Battles. Those are really fun for quick sessions of play. Finally, there is the Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is basically the story mode, andThis game is pretty fun. As with all Mario Kart games, you have different modes to choose from. You can choose Time Trials, which you are trying to get the fastest time possible. Then there are the two Battle Modes, which are Coin Runners and Balloon Battles. Those are really fun for quick sessions of play. Finally, there is the Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is basically the story mode, and you are trying to get 3 Stars on each Cup. There are a few different modes for it. They are 50cc, 100cc, 150cc, and Mirror mode. 50cc is easiest, 100cc is medium, and 150cc is hard. The mirror mode is 150cc with the tracks inverted, so it'll be a tough challenge. This game also uses StreetPass, so you can see other peoples Win/Lose Ratio as well. The online is pretty good, but it does stutter a lot. Overall the game is alright, but if you are a casual gamer and looking for something to play, this is the game for you.… Expand
  72. lucturgeon
    May 27, 2016
    8
    Overall, a good game. It includes some of the best Mariokart tracks ever (Wario Shipyard, Wuhuand island, Maka Wuhu, and Music Park), and most of the retro tracks are good. However, Neo Bowser City is the WORST Mariokart course ever.
  73. Lee-stark
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Es un mario kart muy corto pero acetable, controles precisos y mecanicas clasicas mejoradas, un multijugador muy repetitivo y cansado, rejugabilidad escaza y opciones innecesarias, los graficos y efectos 3D son geniales pero un poco sobrantes.
  74. Diegochocho
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Como siempre, nunca decepcionar los Mario Kart, y sigue están a la altura de los otros.
  75. MarioGames
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    Yes it's no bad but online mode have a lot of problem and have too much bug and communication error. But you can have your Mii and play with StreetPass friend
  76. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Great Mario Kart game, adds many things and improves on Wii edition. Only luckluster is small cast of characters. Looks and sounds great. Stable and playable online mode, its not very common for 3ds games.
  77. r4igamer
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Mario Kart 7 marks yet another return to Nintendo's kart-racing franchise. Though the character roster should have been larger, and a cheap blue shell can still screw up an otherwise perfect race, MK7 still offers enough innovation to keep this old formula feeling fresh. With memorable new tracks, well implemented gyro controls, the triumphant return of coins and a handful of new modes,Mario Kart 7 marks yet another return to Nintendo's kart-racing franchise. Though the character roster should have been larger, and a cheap blue shell can still screw up an otherwise perfect race, MK7 still offers enough innovation to keep this old formula feeling fresh. With memorable new tracks, well implemented gyro controls, the triumphant return of coins and a handful of new modes, Mario Kart 7 is full of win. The game also marks a huge leap forward for Nintendo's approach to online multiplayer, providing an experience that surpasses any of the company's other games to date. Overall it's a well-polished experience that fans of the kart-racing genre - or of the Mushroom Kingdom - should not hesitate to pick up.… Expand
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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?!
  82. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Diversión pura y dura. Podrían haber sumado muchos más desbloqueables de interés.
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. Incarta
    Feb 16, 2014
    7
    Abit of treading water is going on here. The course design is nothing special and the elements they've added add very little to actual gameplay. A lazy update
  91. Aouzy
    Feb 12, 2012
    7
    Well, i actually thought all the rumors about this game being best in the series was true. MKW was bad and i thought this was going to redeem it. But no, this is just as bad. Here are some pros and cons

    Pros: Kart customization, Better online and communities, some great tracks like Neo Bowser City, better retro courses, blue shell problem is fixed (It used to be 3-5 a race in MKW, now    Well, i actually thought all the rumors about this game being best in the series was true. MKW was bad and i thought this was going to redeem it. But no, this is just as bad. Here are some pros and cons

    Pros: Kart customization, Better online and communities, some great tracks like Neo Bowser City, better retro courses, blue shell problem is fixed (It used to be 3-5 a race in MKW, now it's 1-3)

    Cons: The Fireflower item which is very unfair and you get it around 2nd place. Very small and tight courses. The Maka Wuhu glitch that noobs do online. Very short Rainbow Road. 100cc isn't needed unless you want gold wheels. Bad characters, don't even try doing the first 3 retro courses on 150cc. And a lot more item abuse than MKW.

    Overall it's good if you don't mind getting unfairly beaten on your last lap.    … Expand
  92. Ironmonger
    Dec 17, 2011
    7
    The game was good, but not great. The glider and under water capabilities do add new dimensions, but they aren't in the races enough. The glider is only used is a little over half the races. Even when it is used, the average glide lasts no more than 6 sec. Being under water is cool, but the only difference between water and land is a slower discent and wider drifting. My three main NOsThe game was good, but not great. The glider and under water capabilities do add new dimensions, but they aren't in the races enough. The glider is only used is a little over half the races. Even when it is used, the average glide lasts no more than 6 sec. Being under water is cool, but the only difference between water and land is a slower discent and wider drifting. My three main NOs were: 1.) Only half the courses were new. Yes, it is cool to relive old courses, and I didn't see every game, so some were new. However, the Mario Kart DS (first for DS) game had every course new, which was awsome! 2.) The battle courses are kind of boring. Mario kart DS had battle courses with levels the fight above and below others. 3.) the biggest one, THEY REMOVED THE CHALLENGE MODE!!! Mario kart DS had a mode where you could do unusual talks in a kart leading up to mario kart boss battles. That part of the game was my favorite!!! *P.S. To Nintendo: would a storyline in the game hurt at all?… Expand
  93. BlacksitePSU
    Apr 27, 2013
    7
    I would give the game an 8 out of 10, if it weren't for the exclusion of single races for the single-player mode. And who would honestly be interested in driving as Queen Bee? Lol. Other than that, it's a fun, easy-to-get-into racing title with a nice visual upgrade.
  94. animegamingnerd
    Dec 8, 2011
    7
    mario kart 7 is the seventh mario kart as the title suggest but how is the game does it live to the series standards or gets hit by a blue turtle shell read to find out STORY if you ever played a mario kart game then you will know that there is no story or career mode i can see hard core racing fans being turned off by is GAMEPLAY mario kart the gameplay remains the basically the same withmario kart 7 is the seventh mario kart as the title suggest but how is the game does it live to the series standards or gets hit by a blue turtle shell read to find out STORY if you ever played a mario kart game then you will know that there is no story or career mode i can see hard core racing fans being turned off by is GAMEPLAY mario kart the gameplay remains the basically the same with trying to get first place as in anything racing game and use items to get up in the race and keep your potion but with a few new editions first is racing in the air and water these aren't that long and sadly there is no tracks that have these only have gliding or under water also coins that give you a boost which have which haven't them since original one on the super nintendo version of mario now for the bad the AI always seam to have good luck while you always have bad luck isn't bad 50cc notice in 100 but 150cc makes it insanely hard and of course the blue turtle shell always appearing at the worst time now my final complaint is that there is no free race all there is for single player is grand prix time trial and battle that is it now for the good the online play is the best in any 3DS game with awesome use of street pass and spot pass also being able to race as your mii VERDICT is this the best mario kart no if never like the series before is won't change your mind but if you are huge fan you are going to enjoy is game i give mario kart 7 a 7/10… Expand
  95. dryyoshi7
    Dec 14, 2011
    7
    I have to say, This game wasn't half bad. The tracks were outstanding and the level of creativity was great. I also liked the fact that you can fly in the air or go underwater ( not like mario kart wii were you would just die instantly). Th only let down of this game were a few of the powerups. The tanooki suit was pretty useless and I STILL get annoyed by the blue shell. Overall I giveI have to say, This game wasn't half bad. The tracks were outstanding and the level of creativity was great. I also liked the fact that you can fly in the air or go underwater ( not like mario kart wii were you would just die instantly). Th only let down of this game were a few of the powerups. The tanooki suit was pretty useless and I STILL get annoyed by the blue shell. Overall I give this game 7… Expand
  96. DarkFlame16
    Feb 11, 2012
    7
    A decent Mario Kart. It's not the best in the series, but, people will enjoy customizing their karts, driving underwater, and gliding through the air just to get that trophy waiting for them at the finish line. But, the thing that really pisses me off the fact that you can get hit with ANY shells in the air. Come on, really, it's bad enough that they do this on ground level, but, now theyA decent Mario Kart. It's not the best in the series, but, people will enjoy customizing their karts, driving underwater, and gliding through the air just to get that trophy waiting for them at the finish line. But, the thing that really pisses me off the fact that you can get hit with ANY shells in the air. Come on, really, it's bad enough that they do this on ground level, but, now they can do it in the air too?… Expand
  97. JakeWarburton
    Mar 9, 2012
    7
    Good points:
    -Fun gameplay
    -Fun online, provided you don't get disconnected often like I do... -Good replayability -Kart customisation -Different game modes. Grand Prix, Vs Race, Time trial, Coin battle, Balloon battle. -Land, sea, air. You can be driving one minute and the next underwater with a propellor or gliding through the air. Bad points: -Blue shells got EVEN MORE annoying. Now    Good points:
    -Fun gameplay
    -Fun online, provided you don't get disconnected often like I do...
    -Good replayability
    -Kart customisation
    -Different game modes. Grand Prix, Vs Race, Time trial, Coin battle, Balloon battle.
    -Land, sea, air. You can be driving one minute and the next underwater with a propellor or gliding through the air.

    Bad points:
    -Blue shells got EVEN MORE annoying. Now they run along the road taking out people who aren't even in first.
    -Rubber banding: Doesn't matter how skilled you are, they will always catch up. Some may call this fun, I call it a pain in the arse. When combined with homing shells, this can mean the difference between a clear win and coming in last. Seriously, I've been bombarded on the last race of a grand prix 10 meters before the finish line by 3 different CPU opponents and ended up coming next to last.
    -Glitches. There are a couple of known glitches in races at the moment meaning what could have been your favourite track is now your worst nightmare. Nintendo are NOT patching this in order to "keep things fair for early adopters vs. newcomers." The game won't be going down in price any time soon so you might as well grab it if you plan on buying it.    … Expand
  98. Farmerboy1992
    Apr 28, 2012
    7
    Excellent example of how a well known game title is not just milked, but also improved every port / new version again.

    But guys, remember: If you give it a ten now, what should the next mario kart Wii-U get? There's no 11 or 12 to be given here...
  99. 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!
  100. WhiteTalpa
    Jan 12, 2013
    7
    Once again Nintendo show why Mario Kart is still one of the best game series on any console. The game looks great, the new features do really add to the gameplay and the only multiplayer is great. If you own a 3DS you have to but this game.
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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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