Mario Kart 7

 3DS
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 947 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 745 out of 947
  2. Mixed: 162 out of 947
  3. Negative: 40 out of 947
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Montecarlo10254
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Let me start by saying. I hate the blue shells.

    Mario Kart 7, I canâ
  2. StorableSnail
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    Wow, I'm thoroughly impressed! Although this is just another Mario Kart, I got a lot more than what I was expecting! The multiplayer ability really makes the game, It's so nice to just jump onto this game and play a bit of online after I get off xbox. The replay value of this game is ridiculously high, I found myself coming back for more and more. I have to give it a 9 though, only becauseWow, I'm thoroughly impressed! Although this is just another Mario Kart, I got a lot more than what I was expecting! The multiplayer ability really makes the game, It's so nice to just jump onto this game and play a bit of online after I get off xbox. The replay value of this game is ridiculously high, I found myself coming back for more and more. I have to give it a 9 though, only because of the fact that the menu interface could have been done better. For anyone who's a fan of the Mario series, do yourself a favor and pick this game up!… Expand
  3. davogovernor
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    this games is really fun as a single player game with fun and inventive courses however the game shines in online mode and the 3d is a nice touch and a must have for the 3ds
  4. skyminster
    Apr 12, 2012
    10
    Mario kart 7 is an incredible kart racing game, (Mario kart started off the genre) possibly the best out of all of them! It's got very good graphics, awesome music, loads of things to do, great multi-player, impressive 3D and terrific game-play.
  5. rman1234567890
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    i really love this album!!! it is very fun and i just love playing and doing this game. i love the 3D in it, I was happy to death when i got this game and i hope you guys like it as much as I do. I am not a serious critic, but this game is really fun and I would NOT criticize it.
  6. rizardouz
    Feb 22, 2012
    10
    Best racing game for the 3ds! It has a massive replay value because it's a competitive racing game even in single player mode (talk about time trials) and most of all because of the online features such as online multiplayer, battle, time trial records, etc.
  7. NextGenBlog
    Feb 27, 2012
    9
    - Le manque de nouveautés ?

    Il est vrai quâ
  8. Carlitoxic
    Apr 11, 2012
    9
    So good as always. This time with one 3D effect that it favors, very good graphs and new ideas that make it the Nintendo's indispensable one Nintendo 3DS.
  9. Dude45
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Mario Kart 7 is a complete overhaul of the franchise, while still being the familiar Mario Kart we know and love. The graphics are astounding, featuring full 60 fps, and neatly polished look, add new characters, items, and improved online and you have one hell of a Mario Kart
  10. Zacko1906
    Mar 20, 2012
    9
    Absolutely the best Mario Kart ever on a handheld. It's the first time I've felt like I'm getting a console quality experience on a handheld. Having said that, the menus are bland and plain.
  11. NSM
    Jul 2, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing! Everything about it is perfect! If you liked past mario karts, you will love this one! The new tracks and old tracks are great. The character roster isn't the best, but characters like Toad, Shy Guy, and Wiggler are cool. New Items like the Tanooki Leaf and the Lucky 7 make the game even more fun! You can now customize your car and can make it to fit your needs.This game is amazing! Everything about it is perfect! If you liked past mario karts, you will love this one! The new tracks and old tracks are great. The character roster isn't the best, but characters like Toad, Shy Guy, and Wiggler are cool. New Items like the Tanooki Leaf and the Lucky 7 make the game even more fun! You can now customize your car and can make it to fit your needs. Multiplayer is the best, so I'd recommend playing with people locally or online.… Expand
  12. Raider98
    Aug 18, 2012
    9
    Another solid entry into the mairo kart series. This entry's newest features include underwater and air gliding segments of races, and able to customize you kart body, wheels, glider, and as always, character. There aren't as many characters this time around though, only 17. Online is great, it would just be better if there was a leader board. The 3d looks nice, and the gameplay is tight.Another solid entry into the mairo kart series. This entry's newest features include underwater and air gliding segments of races, and able to customize you kart body, wheels, glider, and as always, character. There aren't as many characters this time around though, only 17. Online is great, it would just be better if there was a leader board. The 3d looks nice, and the gameplay is tight. Overall a great game for your 3ds library.… Expand
  13. nickireland7
    Aug 19, 2012
    9
    Simple Mario Kart fun :) But with amazing graphics for a handheld and some great new courses! What more could you ask for? Underwater and flying isn't all that it's hyped up to be, because it's just a virtual experience-- but hey! It's new and awesome!
  14. 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
  15. Doctor-J
    Nov 9, 2012
    9
    Awesome, Mario Kart as always is the best kart gaming of all! And now it has the online mode, and it is fluid, and very funny! I loved! It's definitely a must buy!
  16. indoGAMER
    Dec 11, 2012
    9
    Mario Kart 7 is the best Mario Kart franchise of all time! Across the land, water, and air with glider! And this is only Mario Kart that can customize your car! This game is really great for Nintendo 3DS.
  17. MJBB
    Nov 17, 2012
    10
    No more to be said ! Like always Mario Kart is always enjoyable and fun to play ! Since the SNES version to the 3DS and hopefully soon in HD on the Wii U !!
  18. RyanA
    Dec 7, 2012
    10
    This game is excellent, the gameplay is phenomenal, there is nearly nothing wrong with this title. These three things would be 1-lack of characters, 2-hackers/cheaters online, and 3-10 000 VR for something.[spoiler free review] Overall 9.7/10, a vast improvement over Mario Kart wii
  19. Zombjohn
    Dec 30, 2012
    10
    Possibly the best Mario kart (there are several levels from the past incarnations) with the 3d and beautiful graphics this game is a must own for 3ds. It's pretty alright but also mk7 has a few little additions like underwater racing and a glider attachment such make this addicting racer a blast for all ages!
  20. SuperLeo
    Apr 30, 2013
    10
    There are really cool characters to unlock. When you unlock Wiggler and you get hit by a green or red shell (or anything) he goes red and gets really angry and goes faster than usual. You can go faster in water in some of the races, wind-gliding is lots of fun and drifting is really fun especially in Luigi's mansion. I find that collecting coins can take a lot of time as you can onlyThere are really cool characters to unlock. When you unlock Wiggler and you get hit by a green or red shell (or anything) he goes red and gets really angry and goes faster than usual. You can go faster in water in some of the races, wind-gliding is lots of fun and drifting is really fun especially in Luigi's mansion. I find that collecting coins can take a lot of time as you can only collect 10 per race and you need 20,000 coins to complete the set.… Expand
  21. Brc123
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    I think people are giving this game leverage just because it's "Mario Kart". Don't get me wrong, I love Mario Kart, but I could have done fine with not buying this game.

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

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

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

    All in all, the game feels lazy, and was probably just rushed out to help out with the 3ds's abysmal launch sales. I may have ranted a lot about the cons of this game, but the things Nintendo did do well in this game, were fantastic. I will continue to have mixed feels about this game but for now    … Expand
  22. SmartGamer
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    This is probably the best Mario Kart game yet! We've been playing it like crazy in multiplayer. It has a lot of new features too like especially flight during the races. Look forward to more great racing games like this on the 3DS.
  23. ikereview
    Nov 2, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game i consider mediocer underwater racing and gilding is nice but they removed dry bones and waluigi but they put characters like honey queen rosalina and wiggler witch are all unlockables why mario kart 7 y u ruin handheld mario kart… Expand
  24. Focaccia
    Jul 15, 2017
    1
    Mario kart 7 underwhelmed me a lot. The controls were meh, and the replayability is almost inexistent. Some retro tracks are a nice addition but the new tracks and new characters are boring. The game was just meh in every single aspect. As a handheld game, it maybe sort of okay, but as a Mario kart game, it doesn't do the franchise justice.
  25. PizzaW0lf
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    this is a REALLY good mario kart game! I would say the best handheld one to date. What really makes this game amazing is the online being one of the best I've ever seen for a 3DS game. It has NO LAG. The tracks are also really good and fun I don't particularly dislike any of them. The only thing I don't like is the character roster being pretty lacking. Great 3DS game!
  26. TeaFan556
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    [RU]
    Простите меня, начал играть в эту часть слишком поздно, из-за чего нормально не принимал участия в онлайне. Поэтому не сильно зацепило :(
  27. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    3
    It exists... really all you can say about Mario Kart 7. It's a bland, unoriginal entry in a great series.
  28. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    5
    One of the Mario Kart games of all time. Truly one of the video games ever. Mario Kart 7 has one of the most terrible character rosters I've ever seen. Wiggler and Honey Queen, are you kidding me. Besides that, they added gliders and custom karts, (wow!) The graphics are nice but this game really doesn't do anything with the Mario Kart franchise. No Mario Kart game is bad but this is theOne of the Mario Kart games of all time. Truly one of the video games ever. Mario Kart 7 has one of the most terrible character rosters I've ever seen. Wiggler and Honey Queen, are you kidding me. Besides that, they added gliders and custom karts, (wow!) The graphics are nice but this game really doesn't do anything with the Mario Kart franchise. No Mario Kart game is bad but this is the most medicore in the series. The game does have a pretty cool track selection, but that doesn't matter, as there is literally no VERSUS MODE.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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]
See all critic reviews »