Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

 GameCube
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 518 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 442 out of 518
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 518
  3. Negative: 17 out of 518
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  1. JJTX
    May 26, 2019
    6
    Booting up Mario Kart: Double Dash!! today, I'm immediately struck by how good it still looks, especially in progressive scan mode via component cables on an HDTV. Everything is clear and colorful, and the action is fast and frantic. It feels a lot like an arcade game -- and this is by design. MKDD is best enjoyed as an arcade-inspired spin-off to the Mario Kart series; it is fast,Booting up Mario Kart: Double Dash!! today, I'm immediately struck by how good it still looks, especially in progressive scan mode via component cables on an HDTV. Everything is clear and colorful, and the action is fast and frantic. It feels a lot like an arcade game -- and this is by design. MKDD is best enjoyed as an arcade-inspired spin-off to the Mario Kart series; it is fast, frantic, and fun for multi-player, but it is not really a traditional Mario Kart game. My low score is related to my preferred way to play -- solo / campaign -- which is far too random and out-of-control for my liking. The fact I needed to consult the instruction manual when playing for the first time -- after a quarter-century of enjoying other Mario Kart games -- points to a needlessly complicated system and a frustrating amount of content locked behind a "play-wall".… Expand
  2. dinosauryoshi
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    Yet another classic Mario Kart. I liked the double-kart element which added a nice twist to the gameplay and I liked how in general it was a bit more focused on skill than other Mario Karts. Great track design as always and visuals that were a big step up from Mario Kart 64 completed the package. This was also the last time a battle mode was good on a home console Mario Kart, though IYet another classic Mario Kart. I liked the double-kart element which added a nice twist to the gameplay and I liked how in general it was a bit more focused on skill than other Mario Karts. Great track design as always and visuals that were a big step up from Mario Kart 64 completed the package. This was also the last time a battle mode was good on a home console Mario Kart, though I still think Mario Kart 64's battle mode is the best.… Expand
  3. CPD98
    Jul 21, 2014
    9
    Podría decirse que este fue mi primer videojuego. Venía en un pack con la GC e hice bien en cogerlo. Un juego realmente divertido y adictivo, podías repetir las carreras todas las veces que quisieras que nunca se hacía aburrido. El multijugador era genial. El mejor Mario Kart de todos, no deberían haber quitado la opción de dos personajes por kart, deberían haber dejado eso en todos.
  4. SavageSalamence
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    I was very exciting when I wanted to get this game. And it did not disappoint. I expected it to be my favorite in the Mario Kart series…and it almost was.
    The control takes some time to get used to, that's the only reason I didn't give it a ten. Once you're used to the control however, it's incredibly comfortable and well done.
    Some tracks are very fun, sporting huge jumps, exhilarating    I was very exciting when I wanted to get this game. And it did not disappoint. I expected it to be my favorite in the Mario Kart series…and it almost was.
    The control takes some time to get used to, that's the only reason I didn't give it a ten. Once you're used to the control however, it's incredibly comfortable and well done.
    Some tracks are very fun, sporting huge jumps, exhilarating views, sharp turns very fun to drift on and very unique parts. The music is pretty upbeat in most stages and it fits the stages very well. Especially stages like Mushroom Bridge and Daisy Cruiser.
    The graphics don't look too amazing nowadays, but I'm pretty happy with how it looks. It's got nice shading in the right stages and it sports some good colors.
    The gameplay is definitely the best out of any Mario Kart game, including two players in one kart adds to your strategy because each character gets their own unique item and you can switch drivers to keep an item in stock. It is possible to shoot straight from last to first, with both assistance from the Chain Chomp and using items which make you work to use them well, but end up being rewarding in the end.
    One of my favorite aspects of this game is the Battle Mode. You have your standard Balloon Battle, but you also have Shine Thief which is an excellent four player game and Bob-Omb Blast where the only item is Bob-Ombs which makes it completely skill based. It's fun with any number of players this game.
    The one player mode has some replayability, while the multiplayer has very high replayabilty. It's great for tournaments and parties, plus reunions and friend hangouts. I would highly recommend this game, as high as Mario Kart DS.    … Expand
  5. benbenius
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    Fine, Petey, you can steer if you REALLY want to...

    Mario Kart: Double Dash! is the best game in the Mario Kart franchise. It has decent graphics and a wide character selection. The best part is riding together on one kart. My friend was a horrible Mario Kart driver, but he could always be in the back shooting power-ups. The battle modes were really fun, too, especially the Bob-omb one.    Fine, Petey, you can steer if you REALLY want to...

    Mario Kart: Double Dash! is the best game in the Mario Kart franchise. It has decent graphics and a wide character selection. The best part is riding together on one kart. My friend was a horrible Mario Kart driver, but he could always be in the back shooting power-ups. The battle modes were really fun, too, especially the Bob-omb one. Hop on the back of my kart, we got some shells to shoot.    … Expand
  6. Brendon6446
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    By far the best mario kart game (yes i played them all). Mario kart double dash it without a doubt the most unique mario kart. Each character has there own specials! This game also has great maps and catchy music. Also weapons are more random, meaning a person in first can still get a good item. Also when you make mistakes they are more consenquential. This is the best mario kart to date.
  7. AMORE148
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    I love this mario kart, it has a unique mechanic on making strategy with 2 racers per kart, also the specials and the courses make this an amazing game, the 16 courses cup is epic, also battle mode is great, i consider this one of the hardest mario karts!! I don't know why is so hated
  8. UltraTektite
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart Double Dash did nothing but improve upon its predecessors. Better graphics, more characters, multiple different karts, more items, new LAN mode, etc. The controls feel a bit jerky at first, but once you get used to them you'll find that this is one of the better games the Mario Kart series has to offer.
  9. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    bloody good fun, especially the multiplayer here. races can get absolutely manic.
  10. SmashBPG
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart: Double Dash IMO is the second best MK Game up-to-date! The graphics are great and a little beyond standards for the Nintendo GameCube. The Character Selection is good except I like Mario Kart Wii's a bit better. The 2 character-in-1 Kart is awesome. The kart design is great especially the Yoshi one. The tracks are what I love the most about the game. The music/soundtrack isMario Kart: Double Dash IMO is the second best MK Game up-to-date! The graphics are great and a little beyond standards for the Nintendo GameCube. The Character Selection is good except I like Mario Kart Wii's a bit better. The 2 character-in-1 Kart is awesome. The kart design is great especially the Yoshi one. The tracks are what I love the most about the game. The music/soundtrack is amazing. Mario Kart Double Dash is one of the games I got back to recently and you should DEFINITELY pick it up if you find one for a great deal. And if you hate MKDD, you're BEYOND silly as JB.… Expand
  11. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    Two-character karts with a whole load of fun. Who couldn't ask for any more? With "Mario Kart: Double Dash!!", no one will be asking for less fun... they'll be asking for MORE FUN!!!
  12. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart doubles up with Double Dash. An awesome game that is a must buy if you own a Gamecube. With that aside it's pretty much business as usual, endless hours of fun await, especially if your playing with friends.
  13. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    This is my favorite racer of all time and for good reasons. The graphics look smooth. The courses are always fun to play on. Amazing multiplayer. YOU RIDE WITH 2 CHARACTERS! New karts! Most addicting mario kart game. Just 100% FUN! Controls are great. SO MUCH FUN!
  14. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.6 - Awesome concept and classic Mario kart. Also has probably the best character list in a Mario kart game, and has very iconic and memorable tracks and power-ups.
  15. ItsAllOgre5
    May 11, 2017
    9
    I remember many, many years ago playing the co-op with my buddy. I remember that moment where we were in the city level, and just as he honked (he was Baby Mario, I was Todette), a Bob-omb car blew up some AI racer. It was funny because when you honk, your character does a little animation, and Baby Mario's is a handwave, so when he honked in front of the opponents, it was like he wasI remember many, many years ago playing the co-op with my buddy. I remember that moment where we were in the city level, and just as he honked (he was Baby Mario, I was Todette), a Bob-omb car blew up some AI racer. It was funny because when you honk, your character does a little animation, and Baby Mario's is a handwave, so when he honked in front of the opponents, it was like he was waving them goodbye. Pretty funny. Anyway, this Mario Kart kicks ass. If they remaster it, I'll be sure to be up in there as soon as possible. Excellent racer, but there's not much to do for the solo player.… Expand
  16. JoseAn13Torres
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Mi primer Mario Kart, lo que hace que le tenga un cariño increíble, la combinación de dos personajes en un miso kart es lo que hace de este juego que sea uno de los mejores juegos de conducción hasta la fecha, muy innovador y alocado, aconsejable hasta decir basta.
  17. RustyMazza
    Dec 1, 2021
    7
    The driving is nowhere near as tight as its predecessor Mario Kart 64. The graphics look terrific however the rack designs are annoying and less memorable than other instalments.

    On the mechanics, doing mini turbos is clumsy and the button layout on GameCube is less than seamless when trying to switch characters, fire off weapons and brake. You have to slide your thumb whilst still    The driving is nowhere near as tight as its predecessor Mario Kart 64. The graphics look terrific however the rack designs are annoying and less memorable than other instalments.

    On the mechanics, doing mini turbos is clumsy and the button layout on GameCube is less than seamless when trying to switch characters, fire off weapons and brake. You have to slide your thumb whilst still holding down A for accelerate. Not great.

    A good game, but overrated, in my opinion.    … Expand
  18. JPK
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    One Of The Most Creative
    Double Dash!! is extremely enjoyable even 16 years later.
  19. NeoconTom
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the most ambitious Mario Kart game ever made, and for that reason, is the best in the series. The character swapping mechanic makes the races more strategic, allowing for numerous combinations. Outside of that, the game looks amazing, runs at 60fps, and has best track designs of any kart racing game out there. An absolute must for GameCube owners.
  20. aditya1101
    Jan 27, 2018
    8
    Probably my second favorite mario kart game. Loved the tracks, and the 2 player mechanics.
  21. SkrallGamerz
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    This is one of the best Gamecube games made, I remember playing this and loved it. It's still held up do this day. I would suggest this game to anyone who likes the Gamecube or Mario Kart
  22. SiemB
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Not much to say, it's a very good game like every Mario Kart. I like this game especially because of the addition of multiple character in one kart and the great courses this game has.
  23. reetaplays
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    The game is really exhilarating. The amount of fun in the game is outstanding. I would recommend the game to anyone who has a gamecube! The amount of characters is really high, and all the characters are very unique. Good job nintendo! #ChaseMccain4life
  24. MarvelJoe
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    I remember playing this with my cousins and boy did it feel like the Max Mad of Nintendo. It's a never-stop fun game to play with friends and helping each other to win. I highly recommend this to play.
  25. DarrionVale
    Aug 15, 2019
    8
    My personal rating for "Mario Kart: Double Dash" (GC): 8/10 - Great
    Gameplay: 8,5
    Video: 7
    Audio: 7,5
    Scope: 8
    Balance: 7
    Story: -
  26. lidwang
    Mar 26, 2019
    6
    A good and solid racing game, but there is nothing really to stand out. The mechanics are solid but sometimes they feel a bit cheap, and the way to unlock other race laps is really annoying. But overall, a good game that could be a 7/10 in the future for me.
  27. Oreox4
    Aug 16, 2019
    7
    I really don't like the fact that a 7 is considered a mixed score. I think this game is good. I like it. I think it's enjoyable, but it has some downsides. I think the controls are kind of iffy and that might just be me, but turning is very difficult. I might give this game another shot seeing how high the user score is. Overall, it's a good game, and it's almost an 8.
  28. alexbudke
    Jul 25, 2019
    10
    This is the only other full 10/10 Mario cart game. The ability to switch up who is in your double dash vehicles and the items you get from it keep the game fun and fresh as compared to the other games in the series where the cart and single character is the only major difference.
  29. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    I played this for hours at my cousin's house growing up. This thing is great!
  30. Matthew04020
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Two characters in one kart, the characters, the stages, the battle mode, the multiplayer. Need I say more?
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Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best GameCube Game of 2003
2
#2 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
6
#6 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    90
    9 / 9 / 9 / 9 - 36 platinum [Vol 778]
  2. GMR Magazine
    100
    Yeah, we'll say it: Mario Kart: Double Dash is the most fun you'll have with a game this year. And probably next year. And maybe even the year after that.
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  3. Village Voice
    90
    Between opponents' backseat bombers, traps, and other natural threats (breaking waves, thunderbolts), you'll need much more than a good drift technique to finish first.
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