Mario Kart Tour

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 318 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 318
  2. Mixed: 66 out of 318
  3. Negative: 178 out of 318
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. BootySniffer
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    This game is so boring and stupid, play real Mariokart instead. It is also full of micro transactions.
  3. Yeetered
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    So yea, it's still not completely free to play friendly per say, but recently they have been giving Super rarity options some new tracks. And the silly gambling pipes are gone, now you can just buy want and leave it at that. Not liking the Mii meta though...
  4. Arey100
    Jun 16, 2023
    4
    Mario Kart doesn't translate to mobile all too well. It's fine, but the experience is pretty soulless, and with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe right there, why would you play this?
  5. AdrianHulk
    Jun 13, 2023
    0
    I hate this game, man! Getting more characters is paying much money! This is by far in my opinion the worst Mario app game, because gambling!
  6. JustAGameGuy
    May 18, 2023
    7
    Mario Kart Tour is - quite simply, Mario Kart dumbed down for a smartphone.

    Despite the simplicity and pay-to-win nature of the ranked cup, however, the constant changing of tracks still makes for a fun experience. With the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass, however, Tour is slowly becoming more and more irrelevant as time goes on, and the end draws near for it.
  7. ilovegamedemos8
    May 12, 2023
    5
    i spent so much time getting the mii cat suit and i have not played the game since, songs slaps tho
  8. Pasqui
    Apr 30, 2023
    4
    It has many flaws, especially due to it being a mobile game, but I had my time playing it. Even if you are f2p, you can find satisfaction in unlocking new characters, you just need a bit of grind.
  9. Plunger91
    Mar 18, 2023
    1
    probably sucks i didnt play it yet ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  10. kylerrat
    Mar 14, 2023
    2
    this game was a rushed, half finished, cash grab of a game. This game didn't even have real multiplayer, and with a subscription service of over 6 dollars a month, it simply isn't worth it.

    No sane person would choose this over a legitimate console based Mario Kart game.
  11. JeremyReveiws
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This game was what inspried me to get I had lots of fun especially with the course in was very good
  12. DudeFortitude
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    RUBIES are ImPosibble to obbtainz PAy to win game no funz att al BADDDDDDDD
  13. Chopperfan
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    It is a good game overall I don't know why everyone is saying that the game is bad I get it that you have to buy some stuff to progress faster but overall is a very good game! Was an 8 but Yoshi the Red-Nosed reindeer so 9/10
  14. donkeykongxav
    Jan 14, 2023
    2
    Awful micro transaction infested game, that somehow receives more content and attention than an all time classic, Mario Kart 8.
  15. Acevi6
    Jan 5, 2023
    5
    This game is really disappointing. Feels more of a cash grab than an actual game sometimes. You're better of playing a Mario kart game from the mainline series than this.
  16. SAWWTHedgehog
    Dec 29, 2022
    1
    Loot boxes (which is gone now) and microtransactions? This is not the Nintendo I know and love.
  17. Kdog152
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    When this game first came out in September 2019, it sucked. like, it really sucked. There were very little characters and tracks (and most of the tracks sucked), and it controlled horribly and there was no online. The game was a massive scam, with the huge, disgusting, rip-off lute pipes that didn't even guarantee you to get what you want when you pulled them. It was really hard and rareWhen this game first came out in September 2019, it sucked. like, it really sucked. There were very little characters and tracks (and most of the tracks sucked), and it controlled horribly and there was no online. The game was a massive scam, with the huge, disgusting, rip-off lute pipes that didn't even guarantee you to get what you want when you pulled them. It was really hard and rare to get rubies as well and there wasn't a battle mode.
    Fast forward to December 2022, and it has been improved massively. The lute pipes are gone (you can buy characters, karts and gliders from the shop with rubies, which are now easy to get, thankfully), the controls are better, there are tons of characters, tons of really great tracks and there's battle mode. There's also an online mode, but it sucks because it is laggy as hell and the rubber banding is ridiculous. Though why is it even legal for there to be a Mario game where your not even guaranteed to play as Mario himself from the start?!!!!! Nintendo have revived this game. It is good now and I recommend everyone tries it out.    … Expand
  18. jjthegamer124
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    nice mobile game but not the best mario kart game is fun to play but feels pay to win at points
  19. Bbferj
    Dec 1, 2022
    6
    Could have been better but at the end this product is still okay to most fans
  20. MarioReviewer
    Nov 24, 2022
    5
    This is probably the worst Mario game on Metacritic, but I've given other Mario games worse scores, so why? Well, I'm looking at them based on their gameplay, graphics and fun. So, first of all, let me start by saying Mario Kart Tour's controls are awful. They never feel fluid and require you put your finger on the screen so you can barely see anything and the kart usually goes a bit toThis is probably the worst Mario game on Metacritic, but I've given other Mario games worse scores, so why? Well, I'm looking at them based on their gameplay, graphics and fun. So, first of all, let me start by saying Mario Kart Tour's controls are awful. They never feel fluid and require you put your finger on the screen so you can barely see anything and the kart usually goes a bit to the left and a bit to the right. The game also feels slow but although the controls suck, the tracks in this one are the highlight. Of course, some tracks are unfortunately locked behind the idiotic Gold Pass, which is where most of the fun is locked, but the tracks you play are either faithful recreation of the most brilliant tracks from other games, or one of the games new tracks, which are pretty solid versions of real world locations, yet some of them feel either stereotyped, a bit rushed or most commonly, 400,000,000,000 versions of the same track. Now that those things are out of the way, let us talk about the dark, gritty bits. Microtransactions. Most of these aren't apparent as soon as you play the game but after a while, you'll get bored of the game telling you to buy the Gold Pass if you want to play over half of it's content. Also, although I don't have that much of an issue with the loot boxes, they should make these MUCH more specific. Overall, if you want a good Mario Kart portable game, play either Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart: Super Circuit or of course Mario Kart DS.… Expand
  21. AFLEL
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This game gets a bad rep. This is actually a pretty good game, especially for mobile. Just because the game has microtransactions doesnt mean that it practically requires you to spend money. I havent used a single penny on the game, and it is still really fun.
  22. TheOldestOak
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    Can't say I was a fan. Played and found it too easy and quite boring. I really don't see the fuss about these games. Bright garbage for children.
  23. Coolic
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    This is a pretty good game. The tracks are pretty good, and they have improved over time, The only reason this is a eight is because of the microtransactions, plus the controls are weird. But it's a mobile game, so it's kind of forgivable. In conclusion, great game for mobile, would recommend.
  24. Guzmant
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    If I had to rate this game when it launched I'd probably give it a mediocre score years later though it improved on every single aspect. the game introduces many amazing concepts for the Mario kart series among with a bunch of new characters or karts, the gameplay has received a massive upgrade with each major update and the removal of the pipe made purchasing items sin
    significantly more    If I had to rate this game when it launched I'd probably give it a mediocre score years later though it improved on every single aspect. the game introduces many amazing concepts for the Mario kart series among with a bunch of new characters or karts, the gameplay has received a massive upgrade with each major update and the removal of the pipe made purchasing items sin
    significantly more fair. probably one of the few really great games Nintendo made on mobile.    … Expand
  25. rafario
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    Its a game that is getting better and better, the gacha is being eliminated, and the microtransactions are getting less invasive, but it NEEDS better controlls, ffs nintendo playing mario kart on any emulator is a better experience
  26. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    5
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  27. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    2
    The only thing this game does right is the character selection. Sucks that it’s ruined by a loot box. The tracks are all bland and the game practically plays itself.
  28. GeoCritic
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    I honestly enjoyed this game. It holds the typical mario kart experience, with a cheaper cost, with a lower experience. But taking in the price, it isn't a bad game. There are many microtransactions, which dont bother the experience for me, and no whole incentive to purchase Overall, I had enjoyed this game in it's whole, with partial inconveniences
  29. Urucb
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    too many little things you have to buy and there is a superior version already
  30. DavidMinnt
    May 12, 2022
    3
    Not Play that Game. That Game is how EA.The Gameplay is not Good and so more is bad. The Controls is Awful
  31. Okie_Doki
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    This is no question the second best Mario Kart. Not only does it have Funky Kong, but it has Lederhosen Luigi. Lederhosen Luigi may be one of the greatest characters in all of fiction. I bet if you were to ask Lederhosen Luigi how many moles were in Nitrogen, he'd know. Unlike Bug Fables and it's moths, Lederhosen Luigi would assume there is 100.g of the substance. Also, the rubbies in theThis is no question the second best Mario Kart. Not only does it have Funky Kong, but it has Lederhosen Luigi. Lederhosen Luigi may be one of the greatest characters in all of fiction. I bet if you were to ask Lederhosen Luigi how many moles were in Nitrogen, he'd know. Unlike Bug Fables and it's moths, Lederhosen Luigi would assume there is 100.g of the substance. Also, the rubbies in the game add an element of strategy, as you need to decide whether you want to buy the 25$ pack and get 45 rubies, or the 50$ pack and get 90 rubies.… Expand
  32. globbten
    Mar 10, 2022
    6
    This game is okay. The controls are okay. The amount of characters that are in this game is astounding.
    The original racetracks are pretty good too, but this game has one of the greediest business models I've seen.
  33. Oofscar
    Feb 13, 2022
    4
    Way to many micro transactions. And the Gacha is stupid since you can’t buy a character you want and have to get a character by luck.
  34. DomyMaio
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    Penso che questo gioco sia molto sottovalutato, non vedo cosa ci sia di male
  35. Adasc2906
    Jan 2, 2022
    5
    Two mains problems with this game are: microtransactions and gameplay. I have a good phone that can run anything but when i try to play this game, my phone lags like crazy.
  36. tipp
    Dec 12, 2021
    7
    I honestly like the mechanics a little, but it can get too repetitive. Sure, the menu music is bland and boring, but everything else is markably enjoyable.
  37. AngelMRV
    Nov 26, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is the most horrible game i ever experience, it doesn't have nothing to apport to the games of mario kart and is a the most obviously pay to win game ever made or at least one of them.… Expand
  38. da_one23
    Nov 26, 2021
    0
    A pathetic attempt at a mobile version of Mario Kart, this game is the definition of cash grab and will try so hard to force money out of you it would make EA jealous. You genuinely are forced to pay upwards of £40 on characters, which turn lets you win automatically on one track. Repeat for every track and you've just spent thousands on a Mario Kart game for the full experience. I couldA pathetic attempt at a mobile version of Mario Kart, this game is the definition of cash grab and will try so hard to force money out of you it would make EA jealous. You genuinely are forced to pay upwards of £40 on characters, which turn lets you win automatically on one track. Repeat for every track and you've just spent thousands on a Mario Kart game for the full experience. I could go on and I may continue this review another time but this game is honestly disgusting with how desperate it is to force money out of it's target audience, which is primarily children. The gameplays is mind-numbing to add to that. The only good parts of this game are the visuals and music and even they are outclassed by the other games in the series. If you can enjoy this game I'm happy for you but I personally think this is gaming at it's worst.… Expand
  39. PFMC777
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    A really entertaining and solid Mario Kart for a mobile device. I don't know what other people expected for a free Mario Kart game. Ok it has in-game purchases but you can do so much things even without paying a single cent. It's not the best Mario game out there of course, but as it's free and available on a non-Nintendo device, it's pretty good the experience you get.
  40. lukefranckowia
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very fun game. You can play Mario Kart on the go! The only problem I have with it is you can't fall off the edge.… Expand
  41. MatiasNTRM
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    Mario Kart Tour is not the Mario Kart 9 we've been waiting for more than five years, but it's a fun game nonetheless. Sure, it might have tons of microtransactions, but they're not as bad as they were on launch day, plus it can still be enjoyed without spending a cent. The new courses vary from very bland and boring from beautiful and fun to explore racetracks, and the retro courseMario Kart Tour is not the Mario Kart 9 we've been waiting for more than five years, but it's a fun game nonetheless. Sure, it might have tons of microtransactions, but they're not as bad as they were on launch day, plus it can still be enjoyed without spending a cent. The new courses vary from very bland and boring from beautiful and fun to explore racetracks, and the retro course selection is amazing (the biggest in any Mario Kart game), and some of them looks awesome (take the newly improved N64 Choco Mountain for example). The fact that it keeps updating every two weeks since day one makes for a great replayability, something that can't be found on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for example after you've played every track and unlocked everything. You should really check it out and give it another chance, it's not the awful game it was on version 1.0.… Expand
  42. anthonybobby
    Jul 28, 2021
    0
    This game is complete and utter garbage. No Miis means no fun. The heck?! Pay?! Microtransactions?!?! No pausing in the middle of the race?! This game is awful. Sorry, Nintendo, you ain't getting my money for this game anytime soon. Won't recommend. Didn't play, but after watching the game on YouTube, ugh...
  43. srty7462
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Very good gameplay, but not good controls. Also this game has 90+% Pay to Win system.
  44. Adxam
    Jun 24, 2021
    7
    This game is a great game for mobile and I think it has some great features and characters but there aren't very many original tracks and the rubies are overpriced and 200cc is more expensive than Nintendo Switch Online. But I think it's pretty solid none the less.
  45. ElSmasher
    Apr 1, 2021
    6
    Let's talk about Mario Kart Tour, the nintendo mascot racing game launching on mobile. At first glance, the game seems mastered: impressive graphics, adapted handling (despite automatic), regular monitoring, a mind-boggling roster. However Big N spoils this mobile game by making it pay-to-win. The roster turns out to be filling, the remixes of races and music not impressive enough, a menuLet's talk about Mario Kart Tour, the nintendo mascot racing game launching on mobile. At first glance, the game seems mastered: impressive graphics, adapted handling (despite automatic), regular monitoring, a mind-boggling roster. However Big N spoils this mobile game by making it pay-to-win. The roster turns out to be filling, the remixes of races and music not impressive enough, a menu much too confusing (useless money, a gacha shop), and an EXORBITATING price; which makes the game frustrating and we feel a feeling of stagnation. However, in gameplay it remains fun and balanced, working on all phones without any issues. I advise you to test (since it is free) to give you your opinion.

    Elfsmasher    … Expand
  46. TropicalNayr
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    i would give this a 60%
    This just seems like a money grab but that is most mobile games, the graphic seem great but it seems good for a mobile game, most mobile games are money grabs but im at least glad they spent some time putting effort on the graphics
  47. Ginjaninja
    Mar 19, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo has had a few different attempts at making a mobile game but good grief this game is horrible. You don't even control accelerating. you just sort of turn..... That's it. And wow did Nintendo take a page out of EA's book. Microtransactions..... The games main currency is rubies? Why rubies? What about oh idk maybe THE CURRENCY THAT HAS BEEN RELEVANT IN MARIO SINCE 1985! COINS! Either way you must use rubies to unlock characters ,karts etc. But you pretty much have to buy rubies to have the smallest chance to get the character you desire. This is downright greedy. And to anyone reading this yes i downloaded the game and went ftp for months I had like 20ish characters. You pretty much have to hand Nintendo your wallet for a virtual card because you will never play with them all.… Expand
  48. aiarra518
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    Mario Kart: Mobile or Switch?

    I wasn’t really a Super Mario fan back in the old Gameboy days. Not because my family couldn’t afford to have one, but because I didn’t like the pixelated graphics of the game (I apparently have the same situation with Minecraft right now). Until I saw the Mario spin-off kart game around 2011 being played by my classmate on a DS. At first, I felt intrigued    Mario Kart: Mobile or Switch?

    I wasn’t really a Super Mario fan back in the old Gameboy days. Not because my family couldn’t afford to have one, but because I didn’t like the pixelated graphics of the game (I apparently have the same situation with Minecraft right now). Until I saw the Mario spin-off kart game around 2011 being played by my classmate on a DS. At first, I felt intrigued with the improvement of the animation with the characters being 3D compared to the first design of Mario game. It may seem like your typical car racing game, but the game is designed with colourful karts (as the name implies) and amusing defensive items that you get along the way aside from the speed boost.

    Fast forward, Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for their newest platform design switch. It comes with characters from the classic Mario game, and with the amiibo characters that you could buy separately as action figures which you scan and put among your choice of characters. Modes of play varies from grand prix, time trials, vs race, battle, and even against online players. Nintendo did a great job with the tracks having different features, obstacles, and settings. You could join various contest as well and get new karts, wheel, and glider or parachute design. The game card could be a little bit pricy though, not to mention the game being exclusive to the switch console only. Overall, it’s a great game for young ones and adults as well. Controls on the switch is similar to driving as it comes with sensor, but with the absence of breaks. Graphics is great on the TV, but from 50 frames, it could reduce up to 30 as players increases.

    On the other hand, it was not until 2019 that the Mario Kart version was released for android and iOS. The game is very similar to the one in switch, from the graphics, to the game play. Although it is free to play, you might need to spend some money to buy special characters and karts for extra points and good boost on the race. You could still buy them with coins and jewels earned from the race and completing quest. Controls could also be based on sensor, like driving or manual. What sets it a part from the one in Nintendo switch is that it usually features special events with characters on different costumes and new tracks based on season. When the new season comes, there are new quest and records to break. Every update comes with excitement. Kudos Nintendo for such wonderful gamevolution!!!    … Expand
  49. lUcOzAdExx
    Mar 5, 2021
    7
    I mean... it's not a bad or boring game, but it is very limited in its resources for free / no pay players, everything that's better in this game you have to pay to get it, and that obviously dissapoints every new player

    I definitely prefer Nintendo's consoles Mario Kart games
  50. Nxgamer
    Mar 3, 2021
    3
    If you were to play it VERY casually it’s fine but it’s just a waste of development from Nintendo as the games is lathered with absurd micro transactions costing sometimes $50 which is crazy for a mobile game just for some pointless characters, karts and gliders that do nothing.
    It is so painful because there are actually good aspects in the game such as good maps and characters which    If you were to play it VERY casually it’s fine but it’s just a waste of development from Nintendo as the games is lathered with absurd micro transactions costing sometimes $50 which is crazy for a mobile game just for some pointless characters, karts and gliders that do nothing.
    It is so painful because there are actually good aspects in the game such as good maps and characters which could have been a dlc for Mario kart 8 deluxe or in Mario kart 9.Overall this game should never have been made.    … Expand
  51. ItsDaDoc
    Nov 25, 2020
    4
    This is the definition of Great taste but Awful execution. It's a shame how ideas like special items returned, and the character roster is fantastic, but the agressive microtransactions, lootboxes and controls just ruin the expirience.
  52. Eduardo3DS
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    So, This is the first mario kart game on mobile, and for what it is its not that good. Firstly, the way of driving is really akward to steer and you drift automatically, it can be a bit annoying but you can get used to it, secondly, you can only get a limit of 200-400 coins (i don't remember) which is very annoying because most things are at least 800 coins, and you are pretty likely toSo, This is the first mario kart game on mobile, and for what it is its not that good. Firstly, the way of driving is really akward to steer and you drift automatically, it can be a bit annoying but you can get used to it, secondly, you can only get a limit of 200-400 coins (i don't remember) which is very annoying because most things are at least 800 coins, and you are pretty likely to get a repeat item or character, lastly THE WORST ASPECT ABOUT THE GAME, the micro transactions, they are everywhere! The premium currency are rubies, and at the beginning of the game you get 25 rubies and you need 5 to open a pipe, which is kind of like a chest I guess you could say, and after that you basically get none, to make it worse the rubies are very expensive! I guess a positive thing about the game is that they added online play but that always crashes and takes forever to find other players, overall I do not recommend this game .… Expand
  53. espay
    Oct 23, 2020
    3
    The idea of the game is so cool and great but have various problems the bugs the hackears and the game is pay to win
  54. Uaris
    Oct 17, 2020
    1
    This is without a doubt the worst Mario kart game ever, I understand what Nintendo was trying to do by making a Mario kart game for ios and Android devices, but it just doesn't work. Nintendo doesn't seem to see any of the problems that I see from this game, reused tracks, an extremely lazy character roster, and an ungodly amount of paywalls. Mario Kart tour has failed and I'm glad. If youThis is without a doubt the worst Mario kart game ever, I understand what Nintendo was trying to do by making a Mario kart game for ios and Android devices, but it just doesn't work. Nintendo doesn't seem to see any of the problems that I see from this game, reused tracks, an extremely lazy character roster, and an ungodly amount of paywalls. Mario Kart tour has failed and I'm glad. If you want to take a Mario Kart game on the go, take Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Mario Kart 7… Expand
  55. Medozz
    Oct 15, 2020
    0
    I played every single mario kart game even the 16-bit games and this game anything but mario kart game
  56. StraightBowser
    Oct 8, 2020
    3
    This could've been a very engaging, beautiful game that I would spend hours on end playing. But no. Stupid microtransactions make it a disappointment. It's not even pay to win! It's just pay to look cool. And hey, if you're really casual, this could be enjoyable.
  57. Moolppe
    Oct 5, 2020
    5
    If you want to play on premium-mode, you pay more than a switch cost, so... Wait to MK 9
  58. AxskuII
    Sep 24, 2020
    0
    Game is trash the controls are so bad. They should have just brought a new installment on Switch. Also thanks for **** fans out of the pin set and trying to make people play this trash for your gain.
  59. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    6
    It is fun and has many characters but i dont really like the controls or the way you unlock characters.
  60. WalElefant6512
    Jul 30, 2020
    2
    Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
    Its fun to Play Mario Kart on the Way but:
    This Game i sFULL OF PAY2WIN, lootboxpipes, Paywalls, no controler usment i wanna youse my WII remote ore Switch Joycon Pro Controler ETC,
    Its impossebil to get 5 stars on a Track whitout P2W
    WHY IS THIS STILL A THING
  61. Nabilahmed
    Jul 29, 2020
    1
    We very crap and cheat spend we don't accept Huawei P40 Lite without Google Player I was angry next time don't link mario kart Nintendo is trouble should reports
  62. Xuirky
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    A blatant cash grab with trash controls. Certain features locked behind a pay wall.
  63. Qwicko
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    I've always loved Mario kart as a series. But this is really a disappointment. Sure the graphics look pretty good and all. But MAN, in-app purchases are everywhere in this game! I can't go into the menu for 2 seconds without the game constantly bribing me to buy the gold pass. And plus, Nintendo barely adds new content to this game. And when they do, it's 1 skin that costs about $40 toI've always loved Mario kart as a series. But this is really a disappointment. Sure the graphics look pretty good and all. But MAN, in-app purchases are everywhere in this game! I can't go into the menu for 2 seconds without the game constantly bribing me to buy the gold pass. And plus, Nintendo barely adds new content to this game. And when they do, it's 1 skin that costs about $40 to get.
    so.. yeah... imma stick with Mario Kart Wii for now    … Expand
  64. Tobyvenom
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Wait this was made by Nintendo? It's filled with loot boxes and micro transgenders, i mean micro transactions.
  65. GamerJosip
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Mobile gaming was never my cup of tea, to be honest. But when Nintendo began to released titles for smartphones, I was all on board! I played Mario Kart Tour when it released, and it solidified my belief that the Mario Kart series should never have adapted to fit the screens of iOS and Android devices. To start, it would have been exceptionally better had they formatted the game to beMobile gaming was never my cup of tea, to be honest. But when Nintendo began to released titles for smartphones, I was all on board! I played Mario Kart Tour when it released, and it solidified my belief that the Mario Kart series should never have adapted to fit the screens of iOS and Android devices. To start, it would have been exceptionally better had they formatted the game to be played from a horizontal perspective. Next off, the offered tracks are bland and don't express much vibrancy. But everything I have typed so far is nothing compared to my experience with this title's controls. The touch controls are terrible and your hands will cover up half the screen. Likewise, the motion controls are nothing short of a nightmare. Turning my device from side to side, even when the game required the slightest bit of movement, felt so unnatural and clunky. By now, I'm sure you've noticed that this game is an enormous downgrade from home and handheld console experiences. Mario Kart Tour's 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc are the slowest versions of Mario Kart I've ever played. To unlock 200cc, which I'm sure isn't that much of an upgrade, requires you to pay for the Gold Pass, an add-on subscription service that will cost you $5 per month for access to more useless in-game rewards. First-time users are allowed a two-week free trial for the service, but it's more or less pointless to continue paying afterward. The app is targeted toward younger users, but I can't even see children finding value in such a lackluster, hard-to-control experience. Nintendo also makes you think that you're playing against other real-life users most of the time, but they simply add in non-player characters to races, give them usernames, and trick you via this method. I think all these factors justify my score of zero.… Expand
  66. Kujin
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    Mario Kart Tour is a money-grubbing, boring and uneventful game, translating the classic Mario Kart gameplay into a generic and painfully simple mobile racer, praying on the young kids playing it by trying to nickle and dime them at every step of the way. It's simply a mediocrity, but most of all - Mario Kart Tour is a disappointment
  67. czpukmen
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Mari Kart Tour is the unscrupulous generator of weekly opportunities to spend a few hundreds of dollars on lazy variations of in-game items. Inconsistent, random, and very expensive to progress and compete. Not a game, but a combination of unfair, unhealthy, and unethical gaming practices. Basically, a casino that deserves a full-blown international ban. Nintendo alongside Google and AppleMari Kart Tour is the unscrupulous generator of weekly opportunities to spend a few hundreds of dollars on lazy variations of in-game items. Inconsistent, random, and very expensive to progress and compete. Not a game, but a combination of unfair, unhealthy, and unethical gaming practices. Basically, a casino that deserves a full-blown international ban. Nintendo alongside Google and Apple must be held responsible and fined for promotion and milking this hardly legal casino machine. Disgrace for lovable Nintendo brand.… Expand
  68. TheDSiscool
    May 8, 2020
    0
    Haha, this game is sh*t. Who thought this would be enjoyable? If you want portable, get a GBA and Super Circuit, I guarantee you'll more fun than this has ever offered.
  69. Flashes_Foxy
    May 3, 2020
    6
    I love the Mario Kart Series, But with this...It's Fun in Some way but Multiplayer is Ruined, Pay to Win is The Key Here Sometimes, and I will only Recommend this if You are Ready for Input lags in Multiplayer, The Good Old Gatcha Mechanic that is Super Bloated, and Pay To win Mechanics that is Super Pricey...6/10 is my Highest Rating as of Now...
  70. HGee05
    May 2, 2020
    0
    "(Nintendo making mobile games) is absolutely not under consideration; If we did this, Nintendo would cease to be Nintendo." Satoru Iwata 2011 (Source: Eurogamer)

    Enough said
  71. robertoiglesias
    Apr 29, 2020
    3
    Super Mario Kart
    Mario Kart 64
    Mario Kart Super Circuit
    Mario Kart Double Dash
    Mario Kart DS
    Mario Kart Wii
    Mario Kart 7
    Mario Kart 8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    Play any of these games instead of a sh*tty phone game that begs for your money
  72. DavidG185
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a Nintendo game that got so popular that it appears in almost every console it is available past SNES, Mario Kart is a fun kart racer that everyone enjoys playing with iconic Mario characters and a few little guests in the process. It now finally revs up into the mobile gaming market (Android and iOS) with Mario Kart Tour. You race through tours within multiple cups, with each cup including three standard races and one challenge. Tours lasts for two weeks, and it rotates as the next tour is announced. I just started not long ago and it is not too bad of an attempt with this game. Controls are not perfect, even something as simple as doing a trick can cause accidental item usage. Of course you can change the control schemes in its settings to make it "easier" for gaming sessions. The game comes with Multiplayer (though at launch, not from the get go), and you unlock new drivers, karts, and gliders with rubies and coins.

    Now the part that we are going to have to get use to is the fact that this game comes with microtransactions, so to get the most out of it, it involves cash. Yeah. It's bad but for a Free To Play game, that is pretty necessary so that businesses can get money out of it for future content releases. Of course you can give them feedback or requests for any changes, features and even bug fixes. Now for coins and rubies, you can get rubies and coins by either leveling up by racing for podium finishes, completing challenges to earn Grand Stars to advance... I'm not going to mention about it. To get the things you want, you need to grind or pay. Damn. You can spend rubies in Coin Rush mode to get coins as Gold Mario, or spend it on the Pipe Pulls for a chance to get new characters and that week's Spotlight. The chances of getting Spotlight of anything is very slim, and you can check it out in the Details. So that is how you get new stuff. You can spend coins at the Shop to buy the things you need. If you got tickets, you can level up your character, kart, or glider's base points which are the points you get at the start of the race. There is a limit on how much EXP you get daily, and if you check out the game each day, you can get some Daily Rewards.

    To get Grand Stars, you need to race and do your typical Mario Kart manouvers to get points. You can get up to 5 on each race, and up to 3 on each challenges in the Tours. I heard about the bad rep that is happening with this game initally, but I think you should give it a go at least once to get the MKT Experience. You might run into a few bugs and that, but if you know what you are in for, I suggest give it a shot. To get the most out of it, the Gold Pass subscription (a monthly subscription) allows you to try 200cc Mode and get a bit more rewards. It's a bit cheaper than the other Paid Content, but if you need it, go for it. There is no mirror mode, the game is very much MK7 on a phone. But the bonus is that these tracks has Reverse and Trick Variants (R, T & R/T) which is awesome to think about it. Why didn't Mario Kart games of the console thought about it. Depending on what Tour it is, you'll be able to race on courses based on real-life cities such as Paris, New York, and even Vancouver.

    If you want to have the Mario Kart experience with you everywhere you go on your phone, this game is exactly what I'm talking about. Good little tip, make sure you have an up-to-date phone and have good amount of battery life on it, because much like games that are this big, MKT is a power hungry beast! (There is an option to put it on battery saver mode in the Settings of the game) Thought I might warn you, controls are very much odd.    … Expand
  73. Lost_Detective
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Jamás había visto lloriquear a tantos jugadores antes, creyendo que lo merecen todo en un juego en lugar de ganárselo.
  74. larfenix
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    No es perfecto y los controles aunque la idea es buena a veces falla al detectar que lanzas el objeto cuando estas girando, pero el juego se actualiza regularmente, tiene muchos personajes, actualmente tiene multijugador y yo diría que es uno de los mejores juegos de karts para móviles.
  75. Bouncy_Kiwi
    Feb 22, 2020
    5
    I like the concept of being able to play Mario Kart on the go, but the controls can be difficult to use due to their simplicity, as ironic as that may sound.
    The courses are almost all retro tracks and most of the time they are just changed to be backwards or have added jump ramps. If you really want a mobile Mario Kart, then I would say that the game is worth it, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
  76. Jose_Gerardo
    Feb 19, 2020
    0
    Nintendo Freemium trash, not worth it, its not a real game.
    Basura Freemium de Nintendo, no vale la pena, no es un juego de verdad.
  77. SamGear
    Jan 21, 2020
    3
    Game is horrible, it does not function correctly, when you are sometimes on old phones like Note 3 or iPhone 2, it keeps saying date is incorrect, even if it is.

    Second, the character selection is trash, most characters cannot be bought and are limited, sometimes the tracks are awful because some of them are not well made or poor texture.
  78. cowboycub
    Jan 17, 2020
    3
    Adopting the mobile monetization model was obnoxious from day 1, but now ranked cups have courses requiring that you buy a specific item pack (separate from, and $40 on top of the gold subscription) to get the full point and item box advantage. The definition of pay to win.
  79. will_lm3
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    I don't get all the hate for Mario kart tour. Even if the gold pass is heavely overpriced, it is still a great game.
  80. ChoppyNowGaming
    Jan 4, 2020
    1
    I love this series, but I hate this version. The controls are awful, and worse still... it has real money gambling (loot boxes). If you need a kart racer on mobile, stick with Sonic Racing.., it’s on Apple Arcade, so it has no icky microtransactions.
  81. breadshido
    Dec 28, 2019
    6
    I played this game in closed beta, where it was fun but red flags showed up with things like microtransactions, which was bound to happen but the level of it not being as good as other games like Fire Emblem Heroes, with me being proved right when the game launched with it becoming a bit of a grind fest or pay to get characters and karts which can change how races go, with some gettingI played this game in closed beta, where it was fun but red flags showed up with things like microtransactions, which was bound to happen but the level of it not being as good as other games like Fire Emblem Heroes, with me being proved right when the game launched with it becoming a bit of a grind fest or pay to get characters and karts which can change how races go, with some getting extra speed boosts/items with the fever system (and to add to it the characters and karts for bonuses change every track), but it still makes for a good game to play every once in a while if bored. Overall 6.5/10.… Expand
  82. l_eo
    Dec 19, 2019
    0
    Worst Mario Kart game ever.
    - gameplay is terrible
    - graphics are same as N64
    - no fun
  83. starmaster65
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    This game is bang up average. The gameplay is uneventful, full of microtransactions, just a very typical mobile game. You can find many racing games on the app store or play store that are better than this one!
  84. Joes
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Para ser un juego de móvil está bastante bien, sus graficos son sobresalientes
  85. e99y
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Love this game... smooth and detailed graphic with addictive gameplay. Monetization system is fair... have seen worse. I can pick-up & play Mario Kart anytime anywhere... love it!
  86. SkyrimSamurai
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing version of mario kart for your mobile device. It is lacking in content compared to the console versions but understandable since its mobile. They keep it fresh with trick courses and challenges. Once you get the hang of it, it plays great
  87. commissioneracm
    Nov 14, 2019
    5
    I'm going to defend the use of micro-transactions for two reasons. One, if you play this game for an entire year, buying the gold pass is the same game as getting a new game, but you'd probably get more content out of this since the new tours do feel refreshing. Two, purchasing rubies is extremely not worth it as the price for buying extras (including packs) is ridiculous considering howI'm going to defend the use of micro-transactions for two reasons. One, if you play this game for an entire year, buying the gold pass is the same game as getting a new game, but you'd probably get more content out of this since the new tours do feel refreshing. Two, purchasing rubies is extremely not worth it as the price for buying extras (including packs) is ridiculous considering how little you get, and if you're stupid enough to pay for it I don't feel bad for you. I made the challenge of playing without spending any money, and after 20 horrible gacha pulls I gave up with the game after about six weeks. I did find myself enjoying it during that time though despite the frustrating and clunky controls.… Expand
  88. Supermariogames
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    I love Mario games . Sure it's not Mario kart but this is a fun mobile game of my fav 10/10
  89. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    4
    This is not a bad game. Not a great one either. The controls are half and half. It's great to see new stages and old ones get HD like waluigi's stadium. But this game has a lot to improve on in the future.
  90. GoldyTrez
    Oct 28, 2019
    2
    I dunno what to say. The controls aren't great, the micro-transactions are expensive and unnecessary. I enjoyed it at first, but when I saw the bigger picture I was SHOCKED. I wouldn't recommend this game.
  91. Lobo_Nocturno
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    Ok this is sad. With this game Nintendo shows how greedy can be. You need to pay for everything, literally. I know it is a free to start game, but this is ridiculous and unfair. We can't allow companies to normalize abusing gambling in videogames such as this game.

    1. Do you need another racer to your game? No prob, you only need to spend 5 red gems to unlock one racer RANDOMLY. And    Ok this is sad. With this game Nintendo shows how greedy can be. You need to pay for everything, literally. I know it is a free to start game, but this is ridiculous and unfair. We can't allow companies to normalize abusing gambling in videogames such as this game.

    1. Do you need another racer to your game? No prob, you only need to spend 5 red gems to unlock one racer RANDOMLY. And you can get a racer that you already have, meaning that even paying you could get ANYTHING NEW. Needless to say, 3 red gems cost 20 dollars. To make things worse, long known characters as Mario or Luigi are RARE, yes, Mario is a rare character in his own game. **** gambling.

    2. Nintendo spit on your face when you finish a race and they "give" you rewards... but only one out of three. The other two rewards you need to unlock them by ..... guess... PAYING a monthly subscription, of course racers, karts and wings are not included, this subscription is only for unlocking rewards.

    3. Of course you can unlock a specific character at the store, but for a 20 dollars charge. Mario Kart 8 deluxe is cheaper.

    They fool us by making us believe that we are playing with other people, but not... this is not a multiplayer game for now, i assume multiplayer has additional cost. And the most insulting thing is that it is a pay to win game. If you pay, you could get better results each race by using the correct kart or character. Nintendo wants money, they don't care if this is a **** with horrible gameplay, grabbing money form people is what matters.    … Expand
  92. mobmau
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    I DONT know why the bad reviews. Game its awsome!!! Nintendo teaching How to makes a game thats Fun even with fake real time multiplayer. And yes its a bit expensive. But its **** Nintendo
  93. SuddenRush
    Oct 16, 2019
    4
    To be honest, this is a game that has a lot of potential. While it is not bad for a mobile game, the pay to win aspect of this game just ruins this game's gameplay.

    However, here's what this game exceeds at: There are a variety of control options the player can utilize to make their gaming experience more enjoyable. The graphics for this game aren't bad, especially when this is the    To be honest, this is a game that has a lot of potential. While it is not bad for a mobile game, the pay to win aspect of this game just ruins this game's gameplay.

    However, here's what this game exceeds at:
    There are a variety of control options the player can utilize to make their gaming experience more enjoyable.
    The graphics for this game aren't bad, especially when this is the first Mario Kart mobile game to be released.
    50cc, 100cc, and 150cc serve as the game's "difficulty", which is a good indicator of the player's skill level.

    Here's what this game struggles at:
    Like many other games and apps, this game has a HUGE paywall. Pay more money, have better chances to get the characters you want, earn more points from races. Simply put.
    The gold pass should be a one time purchase, not a monthly purchase. The cost simply outweighs the benefits- I wouldn't want to be paying 4.99 PER MONTH for just three features, with one of the features being a harder difficulty mode.
    Half of the rewards earned for completing tours required a gold pass- another reason for why this game has a huge paywall.

    As you can probably see, many of the negatives has to do with the game's ridiculous paywall, which is a big problem, especially with a Mario Kart game. Many of the game's characters are unlocked with the game's premium currency, which can mostly be "earned" with real money to get the characters you want (for a chance). So basically, you'll have a hard time progressing this game quickly if a. You don't have the gold pass or b. If you don't spend real money. since each cup requires a certain number of stars that you earn, which is earned from getting points from races, which in turn most of the biggest scores is earned from having the best racers, karts, and gliders... yeah, you get the drill.

    CONCLUSION: This game has lots of potential that is drained down by a huge paywall.    … Expand
  94. Invaderfrost
    Oct 14, 2019
    0
    This is one of the worst things I've ever seen couldn't believe this was real I never expected nintendo to do a gatch game I hate this so much
  95. Pnx725
    Oct 14, 2019
    0
    Casino online with a subscription model on top. The people that pay more on this gambling lootbox called gacha will be the ones that emerge victorious in the ranking and the ones collecting all stars.
    The more high end drivers and items you manage to pull and the more dupes you get the stronger you get. You cannot outweigh this even if you are a skilled player. You need frenzies to get    Casino online with a subscription model on top. The people that pay more on this gambling lootbox called gacha will be the ones that emerge victorious in the ranking and the ones collecting all stars.
    The more high end drivers and items you manage to pull and the more dupes you get the stronger you get. You cannot outweigh this even if you are a skilled player. You need frenzies to get the highest score which consist on getting 3 of the same item.. CASINO STYLE. You can be replaying the same course over and over again till you get these frenzies and get a high score. And of course the whales will be the ones with a higher chance of activating this while a lot of you free to play will eat the dirt of frustration. This is shameful P2W and it's destroying the Mario Kart IP and Nintendo's image. Sad. Stay away from gacha.

    I also find hilarious the amount of errors this game has related to connection. Its like they restrict IPs on peak hours. You can switch from data to WiFi to circumvent this. It only shows how cheap Nintendo has become. This is a company that charges for online on the Switch without putting dedicated servers.    … Expand
  96. Tyron820
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    Pretty solid toadette game.it Also got Mario as an invited character which is pretty great
  97. Peggymizell
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 75/5000 it is amazing! Enjoy it very much and the customer service is great as well! Thank you so much for providing the services you provide as a consumer we could not ask for more it is very well appreciated thanks again… Expand
  98. NShot
    Oct 10, 2019
    3
    The game is vertical, which is a bad start.
    Its heavily pay to win, needing to open essentially loot boxes to get characters you need. The only good part about the game is the tracks and stages. Also how could they have 4 Mario's but no luigi? If you haven't already, check out the price of the diddy long pack; its 28.99, the same price as mario kart 8 deluxe on amazon! How could nintendo    The game is vertical, which is a bad start.
    Its heavily pay to win, needing to open essentially loot boxes to get characters you need. The only good part about the game is the tracks and stages. Also how could they have 4 Mario's but no luigi? If you haven't already, check out the price of the diddy long pack; its 28.99, the same price as mario kart 8 deluxe on amazon! How could nintendo give us this shocking scam of a game    … Expand
  99. AstronomicalGod
    Oct 7, 2019
    3
    This game had the chance to be great and arguably the best Nintendo mobile game to date, but it's the exact opposite of that. From being cheated out of 5 stars even if you did great in a race just for not having the right character or kart, flat out lying to players that they are playing with real people when they are just bots with player's usernames attached to them, wonky controls thatThis game had the chance to be great and arguably the best Nintendo mobile game to date, but it's the exact opposite of that. From being cheated out of 5 stars even if you did great in a race just for not having the right character or kart, flat out lying to players that they are playing with real people when they are just bots with player's usernames attached to them, wonky controls that do take some getting used to, not even having multiplayer at launch (and as of now still doesn't have it) and having items and features locked behind a paywall, this is by far the worst Mario Kart released thus far. While it was fun the first few days it was out, the more time goes on the more it just feels like playing to get rewards and not for actual enjoyment or fun.… Expand
  100. Digibutter64
    Oct 6, 2019
    4
    Fun gameplay and great graphics for a mobile game. However, there are problems:

    *Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and Rosalina are not playable, yet three baby characters, Peachette, and Mario in a musician outfit (yes, really) are? The absence of Luigi especially (at least at launch) is unacceptable. *Microtransactions are in this game, as are loot boxes. This has the makings of an    Fun gameplay and great graphics for a mobile game. However, there are problems:

    *Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and Rosalina are not playable, yet three baby characters, Peachette, and Mario in a musician outfit (yes, really) are? The absence of Luigi especially (at least at launch) is unacceptable.

    *Microtransactions are in this game, as are loot boxes.

    This has the makings of an entertaining game, but the issues listed really put a damper on the fun.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25
  1. GameGrin
    Nov 29, 2022
    80
    Mario Kart Tour makes a surprisingly fantastic mobile game because of the tons of items to collect, the fun gameplay loop, and the short but sweet matches!
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    30
    I sincerely hope that investors see this as a wake-up call that's harmful to Nintendo's long-term reputation. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 26SW]
  3. Nintenderos
    Nov 20, 2019
    60
    Mario Kart Tour is a good mobile racing game that could be even better with another monetization system. Thanks to its good gameplay and a remarkable technical section, this title stands out among other mobile games.
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