Mario Kart Tour

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 318 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 74 out of 318
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  1. Hyuugaraul
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    I really can't understand all the hate with this game. The same thing that happened in a different way with Mario run. The currency system is irrelevant if you play the game because you earn good rewards as well by playing the Cups.
    And the gameplay is really amazing for a mobile game. I'll only subscribe in some months after I'm sure that I'v already beaten every cups.
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. Joes
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Para ser un juego de móvil está bastante bien, sus graficos son sobresalientes
  6. Bellonintendo
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    You can't compare Mario kart tour with Mario kart 8 deluxe. In my experience with the game is the best mobile racing game I have ever experienced......
  7. Dreamscanner
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    It's a F2P and mobile game, i don't know what the people expected about this, it's a good game and not p2w
  8. NlGGER
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    best gaME, I GOT the opportunity to play as Mario and **** in the ass the princess, she is hot as **** bro
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. darkphoenixzj
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Free to play game, I've been enjoying this game so much and in my opinion is the best mobile racing game I have ever experienced.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. srty7462
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Very good gameplay, but not good controls. Also this game has 90+% Pay to Win system.
  20. DomyMaio
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    Penso che questo gioco sia molto sottovalutato, non vedo cosa ci sia di male
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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...
  24. Tyron820
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    Pretty solid toadette game.it Also got Mario as an invited character which is pretty great
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. CaJrA
    Oct 1, 2019
    7
    It's not as bad as people say, they complaint about the gameplay and the subscription + free to play (Blind box) model but if you don't want to there's no need to spend a dime on it, just use it in your free time and that's it... if you want to play a real Mario Kart game with great mechanics and no micro transactions, there's a Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe where you could experience that
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. mr-NachoMen
    Oct 1, 2019
    7
    Mario Kart Tour was the perfect dream... playing on the go (if you don't own a Nintendo mobile system).
    The graphics are good for a mobile game, well detailed and optimized to run without a problem... but.
    The game suffers from terrible controls, you either move your phone to guide the car or use your finger, but they are terrible implemented that feels like if you were driving a real    Mario Kart Tour was the perfect dream... playing on the go (if you don't own a Nintendo mobile system).
    The graphics are good for a mobile game, well detailed and optimized to run without a problem... but.
    The game suffers from terrible controls, you either move your phone to guide the car or use your finger, but they are terrible implemented that feels like if you were driving a real car you can easily crash or kill someone, part of this is cause by the way it's played... playing it vertically.
    The tracks are way to small and only have 2 laps... i think that the race is no loner than 5 min or so.
    Finally... the monetization practice for a game aimed for kids who stay on their phones or ipads for hours playing games it's terrible... like... pay real money to play as Mario? really?    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. RyanElliott
    Sep 27, 2019
    6
    this game was pretty disappointing, i really hate the fact you have to buy Mario just to play him, this is pretty much a cash grabber by Nintendo i think the only really good games they have for phone is either Super Mario Run, (which i really like) and animal crossing pocket camp, and maybe fire emblem, (i don't know if it's good or not.)
  41. YochiThMaster33
    Oct 1, 2019
    6
    The game itself is not bad, though, but there are things that I hate. One of them is loot box system where you pull the pipe down to obtain gliders, karts or even drivers. Another thing that I get triggered is lack of certain drivers (such as Luigi, Wario, Waluigi and so on) and multiplayer mode (those things could be added in the future, but they won't, that game could be worse than MarioThe game itself is not bad, though, but there are things that I hate. One of them is loot box system where you pull the pipe down to obtain gliders, karts or even drivers. Another thing that I get triggered is lack of certain drivers (such as Luigi, Wario, Waluigi and so on) and multiplayer mode (those things could be added in the future, but they won't, that game could be worse than Mario Kart Wii). Also you can't pause the game.

    So, for me, the game does not look bad, but it still needs improvements.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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...
  45. 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.
  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. 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.
  48. Urucb
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    too many little things you have to buy and there is a superior version already
  49. Bbferj
    Dec 1, 2022
    6
    Could have been better but at the end this product is still okay to most fans
  50. EpicLadySponge
    Sep 26, 2019
    5
    If Mario Kart Tour was exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, it probably would have been one of the best, if not the best, Mario Kart games Nintendo had to offer. Unfortunately though, Nintendo should probably avoid releasing games based on their IPs on smartphone devices even if it means removing the ability to somehow attract the casuals' attention. With terrible controls that make you swipeIf Mario Kart Tour was exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, it probably would have been one of the best, if not the best, Mario Kart games Nintendo had to offer. Unfortunately though, Nintendo should probably avoid releasing games based on their IPs on smartphone devices even if it means removing the ability to somehow attract the casuals' attention. With terrible controls that make you swipe your phone so much like a common freak (and to think the gyroscope seen here actually plays a role for once), microtransactions that make you question the way how this game handles them, and an overall barebones experience of a Mario Kart game (hell, even Mario Kart: Super Circuit is considered to be top-quality in the series and that was released on the Game Boy Advance), it's probably best to play a Mario Kart game that actually feels like a Mario Kart game or buy one in case you didn't do so with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  51. Lolokun
    Sep 29, 2019
    5
    This game can be fun IF MULTIPLAYER WAS A THING ! For now this is just a little solo game where you complete the same stage over and over, with poor controls the game is very short even if it’s free, I just hope the multiplayer will save the game because it can be really fun to play with friends that don’t have a switch or mk8
  52. FyraTempo
    Oct 1, 2019
    5
    Not as expected and it is vertical which is not what we wanted. We wnatwd to have something more like the ds versions
  53. Nayjeel
    Oct 4, 2019
    5
    Oh well, Mario Kart Tour... where to begin?

    First of i have to say that Mario Kart Tour itself is actually fun to play. Your goal in this game is to get as much points per race as possible, to unluck the next cups. You gain points based on your position in the race, by hitting items, collecting coins, turbos of drifting, performing stunts in the air, etc... The characters you have    Oh well, Mario Kart Tour... where to begin?

    First of i have to say that Mario Kart Tour itself is actually fun to play. Your goal in this game is to get as much points per race as possible, to unluck the next cups. You gain points based on your position in the race, by hitting items, collecting coins, turbos of drifting, performing stunts in the air, etc...

    The characters you have right at the beginning is... none? Okay you get one character right at the beginning and it seems like the first character you get is a rare one. (In my case it was Toad, but i have seen people getting Toadette or Bowser)

    You can buy boxes with crytsals in order to unluck more characters... or you eventually get more karts/gliders... Yes... gliders. Oh btw these boxes are tubes and as mentioned buyable with crytals... which you can pay money for if you want to. But you actually get SOME crytsals in the game itself. Not much... but a few.

    Now let's get back to the gameplay itself. So you race on some new courses and also on some retro ones mostly against NPC controlled players... at least it seems like it. You can literally turn of your internet during the race and still be able to drive it until the end. The game is designed to be playable with one hand so you direct your car by swiping your finger either to the left or the right, and you throe or lay items by swiping either up or down. For directing you get to choose in between of... well drifting or no-drifting. I went with drifting and it is manageable... if you activate that you can't fall of the course. All in all the controlls are wishywashy but it is still okay... just don't use a mushroom.

    Next point.. missing characters. Yes you have beloved mario characters to play as! We have Mario in two variations! Normal Mario and musician Mario (Funfact: Mario is rare), Yoshi, Bowser, Dry Bones, Toad, Peach, Daisy, Baby Mario, DK, Diddy Kong, Pauline, Dry Bowser... am i missing someone? Oh right... how was Green Mario called again? And the Fat Yellow Mario? And the long Purple Green Mario? Well idk... i can't look up their names because they aren't in it! But instead we got Dry Bowser... (no offense, i like Dry Bowser, but i think Green Mario would have been a better choice there.) Okay we know that we get more characters within the comming updates but it is a weak "roster" for the release of the game.

    The next thing to critizise about this game, is that you aren't able to play with your friends (yet). You are able to use your friendlist to make a small competition, who makes the most points but thats it (for now)

    Lastly the different CCM. Right at the beginning you have the 50CCM mode unlocked. After a few races the 100CCM and after another few races 150CCM. You are also able to obtain the 200CCM + Metal Mario for a monthly subscription for 5,99 € (Yes i am from Germany). In the subscription, which is called the gold-pass you get some rewards like... Metal Mario and the 200 CCM Mode. You also get some more rewards in the game... but to be honest.. it is definetly not worth buying the pass.

    All in all we have a hated by the audience MArio Kart Mobile Game. But i have to say the game has still potential to be a good game. And hey the graphics are pretty good for a mobile game and it is OKAY for what it is. A free 2 play Mario Kart Mobile game you can play on the get-go. So... if you really want to play Mario Kart on your mobile phone it is still free. You might just only to be able to race as Toad. Or Toadette. Oh you CAN actually buy a character for coins you earn in the races. You can earn up to 300 coins with racing per day and you get some coins as rewards for doing things (Daily Log-in, Winning Challenges etc...) One common character costs 800 Coins and are in the Category of Bowsers Minions and Babies.

    The game is not as bad as everyone says but it isn't good either. It has some nice graphics and it is fun sometimes. But you can't deny the fact, that the nintendo might be a bit greedy with Matio Kart Tour    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    5
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. NeoconTom
    Sep 27, 2019
    4
    Another microtransaction laden, pay-to-win, mobile trash game... and its a Mario Kart game of all things. Truly a disgrace of the Mario Kart name, Nintendo has managed to outdo T2 Interactive in borderline greed for 2019.
  64. 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!
  65. 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
  66. SquareLukester
    Oct 5, 2019
    4
    The only positive thing about Mario Kart Tour is the gameplay. That's all. The rest of the features is badly unacceptable and taking microtransactions to the next level, and it's a very greedy move for Nintendo to promote microtransactions and gambling to younger audiences.

    Unlocking characters, karts, gliders, and other stuff requires gems and you can get a few of them per day by    The only positive thing about Mario Kart Tour is the gameplay. That's all. The rest of the features is badly unacceptable and taking microtransactions to the next level, and it's a very greedy move for Nintendo to promote microtransactions and gambling to younger audiences.

    Unlocking characters, karts, gliders, and other stuff requires gems and you can get a few of them per day by logging in daily and doing certain daily tasks. The rest is getting gems by microtransactions. And there's a gold pass where you can get exclusive stuff for gold members only, but you have to pay a membership fee of $5.99 per month. Why would Nintendo think it's okay, I don't know. For a F2P game, Mario Kart Tour's microtransactions is way greedier than Wario. I bet Wario is behind all this...    … Expand
  67. SenpaiEXE
    Sep 27, 2019
    4
    Mario Kart Tour is for me a dissapointment I expected more. First of all L O O T B O X E S. Second, it's so easy to accidentally use your item because you just wanted to turn around. Third, why the f*ck is there a grind limit?? Why can't I grind as much as I want?? And there is a useless subscription that is MORE EXPENSIVE THEN SWITCH ONLINE. It doesn't even give you interesting items.Mario Kart Tour is for me a dissapointment I expected more. First of all L O O T B O X E S. Second, it's so easy to accidentally use your item because you just wanted to turn around. Third, why the f*ck is there a grind limit?? Why can't I grind as much as I want?? And there is a useless subscription that is MORE EXPENSIVE THEN SWITCH ONLINE. It doesn't even give you interesting items. Fourth, why can't we play as Mario from the begginig? In Sonic Dash, Dash 2 and Speed Battle Sonic was available from the beginnig. I think the worst part is: there will be new tracks every 2 weeks, why? What's the point of this? Why can't I just have all the tracks available from the very beginning? Or why can't I just unlock them by grinding?

    So Mario Kart Tour is in my opinion a more boring and worse Mariokart, I don't know if I should recommend it to someone. But hey that's just my opinion.    … Expand
  68. TVGN2000
    Sep 27, 2019
    4
    This game is a pretty decent when not accounting for the hideous micro-transactions here. The gameplay consists of swiping your finger across the screen to turn and drift, while good on paper, it kinda sucks in execution. I personally have found it very difficult to turn and just rely on walls to keep me on course. That definitely needs improvement. Gameplay issues aside, the game looksThis game is a pretty decent when not accounting for the hideous micro-transactions here. The gameplay consists of swiping your finger across the screen to turn and drift, while good on paper, it kinda sucks in execution. I personally have found it very difficult to turn and just rely on walls to keep me on course. That definitely needs improvement. Gameplay issues aside, the game looks really good for what is essentially a slightly upgraded Mario Kart 7. Music is also pretty good, about what I expect out of a mobile Nintendo game. The micro-transactions are just atrocious. 200cc and some other unlockables are locked behind a $5 month paywall and the chances of unlocking specific characters are both randomized and almost impossible. Nintendo should really reconsider how they do their micro-transactions and focus on improving the game. This is not the Nintendo I know.… Expand
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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?
  74. 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.
  75. memo_rx
    Sep 27, 2019
    3
    So, I have to pay around $20 bucks to get Mario, Luigi who is in the cover in the game is not a playable character. They locked 200cc into the $6 dollars monthly paywall. $6 dollars per month ok so $6 times 12 = $72 per year, plus all the other micro and macro transactions. Wow Nintendo, wow.
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. DimebagCaroll
    Oct 5, 2019
    3
    Bad controls, ok graphics, boring and filled with the worst kind of microtransactions and a monthly subscription of way too much. Not worth it at all, seems NIntendo wants to use the mobile games as an easy income.

    Most people who don't game on consoles or pc will think this is all fine, but they don't know any better and Nintendo is using that knowledge to it's own advantage.

    Steer away.
  79. moviestar25
    Sep 27, 2019
    3
    Just stick with Mario Kart 8: Deluxe. At least in that, you can really progress through by simply playing the game.
  80. 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
  81. leetl1
    Sep 25, 2019
    3
    Mario Kart Tour is nostalgic (albeit derivative), but IOS Mario games never scale too lofty a peak.
  82. Carny
    Oct 2, 2019
    3
    This is one of Nintendo's first mobile games and honestly, I thought this would be the next pokemon go. But honestly, this is a shallow excuse for a Mario kart game. With a point system that prohibits getting to new levels, absolutely horrible roster, that starts with peachette and Pauline. But not LUIGI. That's just sad at that point. Speaking of Pauline, she has a counterpart characterThis is one of Nintendo's first mobile games and honestly, I thought this would be the next pokemon go. But honestly, this is a shallow excuse for a Mario kart game. With a point system that prohibits getting to new levels, absolutely horrible roster, that starts with peachette and Pauline. But not LUIGI. That's just sad at that point. Speaking of Pauline, she has a counterpart character for the New York event being Musician Mario. I'm surprised that it wasn't a skin. They could have peachette for peach and musician Mario as a skin for Mario. The game's controls are horrid as well, being only able to control by holding it horizontally. Finally, my biggest gripe with this game is the Gachha mechanics. The RNG you need to get the best characters for the best track is so bad. Did I mention that some characters are better on some courses? This game is just the church of RNGeus. This game and its horrible RNG makes mario kart tour the worst game in the series yet.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. Mccusky
    Sep 27, 2019
    2
    Without a multiplayer this game becomes pretty tedious after a short while, so many power ups, challenges, points, rubies etc give an empty experience where you feel like you're chasing the next character level rather than enjoying the fun of the racing. Controls are pretty bad, finger constantly comes off the screen when sliding. Racing with friends may save the game but I can't imagineWithout a multiplayer this game becomes pretty tedious after a short while, so many power ups, challenges, points, rubies etc give an empty experience where you feel like you're chasing the next character level rather than enjoying the fun of the racing. Controls are pretty bad, finger constantly comes off the screen when sliding. Racing with friends may save the game but I can't imagine that being a slick experience on mobile.… Expand
  91. yeahboiiiiiiiii
    Oct 3, 2019
    2
    I'd probably like the gsme is the controls weren't so bad. It's really hard to steer
  92. diegoimc
    Sep 28, 2019
    2
    Everyone knows that mobile devices have limitations, but choosing between 'always drifiting' or not is just disappointing. Battlegrounds managed to put a lot of controls and options in a complex shooter game, so that's not an excuse for the limitations Nintendo.
  93. caronte69
    Sep 26, 2019
    2
    micro transacciones, pésimos controles, no se puede jugar en horizontal, una decepción.
  94. Danky
    Sep 25, 2019
    2
    A shallow excuse for Mario Kart, even by mobile standards. Mario Kart Tour has insultingly aggressive monetization, which serves to severely sour the experience. The rates to get specific characters (especially good ones) isn't even above 1%, made even worse with the fact that certain characters (such as Pauline) and karts are exclusive to timed events. One may argue that this is justA shallow excuse for Mario Kart, even by mobile standards. Mario Kart Tour has insultingly aggressive monetization, which serves to severely sour the experience. The rates to get specific characters (especially good ones) isn't even above 1%, made even worse with the fact that certain characters (such as Pauline) and karts are exclusive to timed events. One may argue that this is just standard mobile fare, and that this game shouldn't be called out for this because so many others game do it too, but I feel that that's not an excuse. The "Gold Pass" is the most insulting though. For $4.99 USD a month the game gives you access to better rewards and the 200cc mode. I feel like this would be relatively fine if it was just a one time payment, but the fact that it's a subscription is inexcusable. Also, doing the math, if you pay for this service for a year (rounding the price up to $5) you would be paying $60 a year, which is three times the amount of a year subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Also for the same price, you could subscribe to Apple Arcade, which offers a multitude of different games and, most importantly, is an actual service, which the Gold Pass really isn't. Even ignoring the monetization, the game itself isn't great either. The controls feel unwieldy, constantly causing you to slam into walls. The "manual" drift, which is the control scheme the game recommends to you, is easily the worst if the two. You are either doing a full turn, or you're not turning at all, there is no in-between. Turning off manual drift puts an arrow in front of your kart and allows you to make more precise turns. While it is significantly better, it's still not great, as it still feels wonky and you'll still drunkenly slam into walls. In addition, tricks are now done automatically, which can make the game feel like it's playing itself, not to mention it completely defeats the purpose of tricks. At first because of the unwieldy controls I picked 100cc, but when I wanted to switch to 150cc the option completely absent. If it is there then there is no reason for it to be so hidden. While it can be somewhat fun, the controls and lack input make the game not the most engaging. I was initially exited for the idea of racing in courses based on real world locations, but that excitement was immediately trounced after I played the New York track, currently the only new track available, as it feels very uninspired. I like the visuals, but the track design is extremely lacking, being just a figure 8 with a few ramps. While this could have just been this track specifically, it doesn't make the future tracks very exciting. All the other tracks are just returning from previous games, mostly MK7. While newcomers to the series mostly likely wont't mind this, it's disappointing to a long time fan such as myself. Also the fact that this is a Mario Kart game without multiplayer at launch is baffling. With the characters, certain ones have advantages on certain tracks, making the game even more "pay to win." Combined with the slim character odds, the game is clearly trying to get as much much money out of you as possible. All in all, Mario Kart Tour is a very shallow game. It's most likely something you'll pull out only when you have nothing better to do. It's ludicrous monetization is what really takes it down. This game is a perfect example of many of the problems with mobile games, and I hope that future Nintendo mobile games don't bludgeon you over the head with micro-transactions.… Expand
  95. Vinny_Kelleher
    Sep 27, 2019
    2
    Nice graphics, but that’s probably where it ends! Clunky controls...no multi player...changing settings to manual control barely change anything. I still don’t go off the edge as the game moves me back on track. I felt I was an observer rather than a player.
  96. Edspet27
    Sep 29, 2019
    2
    It is a fun game, as a little sibling to the console game Mario kart, but there are too little pros than cons.

    Pros: -It’s a Mario kart game free to play on iOS and Android -The graphics are amazing Cons: -Difficult controls -There is a subscription for 5 dollars a month, it’s more than Nintendo switch online a month and that has more to offer than this game has to offer -When the game is    It is a fun game, as a little sibling to the console game Mario kart, but there are too little pros than cons.

    Pros: -It’s a Mario kart game free to play on iOS and Android -The graphics are amazing
    Cons:
    -Difficult controls
    -There is a subscription for 5 dollars a month, it’s more than Nintendo switch online a month and that has more to offer than this game has to offer
    -When the game is released it doesn’t come with the option to play online multiplayer - you are required to input your Nintendo account (which will discourage new users from playing)    … Expand
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. Xuirky
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    A blatant cash grab with trash controls. Certain features locked behind a pay wall.
  100. 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.
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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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