Diddy Kong Racing (NDS) > Reviews

Advantages: Lots to do, some fun gameplay
Disadvantages: Missed opportunities and some bad creative decisions

I will not compare Diddy Kong Racing DS to Mario Kart. I will not compare Diddy Kong Racing DS to Mario Kart. I will not compare Diddy Kong Racing DS to Mario Kart. OK, we've got to address this issue. We cannot compare Diddy Kong Racing DS to its older, more prolific cousin because they are, shockingly, two very different types of games. While Mario Kart is a traditional racing game, Diddy Kong's outing is a racing adventure. It has a plot, and ... Read review

Advantages: Looks great on DS, Plenty of variety in races and WiFi racing
Disadvantages: Touch screen bits aren't fun and track creater is disappointing

...final game, but where does Diddy Kong Racing fit into this? It is pretty close to being a great game, but annoyingly is not close enough. The issue is that it is too similar to the original N64 title, with some bits shunted to make way for some DS related tomfoolery, in which these bits either dont work very well or arent much fun. However this is also a deeply enjoyable racing/adventure game buried underneath the new interctivity of it all. ... Read review

Advantages: Great Fun To Play,
Disadvantages: Not As Good As Mario Kart

...the Nintendo Wi-Fi system. Online Diddy Kong Racing is great! They have also introduced wish mode which lets you create your own tracks. Overall Diddy Kong Racing has been re-invented for the DS successfully and I would recommend for everyone who's finished their Mario Kart DS and want a new karting challenge. ... Read review

Advantages: Good Remake, Good racing, Cute Characters
Disadvantages: There is better

I know what you're thinking. On your mind must be that they are trying to milk off the success of Mario Kart DS and that this is just a rip-off. However, although this is nowhere near as good, it is evident that they haven't used Mario Kart as their influence... This game is a redeveloped version of the N64 game. Although it is a remake, there are differences. A couple of characters have been replaced and also the game utilises the microphone and ... Read review