Mario Kart (NDS) > Reviews

Advantages: Improved gameplay, graphics and AI!
Disadvantages: It isnt free!!!

...of the retro tracks include: Mario circuit 1 from the SNES, Moo Moo Farm from the N64 and Peach Circuit from the GBA to name but a few. There is the standard layout of single player and multiplayer (broadband internet connection needed for online play) which allows you to play against people around the world with the push of a button. Inside the single mode are five racing types: Grand Prix - Race 4 tracks in 3 difficulties, 50cc (easiest) past ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing online multiplayer, awesome fun, great graphics (for the DS), loads of tracks
Disadvantages: "Rubber Band AI", the damn blue shell

...with it. The gameplay is typical Mario Kart - it takes the best elements of all the Mario Kart games before it, and culls the stuff nobody liked. Because of this, the gameplay formula is something that's evolved over a long time, and it shows - it's great fun to play, even if you're not particularly a fan of racing games, and the online play allows anyone to play multiplayer. The game is simple at its most fundamental level, so anyone can play, ... Read review

Advantages: Tons of tracks, immensely playable, excellent WiFi multiplayer, down right fun
Disadvantages: May be a little easy, cutesy graphic style not to some peoples taste

...a big fan of the Mario Kart series, having played them all from the SNES version back in the day, to the 21st Century offering of Double Dash, I was desperately hoping that this game would be good. I couldn't begin to think of how I would cope with the disapointment if this game turned out to be rubbish, all the other games having impressed me so much. I would probably seek councilling, or just give up on games altogether, my life would be a complete ... Read review

Advantages: Great fun and addictive unique racing game!
Disadvantages: None

...DS, but in my view Mario Kart has to be one of the best and most addictive games out there for the DS - and i would certainly recommend getting it! On the basic level this is merely a racing game and very much similar to others as your aim is to race against a number of other opponents and win. However this game offers so much more than the required basics - it includes great features such as a variety of characters to play as, great tracks and ... Read review

Advantages: 32 tracks, Wi-Fi compatible, Free Wi-Fi connection, Easy to set up Wi-Fi, beautiful graphics and sound, 12 selectable characters and 36 karts.
Disadvantages: Characters: missing Kooper Trooper, where did R.O.B come from?, Wi-Fi features are limited.

...the release of the 5th Mario Kart game. Many companies have unsuccessfully tried to mimic the success of Mario Kart, we've had Wacky Racers and Crash racing just to name a few knock-offs. Its been 13 years since Super Mario Kart graced the Super Nintendo and became a timeless classic. So how can Mario Kart DS possibly compete with such brilliance? Mario Kart DS (MKDS) is easily the best of all of these. I can say this because I own all five of them ... Read review

Advantages: The most Mario Kart tracks ever, loads of carts and online capabilities
Disadvantages: Fiddly boost system

Mario Kart is a game that originated on the Super nintendo back in the nineties and from then onwards it has been a hugely successful nintendo franchise. Mario Kart DS is the fifth Mario Kart game, but the game has lost none of it's original flair and is still as successful as ever. The aim is to race against 7 opponents in Grand prix mode and try to come in at first place at the end of four races to win a cup and hopefully unlock some goodies. There ... Read review

Advantages: Free online play is incredible and loads of replay value.
Disadvantages: You need to buy a Wi-Fi adapter to play online.

...need to have to appreciate Mario and pals going around a track, in fact not having any experience might incline you to take on board the fact that in this go-karting race you can fire shells at opponents and use mushrooms to get a boost past other racers. Hey, what would gaming be without a little unrealism? Ok. A lot. If you have ever experienced a Mario Kart game don't feel like you've seen it all already because this is simply the best ... Read review

Advantages: Fun characters, different tracks, multiplayer, simplistic
Disadvantages: Doesn't take advantage of the dual screen

Mario Kart for DS is a very addictive racing game, whilst theirs no plots or quests to complete, this game is fun and multiplayer. You have ten familiar characters to select as your driver and lots of fun tracks from the regular race track to a tropical island. You can pick from Grand Prix which is regular racing, Time Trial which allows you to compete against time and then one on one racing. All provide hours of fun, I can't stress enough how ... Read review

Advantages: Online multiplayer, nice tracks, inclusion of missions
Disadvantages: 'Snaking'

As far as Mario Kart games have been, they have all been amazing, and this is no exception. The DS incarnation is arguably one of the best Mario Kart games to date. Being one of Nintendo's most popular franchises you'd expect no less. The game is the first Mario Kart and indeed the first DS game to have Wi-Fi capabilities. Not only does this feature give this game an edge over previous Mario Kart titles, it is also a landmark for Nintendo as this ... Read review

Advantages: Racing with an element of childlike fun
Disadvantages: Not enough track variety, won't hold your attention for hours on end

...one of which was a Mario game. Right there I was hooked so when Mario Kart was released for the DS I had to get it. There's a range of characters and karts to choose from. There are several races for which you win stars. The are also minigames which can be unlocked for you to play should you want to do something other than race. Obviously your aim is to win the race, to do this you can collect the ? boxes which will provide you with an item. This ... Read review

Advantages: So many things to do it keeps you entertained for hours.
Disadvantages: None

...is no doubt about it; Mario Kart is my favourite DS game. Get it today! ... Read review

Advantages: single player modes, fun, wi-fi, battles, time trials
Disadvantages: none

...you would find in typical Mario games. There are various game modes in the game such as Gran Prix, Time Trials, VS, Battle and Missions. These are the single player modes, there is also Multiplayer and Nintendo Wi-fi options to choose from. GRAND PRIX In this mode you get to drive in a grand prix race with 7 other racers. First you have to select which class, the options are 50cc, 100cc and 150cc. These options give you different power levels ... Read review