Mario Kart DS

Best Mario Kart Title in the Series

Strengths: Candy coated fun, a variety of modes, plenty to keep you busy while you're on the go.

Weakness: Not much of a downside with this game, but some may tire quickly of racing games

I'm confused as to why I had such a good time with this game. I think I let myself get caught up in the hype. Everyone has hailed this the ultimate in kart. Being the first online enabled DS game gives it a lot of attention as well. But the fact that lurked in my subconscious is that I'm bored with racers. Getting smoked in thousands of Gran Turismo races by my 8 year old did the trick (you don't...

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Mario Kart DS

Strengths: Wireless multiplayer, excellent use of the dual screen, varied gameplay, customizable icons, unlockables.

I have to say that I am not a racing game fan, but I love Mario Kart DS. I haven't played any of the other games in the franchise, but I love the courses they chose to include in this game. Mario Kart DS also makes excellent use of the dual screen: showing you a third person view on one screen and an overhead 'icon' view of the track on the other (which allows people who can multitask well to...

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MarioKart DS

Strengths: variety, real time map on second screen

Weakness: small screens (yeah, weak sauce)

Just want to state up front that I’ve never been a big fan of portable racing games. I’ve played various portable versions: Game Gear, original GB, and GBA games. I would much rather play the big screen arcade or TV/console based versions with at least a wheel. Having said that, out of all of those portable versions I’ve played, this version of MK is the best one so far. I think the bigger,...

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Mario Kart (DS)

Strengths: fun, good range of difficulty levels

For single player there are several different modes: grand prix, verse mode, battle mode, missions. I am most familiar with grand prix - you chose a circuit and race 4 courses - the best score after 4 races wins. You get to choose your Mario character (Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Bowzer, Donkey Kong and others). [And you can unlock other characters.] You get to choose your car depending...

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Fantastic Karting Action

Strengths: +Some of the best Mario Kart Tracks ever +Lots of racers +Online Play! +Nice graphics (considering the DS hardware limitations)

Weakness: -The friends code system is a little wonky -Too many people snake online

Nintendo strikes with yet another great title for the DS. The latest in the ever present Mario Kart series brings few innovations, but lots of refinement. In fact, it just might be the pinacle of the series. With online play, the replay value only skyrockets. Aside from some minor issues with the online system, Nintendo has another fine notch to add to its belt.

Easily the Best Mario Kart Made Thus Far

Strengths: Plenty of variety in choosing tracks, characters, karts, multiplayer games and side misssions. Online mode has arrived.

Weakness: AI has been bumped up significantly and is sometimes cheap. Only 4 people online per race. Some of the retro tracks were toned down in terms of graphics to accomodate the DS hardware.

This is easily the best DS game thus far, and has the most replayability thanks to the wi-fi connection mode. The wi-fi isn't by any means perfect, but at least it's there. Nintendo really hasn't done much to tweak the formula which has made the series popular. As mentioned before, only 4 people per on-line race, and in the 150cc courses and above 1 mistake can be the different in winning the...

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A Must -Have

Strengths: Loads of Fun, easy controls.

Weakness: Highly addictive

Another instant classic in the Mario Kart series. This game takes a few of your favorite courses from the previous Mario Kart games and combines them with some new ones in this wonderful game fit for all ages young and old. You will not regret buying this game.

Mario Kart DS

Strengths: WiFi

Weakness: none

This Mario Kart game is the best out of the series. It comes with a few old tracks from SNES, N64, GBA, and GC. It has single cart play, multi cart play, and online mode. You can finally play with bots in battle mode. The new tracks in this game are great. In WiFI, you get to play against many others all over the world. I will recommend this to any race fans especially Mario Kart.

Best Mario Kart game in the series

Strengths: Excellent controls, great track selection, tons of extra features compared to previous games, Wi-Fi races.

Weakness: Limited multiplayer modes.

This is easily my favorite Mario Kart game in the entire series. The controls are very well done, and the course and kart selection are both excellent. There are lots of great touches, like the customizeable icons and the mission mode, that make this game stand out over previous Mario Kart games. The much-anticipated Wi-Fi mode is also quite well done, although the matchmaking system could have...

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One of the BEST DS Games-Must Have!

Strengths: Every Possible Way

Weakness: None

This is one of Nintendo DS' best games ever released. Not too much stylus/touching is involved. Basically A for acceleration B for brake and R for shift. Great graphics, sound and music. Extremely fun when play by yourself. Much more fun when you play with friends. No body available to play with you at 3AM? No problem, just connect to internet (wirelessly, of course) and people all over the whole...

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