![]() ![]() The 3D feature adds a nice texture to the background, but like most 3DS game, I prefer to play without it. Besides, Nintendo has never been one to lean towards graphics. It’s a little pixelated in comparison to its predecessor ( Wii), but it’s using a weaker graphics card. Mario Kart 7 looks good as far as Mario Kart games go. I’d say this is something that the game does quite well. The controls remain tight, the riding is smooth and dukin’ it out with your fellow racers is tense. That’s a good thing! Don’t fix what ain’t broken. Despite all these changes, Mario Kart 7 still plays virtually the same as its predecessors. It’s a nice homage to Super Mario Kart, and adds a little extra dash of challenge. Admittedly, it’s not as fun in 7 as in Wii, where the tricks can be done by jerking the Wii Remote.Ĭoins make a return to the series, increasing the top speed of your kart and giving you kart pieces for collecting them. The ability to do jump tricks was carried over from Mario Kart Wii. This gives you a small boost when you land. I’d suggest turning off the 3D function, so you don’t go cross-eyed trying to connect the split images. But if you’re a fan of first-person and gyroscopes, it’s fairly smooth if you’re used to using such features. I feel that Mario Kart is a series where you should constantly be aware of your surroundings. It is nice not being penalized for driving too deep (I’m looking at you, Koopa Troopa Beach).Īnother huge addition to the series, is the option to go into first-person and use the 3DS’ gyroscope. Going under water is pretty neat, but adds very little to the gameplay. Soaring through the air, using all three dimensions is a breath of fresh air to the series. Adding these features changed the flow of the game, especially hang-gliding. The biggest alteration to the series was added by Mario Kart 7. That would be the ability to glide and go under water. Of course, that was the Wii’s doing, not Mario Kart. If you opt to use a Gamecube controller, the only variation to the game is the ability to do some air tricks. Mario Kart Wii was a major change if you decided to use the wiimote. Double Dash was the first big change they made to the series by adding a swappable passenger. Mario Kart has made several innovative decisions throughout its run. While Mario Kart 7 isn’t my favorite of the series ( 64 still reigns as king), it’s still an incredible game with plenty to offer. ![]() Mario Kart is a series that has been with me since I was in the single digits. ![]()
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