Yet another rantish review...MKDS is an exceptional game that all ages will enjoy.
-Variety of karts/racers/tracks
-so smooth with beautiful graphics
CONS:-Snaking controversy
-cheap items
-limited online play
Mario Kart is a game that has gone a long way. Nintendo tried new items, more characters, two in one kart, and never really hit the spot. Close, but not there. That's when MK:DS comes in. With a huge variety and online play, Mario Kart: DS is the best in the series.
The graphics and sound on this game are truly top notch. Take MK64 for example, and look at the difference. I remember my friend saying, "But MK64 was launch title for the '64." I quickly replied, "You mean just like Gran turismo 3?" The only way you can find pixelated areas and such, is if you crash into a wall and examine it. But come on! It's a handheld! Sound is great. Nothing much on that.
The gameplay is very...interesting all depending on who, where, how, and all that. Say if you're playing a friend in a friendly one-on-one. You're in 1st and about to cross the finish...BAM! Blue Shell. He wins. "OMG! Yo that was so cheap man lolzzzz" On the other hand when you're online...you're playing a 4 player match while three of you are easily owning the 4th by a few feet. You're about to come in second...ZAP! Boink! 4th uses lightning and 3 uses red shell. In the end fourth comes 1st while you come last. "WTF! THAT WAS SO FRIGGIN CHEAP I'M GONNA **************!!!!111" So ya.
There's also that snaking controversy. Just go to the MKDS forum and make a topic called "Snaking."
Value:Online.
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