Mario Kart DS for DS Reviews

Mario Kart DS

Nintendo

Release Date: November 14, 2005

Metascore

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64 Critics

User Score

8.6

Based on

393 Ratings

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Race and battle with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether or not everyone has a Game Card. The all–star cast includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser, and Toad. With courses drawn from every Mario Kart game - Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash - players may tour many of their favorites as well as all-new tracks and battle arenas. The game has a new dimension of fun, since players can battle others aroundRace and battle with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether or not everyone has a Game Card. The all–star cast includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser, and Toad. With courses drawn from every Mario Kart game - Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash - players may tour many of their favorites as well as all-new tracks and battle arenas. The game has a new dimension of fun, since players can battle others around the world by connecting to Nintendo's new wireless gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, via Wi-Fi. With over 30 courses and all the crazy items and frantic speed players would expect, this game is a Mario Kart fan's dream. [Nintendo]… Expand

Starring: Charles Martinet, Jen Taylor, Keizo Kato

Developer: Nintendo

Genre(s): Kart

# of players: 4 Online

Cheats: On GameFAQs

Rating: E

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Thunderbolt

Super Mario Kart is still the best Mario Kart ever, but Mario Kart DS is remarkably close to edging past the original in almost every way.

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GameShark

The sheer number of options make this game outstanding.

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Next Level Gaming

The best DS game to date. It is like having the best from every Mario Kart game and bundled into one great package.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Four-player online races are smooth and fiercely competitive.

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Eurogamer

The beauty of Mario Kart DS is that it's really, genuinely practical to play with other people, wirelessly or online.

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Play.tm

The brilliant title that we've all been waiting for, making the DS that extra mile more appealing and helping seal my growing contempt for the PSP even though I'm not in the least bit a "fanboy".

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games(TM)

Mario Kart DS is a polishing of the Mario Kart concept and little else. [Christmas 2005, p.99]

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mrcritic

Sep 24, 2010

No question, one of the best video games I've ever played. I've played this game for nearly 5 years, and I'm still hooked on Mario Kart DS. I love it!

LydiaB.

Dec 28, 2006

All parts of this game are entertaining and fun. Multiplayer is awesome, and the tracks are wonderful.

StephH.

Nov 12, 2005

reason to own a DS.

Yoshipie

Dec 14, 2011

For something made in 2005, this game is underrated. It may be one of the best video games ever produced that year. Nintendo has upped itsFor something made in 2005, this game is underrated. It may be one of the best video games ever produced that year. Nintendo has upped its game. Extremely recommended for 7+ kids and adults all alike.… Expand

TylerM.

Jan 22, 2006

Mario Kart is an excellent game even for people who dislike racing games. This game takes the best of every Mario Kart and makes it Mario Kart is an excellent game even for people who dislike racing games. This game takes the best of every Mario Kart and makes it successful. The wi-fi is the main problem for me because you must have the friend code of another person to play against them but other than that the wi-fi is well executed, as well as the game.… Expand

Wormoid

Jan 8, 2011

If you are lloking for a great Mario adventure to pass the time, don't miss out on Mario Kart DS. Including all the great extras, it would beIf you are lloking for a great Mario adventure to pass the time, don't miss out on Mario Kart DS. Including all the great extras, it would be a great addition to any DS collection. There is no story line to go along with the game, but the simplicity and dynamics of the game will keep you playing for hours on end.… Expand

AnonymousMC

Nov 24, 2006

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