Mario Kart Tour

1. Hyuugaraul

   Sep 26, 2019

   10

   I really can't understand all the hate with this game. The same thing that happened in a different way with Mario run. The currency system isI really can't understand all the hate with this game. The same thing that happened in a different way with Mario run. The currency system is irrelevant if you play the game because you earn good rewards as well by playing the Cups.
   And the gameplay is really amazing for a mobile game. I'll only subscribe in some months after I'm sure that I'v already beaten every cups.… Expand

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2. Guzmant

   Nov 5, 2022

   9

   If I had to rate this game when it launched I'd probably give it a mediocre score years later though it improved on every single aspect. theIf I had to rate this game when it launched I'd probably give it a mediocre score years later though it improved on every single aspect. the game introduces many amazing concepts for the Mario kart series among with a bunch of new characters or karts, the gameplay has received a massive upgrade with each major update and the removal of the pipe made purchasing items sin
   significantly more fair. probably one of the few really great games Nintendo made on mobile.… Expand

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4. lUcOzAdExx

   Mar 5, 2021

   7

   I mean... it's not a bad or boring game, but it is very limited in its resources for free / no pay players, everything that's better in thisI mean... it's not a bad or boring game, but it is very limited in its resources for free / no pay players, everything that's better in this game you have to pay to get it, and that obviously dissapoints every new player
   
   I definitely prefer Nintendo's consoles Mario Kart games… Expand

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5. SuddenRush

   Oct 16, 2019

   4

   To be honest, this is a game that has a lot of potential. While it is not bad for a mobile game, the pay to win aspect of this game just ruinsTo be honest, this is a game that has a lot of potential. While it is not bad for a mobile game, the pay to win aspect of this game just ruins this game's gameplay.
   
   However, here's what this game exceeds at:
   There are a variety of control options the player can utilize to make their gaming experience more enjoyable.
   The graphics for this game aren't bad, especially when this is the first Mario Kart mobile game to be released.
   50cc, 100cc, and 150cc serve as the game's "difficulty", which is a good indicator of the player's skill level.
   
   Here's what this game struggles at:
   Like many other games and apps, this game has a HUGE paywall. Pay more money, have better chances to get the characters you want, earn more points from races. Simply put.
   The gold pass should be a one time purchase, not a monthly purchase. The cost simply outweighs the benefits- I wouldn't want to be paying 4.99 PER MONTH for just three features, with one of the features being a harder difficulty mode.
   Half of the rewards earned for completing tours required a gold pass- another reason for why this game has a huge paywall.
   
   As you can probably see, many of the negatives has to do with the game's ridiculous paywall, which is a big problem, especially with a Mario Kart game. Many of the game's characters are unlocked with the game's premium currency, which can mostly be "earned" with real money to get the characters you want (for a chance). So basically, you'll have a hard time progressing this game quickly if a. You don't have the gold pass or b. If you don't spend real money. since each cup requires a certain number of stars that you earn, which is earned from getting points from races, which in turn most of the biggest scores is earned from having the best racers, karts, and gliders... yeah, you get the drill.
   
   CONCLUSION: This game has lots of potential that is drained down by a huge paywall.… Expand

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6. Danky

   Sep 25, 2019

   2

   A shallow excuse for Mario Kart, even by mobile standards. Mario Kart Tour has insultingly aggressive monetization, which serves to severelyA shallow excuse for Mario Kart, even by mobile standards. Mario Kart Tour has insultingly aggressive monetization, which serves to severely sour the experience. The rates to get specific characters (especially good ones) isn't even above 1%, made even worse with the fact that certain characters (such as Pauline) and karts are exclusive to timed events. One may argue that this is just standard mobile fare, and that this game shouldn't be called out for this because so many others game do it too, but I feel that that's not an excuse. The "Gold Pass" is the most insulting though. For $4.99 USD a month the game gives you access to better rewards and the 200cc mode. I feel like this would be relatively fine if it was just a one time payment, but the fact that it's a subscription is inexcusable. Also, doing the math, if you pay for this service for a year (rounding the price up to $5) you would be paying $60 a year, which is three times the amount of a year subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Also for the same price, you could subscribe to Apple Arcade, which offers a multitude of different games and, most importantly, is an actual service, which the Gold Pass really isn't. Even ignoring the monetization, the game itself isn't great either. The controls feel unwieldy, constantly causing you to slam into walls. The "manual" drift, which is the control scheme the game recommends to you, is easily the worst if the two. You are either doing a full turn, or you're not turning at all, there is no in-between. Turning off manual drift puts an arrow in front of your kart and allows you to make more precise turns. While it is significantly better, it's still not great, as it still feels wonky and you'll still drunkenly slam into walls. In addition, tricks are now done automatically, which can make the game feel like it's playing itself, not to mention it completely defeats the purpose of tricks. At first because of the unwieldy controls I picked 100cc, but when I wanted to switch to 150cc the option completely absent. If it is there then there is no reason for it to be so hidden. While it can be somewhat fun, the controls and lack input make the game not the most engaging. I was initially exited for the idea of racing in courses based on real world locations, but that excitement was immediately trounced after I played the New York track, currently the only new track available, as it feels very uninspired. I like the visuals, but the track design is extremely lacking, being just a figure 8 with a few ramps. While this could have just been this track specifically, it doesn't make the future tracks very exciting. All the other tracks are just returning from previous games, mostly MK7. While newcomers to the series mostly likely wont't mind this, it's disappointing to a long time fan such as myself. Also the fact that this is a Mario Kart game without multiplayer at launch is baffling. With the characters, certain ones have advantages on certain tracks, making the game even more "pay to win." Combined with the slim character odds, the game is clearly trying to get as much much money out of you as possible. All in all, Mario Kart Tour is a very shallow game. It's most likely something you'll pull out only when you have nothing better to do. It's ludicrous monetization is what really takes it down. This game is a perfect example of many of the problems with mobile games, and I hope that future Nintendo mobile games don't bludgeon you over the head with micro-transactions.… Expand

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7. Ginjaninja

   Mar 19, 2021

   1

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo has had a few different attempts at making a mobile game but good grief this game is horrible. You don't even control accelerating. you just sort of turn..... That's it. And wow did Nintendo take a page out of EA's book. Microtransactions..... The games main currency is rubies? Why rubies? What about oh idk maybe THE CURRENCY THAT HAS BEEN RELEVANT IN MARIO SINCE 1985! COINS! Either way you must use rubies to unlock characters ,karts etc. But you pretty much have to buy rubies to have the smallest chance to get the character you desire. This is downright greedy. And to anyone reading this yes i downloaded the game and went ftp for months I had like 20ish characters. You pretty much have to hand Nintendo your wallet for a virtual card because you will never play with them all.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
8. CarlosEsteves

   Oct 2, 2019

   0

   Só micro transacções, nas pistas mais difíceis quase nem vale apena tentar.

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