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Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Released On: Oct 16, 2020
75
6.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 62 Critic Reviews
75
48% Positive
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27% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 62 Critic Reviews
75
48% Positive
30 Reviews
30 Reviews
27% Mixed
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has brought my sons more smiles than any other toy I've ever bought them. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 63]
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is the most unique take on the series that since Mario Kart: Double Dash!! on GameCube. It's a blast to play, and it feels reminiscent of games like Wii Sports, where players will immediately want to show it off to family and friends.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 86 User Ratings
6.9
63% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
14% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
23% Negative
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 86 User Ratings
6.9
63% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
14% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
23% Negative
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
A fun weekend activity for the family. Nintendo has made yet another great aim to fascinate their users with this idea of merging real physical objects and game world (Just like their Labo series). The thought of designing your own physical race tracks inside your own house makes for a simple but exciting creative aspect to the experience which is a lot of fun, and when you are actually playing the game and see your all-familiar home in a different perspective makes you feel bizarrely amazed, while at the same time enjoying the race game.
The RC kart while it is somewhat more expensive than any other RC toy available out there, it is very well built as it can withstand most obstacle collisions, it also looks good to be a cabinet display rather than in the box it came from, not to mention that a software game is specifically made to work with it making this RC toy somewhat smart (it has many sensors), and is very responsive at that. controlling the RC on your Switch device feels just right, no lags, no delays, though there can be some interference with the wireless connectivity (which can't be helped depending on how large your track and obstacles are) at times.
I only have one Mario Live Kart unit right now, but I am willing to buy a second one (Luigi ver.) to further extend the fun to another player. Don't get me wrong even non-players can still enjoy watching the tangible race action on the sidelines.
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Nintendo Switch
It’s so much fun to create courses it’s the mario maker for mario kart,it’s also fun with both friends and on your own
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Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is immersive, addictive and refreshingly fun - a fresh way to interact with the living space; blending a traditional toy with that intense Mario Kart action! Throw in those familiar items, themes and chirpy music and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a recipe for an afternoon of Augmented Reality racing. Home Circuit does certainly have room to grow and questions around replay value - whether through more affordable additional RC cars, extra accessories, and additional extras in the game.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a startlingly authentic "mixed reality" recreation of Nintendo's most popular racing series which encourages you to be inventive with your course designs and does an excellent job of combining your real-world surroundings with the fantasy environments of the Mushroom Kingdom; add in a second player (or three) and it becomes even more compelling. The tech side of things is undeniably impressive and it's impossible to not raise a smile the first time you play; the question is how long that magic will last, especially if your home limits your track designs and you've only got the budget to cover the cost of a single car.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is undeniably impressive in its execution at combining Augmented Reality and Nintendo’s popular franchise. There’s a sense of magic to creating your track in the real world and watching as it comes to life on the Switch. However, at nearly one hundred pounds the price of entry is a tough pill to swallow especially since multiplayer requires you drop another hundred on top. While this isn’t the true sequel Mario Kart fans were hoping for, it’s still an exciting experiment and one that’s worth checking out so long as you have the necessary space and the money.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is heavily dependent on the amount of free floor space you have available. If you have a large home, space to drive under the sofas, no extra rugs or thick carpets, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit will be an amazing experience to share with the children. If you live somewhere fairly cramped or have a lot of clutter that's going to get in the way, then you will find this very difficult to enjoy indeed. Great for the kids at Christmas, as long as you have the space.
At its core, there’s a solid Mario Kart game here, and I hope the environmental and gate effects are brought over to the main series for the proper ninth installment, as I think those additions could add something to the franchise. Still, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has too many little annoyances that can only be alleviated by having a perfectly sized, perfectly lit space — like the one in Nintendo’s promotional materials. This might still be a hit with children, or anyone else less interested is Home Circuit as a game than a toy, but anyone hoping for depth or replaying the game will be disappointed.
It’s definitely adorable thing ! I felt in love with this RC toy machines! It plays so good and I feel greate enjoyment from playing this beautiful machines! Great to have it in collection ! It’s addictive! Worth each penny!
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Nintendo Switch
This was a awesome idea, with some missed opportunities. Like, it needs to be in stock nintendo. How can we even enjoy it, if it runs out? I'm hoping for a sequel.
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Nintendo Switch
I recently tried out Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and it was a fun experience. The game brings the classic Mario Kart races to life in your own home with the use of remote control cars and augmented reality. It was exciting to race around my living room and navigate through obstacles, but I did find that the controls were a bit difficult to get used to at first. The game also requires a good amount of space to set up and play, so it may not be suitable for everyone's living situation. Overall, I would give Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit a 6 out of 10 rating. It's a unique and entertaining addition to the Mario Kart franchise, but it does have its limitations.
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Nintendo Switch
I find this an interesting game but very gimmicky. This thing costs more than $150 in Australia (which is overpriced) and its not worth it at all. The camera quality **** and very blurry, the 'AR radio signals' aren't very strong as it cannot go through my walls, meaning I can only play this game in my one and only hallway. The other problem is that the content just gets boring after a while, it just feels like a prototype device that needs polishing. Making tracks are also a pain, it takes way too long and too long-winded. Oh yeah and you can break the game entirely too easily, if you knock a gate down, you ruin the entire course, if you crash into a wall, you damage it and gotta pay that $150 to buy a new one. I just feel that this is underpolished and a waste of money.
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Nintendo Switch
i dont have the car
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Nintendo Switch
Summary Control a real-life Mario Kart with Nintendo Switch and watch it come to life in the game. Race a real-world Mario Kart™ through your home! Use the Nintendo Switch™ system to control your kart and watch as it reacts to what’s happening in the game as you boost and drift to victory. Your in-home course comes to life on-screen with a view ...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Oct 16, 2020
Developer:
- Velan Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
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