Mario Kart: Double Dash

Mario and his buddies are at it again this time in racing form. Each kart is manned not only by a driver, whose attributes will affect the handling of the...
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GC
 
8.7
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.7
(83 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.6
(10059 ratings)
 

Game Overview

Mario and his buddies are at it again this time in racing form. Each kart is manned not only by a driver, whose attributes will affect the handling of the kart, but also by a second character that will be responsible for handling power-up items and weapons.

The Bottom Line

The king of kart racers has returned with Nintendo's Mario Kart: Double Dash on the Nintendo GameCube. Mario, along with Luigi, Peach, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Wario and more, are back for more multiplayer, single player and versus action. The new Mario Kart features updated graphics with detailed character models, and colorful interactive racing environments. For the first time, two characters ride in a single kart as one drive while the other uses items, opening up the possibility for two-player co-op racing. Along with the classic four-player competition, Mario Kart: Double Dash offers a new eight-player mode, where players can link multiple systems for a new level of multiplayer kart racing.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
79/100
score

The game looks and moves great, the controls are responsive, and there's a nice variety of gameplay modes available. Still, considering the seven-year gap since "Mario Kart 64" was released, it's hard not to be a little disappointed with the limited scope

GameZone review logo
97/100
score

Its replay value is impervious to boredom - you will never, ever want to part with this game. It is a classic that will go down in gaming history as one of Nintendo's best offerings.

IGN review logo
79/100
score

It's good, clean multiplayer fun but it doesn't progress far beyond the N64 version other than in the visual department...I expected so much more than this mediocre effort.

Game Features

Start Your Engines! It's a Race to the Holidays with Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Nintendo will give holiday shoppers nationwide a great bundle offer featuring Nintendo GameCube(TM)and the fan-favorite game Mario Kart(R): Double Dash!!

Game Specs

Console Link
Network Adaptor 1-4

Memory
8 blocks

 

Modes
Deathmatch, Full Mission Single-Player, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Simultaneous, Story, Team Battle, Tournament, Versus

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Mild Cartoon Violence
 
Mario Kart: Double Dash Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:11/17/2003
Publisher:Nintendo
Developer:Nintendo
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:E
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.7
Gameplay
9.6
Graphics
9
Sound
8.5
Concept
8.8
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
OVERALL
9.7/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Another Game in the Best Racing Game Series

Great racing game for all ages and great multiplayer aspect of playing on teams.
Published 1612 days ago by kjscrafts

Mario Kart: Double Dash

Mario Kart: Double Dash is twice as fun as its predecessors; unfortunately it doesnt last long...
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Published 1645 days ago by soupjhhs

Game of the Week:Mario Kart Double Dash

It rocks because it does!
Published 1810 days ago by seanman

Mario Kart: Double Dash & Co.

Mario Kart: Double Dash is a good overall game, to play by yourself or even better with friends.
Published 1895 days ago by coolhandluke06

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