Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart DS is a racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It is the fifth installment in the series and the first to use...
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9.2
excellent
 
CRITICS SCORE
9.1
(78 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
9.3
(14622 ratings)

Game Overview

Mario Kart DS is a racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It is the fifth installment in the series and the first to use Nintendo's free online service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection....

The Good

Eight players with a single copy of the game, Classic gameplay is better than ever, Plenty of single-player content, Lots of fun stuff to unlock, Human competition from all over the world.

The Bad

Hanging out at McDonald's to play online.

The Bottom Line

Time to race ... no wires attached. The acclaimed Mario Kart series has gone wireless, letting players race and battle with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether everyone has a game card. An all-star cast that includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser and Toad will round out a truly all-star lineup of more than 30 courses drawn from every Mario Kart game. That's right -- players will tour courses from Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, not to mention brand-new tracks and arenas. With all the crazy items and frantic speed players have come to expect, this game is a Mario Kart fan's dream. 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.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
92/100
score

Mario Kart DS represents a significant step forward for Nintendo's much-loved racing series, and not only because it's the first to feature online play.

GameZone review logo
95/100
score

Lives up to its legacy of having inventive courses, stellar multiplayer, and more replay value than any other racer in its class.

IGN review logo
95/100
score

It's hard to imagine how Nintendo's going to improve on what they've done for this stunning portable rendition. There's so much gameplay and depth in this design, moreso than the series has ever had in the past.

Game Features

Nintendo DS Will Finish 2007 as the Year's Top-Selling Video Game System Appeal to Core and Casual Gamers Keeps Portable System Going Strong

Game Specs

Modes
Career, Practice, Simultaneous, Story, Time Trial, Tournament, Training, Versus

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (2-8), DS Single-Card Play (2-8)

 

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:
Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:11/14/2005
Publisher:Nintendo
Developer:Nintendo
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:E
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.5
Gameplay
9.5
Graphics
8.5
Sound
7.5
Concept
8.9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.5/10

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