Fun multiplayer game that will keep you playing for hours. Throwback to the originals.
If you've been frustrated by the A.I.'s always miraculous teamwork in any of the previous iterations you will also, unfortunately, feel right at home.
That's my only major gripe. The game plays well. Getting online takes a little time but the best part about this game is the local multi-player. This game is made for local game play with friends that you can watch and scream to. I have a brand new DS Lite and the blowing up balloons mechanic doesn't work well for me for some reason. I just end up light headed.
Perhaps the developers of the Wii version will take this into consideration when they release the title.
The different carts don't handle all that differently. There are some minor differences but nothing that will cause an unfair match-up.
It seems though that the rubber band handicap is overused in this game. Weapons like the blue shell, lightning and 3 red shells rarely come into your possession even when you are in last place but you will frequently get hit by all three when racing against A.I. opponents, occasionally in quick succession when you are winning.
The 5.
The control is responsive.
The graphics are relatively good for the DS.
The sound is effective. Familiar and not tinny.
The price? $34.99.....eh...still to high for a portable remake.
Why tilt? It is a great game if you like the genre. 7.8 if you don't.