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Score Breakdown Based on 17645 ratings
  1. 10 (8783)
  2. 9 (7302)
  3. 8 (1109)
  4. 7 (241)
  5. 6 (73)
  6. 5 (36)
  7. 4 (16)
  8. 3 (5)
  9. 2 (16)
  10. 1 (64)

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  • Rating:10

    The first truly great Mario Kart

    Other entries in the Mario Kart series were very good but Mario Kart DS brings the series to its pinnacle. Not only was multiplayer better due to the networking capability of the DS but also making Mario Kart Portable j... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    The first portable Mario Kart in true 3D.

    Mario Kart's formula has proven to be an incredibly fun multiplayer experience. Mario Kart DS is that except its portable, in true 3D, and has wireless multiplayer. Carrying around that experience was refreshing back the... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    One of the best Mario Kart titles.

    Released in 2005, Mario Kart DS is the fifth game (sixth if you count the Mario Kart Arcade which released earlier that year) which made its way to the Nintendo DS. I played this game around July of 2009. This was also m... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    A truly outstanding game.

    I have only played 4 MarioKart games so far in my life, but this one is my definite favorite. Whenever I begin playing MK Wii or MK 7 or MK Super Circuit, I immediately feel a longing to return to this gem. No wonder it'... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Mario Kart DS is one of the best games on the DS and is a must own on the system.

    Handheld versions are often a large step back from their console counterparts. Mario Kart Super Circuit on the GBA was a good game in it's own right but was a huge step back from the N64 version. I think the DS had enoug... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    2nd best mario kart entry

    Mario Kart DS is a very solid fun game with a 100% great mission mode that everyone can remember and love from the start. But the game did do 1 bad thing. Ruined Baby Park but besides that this game is lovely and one of ... Read Full Review

    1 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    The best Mario Kart I ever played

    I used to play this every day, years and years ago. It was great that you could play with up to 8 other people because you could not do it like this before. I also really liked how the game doesn't use split screen when ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    This is a great Mario Kart game for family and friends!!!!

    On July 16th 2009, my mum bought me Mario Kart DS for the Nintendo DS. I was so eager to get this game, as I had never played a Mario Kart game. When the day came, I was SO excited to play it. Mario Kart DS is one of my ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    Mario Kart DS simulates the franchise very well, and the game's even better with the surprise of ROB as a driver!

    The DS is a very original system that created a lot of memorable games. Mario Kart DS is one of those games. The game made new courses, new music, and new karts. Nintendo also recreates many of the classic courses we ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    THE best DS game and another perfect handheld title.

    Have you played a DS game where you wished you could have stereoscopic 3D? That will have been Mario Kart DS. If you want the 3D feeling enhanced, play Mario Kart Super Circuit a lot before playing this. It has the best ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful