if not for this game i wouldnt have gotten back into mario
graphics-9
really good for a handheld an very recreative of the gamecube mariokart, its a true testament to the recreations of mario games on the ds no matter how old the original is and how low quality the graphics used to be.
sound-8.5
I dont really like or dislike the music so i'll give an 8.5
gameplay-9.5
really good replay value and the multiplayer helps your decision in whether to keep or trade this game in, definately a keep in my book. If you dont have this game and you have a ds make sure you pick this up and start enjoying races with your friends, and tournaments against computers