This game is a must-have for 2005.

User Rating: 9.8 | Mario Kart DS (DS Bundle) DS
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Gameplay - Superb - This is the kind of game that you can pick and play for 10-15 minutes or for hours. Unlike some other games where you can't really get involved unless you have plenty of time to focus on it this game lets you decide what's appropriate and you can quit at anytime without feeling like you just wasted an hour. The kart's controls are simple and easy to manage. Plus there are plenty of carts to choose from so finding a kart that is right for you should make the game even more accessible for everyone. 32 tracks to choose from offers plenty of variety also. A lot of the classic and new tracks and power ups for the most part are here and offer tones of fun ways to wreak havoc on the cpu or your friends.

Graphics - Great - Great for what the DS can offer and very smooth. The replays look very nice as well.

Sound - Great - Engine noises, leader shells, they all have their own distinct sound effects, but amongst all that you can still hear some of the classic music you would expect to here so long as you're not the one getting blown up by the leader shell of course.

Value - Superb - There are plenty of things to unlock such as some new characters and karts to motivate you to beat all of the cups and again on each difficulty from 50cc and higher. There is also times trials that you can unlock Staff Ghost Data for if you are able to get an exceptionally fast time for the respective track. And something new to the MK formula is the Mission Mode which gives you various goals such as collecting 10 coins within a certain amount of time or pushing bosses off of the edge of a platform. Though in some respect you may find the Mission Mode a little bit more difficult/frustrating than the Main Mode it is still just as rewarding and enjoyable. The online and DS wireless modes just add even more replay value by allowing you to experience this great game with friends.

Reviewer's Tilt - Superb - I have always liked the MarioKart franchise and every new MarioKart has always been a memorable experience for me. One of the best features of the MarioKart games is its great multiplayer capacities and the online access added to the DS version only enhanced an already great game despite being limited to 4 players rather than the full 8 you can have through regarlur wireless play. This game is a must have for 2005.

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