
The ability to do jump tricks was carried over from Mario Kart Wii. This gives you a small boost when you land. I’d suggest turning off the 3D function, so you don’t go cross-eyed trying to connect the split images. But if you’re a fan of first-person and gyroscopes, it’s fairly smooth if you’re used to using such features.
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I feel that Mario Kart is a series where you should constantly be aware of your surroundings. It is nice not being penalized for driving too deep (I’m looking at you, Koopa Troopa Beach).Īnother huge addition to the series, is the option to go into first-person and use the 3DS’ gyroscope. Going under water is pretty neat, but adds very little to the gameplay. Soaring through the air, using all three dimensions is a breath of fresh air to the series. Adding these features changed the flow of the game, especially hang-gliding. The biggest alteration to the series was added by Mario Kart 7. That would be the ability to glide and go under water. Of course, that was the Wii’s doing, not Mario Kart. If you opt to use a Gamecube controller, the only variation to the game is the ability to do some air tricks.

Mario Kart Wii was a major change if you decided to use the wiimote. Double Dash was the first big change they made to the series by adding a swappable passenger. Mario Kart has made several innovative decisions throughout its run. While Mario Kart 7 isn’t my favorite of the series ( 64 still reigns as king), it’s still an incredible game with plenty to offer. Mario Kart is a series that has been with me since I was in the single digits.
