Given that Mario Kart is the greatest kart series ever made, Mario Kart DS is the best kart game ever produced. Superb production values have been poured into both the single and multiplayer experience equally well. Neither feels like it got the short end of the stick. Mario Kart DS has limitless replay value no matter if you are deprived of the Internet or not. No game is perfect, however the few shortcomings to gripe about do not prevent Mario Kart DS from becoming an instant classic.
This game is one of three reasons I bought a Nintendo DS (the other two being Sonic Rush and Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow) and should be a system seller if you are still on the fence. I highly recommend that you buy this game. You can even purchase the “Red Hot Rod” Nintendo DS bundled with Mario Kart DS.
Mario Kart DS is a rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.
(***** out of *****)
Article comments
1 - Sterfish
I loved the SNES and N64 versions of this game and I wish I had a DS so I could enjoy this one too. Great review.
2 - Ken Edwards
Thank you. To be honest it took me so long to get it written because the game is so good. I had problems putting it down long enough for the review!
3 - Bobert
Hey i know its a couple of years on :D but do u guys think i should get this game?
4 - Ken Edwards
Um, yea!