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Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo 3DS)

by Nintendo
Nintendo 3DS  Ages 3 and Over
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (163 customer reviews)
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Game Information

  • Platform:   Nintendo 3DS
  • PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
  • Media: Video Game

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  • ASIN: B004JHY3ZI
  • Release Date: 2 Dec 2011
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (163 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 69 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS delivers more than just a glasses-free 3D racing experience. Mario Kart 7 delivers frenetic racing fun by air, land and sea. Longtime fans of the franchise will encounter new features and customisation options, while newcomers will love racing with their favourite Mushroom Kingdom characters against opponents near and far.

At the heart of Mario Kart is multiplayer racing. Using a broadband Internet connection or local wireless built into the Nintendo 3DS, players can race against their own friends or even against opponents worldwide. The new Community feature allows players to create groups with other Mario Kart fans while setting up specific rules to make customised racing environments. Easy setup allows players to quickly create a community and share with others via the StreetPass feature. Community leaderboards will also show the most up-to-date information from recent races. Solo players can race through the Grand Prix and Time Trial modes using either the Circle Pad layout or the motion-sensitive gyro controls of the system to steer their karts. The gyro controls also allow players to control their karts in a first-person perspective, a feature never before seen in the Mario Kart franchise.

Mario Kart 7 will also use StreetPass and SpotPass features built into the Nintendo 3DS system. Walking by other Mario Kart 7 players in real life with StreetPass enabled allows gamers to exchange racing scores, win/loss records, number of collected coins and other game data. With SpotPass enabled, players will be able to receive ghost data to race against. Up to seven ghosts can be downloaded at the same time, allowing for a full eight-player race. Additionally, a Mario Kart channel will be a central location for players to view information collected through StreetPass and SpotPass.

Every iteration of the Mario Kart series introduces new twists and turns, and this newest Mario Kart game is no different. New playable characters include Metal Mario from the Super Mario 64 game and Lakitu, the spectacled cloud-riding Koopa. Players can also choose to race as their own Mii characters. New power-ups include the Fire Flower and Super Leaf. The Fire Flower allows players to throw blazing balls of fire at other drivers, while the Super Leaf makes the Tanooki Tail appear on the back of karts to knock other drivers and items out of the way. And, of course, the karts come equipped with gliders for manoeuvring through the air and propellers for underwater propulsion.

The Mushroom Cup and Flower Cup introduce eight new courses, including ones on Wuhu Island and one created by Retro Studios set in the jungles from the Donkey Kong Country Returns game. The Shell Cup and Banana Cup feature eight classic courses, including Luigi's Mansion from the Nintendo DS and Koopa Beach from the Nintendo 64. There will be 16 new courses and 16 classic courses in total.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Mario Kart 7 is awesome. 10 Feb 2012
By Thomas
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Not only does Mario Kart 7 stay true to form with it's awesome gameplay, it innovate's with new kart design, new terrain and a new way to play. The 3D adds to the game using minimal but effective use of 3D, creating awesome atmosphere and depth. A must have for 3DS owners.
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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Saviour to the 3DS! 3 Dec 2011
By Gregory
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Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
I've had the 3DS since release and after much waiting, have finally received this game! Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land have brought the 3DS to life instead of those not so good 3rd party games.

Mario Kart 7 is an AMAZING game, it's bright, vibrant and will have your mouth wide open when you race on your first course. The graphics aren't as good as the Wii's but the 3DS produces quality lighting and shading effects which make it look much better than on Mario Kart Wii.

The glider is a nice way to cruise through the course and you'll feel like a fan boy remembering all the GameCube, Wii, N64 and SNES courses. The music on this game is also very appealing, has me turning my volume way up.

With every game like this though, I believe that playing with other people (friends and online) is what pushes the game to it's peak. With a Mario game you never know when a blue shell will come and hit you right at the finish line or a lightning bolt striking you down from your glider at the worst possible moment and this adds to the excitement... As well as frustration when you know victory was in your almighty grasp!

The only downside I'd say is that there's a lack of characters. I'd of loved to see the baby characters, Dry Bones, Toadette, Diddy Kong etc. But it makes up for it in a sense with new characters and your own Mii Character which looks far better than the Mii racer on Mario Kart Wii, so treat yourself, siblings or children for Christmas.

Get gliding, diving and screaming; enjoy all the courses, new and old, but for those that fear Rainbow Road beware, there are two Rainbow Roads in this game - MWUHAHAHAHA.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! 18 July 2012
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
This was my 1st 3DS game that me, my boyfriend and my boyfriends mum brought when we got our DS and we have played it everynight since, its such an enjoyable game...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars ideal
great classic game, ideal christmas or birthday present. ideal for children over the age of 6 not 3 as recommended
Published 2 days ago by Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for our grandson
This was a gift for our grandson's birthday. He was delighted with his new 3DS game ... although FIFA 13 still remains his favourite game.
Published 3 days ago by Amazon Shopper
4.0 out of 5 stars Good game for younger kids
My 5 year old kid can handel this game and loves it.. and so do i.. so go ahead and buy it!
Published 11 days ago by Luckey44
1.0 out of 5 stars 3ds mario kart 7
MK IS THE BEST FOR 3DS BECAUSE ON THE WII IT CRASHES BUT ON THE 3DS DOES NOT. MK IS GOOD FOR YOUR KIDS BECAUSE IT OCCUPIES AND ITS GOOD FOR ADULTS BECAUSE THE ADULTS GET TO DO... Read more
Published 12 days ago by 5a
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I was a bit skeptical about buying this but after I got it I played it non stop! Must buy!
Published 21 days ago by Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars vroom vroom
Its a classic on a new format! Brilliant game, love the new racing modes, love the 3ds in general. Looks awesome
Published 22 days ago by Slattery
5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best DS Game!
Great fun - still the best DS Game and manages to be sufficiently different, but yet still capture the same spark of previous versions.
Published 22 days ago by Geraint E
5.0 out of 5 stars great
myson loved it. he loves playing the games and it was just what he wanted. It was a very quick service
Published 1 month ago by hilary
5.0 out of 5 stars Mariokart on 3DS? Nuff said
Whenever Nintendo brings out a MarioKart game it's an improvement on the last game. (Double dash aside) This is the best game of this type on the market.
Published 1 month ago by movieviewer
4.0 out of 5 stars Internet is poor on this
MK 7 has good things to it yes I did had a problem with it however, on the Internet you can't jump on it WHEN you want to nope it will say the server is down or something that is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. L. C. Emmott
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