Mario kart DS! - 9/10

When players first boot up Mario Kart DS, they can select Single Player, Multiplayer, or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Unlike past versions of Mario Kart, the single player option actually has some meat to it. The traditional Grand Prix mode is where gamers will most likely spend most of their time playing. The 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc classes are selectable from the start. The higher the class, the faster the karts go.

Most gamers will want to start on the 50cc races first to clear each cup with a gold trophy. This will open up new tracks and even some secret racers and karts. Just like past Mario Kart games, to win a gold trophy you must have the most points at the end of the cup�s 4 races. Obviously, winning first place nets you the most points, and they trickle down the further back you place. Veterans of the series will feel right at home with the controls and gameplay. The classic hop and slide is back and you can receive a nice boost coming out of corners by pressing left, right, left, right on the control pad while power sliding. Another way to get a nice speed boost is to successfully tail an opponent for a few seconds. All of the classic weapons are back, and unlike the GameCube version, you can once again hold items behind your kart to block incoming shells.






Another single player mode is Time Trial. This has been present in past Mario Kart games as well. Basically you choose a track and race it, trying to obtain the fastest possible time. You can then save your ghost and race against it, trying to better yourself. If you link up with a friend you can also download his or her ghost data and race against their best times.

Mario Kart DS is a multiplayer gamer�s dream come true. Thanks to the Nintendo DS�s wireless capabilities, players can compete locally (up to 30 feet away) or across the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Local wireless allows for up to 8 people to play the game in Versus Mode as well as Battle Mode. If all of the Nintendo DS players own Mario Kart DS, all of the tracks and characters will be playable in these modes. If someone in the group wants to play, but doesn�t own Mario Kart DS, then the track selection on Versus goes down to 8 and the Battle goes down to 3, with only the 100cc engine class being selectable. The players without Mario Kart DS can only choose Shy Guy, but those with the game can choose from the entire cast.

Over all the game is great in singal and multi player modes and is a lot of fun for every one.

gameplay 9/10
online 10/10
Graphics 9/10
controles 10/10

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