Mario Kart 7
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About the Game
Mario Kart 7 is the seventh installment of the fast-paced kart racing game which features an all-star cast from the Super Mario universe. The game continues the tradition of featuring various courses for eight players to race through while using a number of different power-ups, avoiding banana peels and launching red shell projectiles at rival opponents. The mechanics of Mario Kart have evolved, allowing the race karts to transform in the middle of a race between a hang glider and a hydro submersible vehicle upon encountering aerial or underwater course segments, respectively.
Gameplay & Core Systems
This installment also introduces the ability to customize and build the ultimate vehicle, allowing to choose from various frames with different weights as well as from a selection of tires which affect the handling of the vehicle on certain surfaces. In addition to traditional controls, Mario Kart 7 can be played using the Nintendo 3DS gyroscope, in which the action is viewed in first person and players steers the kart simply by turning the entire game system. While racing, collecting coins can provide the vehicle with a brief boost of speed. Multiplayer is supported for up to eight people in Grand Prix, VS, and Battle modes. The improved multiplayer mode allows eight players to connect online and compete together.
Standout Features
- There are 32 selectable tracks of which 16 are new tracks, and the others are enhanced tracks from previous games.
- Mario Kart 7 also features three items new to the Mario Kart series: the Fire Flower, the Super Leaf, and Lucky 7, which bestows seven items at once.
- Time trial "ghost" data can be shared as well, and Nintendo 3DS owners who don't have the game can use the Download & Play option to join in Grand Prix mode.
- StreetPass: Players will be treated with a detailed stat tracker that can be exchanged with other players through the StreetPass and SpotPass networking features.
- The innovative community feature allows for online customization, matchmaking, and player networking.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) and Team.
