Mario Kart World Review
Mario Kart is like Monopoly, fun to play, but people might flip a table when they lose, and with the new rails….so much room for shortcuts/cheating…
If Mario Kart World were a theme park, it would be the kind where every ride is slightly unsafe, all the mascots attack each other, and the only snack is bananas for some reason. As a videogame, though, it’s a riotous celebration of everything that makes Mario Kart… well, Mario Kart — just bigger, louder, and more delightfully chaotic than ever.
A Global Track Tour That Actually Feels Global
The big hook is right in the title: this entry goes worldwide. Instead of just themed tracks, Mario Kart World builds entire circuits inspired by real‑world locations, then filters them through Nintendo’s wonderfully unhinged imagination. Paris becomes a drifting labyrinth of cafés and warp pipes. Tokyo is a neon blur of bullet trains and Shy Guys in business suits. Cairo? A sun‑baked gauntlet of sandstorms, sphinxes, and Koopas who definitely didn’t get permission to climb the pyramids.
Every track feels like a postcard from a universe where physics is optional and tourism insurance is mandatory.
Handling: Smooth as Butter, Wild as Ever
The driving is classic Mario Kart — approachable, responsive, and just unpredictable enough to keep you yelling at your friends. The new World Drift mechanic lets you chain longer drifts around sweeping corners, rewarding skill without punishing newcomers. And yes, the blue shell still ruins friendships with surgical precision.
Items: More Toys, More Trouble
Nintendo clearly decided the item roster needed more chaos. Highlights include:
Boomerang Bouquet – a floral arrangement that returns to you after smacking three opponents
Warp Whistle – teleports you forward… or drops you into a random hazard if you’re unlucky
Mega Mushroom Cannon – turns your kart into a rolling disaster zone for a few glorious seconds
It’s all wonderfully silly and perfectly tuned to keep races unpredictable.
Roster: A Party of Icons
The character lineup is huge, mixing Mario mainstays with deep cuts and a few surprise guests. Each racer has unique kart bonuses tied to their “home region,” which adds a fun layer of strategy without overcomplicating things.
Verdict: A Victory Lap
Mario Kart World feels like the natural evolution of the series — bigger tracks, bolder ideas, and a sense of joyful anarchy that never lets up. It’s the kind of game that turns a five‑minute race into a two‑hour “one more round” spiral, and honestly, that’s exactly what Mario Kart should do.
