Customers express satisfaction with the smooth gameplay and overall performance of Mario Kart World, including its phenomenal soundtrack. The open-world feature is also considered fun by some players. However, there are some concerns regarding the map design, with some players finding the tracks to have extensive straightaways. Additionally, the lack of vehicle customization options has been noted as a drawback.
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Character variety, Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bigger, Bolder, and Absolutely Brilliant
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 is the franchise at its peak—faster, flashier, and more expansive than ever before. It brings stunning visuals, smooth 60 FPS gameplay, and a globe-trotting selection of jaw-dropping tracks, making it the best-looking and most ambitious entry to date.
One of the standout features is the massive character roster. While many are alternate versions or "skins" of favorites like Mario, Peach, and Bowser, the sheer variety adds flavor—especially since all variations are unlockable through gameplay, with no microtransactions in sight. Just play, earn, and enjoy.
The track design is next-level. Some courses are absolutely massive, with one sky-high masterpiece in particular that’s nothing short of breathtaking. It's the kind of track that leaves you stunned mid-race—unbelievably grand, both in scale and design.
The new World Tour mode, dynamic weather, and smooth 16-player online races round out the package beautifully. If you love Mario Kart, this is a no-brainer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Map design
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Revolutionary
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If you’re looking to pass a good time with family and friends Mario Kart is always a good choice, frenetic, challenging (if you play online), etc. I would called it the Ultimate Mario Kart Game with some minor flaws like the tracks being extensive straight ways, roasters could have characters more relevant to the franchise and the lack of things to do if you are not into battle mode or competitive but overall that’s everything that a Mario Kart game could offered, plus the new mechanics, visually beautiful and memorable soundtracks I would give it at 8/10
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great but expensive
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Great game with phenomenal soundtrack. The movement in this game is the highlight, you can get so much more creative grinding off rails and walls and poles and things than in other games. Free roam is a lot of fun, but wow is this game expensive. If you can, get the bundle with the switch 2 and save $30.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Mario Kart
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-Open World Mario Kart is Amazing with plenty collectibles and challenges
- New mode knockout tour is awesome sauce ✅️
And the Huge plus being at $80 you have 0 Micro Transactions on the game everything from Karts to character are unlockable without spending $5 to $10 on skins like other games priced at $60 or $70
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you only buy one game for your switch 2, get it
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Mario Kart World does what every mario kart in the past has done and improves on it. The open world mode is fun to explore. The knockout rally is by far my favorite mode to play solo. Online play has never been easier. Game chat is simple to use and set up and works incredibly. If you only buy one Nintendo Switch 2 game, it should absolutely be this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Marioooooo
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I am having a blast with this game i picked it up on launch day, i thought i would be tired of playing it but no! Im still playing this game i especially enjoy the rewind feature i find it most fun when im in first and someone throws a blue shell i rewind and let it hit someone else! If you arent dure about picking up the game i would ! Still not a fan of the lrice but the game is hours of fun
I would recommend this to a friend
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Open world design
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
An Empty Open World with Promise
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I’m reviewing this game for what it could be rather than what it currently is right now. There’s not much in the way of true Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, and we all know you’re probably going to pick this up, but be warned that the open world that they advertised isn’t filled like other games (Forza Horizon) - it’s quite empty.
Challenges and P Switches are what fill the void and they’re spread out over the map. If costumes and vehicles are what you want to unlock, they take about 2-3hrs to unlock everything currently in the game, if you exploit everything.
The menus are confusing and they have each costume as its own character in order to bolster the roster that’s pretty barebones. They’re almost guaranteed to try and sell DLC later on, but for $80, they need to give some free updates before they think about doing that.
Final opinion is that it’s not worth $80 in its current shape, but could be in a year or two with some free character updates and some easy fixes that can be done with patches.
Let’s be honest - you’re going to buy the game regardless. It’s Mario Kart.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Its a Blast!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Ive been playing this game with my spouse ever since it came out a diffently brought up multiple arguments about not letting her win. All i can say definitely give it a shot you wont regret it!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Mario Kart
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The best Mario Kart! Graphics are great, tracks are huge and heavily interactive. Great game :)
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mario kart world
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I mean, it’s a really good game but it honestly should’ve been $70. I highly doubt it was gonna go on sale anytime soon so I would just say to pick it up and play it while everyone else is still playing it. It’s a great game very complicated at times but very enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall a must have with the switch 2
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The best Mario Kart to date. I've been enjoying the world and the newer animations and smooth 4k gameplay. It's not perfect, and the price is high, but it's really fun and everything I wanted on a mario kart game.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Karting Time.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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Solid entry into the series but didnt like the intermission races in online.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mario Kart World
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Fun racing game, with fun online as well. Have put a good amount of time into it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nintendo 64 withdrawals!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I wasn’t expecting how thrilling it would be to play Mario Kart again since I had the Nintendo 64. If you’re a fan of the game, this one is definitely worth checking out!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best. Game. Ever.
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Non stop fun, from high skill levels to playing against your friends this next installment in the Mario Kart franchise is everything my childhood hoped for.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid New Mario Kart
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An excellent new entry in the Mario Kart series. The Grand Prix mode is good, as usual, and the new mode, Knockout Tour, is phenomenal. The Free Roam and Battle modes are somewhat lacking, however. But overall a fun experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anthony’s review
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THIS GAME BLOW MY MIND! having a open world Mario kart game is next level. Been playing the game for a week and this game has been so much fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best Mario Kart ever
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By far, the best Mario Kart ever! Many more characters, different ways to play, online fun ways! Way to go!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mario Kart World
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This game is a must buy for this console, it uses all the features of the switch 2 and it's just alot of fun, recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Real fun game beautiful visuals been playing Mario kart since the snes