Drive, Dive, and Glide to victory! Take racing to new heights with the all-new glider Proper past opponents on wild new courses with the help of new items Unlock unique karts and customize your ride Explore new ways to play online and compete in 8-player worldwide matches or engage in Local Play with 2-8 other players! More details: Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS has a number of notable features, many of which are a result of a different developer, Retro Studios. For the first time ever, your kart can now transform into a sea or air vehicle. Your vehicle will automatically convert when you reach the appropriate part of the race, and it handles differently in these environments. Almost all of the courses take advantage of this feature in some unique way. Outside of this addition, Mario Kart 7 plays similarly to other games in the Nintendo franchise. Players can choose from over 15 characters from the Super Mario Bros franchise. Legendary heroes, such as Mario and Luigi, are available along with villains like Bowser and Koopa Troopa. This Nintendo 3DS title features over six unlockable drivers, including Wario and Daisy, and five of the drivers, like Lakitu and Wiggler, make their Mario Kart debut with this game. Start with the classic Mario or one of seven other characters before unlocking additional ones. Each of these drivers has a few different karts to select from. The vehicle you choose will determine how you drive on the tracks. For example, choose a light vehicle to drift quickly or pick a heavy vehicle to make it easier to turn. Nintendo Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS features 32 tracks. 16 of these levels were created specifically for this game, and some of them, like DK Jungle, were inspired by Nintendo games such as Donkey Kong Country. The other 16 levels are retro courses from past Mario Kart games in the series. These levels are from video games such as Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart Wii, and Mario Kart DS. Items, which let you knock another racer off the track, return in the 3DS version. Familiar items, such as the red shell, return along with items like the fire flower. There are a variety of single-player modes in this Nintendo Mario 3DS title. Play as a member of the Mushroom Kingdom or even use your Mii character. The primary mode, known as the Grand Prix, has players competing to win a gold trophy in each cup. A cup consists of four levels, and there are eight cups total. As a bonus, there are also cups that let you race through the game levels backward. Completing the cups with a gold trophy unlocks characters, levels, and other rewards. Gamers will also love the Time Trials where they compete for the fastest time on a given course. The Versus mode allows players select who you battle, how many laps there are, and whether items are enabled. Once you've finished the single-player modes, the fun is only just beginning. The online multiplayer modes let you test your skills against other racers on a global scale. Up to eight racers can compete on any track, earning points that increase their rank. If you want to battle your friends, you can use the multiplayer Battle stages that focus entirely on fighting instead of racing. Mario, Luigi, and all of their friends are bound to have a great time. With a rating of E for Everyone from the ESRB, Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS is a great time for all ages. Play in a group or go online to match wits with another player online. When you want an instant party with your favorite classic characters, Mario Kart 7 has all the fun in one compact package for your 3DS
