Mario Kart Tour Review!
“Mario and friends go global in this new Mario Kart Tour as they race around courses inspired by real-world cities in addition to classic Mario Kart courses! These destinations will be featured in tours that rotate every two weeks! In addition to courses based on iconic locales, some of your favorite Mario Kart characters will get variations that incorporate the local flavor of cities featured in the game!
Endless Mario Kart fun at your fingertips!
The Mario Kart series known and loved by many is ready to take the world by storm – one smart device at a time! With just one finger, you can steer and drift with ease and sling devastating items as you go for the gold in cups filled with new and classic Mario Kart courses.
Nab 1st place with items and Frenzy mode!
In Mario Kart Tour you have access to an arsenal of powerful items that can mix things up on the racetrack! Turn up the heat by activating the new Frenzy mode, which gives an unlimited supply of a certain item and makes you invincible! Make the most of the ensuing chaos, as Frenzy mode only lasts a short time!
Collect drivers, karts, badges, and more!
Earn Grand Stars by racing or fire off the featured pipe to receive more drivers, karts, and gliders! You can also proudly display badges, earned by completing certain challenges, next to your in-game name!
Bonus challenge courses put a twist on traditional races!
In certain races, 1st place isn’t always the goal. With names like “Vs. Mega Bowser” and “Goomba Takedown,” these bonus challenge courses demand a different approach to gameplay and strategy!
Race to increase your online rank!
Boost with the best of ’em! Your high scores will determine how you compare to other players all over the world. Keep practicing and trying out different combinations of drivers, karts, and gliders to increase your score and rise to the top!” – Nintendo
Mario Kart Tour Links:
iOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mario-kart-tour/id1293634699
Android Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nintendo.zaka&hl=en
Company: Nintendo
Genre: Racing
Rated: 4+
Offers in-app Purchases
Gameplay
The wait is over! Mario Kart Tour is here. After hearing the rumors about it close to a year ago, Nintendo fans have been going crazy over the thought of the best Super Mario game coming to mobile! Here on The Casual App Gamer, we’ve been itching to download it and after the slight disappointment from Super Mario Run and Dr. Mario World, we weren’t sure what to expect…
Entering the game, you’re presented with a Warp Pipe that you need to drag down and it’ll reveal your first character! I got Toad which gives you three mushrooms to use in on go for a long-lasting boost. The second character I got was Bowser who hurls Bowser’s Shell in front of your kart to scatter opponents.
You’re then taken through a tutorial that teaches you how to use the controls and win each race, which is pretty similar to the console games. Collect special items to win – simple.
Graphics
As for the graphics, they’re very similar to console-quality which I wasn’t surprised to see from Nintendo. I wouldn’t expect anything less from such a huge game developer. I did, however, find it strange how the game to be horizontal instead of vertical, though.
Music & Sounds
The music and sounds definitely made me feel very at home with Mario Kart. Nintendo made sure they didn’t compromise on the well-known music as this probably would’ve ruined the whole gameplay for me.
Controls
The controls are where I’ve heard a lot of complaints.
There are two types of controls:
- Simple – Slide your finger left or right to steer. This style may be easier for new players.
- Drift – Slide your finger left or right to drift. This style is for those who want to fine-tune their steering.
I went with simple as I figured that would be best for me as a new player, however, it was still pretty hard to control. You need to slide your finger left or right at the bottom of the screen, but beware that there are a lot of tight corners and you’re not able to turn quick enough to make them. I do feel as if the controls put a huge downfall on the app’s gameplay and could be the make and break for Mario Kart Tour as a whole.
The Power of in-app Purchases
Rubies
- 3 rubies for £1.99
- 10 rubies for £5.99
- 23 rubies for £12.99
- 48 rubies for £25.99
- 93 rubies for £48.99
- 135 rubies for £64.99
Coins
During races, you collect coins, but you can increase the amount you pick up by purchasing them.
- x2 coins for 5 rubies
- x6 coins for 15 rubies
- x10 coins for 25 rubies
Daily Selects
- Baby Mario for 800 coins
- Birthday Girl Kart for 500 coins
- Super Glider for 500 coins
The Verdict
If you’re really craving a game of Mario Kart but can’t get to your console, this is the game for you. I thought it was visually brilliant with fun gameplay although, I wasn’t too impressed with the controls. The controls can be tricky to get used to, but I assume with lots of gameplay, they will become progressively easier to use.
If you decide to download Mario Kart Tour, let us know what you think and if you agree or disagree with any of the things we said. Happy gaming and stay casual!
Mario Kart Tour Overall Rating: 4/5
iOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mario-kart-tour/id1293634699
Android Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nintendo.zaka&hl=en
Company: Nintendo
Genre: Racing
Rated: 4+
Offers in-app Purchases