Mario Kart DS Critic Reviews

The online shortcomings are annoying, yes, but very minor, and they are more than made up for by the amazing single-player content and local WiFi gameplay.

The best features of past Mario Kart games are back, and when combined with the new ones in Mario Kart DS, the end result is the most impressive game to ever hit the Nintendo DS and also the best game in the Mario Kart series.

The sheer number of options make this game outstanding.

The game’s graphics are silky smooth and the track designs are fantastic.

Mario Kart DS shatters those expectations by being the best kart racing game ever released--handheld or otherwise.

One of the most exciting racing experiences for the DS so far and it's a game that will be played long into the future of Nintendo's latest handheld.

Super Mario Kart is still the best Mario Kart ever, but Mario Kart DS is remarkably close to edging past the original in almost every way.

A must have game for the Nintendo DS and is possibly even good enough to make you go and buy a DS unit for it.

Mario Kart DS takes the best of all of the Mario Kart games and puts them together in a game people will still be playing when the next generation of Gameboy comes out.

Undoubtedly the best game in the Mario Kart series, which considering the MK legacy is quite an achievement.

We cannot emphasize this enough – if it’s not on your Christmas list, there’s still time. If you don’t get it from Christmas, don’t worry – just buy it your frigging self. If there were ever a game that was worth buying a console purely to play, this is it.

It's hard to imagine how Nintendo's going to improve on what they've done for this stunning portable rendition. There's so much gameplay and depth in this design, moreso than the series has ever had in the past.

Reason alone to own the DS platform. All of the fun that has been intrinsic to the series is intact, and the much-anticipated online component simply seals the deal. This is best game in the series by far, and perhaps the best kart-style racing game ever to come along.

The depth of what appears to be an initially incredible simple and one dimensional game is astounding as always with Mario Kart DS, and the delivered promise of online opponents only adds to the overall incredibly rewarding experience.

The embodiment of pure kart racing goodness, an almost faultless paradigm that is undeniably the finest kart racing game created to date.

It is darn near perfect in most ways, and the online mode adds more than it takes away. LAN mode racing is among the year’s greatest gaming experiences. You may well be looking at a contender for game of the year across any platform.

Probably the best Mario Kart game since the original.

One addictive game. With a great single player experience this game gets bonus marks for a great multiplayer experience as well.

With a deeper single player mode, great LAN capabilities and free online play, it will offer hours of enjoyment for you, and your mates.

Lives up to its legacy of having inventive courses, stellar multiplayer, and more replay value than any other racer in its class.