
Even in a game populated by Japanese players, I found little to no lag. Regardless of what cup you're racing in or whether you're playing Battle or Grand Prix modes, I'm completely surprised by the game's excellent netcode. Mario Cup is currently the most populated, but the selection will quickly grow. You can also join specific racing communities to matchmake against regional opponents or fans of specific games and characters. I never thought I'd have an online experience like this in a Nintendo game.
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As much as I'd like to say I've got a full list of friends on my 3DS, I don't and I can't pretend to assume many gamers do, but matchmaking in Mario Kart 7's online mode works almost flawlessly and the races remain lag-free throughout. Of course, that says nothing of the game's buttery smooth online experience. Sure, it doesn't add much to the experience, but small touches like the first-person mode and certain twists and turns make the added depth more than worthwhile. There's enough graphical oomph to make each beautiful in its own right and the 3D effect is icing on the cake. Mario Kart 7's new tracks are as inventive as Mario Kart 64's and the slight changes to the classic selection of tracks open them up to fresh eyes and old-hands alike. Of course, it's entirely superficial, but there's something to be said about the way it has opened up track design for Nintendo's time. Tracks take racers under the sea and up into the air for a sense of variety. Obviously the biggest addition to the Nintendo-racing stalwart is the inclusion of submarining and hang-gliding. Mario Kart 7 represents a return to form for the series, whether or not you find that form a little stale after six previous outings. Mario Kart 7, Nintendo 3DS In the same way that Super Mario 3D Land felt like a 3DS rough draft of the magical Super Mario 3D World on Wii U, so too does Mario Kart 7 feel like a warm up for the. Thankfully, this 3D-enabled outing actually more closely resembles Mario Kart DS than it does the console spawn of Kart-racing Satan. Players can show their own style by customizing their vehicles with accessories that give them a competitive advantage. When under water, a propeller pops out to help the kart cruise across the sea floor. On big jumps, a kart deploys a wing to let it glide over a track shortcut. Needless to say, I was a little worried about Mario Kart 7. New kart abilities add to the wild fun that the games are known for.
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I thought it was terribly floaty and that the weapon and CPU balancing were the worst the series had ever seen. I've played every entry in the series, but I couldn't stand Mario Kart Wii.
