Oh man, so let’s just dive into this whole Mario Kart World thing on the Switch 2, alright? Folks have really jumped into it, like, straight up weeks just zooming around. I mean, is anyone still revving their engines like mad, or have you all decided to park those little karts for now? Anyway, once you get past that first shiny week, it’s time to look under the hood, you know?
So, after this long wait, we finally get a new Mario Kart. And guess what? Loads of racers, like 24! Bikes and karts everywhere. Tracks are all wide, too, so you’re not getting blasted by some racer way back. Feels like freedom if you ask me.
There’s solo play, sure, but also multiplayer and online stuff. And I jumped online with some pals—it was wild! Even snagged a couple wins, which, honestly, never happens. Everything went smooth. Plus, chatting during the game? Free for now, so enjoy it. You might wanna start solo first, though, just to, like, get in gear—or on wheels, rather.
Classic things like Grand Prix and Time Trials are still around. But get this, the knockout mode? It’s like, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it tension. Imagine buzzing through while checking your settings ’cause for some reason they stuck it on “Smart Steering.” Who wants that?
Yeah, Battle mode, oh boy. Right now, it’s kinda dragging with just Balloon Battle and Coin Runners. Some folks might be like, “What’s up with these tracks?” Feels a bit like when Mario Kart 8 dropped on Wii U. Was it the same vibe back then? Not sure, but it’s kinda there now. Anyway, hope they give it some love soon.
Now, I eventually found this tiny map icon—how did I miss it?! You can just roam these huge regions. Maybe they’re more hyped about the Knockout Tour, honestly.
The Free Roam mode—everyone was gabbing about it even before launch, and surprise, it’s actually chill! You’re driving around, collecting stuff, watching the day roll into night. It’s like, I almost wanna ditch the kart and just explore.
But hey, those P Switches? Not exactly a walk in the park. Some are tough, really push you to nail jumping or even new tricks like rail riding. They’d paint ‘em a different color once you’ve tackled them—though it all feels a bit half-baked right now.
Updates could make things cool, right? Like, a better mission tracker, please? Costumes galore, so a neat interface wouldn’t hurt. Plus, something substantial for those stickers? They feel like an afterthought.
I dig those lengthy Switch missions—race on classic tracks and all that. Imagine soundtracking your drive with a mix of your fave tracks.
Tracks themselves? Mixed feelings here. Looks awesome, plays great, but somehow, with everything linked, they’re not sticking in the memory the same way. Especially the revamped older ones—they’re missing a bit of that old charm.
There’s a lot of fun packed in, for sure. Whether you’ve been a fan forever or totally new to it, this could be one for the history books. Like driving as a cow—who knew that’d be a hit?
Now, after spinning around for weeks, where am I with this game? It’s pretty rad—sounds amazing, looks slick, runs like a dream on Switch 2. Worth it if you go for the bundle! But, yes, compared to old-school Mario Kart games, there’s some stuff that feels a bit undercooked. Free DLC should spice things up, yeah? Keep your eyes peeled; it’s not a game to miss.
