Mario Kart 7 (3DS)

45 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Single player (2)
Multi player (1)
AI (1)
Story (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the multi player mode and AI. The story and single player gameplay also get good feedback.

single player, story, AI, multi player

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Nintendo 3DS Games the Mario Kart 7 (3DS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Martin Wharmby (beefjack.com)

Mario Kart 7 review [3DS]

Think about that name for a second. Mario Kart 7. It's brave, ditching the obvious, ubiquitous 3D-related moniker Nintendo could have used. It's bold, a completely new and gimmick-free approach to titling. It's also a statement of arrogance, rubbing...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Graham Russell (snackbar-games.com)

Mario Kart 7: Living life on the open Rainbow Road

Mario Kart 7 is, in a very obvious way, a direct followup to Mario Kart Wii. It borrows the art style, the track aesthetic, the jump tricks and the Mario Kart Channel, and doesn't do much to stand out from it. It's so obvious that I feel a bit silly...

Great track selection/design, fleshed-out online

Bad new items, and we still miss All Cup Tour

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Nick Vracar (thunderboltgames.com)

Mario Kart 7

In all of his misadventures outside his platforming outings to save Princess Peach from the grasps of King Bowser, Mario's racing has not only been the oldest series, but also the best. For his newest iteration he plays it like a sports title, bringing...

It’s another Mario Kart game, through and through. The formula remains unchanged with Nintendo hesitant on adding anything more than minor details. Luckily, the formula’s a good one.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Tom Mc Shea (gamespot.com)

Mario Kart 7 Review

Mario Kart 7 features the best racing yet in the franchise, though it takes a step back in other areas.

Excellent track design ; Competing against the AI or humans is always exciting ; Rebalanced items shift the focus to driving ; Hang gliding is a great addition

No mission mode ; Questionable online decisions

Excellent track design ensures that each of these elements is integrated in interesting ways. Shortcuts are present on almost every track, and figuring out not only where they're located but how to reach them requires you to thoroughly case the...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Ishaan (siliconera.com)

Mario Kart 7 Playtest: Occasionally Skids Off-Track

It isn't that Mario Kart 7 doesn't have new features. It has a lot of them. The problem is that it doesn't necessarily use them in the smartest way possible.

One last cool feature in Mario Kart 7 that I really like is the ability to race in first-person view. This hasn’t been in any of the previous Mario Kart titles. Being able to race in first-person is challenging, and while you’ll probably be terrible at...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Chris Buffa (modojo.com)

Mario Kart 7 Nintendo 3DS Review

As expected, the foundation remains intact and stronger than ever. You select one of 17 playable characters (Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Shy Guy, Toad, Yoshi) from the Mushroom Kingdom, then compete against the computer to win various cups across...

Thirty-two gorgeous tracks, three new items, hang gliders, sweet first person view, tight controls, kart customization, smooth online play

50cc races are too easy, those bothersome blue shells

3DS owners already have multiple games to enjoy, from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D to Super Mario 3D Land. Now they can add Mario Kart 7 to the growing list. Once again, Nintendo created a wonderful entry in its long-standing franchise,...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Review: Mario Kart 7 for 3DS

Nine months in the Nintendo 3DS is finally hitting its stride. Super Mario 3D Land was an excellent - and much needed - release for Nintendo's handheld, and the first-party hits keep coming with the release of Mario Kart 7. These are exactly the sort...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: T.J. Deci (allgame.com)

Mario Kart 7

Nintendo's influential kart-racing series hits new highs and lows in its stereoscopic debut on 3DS. Players steer their favorite Mushroom Kingdom residents -- or their own Mii characters -- through more than 30 new and classic courses, making use of hang-

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Expert review by: (stuff.tv)

Mario Kart 7 Review

It's not the very best Mario Kart game, but it's not far off, and that makes it a cracker

Never underestimate Nintendo. Two months ago the 3DS looked like a handheld in the doldrums. Then came the splendid, faith-restoring Super Mario 3D Land and now there’s this: one of the better Mario

Dec, 2011

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PC ADVISOR - RECOMMENDED

Expert review by: Kat Bailey (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Mario Kart 7 review

Is Mario Kart an essential 3DS purchase, or can you safely ride on by?

Given that, I think it's fair to say that Mario Kart 7 fulfils the majority of its objectives and remains the best kart racer on the market today, even if it doesn't go quite as far as I would like in exploiting its new features. As Sega, Nicktoons,...

Nov, 2011