Difference between revisions of "Mario Kart 7"
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| − | '''Mario Kart 7''' is the [[3DS]] successor of the ''Mario Kart'' series and is the first ''Mario Kart'' game to be numbered ( | + | '''Mario Kart 7''' is the [[3DS]] successor of the ''Mario Kart'' series and is the first ''Mario Kart'' game to be numbered (although it would be the ninth game if counting the [[Mario Kart Arcade GP|arcade]] games). |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | ''Mario Kart 7'' introduces new gameplay elements in an attempt to innovate on the series. It is possible to customize karts, and the karts will also change within races, as they can deploy wings to glide during big jumps and propellers to let karts drive across the sea floor. This installment also adds some more racers (such as a [[Lakitu]] and [[Metal Mario]]) and items. Coins have also been reincorporated after they had only been in [[Super Mario Kart|the original game]]. [[Mii]]s are also still playable following ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The game also allows the option of controlling the cart using the 3DS's gyroscope. | + | ''Mario Kart 7'' introduces new gameplay elements in an attempt to innovate on the series. It is possible to customize karts, and the karts will also change within races, as they can deploy wings to glide during big jumps and propellers to let karts drive across the sea floor in underwater segments. This installment also adds some more racers (such as a [[Lakitu]] and [[Metal Mario]]) and items. Coins have also been reincorporated after they had only been in [[Super Mario Kart|the original game]]. [[Mii]]s are also still playable following ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The game also allows the option of controlling the cart using the 3DS's gyroscope. |
| − | This game allows up to eight players and is compatible with the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] as the | + | This game allows up to eight players and is compatible with the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] as well as the SpotPass and StreetPass features (which handle ghost data). |
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| + | ==Playable Characters== | ||
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| + | The starting roster consists of most of the core eight ''Mario Kart'' characters, with the exception of Koopa Troopa being included instead of Wario (possibly due to Koopa Troopa being part of the original ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' line-up). | ||
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| + | *[[Mario]] | ||
| + | *[[Luigi]] | ||
| + | *[[Princess Peach|Peach]] | ||
| + | *[[Yoshi]] | ||
| + | *[[Toad]] | ||
| + | *[[Bowser]] | ||
| + | *[[Koopa|Koopa Troopa]] | ||
| + | *[[Donkey Kong]] | ||
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| + | The following characters are unlockable: | ||
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| + | *[[Wario]] | ||
| + | *[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] | ||
| + | *[[Rosalina]] | ||
| + | *[[Metal Mario]] | ||
| + | *[[Shy Guy]] | ||
| + | *[[Wiggler]] | ||
| + | *[[Lakitu]] | ||
| + | *[[Honey Queen]] | ||
| + | *[[Mii]] | ||
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| + | This installment introduces Metal Mario, Wiggler, Lakitu and Honey Queen as playable racers, and it is also Shy Guy's first playable appearance outside of the DS Download Play function of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. | ||
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
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| + | The kart's gliders and underwater segments would be present in later ''Mario Kart'' games, including the arcade games, and customization options would also be utilized in later console games. Several courses from this game would also reappear in the next game as Retro courses. | ||
==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | The next ''Mario Kart'' game would be ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' for the [[Wii U]]. | + | The next ''Mario Kart'' game was ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' in 2013, which included some gameplay elements based on ''Mario Kart 7''. The next installment in the main ''Mario Kart'' games would be ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' for the [[Wii U]]. |
{{Mario Kart Series}} | {{Mario Kart Series}} | ||
[[Category: 3DS Games]][[Category: Mario Games]][[Category: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Games]] | [[Category: 3DS Games]][[Category: Mario Games]][[Category: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:21, 17 January 2019
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| Mario Kart 7 | |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD Nintendo SPD Retro Studios (course design) |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release Date | JP December 1, 2011 EU December 2, 2011 AU Dcemeber 3, 2011 US December 4, 2011 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Mario Kart 7 is the 3DS successor of the Mario Kart series and is the first Mario Kart game to be numbered (although it would be the ninth game if counting the arcade games).
Gameplay[edit]
Mario Kart 7 introduces new gameplay elements in an attempt to innovate on the series. It is possible to customize karts, and the karts will also change within races, as they can deploy wings to glide during big jumps and propellers to let karts drive across the sea floor in underwater segments. This installment also adds some more racers (such as a Lakitu and Metal Mario) and items. Coins have also been reincorporated after they had only been in the original game. Miis are also still playable following Mario Kart Wii. The game also allows the option of controlling the cart using the 3DS's gyroscope.
This game allows up to eight players and is compatible with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection as well as the SpotPass and StreetPass features (which handle ghost data).
Playable Characters[edit]
The starting roster consists of most of the core eight Mario Kart characters, with the exception of Koopa Troopa being included instead of Wario (possibly due to Koopa Troopa being part of the original Super Mario Kart line-up).
The following characters are unlockable:
This installment introduces Metal Mario, Wiggler, Lakitu and Honey Queen as playable racers, and it is also Shy Guy's first playable appearance outside of the DS Download Play function of Mario Kart DS.
Legacy[edit]
The kart's gliders and underwater segments would be present in later Mario Kart games, including the arcade games, and customization options would also be utilized in later console games. Several courses from this game would also reappear in the next game as Retro courses.
Sequels[edit]
The next Mario Kart game was Mario Kart Arcade GP DX in 2013, which included some gameplay elements based on Mario Kart 7. The next installment in the main Mario Kart games would be Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U.
| Titles in the Mario Kart Series |
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| Super Mario Kart - Mario Kart 64 - Super Circuit - Double Dash!! - Mario Kart DS Mario Kart Wii - Mario Kart 7 - Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe) Mario Kart Arcade GP (2 - DX - VR) - Mario Kart Tour - Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit |