90
Mario Kart World features the most detailed gameplay mechanics ever featured in series history. The game embraces Mario’s platforming roots with a new moveset for racers to reach new heights in tracks by jumping, grinding, barrel rolling, and wall riding to multiple pathways and shortcuts.
80
Despite being a great game, Mario Kart World is not a mandatory title for the Nintendo Switch 2. It may reach that level, given the structure for new content, tracks and characters, but right now, it’s not there yet.
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Mario Kart Worlds is a fantastic evolution of Mario Kart's DNA. The open world works perfectly with the traditional and chaotic races, and it has one of the best circuit designs and OST in Mario Kart's saga.
4
This game felt very flat and it just didn't feel fun not sure on what to point my fingers on
3
This feels like it was effortlessly thrown together. The game lacks significant artistic detail making it feel empty and unpleasant. Details in facial expressions of characters are a nice touch on a positive note. Though, the lack of characters and the over abundance of unnecessary additions (costumes, playable obstacles, Kamek feature, etc) don’t constitute the price of the game.
7
This is a good game I mean its Mario Kart but there are many prolems in this game many of the tracks are incredibly straight with nothing but the Chaos from the other racers to make it fun to drive on which often wont happen there are a lot of cool mechanics like grinding, wall riding, Dynamic weather and etc... but they are all under utilized or have limitations making it better to just keep driving unless you use a short cut that you have to be really good at the game to make the game is beautiful and the tracks look awesome but even in the normal Racing mode where you play one track at a time you will often end up racing on an intermission track meaning you dont even get to race the majority of the race on these tracks the main thing this mode offers is the chaos The Game is fun but its also incredibly frustrating because of this
Mario Kart World
Released On:
Jun 5, 2025
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Generally Favorable
86
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Mixed or Average
7.0
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Jun 30, 2025
100
Better yet, Mario Kart is a title that will only expand over the years. New tracks will arrive in DLC form, and new racers will grace the screen sooner than later. Here's hoping down the line they'll be gathered into an ultimate game cartridge as well, so that Nintendo can continue with its excellent output of first party titles on physical media.
Jul 16, 2025
90
Mario Kart World is an amazing-looking and sounding title on the Switch 2. I love all the new tracks and characters, though the way you unlock them feels unfair.
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May 26, 2026
10
This game is amazing. New mechanics, tracks, and basically everything that I wanted is here. Thanks Nintendo
May 24, 2026
10
This game is one of the greatest Mario kart games we’ve ever gotten if not the greatest, free roam is incredible, knockout tour is SICK! the Grand Prix is so much fun and all these awesome characters to choose from along with the costumes is AWESOME. And if you haven’t gotten the game yet, do not look up spoilers for the rainbow road you need to play yourself all I gotta say is that it’s INSANE!!!
Jun 10, 2025
90
Mario Kart World boldly reinvents the genre with open-world racing, fresh mechanics, and incredible charm..
Jun 20, 2025
86
Mario Kart World may not be the cleanest ride in the series, but between its fun modes, expansive open world, and sheer replayability, there’s a lot to love under the hood. The bloat and some odd choices occasionally throw a banana peel in front of the fun, but they rarely send the whole kart spinning. With enough friends and willingness to explore its quirks, it’s an addictive racer that keeps pulling you back in.
Jun 9, 2025
85
Mario Kart World introduces vertical races between circuits as a new feature, but some feel too similar, and the open world is somewhat dull. Even so, the game remains excellent—especially in multiplayer—and is the best way to showcase what the Nintendo Switch 2 is capable of at launch.
Jun 13, 2025
80
This sequel has big boots (or wheels) to fill but World is glossier and the animations are more nuanced. Knockout Tour is the best new addition to a Mario Kart game since the first edition in 1992.
Jun 10, 2025
65
Mario Kart World stands in stark contrast to the original Switch’s franchise re-evaluation, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Where Link’s first foray into true open world design made for a generation-defining experience, Mario Kart World’s shift is uneven and chaotic, often producing frustrations alongside innovation and fun. A massive leap in fidelity and a lengthy development cycle have shaped a gorgeously realised world and roster of racers to barrel down impressive tracks with a small bag of new tricks. But the time spent between these breathless bouts is unrefined and clumsy, a world built for a console’s lifetime worth of updates that, for now, offers you little more than a freshly paved highway to nowhere. Mind the toll.
May 2, 2026
10
Mario kart world is just basically a masterpiece, There's lots of experence here and the details and mechanics are just too good.
Jun 7, 2026
7
This is a good game I mean its Mario Kart but there are many prolems in this game many of the tracks are incredibly straight with nothing but the Chaos from the other racers to make it fun to drive on which often wont happen there are a lot of cool mechanics like grinding, wall riding, Dynamic weather and etc... but they are all under utilized or have limitations making it better to just keep driving unless you use a short cut that you have to be really good at the game to make the game is beautiful and the tracks look awesome but even in the normal Racing mode where you play one track at a time you will often end up racing on an intermission track meaning you dont even get to race the majority of the race on these tracks the main thing this mode offers is the chaos The Game is fun but its also incredibly frustrating because of this
May 25, 2026
7
There's definitely a solid foundation for an open world kart racer, the core elements are done well and it's definitely a lot of fun as always, but some aspects (such as the open world itself or the intermissions) could definitely be improved. Overall a good game, but could have been even better if it spent more time in the oven.
Jun 18, 2026
4
This game felt very flat and it just didn't feel fun not sure on what to point my fingers on
May 11, 2026
4
It is a failure as a Mario Kart game, items feel incredibly downgraded from 8, courses feel incredibly downgraded, character roster while full of fun characters also feels like a downgrade. The open world is fun for 10 minutes, then it feels like a chore list. The only redeeming qualities of this title are the visuals (while playing single player) and the music, which is full of very good renditions of some classic tunes. Without those factors this game would score even lower. As a longtime fan of the series I was thoroughly disappointed by the game overall.
SummaryA sprawling world of courses. Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected. Go beyond the course. There's more to racing than just the course. Hop off the course and race the distance to the next one. Grand Prix - Compete to earn the most points across four connected courses. Try to claim the top s... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch 2
Initial Release Date:Jun 5, 2025
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