I saw Mario, and boy did I see a lot of Karts.
Didn’t really see the World, though.
And with that, it’s hard to evaluate exactly what Mario Kart World is.
But if mama raised a quitter she must have had a secret family, because onwards I persist.
However, I struggled with the new grinding and wall-riding mechanics.
Maybe it gets easier with time, or maybe I just suck.
Characters driving normally on the road seemed to keep pace with me.
The track is congested, but that’s about it.
In Knockout, where drivers below a certain placement are eliminated at various checkpoints, it is given purpose.
The congestion adds to the drama, and it feels like you’re always in a fight for something.
Anecdotal evidence: no.
But I felt more of the ‘we have a shiny new console’ magic fromDonkey Kong: Bananza.
Is Mario Kart World Worth The Price?
The elephant in the room - possibly one riding a comically small motorbike - is the price.
Put simply, Idid not see a $80 game in Mario Kart World.
I saw Mario Kart.
But that’s what this felt like.
And that game, the one I’ve played, is just Mario Kart.
Very good, but what else is new?
Just confirm you love it enough to pay $80.
