No release date yet. But listen to what the game’s Wikidpedia profile has to say:
Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the new sense of depth makes it clear where all the objects are. Gamespot, IGN and Computer and Video Games have commented on the game’s good use of 3D in the game, stating that it helps with judging distance, “heightening that sense of falling”, and giving more depth to viewing items and their effects, such as the “ink blot”. All three sites also praised the games frame rate and graphics in general, especially the fact that it ran at 60 frames per second. A new feature is how characters interact with each other while driving. Characters not only turn their heads when another racer is nearby, but make faces as well, such as “glaring”. The game was the number one most wanted 3DS game by IGN, and in a poll conducted by Official Nintendo Magazine.
You know… This is really the first mario kart I'm not sure about getting… The ds one really doesnt seem to lack much, yet I rarely ever play it. Sad since I've been a fan since the snes days.
Of course I'm excited. This may be the only reason for me to get a 3DS. OK maybe not, if they come out with some other neat games.
Yeah, I'm excited about this game. Pity we don't know anything about many of the tracks, characters, items, music or various other features though.
Not at the moment, but when I see it in person I might change my mind.
I've never played a Mario Kart game I didn't like. Count me in!
Absolutely! I'd call Mario Kart DS the best of the series so far, and I can't wait to get this one! Heck, I can't wait to just SEE it in action in 3D!
I just hope it isn't like Mario Kart Wii. That was such a disappointing game. The box-art says it all: barely any content and frustrating motion controls.
Sounds very interesting. I really enjoy the Mario Kart games, so I'll be looking forward to trying this one out. Heck, I'm just excited to try ANY 3DS game!
i also consider mario kart ds the best in the series so heck yeah i am excited for this but not more so than an actual super mario game for 3ds
So wait, they actually got to try the game already. That's no fair.
The only Mario Kart game I've truly enjoyed was on the 64. Ever since, I've felt the game turned into an item fest with broken balance were it's just frustrating to play. As long as the game is fun with focus on driving and not on items, then I'd be glad to play this.
Agree with Artefacto…
That focus on Ãtems and the "snaking" trick on DS ruined the series to me 🙁
It would be cool if this were the first Mario Kart to include non Mario (or Mii) characters – how about Pikachu driving around in a massive pokeball or Link riding around on Epona??
Hech yeah I am excited for Mari Kart 3DS. 🙂 I wish this was a launch game. Oh, well, I am sure this will be shown further at E3 this year. I hope tehy eliminate the snaking on this. That ruined Mario Kart DS. I am sure they wil include classic tracks from all the previous versions. I liked the airship track from the DS version. That was quite original and cool.
It would be cool if for the first tiem in Mario Kart history there is a track editor mode. That would be awesome. 🙂 I hope the online stuff is expanded. I hated how the Wii battle mode was timed. 🙁 Talk about lame. I hope Nintedno offers some new stuff to this. Not just copy and paste job from the wii version over to the 3DS. That is my main concern .
When I say new stuff I mean more content. More unlockables, characters, tracks, cups, etc. I am definately going to get this. Can't wait. 🙂
Sounds like another fun Mario Kart 😀 just needs some great content. I can't wait to see the system in person. I miss that ground 1st player shell.
I have no problem with the series remaining with only the Mario Universe. I did how ever think after Smash Brothers Came out that the GC installment of Mario Kart might indeed include characters not in the Mario Universe. Though they have remaind with Mario Only in all of sport type versions.
Ive enjoyed all versions of Mario Kart. I throughly look forward to the next installment but I will not be counting down until date and information is given.
A track editor would be fantastic but I would worry to much that the final product would be to generic.
I still play the 2D version, so 3D should open up more features. I am looking forward to it.
Go learn snaking!!! Snaking makes MK sooooooooooo much better, and it's really not that hard to learn. There are so many incredible shortcuts to explore with snaking in MKDS, and they are all intended by the game designers.
Dunno why people had such an issue with the snaking in DS. It was not cheating or a glitch; anybody with skills could do it. Should they remove the power slide too just because some people can't figure out how to do it? I was very annoyed that they dumbed down the power slide and removed snaking in Mario Kart Wii. Great way to ensure your game has as little depth or appeal to hardcore gamers as possible.
I'm looking forward to the 3DS version and hope it's like Mario Kart DS.
also not sure if i get this one , the mario kart games always where great to me but the wii version ruined the excitment of the series for me , not much polish like we are used from a nintendo title and horribly unbalanced
IM SO EXCITED FOR MARIO KART 3DS IM GONNA BEG MY MOM TO GET ME A 3DS I WANT ALL THE BABIES TO BE IN IT AND AD BABY DK AND BABY WARIO AND ALSO BABY ROSALINA. THOUGH THE ONE I'LL USE THE MOST IS BABY LUIGI. MARIO KART 3DS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!