Mario Kart World is not just another racing game with Mario on the wheel, it's a complete turnaround in the way the franchise works. Now, besides running, you explore, jump, deflect, collect and learn to survive in delicious chaos with 24 players on the track.
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If you just got a Nintendo Switch 2 and you've come with Mario Kart in your luggage, good news: this guide will help you understand what has changed, which tricks are worth gold and how to make the most of the game, even if you never played any other in the series.
Mario Kart is now open world (and it changes everything)
Forget that routine of choosing track, running and you're done. Mario Kart World has decided to take a step further and bet on an open world experience. Free Roam mode allows you to simply explore aimlessly on huge maps full of coins, hidden challenges, and missions that yield unique collectibles.
This mode is discreetly accessed by the "+" button on the main menu (yes, well hidden). Inside it, you will find Peach medallions, “?” Panels? ” and p switches, blue buttons that activate timed challenges. In addition to fun, all this yields rewards and helps unlock content in the game.
Impulses, jumps and drifts: your best friends on the track
In the midst of so much news, the classic tricks continue and some have gained improvements. Want to get ahead right away? Press the acceleration button when the accountant marks “2”. Simple and efficient.
Want perfect curves? The good old Drift is back. Tilt the directional to the desired side and hold r or zr. The more time hold, the greater the impetus when releasing. But the big news here is the loaded jump: hold the jump button without moving the directional, and your character will jump much louder. This allows you to climb rails, walk the walls and cut your way, all gaining boost.
And not stop there: it is possible to mend jumps, grindings and ramps to create a sequence of impulses. It sounds complicated at first, but soon becomes instinct and makes all the difference.
New and classic items that change everything (again)
Anyone who has played other Mario Karts will recognize green, red, stars, bananas and, of course, the dreaded blue hull. But Mario Kart World brings a new and creative list.
It has the currency hull, which leaves coins along the way (great for increasing its speed), the kamek, which transforms opponents, the dash food, which gives impulse and changes its appearance, and even a time meter in temporary items such as gold mushroom, something that helps a lot in strategic use.
Want a golden tip? Always have a defensive item (hull or banana) positioned behind your kart. It can block attacks and save your race. And of course, using Super Horn at the right time can be the only way to escape the blue hull, so don't waste.
Game modes for all styles
If you like the classic style, you can start with the Grand Prix, which offers several four -lanes and unlocks content. But if you want something more agitated, try the Knockout Tour, where you only survive those who are not in the last positions every step.
Want something more casual? VS Race allows you to customize everything, number of corridors, intensity of items, team, track and more. For those who like to compete with themselves (or ghosts of other players), the trial team is ideal. And the traditional Battle Mode is there with two styles: Battle of Balloons and Coin Runners.
It has an option for everyone, just not to say that the game is always the same.
Karts, characters and statistics that really matter
Forget customization part by piece. In Mario Kart World, karts have fixed versions, but that doesn't mean there is no variation. Each kart has four basic attributes:
- Speed: How much it can run at most.
- Acceleration: How fast it reaches the top speed.
- Weight: Influences whether your kart will be pushed easily or not.
- Control: Defines how easy it is to make curves and drifts.
The characters also influence these numbers. Large characters like Bowser are fast and heavy, but difficult to control. Already the little ones, such as Baby Luigi, accelerate fast and are light, but can not stand trips. The secret? Test until you find the combination that works for you and for each type of track.
Final Tricks that make a difference
Two words: coins and vacuum. Collecting coins during running increases your speed, up to a limit of 20. They are also used to unlock new karts. Losing coins (when beating or falling) makes you slower, so try to stay firm.
And the vacuum? When you run well glued behind another player, a wind appears and - boom - you get free boost. Use this to your advantage… and if someone is behind you, dodge before they use it.
Oh, and don't forget: you can review all mechanics by accessing the “manual” in the main menu. It sounds basic, but saves lives (or races, in this case).
Closing the race in Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World may seem confused at first, but soon you take the pace. The secret is to explore, test and have fun with the news and remember that losing a race is part of learning. With this guide, you already drop well in front. Good luck on the tracks and beware of the blue hull.
