Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2

Okay, let’s just dive right in—Mario Kart on the new Switch 2, anyone else obsessed? People have been all over Mario Kart World since it dropped. If you snagged the system early, you’re probably deep into those tracks by now. Engines still rumbling, or have you already taken a pit stop? A bit past the honeymoon stage, let’s peek at what’s really going on.

So, yeah, first new Mario Kart in ages. It had a lot to prove. A ton of new racers—24 to be exact, plus some fresh faces. I mean, it might seem like chaos, but those tracks are way roomier now. No more getting stuck in some tight circle only to be blasted by a shell from some racer miles behind you.

Whether you’re flying solo, racing pals, or taking it online, that multiplayer action is gold. I jumped online with some work buddies—shocker, I actually won a few matches (not my usual experience, trust me). Everything ran smooth. Game chat is a riot right now. Probably best to start out solo—get a feel for it, you know?

Classic modes like Grand Prix, Time Trials, and VS Race are still hanging around. No 200cc here, but 150cc is enough to keep you on edge. But let’s be real, Knockout Tour is the real star. It’s this intense thing where every few checkpoints, four drivers get the boot. No breathing room, dude. It’s wild but kinda awesome. Oh, and blink once in a while? Don’t forget—settings default to “Smart Steering,” which is, well, odd.

Ah, Battle mode. Not much to report. It’s plodding along with only Balloon Battle and Coin Runners at the moment. Reminds me of the Mario Kart 8 launch on Wii U—circling tracks, hunting down opponents forever. I’m a Battle fan from back in the 64 days, so hoping for some upgrades.

Oh, discovered that tiny map icon on the main screen? Total game-changer—lets you roam huge areas. Missed it at first. Why isn’t it front and center? Maybe Knockout Tour is stealing the spotlight here.

Free Roam mode? Super chill. Just cruising for coins, outfits, and photo ops. The whole day-to-night vibe is strangely calming. Makes me wanna jump out and explore on foot, honestly.

But those P Switches? Not so chill. They toss some tricky challenges at you—jumping, rail-riding, all that jazz. Cool but feels half-baked. Could definitely use a boost with some updates.

Speaking of updates, what could jazz things up? Better mission tracking, for one. And with all those costumes, a neater interface would be nice. Enough with the sticker overload too—feels like a rushed addition.

Wider-ranging updates could shake things up. Why not stretch P Switch missions across classic tracks? Would pad out that low track count too. Oh, the soundtrack is killer though. Imagine a customizable playlist for the drive.

As for the tracks, they’re fun—but as a cohesive world, individual ones don’t pop out as much. Especially revamped oldies—they feel familiar only at the start and end of a lap.

Nostalgia’s cool and all, but half the roster being rehashes? Choco Mountain’s great, but let’s not see it five more times. Fresh blood, please. New ones like DK Spaceport are awesome—a nod to the arcade days. Oh, you have to unlock DK by winning the first cup, by the way.

Mario Kart World’s a riot for veterans—the cow racer, who knew? Newbies, this might just be your jam for years. Curious where it’s gonna head next.

Been zipping around for weeks now—post-honeymoon thoughts? It’s a blast, looks incredible, sounds great—worth that bundle price for sure. But, if you’re splashing out $79.99, it’s a bit shy on unique tracks and some fancy extras. Fingers crossed for some DLC love to pump it up. Mario Kart World’s a must-play—you’ll be crossing that finish line with style.

Whew, that was a ride!