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Nintendovideo gameLast featured Jun 2025

Mario Kart World

Worth it if…Worth it, with caveats.

The standout Switch 2 launch game thanks to bigger maps and 24 racers, even if the graphics are not mind-blowing.

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Price when I covered it
$80
Featured in
3 videos · 2025–2025
Category
Gaming

What I liked

  • fantastic with a group
  • knockout tour is fun
  • 24 players per race
  • no loading screens between courses
  • dynamic weather and time of day
  • new weapons and knockout mode

What I didn't

  • open world is just a playground
  • big price hike
  • Noticeable aliasing
  • Simple surface textures
  • Priced at $80

In my words

Straight from the video. Tap a timestamp to hear me say it.

“I was a bit disappointed with Mario Kart World.”
Nintendo Switch 2 Review - Best Worst Console Ever. 4:15
“There's 24 players per race now instead of 12.”
Mario Kart World - 10 things you need to know! 0:07
“visually it looks pretty good”
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands on - Hidden Costs! 9:12

Every time I covered it

Most recent first, so you can see if my view has changed.

  1. 0:09
    Nintendo Switch 2 Review - Best Worst Console Ever.

    Great fun in a party group, but a disappointing open world for the supposed killer app.

    Watch this bit
  2. 0:00
    Mario Kart World - 10 things you need to know!

    Lists the new features of Mario Kart World without giving a verdict, including 24-player races, no loading screens and new vehicle transformations.

    Watch this bit
  3. 8:49
    Nintendo Switch 2 Hands on - Hidden Costs!

    The standout Switch 2 launch game thanks to bigger maps and 24 racers, even if the graphics are not mind-blowing.

    Watch this bit
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