Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart DS

Racing • Arcade
2005

Mario Kart DS is an upcoming Racing/Arcade game releasing on Wii U, Nintendo DS. Scheduled to launch on November 14, 2005.

Developed by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1 and published by Nintendo.

Release Date: 11/15/2005

Released
Mario Kart DS cover
trailer

Story

Mario Kart DS is the continuation of the long running racing game series that began on the Super Nintendo. It features 16 new tracks as well as 16 tracks from the previous 4 games, with each set split up into the Nitro and Retro Grand Prix respectively. Eight racers are initially available, each with two go-karts to choose from. A number of characters and additional karts are also available to unlock. New items have been added to the arsenal, including a Blooper squid that squirts ink onto the screens of other players and a Bullet Bill power up that transforms the player into a giant, fast-travelling bullet on autopilot.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Wii UNintendo DS

Genres

RacingArcade

Developer

  • Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1

Publisher

  • Nintendo

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Part of

  • Mario Bros. franchise
  • Mario franchise
  • Donkey Kong franchise

Ratings & Reviews

90%
Critic Score
2 reviews
82%
User Score
366 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

KidsParty

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

ghostsvehicular combatgo-kartmascotrobotsmazecrossovertime limit

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 14, 2005

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Wii U

May 25, 2016
Japan
April 2, 2015
Australia
April 23, 2015
North America
April 1, 2015
Europe

Nintendo DS

November 17, 2005
Australia
November 25, 2005
Europe
April 5, 2007
Unknown
November 14, 2005
North America
December 8, 2005
Japan

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

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