Mario Kart DS

ReleasedNov 14, 2005

Wii U
Nintendo DS

About

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.

Developer: Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1
Publisher: Nintendo
Genres: Racing, Arcade
Themes: Kids, Party
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: PEGI 3, ESRB E, CLASSIND L, CERO A, ACB G, USK 0
Time to beat: 10 h rushed · 15 h normally · 22 h completionist
IGDB rating: 86 / 100 (415 ratings)
Also known as: MK:DS, 瑪利歐賽車DS, 마카DS

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Nintendo DS	Nov 14, 2005 · North AmericaNov 17, 2005 · AustraliaNov 25, 2005 · EuropeDec 8, 2005 · JapanApr 5, 2007 · Korea
Wii U	Apr 1, 2015 · EuropeApr 2, 2015 · AustraliaApr 23, 2015 · North AmericaMay 25, 2016 · Japan