This article contains spoilers forMario Kart World.
For many years,Mario Karthas been known to be one of the most chaotic kart racing experiences out there. A few poorly timed items can make all the difference, throwing players into last place after holding a lead for a lap or two.Mario Kart Worldintroduces many changes to the series formula, and players can breathe a sigh of relief as the game has been rebalanced. Blue shells won’t keep players motionless on the track for more than a few seconds now, andMario Kart World’s items are placed fairly evenlythroughout the courses. Player choice, strategy, and skill take center stage inMario Kart Worldthanks to these adjustments.
TheMario Kartfranchise has never felt better thanks to the careful consideration that went into this balance. It leaves room for discussion regarding the game’s difficulty and challenge, though, and there may still be room for Nintendo to address these concerns. DLC and post-launch updates are certainly on the table considering company trends. If Nintendo wants to keep players interested inMario Kart Worldfor some time, then raising the difficulty a bit higher might be the way to go. Now thatMario Kart Worldhas made a rather easygoing experience out of such a chaotic series, it may be time for the most difficult tracks in the series to return.
Mario Kart World Has a Lot to Gain By Upping the Ante With Tougher Post-Launch Courses
Mario Kart Worlddoes offer its own set of challenges to test its players' skills.Knockout Tourin particularproves to be a test of endurance to finish in the Top 4, let alone 1st place. Grand Prix also features a special CPU character that will always fight fans for first in each cup, unlocking after the cup is complete. P-Switches and Peach Medallions add a bit of reward for going beyond in Free Roam mode, as well. In terms of the races overall, though, it won’t take long for players to memorize ways to get around stage hazards and other obstacles, as the tracks don’t demand too much skill from fans. However, plenty of oldMario Kartstages could change that if they’re brought back.
EvenMario Kart World’s Rainbow Roadfocuses more on sentimental spectacle than difficulty, possibly ending up as the easiest Rainbow Road version in series history.
Players Should Hate the Courses Mario Kart World Brings Back At First
There are plenty of courses that could testMario Kart World’s newer gameplay balance, but fans might not like seeing them return. While many different people have their own opinions onMario Kart’s courses, it’s safe to say that courses like Baby Park and Cheese Land being added toWorldas DLC would get a strong reaction from players. If a track is considered unfavorable by a majority of the series' fans, there’s usually good reason as to why. Dolphin Shoals feels strange to race on for some players, and Baby Park is known for causing item-based chaos.
Mario Kart World’s New Dynamics Might Make Old Courses Fun Without Removing the Challenge
The trick of bringing back infamous courses to the latestMario Kartgame comes down to one important factor:Mario Kart World’s experience is optimizedto keep players going. A course like Dolphin Shoals could be improved with a course redesign usingWorld’s new boats to give it a completely new rhythm that fans might enjoy. Baby Park, on the other hand, could once again have carefully balanced item boxes that work with the longevity ofWorld’s items in a way that makes it the chaotic experience someDouble Dashfans loved with more ways to recover and win.
Mario Kart Worldhas a lot to gain by adding tougher courses in future updates. A majority of Switch 2 early adopters also boughtMario Kart World, which means that plenty of players have already taken the time to memorize not just the tracks, but the game’s secrets and advantages. Adding new dynamics to this could keep them on their toes for a bit longer, which could help make the game that much more enjoyable for however longMario Kart Worldpossibly gets DLC for.
