Mario Kart Double Dash!! GameCube Reviews

Mario Kart Double Dash!!

2003

Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Mario Kart. A legend in its own tyre tracks. There isn?t a gamer alive during the SNES era that doesn?t hold a special place for the Mode-7 classic in his/her heart. True gaming bliss and a massive franchise, a genre-defining move by Nintendo, and leagues of dedicated fans all in one cartridge. Can it ever be topped? Not by Mario Kart 64 that?s for sure. Although a cracking game and arguably the best in its class (though some will argue for Diddy Kong Racing all day long) it was dogged by slow-player catch-up routines that ruined the game for the more experienced driver. Anyway, that was then, this is now, and now things are different. The old system has been scrapped and upgraded, perhaps explaining what Miyamoto was on about when he told us three years ago, ?Mario Kart for GameCube is the game that troubles me the most.?? Replacing the standard 'one kart, one driver' set-up, players now get to choose two characters and one of a selection of karts all with different properties. The premise is simple enough in that one character drives and the other handles weapons, with the option to switch between the two at any point. This gives you the option to choose your favourite character, (it has to be Toad, doesn?t it!?) whilst still being able to have a say in your speed and acceleration stats. All good. This is just pure Mario Kart, a true update, riddled with innovation. It?s true Nintendo genius and a welcome addition that will no doubt do Nintendo a great service in its continued efforts to make to GameCube more popular in the face of some alarmingly stiff competition.

Mario Kart Double Dash!! details

Format:	3 GameCube
Players:	1
Genre:	Racing
Developers:	NINTENDO
Rental release:	Currently unavailable

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Mario Quick Dash Gameplay

By raptor1217 (202 reviews) from Wednesbury , 26 Aug 2006

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Pointless, 3 cups and five races in each, it took me 1 hour to complete on single player.
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Two Much

By wilrc6 (6 reviews) from Ware, Hertford , 10 Sep 2009

A really good addition to the Mario Kart Franchise. I would rate it just below Mario Kart 64 and Mario Kart Wii but still a fantastic game nonetheless. I didn't really like having to pick two characters to drive my vehicle and didn't really see why the game was named after this idea as it doesn't really add anything to the gameplay.

If you like racing and Mario, you should at least give Double Dash a go.
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GREAT

By a customer from Derby , 24 Feb 2008

a fantastic game - maybe the best on gamecube. great for anybody to pick up and play. amazing in single player, even better in multiplayer.
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Mario Quick Dash Gameplay

By raptor1217 (202 reviews) from Wednesbury , 26 Aug 2006

Pointless, 3 cups and five races in each, it took me 1 hour to complete on single player.
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Double Dash your way to victory

By Amy ET Robinson from Surrey, England , 15 Mar 2006

Okay Some have said this game was easier, but the co-op method means you can still have a challenge (I drive my sister is excellent on weapons and she has special needs- enough said) and you have mirror mode- joy! the only thing that could make this game better is if Nintendo released SNES, N64 versions for the GC/ Gameboy- they do that and it will make my day- they have done so for Legend of Zelda series so surely this is long overdue.
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