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Mario Kart DS

Critic score2 critics
First release
Nov 14, 2005
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Arcade, Racing · Kids, Party
Platforms
Nintendo DS, Wii U

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.

Also known as MK:DS, 瑪利歐賽車DS, 마카DS

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Release dates
Nintendo DS
Nov 14, 2005
Nintendo DS
Nov 17, 2005
Nintendo DS
Nov 25, 2005
All 9 release dates
Nintendo DS
Dec 08, 2005
Nintendo DS
Apr 05, 2007
Wii U
Apr 01, 2015
Wii U
Apr 02, 2015
Wii U
Apr 23, 2015
Wii U
May 25, 2016
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
10h
Main + Extras
15h
Completionist
22h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, vehicular combat, go-kart, mascot, robots
… All 67, maze, crossover, time limit, undead, online, princess, artificial intelligence, drifting, snow, grand prix, high score, bats, turtle, vehicle combat, death match, digital distribution, anthropomorphism, monkey, throwing weapons, countdown timer, character select screen, polygonal 3d, virtual console, unlockables, red vs blue, mascot sports, ice stage, combat racing, downloadable content, mirrored maps, vision obstruction, difficulty level, nintendo wi-fi connection, pack-in game, pinball stage, unlockable difficulty level, invisible wall, tentacles, trophies, temporary invincibility, starting grid, team deathmatch, mirror mode, food-themed stage, overweight character, fan service, time trials, upgradeable vehicles, bots, arcade driving physics, italian accent, hidden character, wiggler, falling object, birthday acknowledgement, ape, music speed up, dead multiplayer, ds microphone use, web integration, friend codes, clouds

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main Story (IGDB)
10h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
15h
Completionist (IGDB)
22h

How it plays

Languages

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  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Also in 3 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026