Mario Kart World is set to redefine the series with its release alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, emphasizing a newfound focus on exploration and player freedom. During a hands-on preview, players experienced a mode called Knock-out Tour, which allowed for leisurely driving across varied terrains, contrasting traditional racing mechanics. The game is steeped in Nintendo nostalgia, featuring numerous Easter eggs and interactive elements, inviting fans to intimately engage with the game’s world. This shift symbolizes a potential expansion of what Mario Kart can offer in the future.
I was able to drive wherever I wanted across the landscape... I drifted down a snowy road, feeling how my heavy car's tires dug in the deeper snow off the track.
Mario Kart World seems packed with Nintendo nostalgia, and primed for poring over by superfans. The world is full of small Easter eggs you might not see while racing by.
In Knock-out Tour, I had the option to take roads at my own pace, which feels luxurious, instead of throwing a race for the sake of seeing some detail.
Playing Mario Kart World blew up all my assumptions of what a Mario Kart track can be - and what the future could hold for the franchise.
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