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Posted on 4/29/17 at 2:10 pm to
Posted by Raz
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 4/29/17 at 2:10 pm to
Does this still have that annoying snaking mechanic?
Posted by LesGeaux45
Member since Nov 2009
9255 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:34 pm to
Loving this game so far. The online feature is awesome
Posted by Raz
Member since Oct 2006
8421 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:58 pm to
Same! Loving this game so far. Haven't played since mk64 and I really love what they've done with the franchise. Also loving the music in this game!
Posted by Crede15
Member since Jun 2009
17250 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:04 pm to
The game is amazing, and it's absurd that you can play it on a handheld, but some of the online stuff is more annoying than it was on the Wii U.

Like they need to hurry people up as far as picking a track. I don't know why, but it seems like practically every time somebody takes forever to pick a course. And it takes way too long for them to do the countdown to force people to pick.
Posted by Raz
Member since Oct 2006
8421 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:08 pm to
Haven't tried online yet. Just tearing up 50cc since I figured I'd be rusty. Haven't gotten below first yet tho just finished special cup. What's with all these other cups?
Posted by musick
the internet
Member since Dec 2008
26131 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:28 pm to
Im watching my two daughters 7 and 8 play this game and it's a cool moment. 25 years ago it was me and my neighbor. Nintendo ftw
This post was edited on 4/29/17 at 7:40 pm
Posted by Crede15
Member since Jun 2009
17250 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:35 pm to
Tough for me to get into the cups, since I played it on the Wii U. But the online is amazing. When it works. I assume it's just some day 2 problems.

There's no lag issues, it's just getting into a race is annoying at times.
Posted by Raz
Member since Oct 2006
8421 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 8:11 pm to
The feels
Posted by Freauxzen
Washington
Member since Feb 2006
38530 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 8:11 pm to
quote:

Does this still have that annoying snaking mechanic?


Nope.

They nerfed fire hopping.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56312 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 8:29 pm to
quote:

They nerfed fire hopping.


Thank God.

It was easy but annoying to do.
Posted by swanny297
NELA
Member since Oct 2013
2189 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 11:22 am to
My son loves it, anyone playing it is it worth to get the steering wheels? We have a pro controller but he wants a steering wheel.
Posted by SnowAubie
Member since Dec 2016
372 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 2:13 pm to
I've always found the steering wheels on past versions to be a pain in the arse. I've been playing with my 7 and 4 year olds all weekend and we have had a blast with the game. The steer assist and automatic gas feature allow my youngest to play with us. We have the joy con and pro controller set up. I will say that when we all 3 play and 2 of us have to only us one of the joy con turned sideways, it is more difficult to play as that controller is so small. Contemplating just dropping another $60-$70 for another controller set up.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56312 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 4:30 pm to
quote:

We have a pro controller but he wants a steering wheel.

The steering wheel sucks. They have ever since the Wii.

The issue is that it is not on a fixed point. So turning is not as sharp and percise.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56312 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 4:32 pm to
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But the online is amazing. When it works. I assume it's just some day 2 problems. 

Hardwire with USB to RJ45. This solved a lot of online issues with Kart on the WiiU for me. Doing the same with the switch.
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38261 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 8:15 am to
Finally got it in yesterday afternoon. Played most of the day and its pretty great.

One thing I don't quite get, I've figured out that the coins are for the guy who pulls you back up when you fall, but is there any extra benefit if he takes say 3 coins vs 1?
Posted by DelU249
Austria
Member since Dec 2010
77625 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 8:17 am to
Coins increase your speed
Posted by musick
the internet
Member since Dec 2008
26131 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 8:22 am to
the coins also unlock new vehicles, tires, and gliders.

this is a great game, perfect for the switch.

Now if we can just get nintendo to port Mario Maker I will be happy I didn't have to buy the WiiU.
Posted by DelU249
Austria
Member since Dec 2010
77625 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:10 am to
This is the first mario kart I've played since snes



So I love the snes battle arena
Posted by musick
the internet
Member since Dec 2008
26131 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:13 am to
I havent even played battle mode yet, I can't wait to play that with my daughters (well esp the one who isn't super competitive and loves just playing games, the other HATES to lose)

Last one I played was n64, I love this
Posted by oauron
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2011
14593 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:45 am to
Played a bit of this over the weekend while traveling. It's pretty good.
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