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ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN THIS IS THE BEST RACING GAME EVER

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: August 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

this game is truely awesome.It is a must buy for everyone evey thing is improved and buy far better than before.The only problems I had with this game was that some stages are too short and there should have been more unlockable levels.but besides these the game is excellent a true masterpiece.Thank you Nintendo

Totally Awsome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Mario Kart: Double Dash is so awsome!The pair I am the best with is Donkey Kong and Luigi on the DK Jumbo.I like this video game so much it is the only game I play.So buy this game TODAY!!!

IF YOU HAVE NGC AND U DONT GET IT UMISED OUT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 25
Date: July 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I played the one for n-64 even though i didn't own one back then, i had a ps1. now that i have a gamecube i'm not going to miss out. I know i made a lotof mistakes choosing games, but this is some thing i've got to have. I my self am pre-ordering it so i don't have towait til christmas to play it!.And i myself love mario games thisone is not a downer if your deciding ofgetting oen your self.I mean the sharpness it exelent the gameplay beautiful,sceen shots are good.IF YOUR STILL NOT CONVINCED YET,go to nintendo.com click on games then go to master game list. click on gamecube, after go tto the m's you'll see mk:dd(mario kart double dash) click on audio/video chooes oneof the two quicktime or midia player and wala!so i hope you enjoy bye. reminder dooooonntttt miss out

Total Chaos

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: December 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The designers went overboard on this one. In short, there are too many bells and whistles that at times render the game almost unplayable.

This is most evident during the 150 cc Grand Prix. There are so many bombs, turtle shells, bananas, etc. flying around that the 150 levels are pretty much impossible. If you fall behind there is zero chance of driving your way back into contention, as racers who lag behind are barraged with booby traps and specials. Basically the game isn't very fun, and is, in fact, very frustrating at times. The original N64 Mario Kart was challenging, but streamlined enough to allow racers a chance to correct mistakes and gain ground during races. In Double Dash that's next to impossible, mainly in the upper levels, as the screen is clogged with flying shells bombs etc. Also, winning high-level races with the "big" drivers (Wario, Bowser, DOnkey Kong) is next to impossible.

All in all, the game has many of the same features that made Mario Kart 64 great -- smooth gameplay, beautiful graphics, nice environments. But the positives are almost totally counterbalanced by an over-abundance of features that reduce what could have been an incredibly fun and challenging game into a headache inducing exercise in sisyphysian frustration.

an awesome game, but it gets old

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game the day after it came out and really enjoyed it. But I was very dissapointed by the fact that there was no single player quick run option. But aside from that, this game is phat(cool/awesome), and all fans of mario games should buy it.The addition of two characters per kart and a special item for each character(for example, mario can throw fireballs,ETC.)adds originality to the game. The the gameplay is solid and very enjoyable in every game mode. The controls are tight and responsive,like they should be using the gamecubes awesome controller. The graphics are great, what you'd expect from a next gen. console, but nothing more. The multiplayer is awesome, and is clearly the focus of the game. The replay value is why I gave this game a 4/5, if you don't have any friends or siblings to play with the game will get old, and it won't take a very long time either.NOTE: if you are a gift shopping parent and have two or more kids this is a must have,unless they absolutely hate racing games.

Great game... and it gets better

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is great. When you first try it out it seems a little dull. Not as many initial levels... but as you beat new grand prixs you get great new stuff. Each gold trophy gets you a new car, character, level, or cup. I have had it since it came out, and I am still discovering new stuff eavery time I play. Great game for all ages too!! Super Gift. Good luck!!

wow

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm a huge gamer, and I have a hard time finding things to entertain my non-gaming friends when they come over. This game has done it. Everyone LOVES this game. My friends who hate video games come over just to play this, and they play it for several hours. It's captivating, cute, easy to pick up, and ... one of the best things used to make a good video game... STRESSFUL.. :-)

We have a winner!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

A new Mario Kart title. We all know what this means; more multiplayer golden goodness! I've been racing and battling my friends and other Mario Kart fanatics since the nostalgic age of Super Mario Kart. MK Advance did a good job of bring back some of that nostalgia. And although I am somewhat partial to the original, I must say that Double Dash is my favourite thus far.

I was certainly skeptical when I first read in a gaming mag that the new Mario Kart was going to feature two characters riding one kart at the same time. Whazzat?! But ah, what a great idea it turned out to be! The greatest thing about Double Dash is how character-based it is. Unlike in the previous titles where characters only represented the kart stats, each racer has their own special abilities to bring to the table. For example, Paratroopa gets the ability to hold three shells at once, while Donkey Kong gets a giant banana peel, and Baby Mario gets a chomp. Some specials are more powerful than others, but the more powerful ones are more rare (it's random when you get a special, since a "special" is just another item like a mushroom or a star.) And since there are two racers on one kart, you can mix, match, and tweak until you find a combination that works for you. Also, each character has a weight class. This will determine which kart your team can use. There are a variety of karts available per weight class, including a "prefered" kart for a certain character (for example, Waluigi has an evil-looking purple kart, while Mario has a red kart with an M on it), but you can pick whatever kart you want, given the weight class. Lights generally have faster acceleration and lower top speed, while Heavys generally have slower acceleration and high top speed. Mediums, as you can imagine, are a balance of both. There are exceptions, as each kart has it's own stats. Also, weight affects how much you get pushed around.

As for multiplayer, there's a savvy new way to play: co-op. One player drives, the other handles items. Sounds boring for poor player two, eh? Well they also get to physically punch any kart that gets too close and knock them back (something you can't effectively do one player). And you can always switch places and take turns driving. Although I don't play co-op much anymore, it was a lot of fun when first learning the game.

Another new neat feature is the All-Cup tour. You race all sixteen tracks (Luigi Raceway first, Rainbow Road last, random order inbetween) straight and go for gold. It sounds daunting at first, but I find myself playing this one the most. Must... get... 160 points!

The graphics of MKDD look really nice. And, for the first time ever, your kart is in full 3D! The levels are well-designed with a few quirky little short cuts, but not so short as to make them "cheap". There're some familiar ones (though I swear they mixed up Wario and Waluigi..), and some new ones, too. I was disappointed to find the game was lacking a Banshee Boardwalk. But it does feature a fun Bowser's Castle. And, overall, the tracks are varied and won't get boring. From the maddeningly confined arena that is Baby Park, to the insane tumbling down the DK Mountain, you'll have a blast.

Double Dash is a quality title that will offer many hours of gameplay. I got it when it first came out and am still playing it avidly. You won't want to pass this one up.

Fun, Fast and Awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Mario Kart Double Dash is much more fun then the old version of Super Mario Kart. With the old version you have but one driver, the new one you have two. You also get to 'switch' drivers while you are driver. But watch some courses has the chompers!!!! (Big black balls who chomp you and try to throw you of course) This game is fun for all ages. If your a fan of Mario and Lugi and the rest of their friends this is a must game. You will also meet "baby mario and baby lugi" This game I give two thumbs up!!!!!

A really good game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Now before you read this and seriously consider it, know this: I have not played any other Mario Kart games besides this one, so I can't say anything comparing it to that. So, having said that, here we go!
This game is really fun. You can compete on several different levels. If you are a novice gamer, you can do 50 cc mode. Once you've mastered that, move on to 100 cc and 150 cc courses. If you're feeling confident, unlock Mirror Mode and the All-Cup Tour (same courses only CPU's are harder) and see if you can win the Parade Car!
That leads me to another thing. You unlock stuff after beating almost every cup. It gives you a sense of accomplishment even if you don't get very far.
Versus and Battle modes are pretty fun. Versus is good if you want less competition or you just want to play with your friends. Battle is a hectic, edge-of-your-seat mode that is really fun but doesn't help you unlock anything.
Some final pointers: You can always try to do the Grand Prix by yourself, but it does make it a little easier if you have another human player in the kart. (For one, bashing and another thing is easier mini-turbos). Now I don't know if this is just the best game ever or what, but on almost all other games I stink worse than... well, just imagine something that smells like B.O. mixed with stinky socks dipped on a skunks tail and you'll have it. But anyway, I have unlocked everything on this game, so I would strongly reccommend it to anyone who is looking for a good game to play this summer.

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