In addition to these well-known characters, players can use their own personal Mii character as their racer. In true Mario Kart tradition you can also choose to race as one of your favourite Mario characters, with popular characters making a special comeback in Mario Kart 7, including Rosalina, Daisy and Mario’s rival Wario.
Play as Metal Mario, first seen in Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64), Lakitu, Honey Queen, the queen who ruled over the bees in the Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) series, and Wiggler, Mario’s iconic caterpillar-like enemy. Nintendo is also introducing four new characters to the Mario Kart roster. The gliders automatically deploy when you launch off a ramp, allowing you to fly through the air, or use the new ability to drive through water, giving you new ways to overtake your rivals no matter what the terrain. Players can race on land, underwater or through the air using new abilities which have been introduced especially for Mario Kart 7. Mario Kart 7 gives you the chance to make the Mario Kart experience your own, in a customised kart made to your specifications. The accessory was previously confirmed for Japan only.Ģ8th November, 2011 – With the ability to drive underwater and glide through the air to find new shortcuts, all-new kart customisation options, online play, brand new and enhanced retro courses and fun new race modes, Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS offers something for every racing fan when it launches across Europe on 2nd December 2011. They’ve also confirmed that the wheel peripheral will be sold. Nintendo of Europe has taken a few moments to reminder gamers that Mario Kart 7 arrives on Friday.