MARIO KART 7 NINTENDO 3DS

Mario Kart 7 is a kart racing game developed by Nintendo EAD in cooperation with Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. As with previous games in the Mario Kart series, players compete in races on various Mario-themed tracks, playing as one of seventeen different Mario characters. While racing, players use power-up items that help their character or hinder opposing characters. New additions to the game include hang glider attachments for karts, the ability to drive underwater, the ability to drive in first person, and the ability to fully customize vehicle construction. The game supports local and online multiplayer for up to eight players. It was released to positive reviews with praise for the new additions, tracks, and gameplay, although the lack of a single-player versus single-player mode was criticized. Mario Kart 7 was the second 3DS game to sell over five million units, after Super Mario 3D Land. A Nintendo eShop version was launched in 2012. As of December 2019, it had sold over 18 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling game for the 3DS.