Mario Kart DS Hints XV (DS)

The acclaimed Mario Kart series has gone wireless, letting players race and battle with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether everyone has a game card. An all-star cast that includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser and Toad will round out a truly all-star lineup of more than 30 courses, drawn from every Mario Kart game. Additionally, these very popular characters have certain advantages and disadvantages, and players need to choose carefully who they want to race with, against all of the different types of competitors.

Players will tour courses from Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, not to mention brand-new tracks and arenas. With all the crazy items and frantic speeds players have come to expect, this game is a Mario Kart fan's dream. The title has a new dimension of fun, since competitors can battle others around the world, by connecting to Nintendo's new wireless gaming service, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Although it had different release dates, like November 2005 for North America and Europe as opposed to December 2005 for Japan, the game gained critical acclaim for offering players the same fun adventure found on all of the other titles in the Mario Kart series. Critics praised the title for the individualization of its characters and for the diversity of tracks on which players could race one another. Moreover, the wacky weapons the karts are fitted with provide an even more enjoyable experience.

HINTS

Yoshi's Circuit: Shortcuts
Just after the first two turns, go straight and you will see a gap in the wall. Hop over it to get ahead. Drive forward until you see the two cloud signs that read "Nintendo" in red. Once you just pass the second sign, you should see another hole in the wall. You may need to use a Mushroom or any other speed items to get across.

Start the race and make the first turn. Keep going and you will see an archway. Drive towards it as fast as possible and press R. You should make it over. It is better if you have a Speed Burst Mushroom.

In online play, multi-player, vs. and Grand Prix 150 cc or mirror mode, you can still make the jump in the gap without a Mushroom or other resources. Go through the first two turns, then turbo slide at the second one. Be close enough to the inward side of it as possible, or you will fall. Release R at the beginning of the grass, then jump. You should make it over and save a few seconds.

Here's a Japanese ad for this game: