Mario Kart Double Dash

[Hype2k]

I had mine pre ordered aswell. I havn't bothered phoning them up as I dont have time to sit and wait all day untill they pick up. If it's not on my door step by the end of the month i'll just cancel and get the US version else where. Only reason i'm waiting is because i'm a goblin member (god no's why) and wont to make the most of my membership

[djjimbob]

Am I sh*t at Mario Kart or what!

I had about 15 cracks at Mushroom cup on 150cc last night and still only managed a silver cup. God knows how I will fare with the Star and Special cups. I had to smoke a few ciggies to calm the nerves after being twatted all around Waluigi's Stadium for the umpteenth time! Those f**king plants!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHH.

I'm using Bowser and Koopa in Bowser's kart... any tips?

[rjpageuk]

I'm using Bowser and Koopa in Bowser's kart... any tips?

Dont use a heavy kart . It is miles harder when you have poor acceleration.

You want to pick a pair of light characters - the koopas are good so you can practice blocking red shells with your triple shell special. You should also use the karts with the best acceleration (you have 2 or 3 to pick from).

Also try to take corners on the inside where possible, but try to avoid every going on the grass since it slows you down unbelievably.

I am sure once you start using a light kart you will wonder why you ever used the heavy one .

[SharkAttack]

My copy from DVDBoxoffice is due today or tomorrow...Argh! I keep telling myself I won't start playing till I finish my current games but I can't wait tbh.

[djjimbob]

When I've used light karts the big boys just tend to tw*t you all over the place.

The bullet kart seems quite reasonable... what's the best kart out there?Yes, I know it Toad's pimpmobile - but I ain't got that yet!

Next best?

[rjpageuk]

When I've used light karts the big boys just tend to tw*t you all over the place.

The bullet kart seems quite reasonable... what's the best kart out there?Yes, I know it Toad's pimpmobile - but I ain't got that yet!

Next best?

The bullet kart is the weakest of the lot.

When I said pick one of the 2-3 with best acceleration I meant the ones with 5 star acceleration. One of the prams, one of the koopa karts and one of the toad mobiles all have top acceleration. Try one of these .

[Mayhem]

Toad and Koopa Jr in Toad's kart. Best combo I think...

[Scythe]

Must admit I'm really enjoying this at the mo', infuriating but fun!

Agree with Mayhems cart selection too...

Played co-op with my other half last night, how cool? Real good fun especially when you work out that the co-driver does the boost during the drift, I'm sure we were getting round quicker than I would in solo!!

[matooine]

has anybody received their copy from DVD Box office yet? mine shipped on the 19th, getting a bit paranoid now due to past experience with the **** postal service aroud here!!

[blastre]

Mine and a mate's copy both haven't arrived from DVD Box Office yet so don't worry.

I've managed to play the PAL version over a few nights and am still excited to be getting my hands on my own copy. I've got a few reservations about it - for example (seeing as the way through the next 6 years is going to be playing the multiplayer) the weapons and computer AI both seem to operate more rationally than on the N64 version. It seems to me ironing out the quirky 64 nature takes away some of the magic. So far I haven't seen red shells aimlessly lapping characters in the middle of the road, nor do they perform their "fire straight forward then 'home'" rule - excellent on the old block fort for attacking with a right angle across the top bridges.

Anyway, I'm hoping there's a lot to learn in Double Dash - just wish it was here!!

[FreelancePolice]

don't worry there is lots of randomness, Having lots of fun with this so far unlocked mirror mode and been having fun with that. Whats everyones favourtie special weapon. I love the chain chomp its also fairly useful , although it can be a bit unpredictable when it ditaches etc.

[SharkAttack]

has anybody received their copy from DVD Box office yet? mine shipped on the 19th, getting a bit paranoid now due to past experience with the **** postal service aroud here!!

Haven't got mine yet either. DVDBoxoffice usually takes 7 to 10 days from dispatch anyway, so that would be the 29th (today) but saturday post is rare so i'd expect monday.

[a_c_saunders]

I'm currently using daisy and Waluigi in the waluigi kart so its just an average one but the items mix of the two characters is quite decent. I'm acutally quite impressed with the game so far, its taken me ages to finally get up to the last two course on 150CC then I've got the mirror ones to do so I'm quite happy Still not tried out multiplayer tho

[boybrown]

Just had a quick blast of my U.S copy (the partners watching Friday's Eastenders) I think it's great. It's err.... Mario Kart. I didn't think 50cc was pedestrian at all.
So far so good. completred a few cups. I'm not one of the gaming gods so i reckon it'll take me ages to unlock everthing.

so far so happy.

[ukplumber]

I?ve had a few solid hours on it now and it?s a good fun game.
I have no problems with the so called ?elastic? AI. To me this is part and parcel of the Mario Kart series. I honestly can?t remember which version ?cheats? the worst. I?ve played and loved them all. It is frustrating when you?re about to cross the line for those all important ten point and then BLAM! You get hit by a red or blue shell, but I?ve done the same to other competitors. All?s fair in love and Mario Kart.

My only problem with MKD is Nintendo?s production values seem to be way behind other software houses. I know people say you can?t play cut scenes FMV etc but it does add to the atmosphere of the game. The award ceremony is ****e really.
They could?ve had different endings for certain pairings etc. It seems a bit lazy to me. Music is OK (just) but Nintendo do need to update their sample library. Some people say continuity is good but it can become very boring.
The graphics are functional, the speed is very good IMO. Even on 50 & 100cc I thought it played quite quick. I haven?t even tried 150cc yet. But you can understand why people get annoyed when there are beautiful races like PGR2, the GT series etc on the market. Yes, they are a different type of racer but first impressions last, and when your in Game watching PGR 2 and MKD you know that 80% of the punters will go for flashy graphics.

Well that?s it for my early impressions. I?m trying hard not to mention a certain magazines review but?? no I won?t.

I really like this game so far. I haven?t tried multiplayer or Co-op but I should have some friends around for a blast soon.

Incidentally, I don?t know if this has been mentioned earlier on in the thread (I?m sure it has), but do you think Nintendo will stay with two characters in the next iteration of MK or move back to one per kart?