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Mario Kart 7 (マリオカート7, Mario Kāto Sebun^?)^[2] is a 2011 racing video game in the Mario Kart series, developed by Nintendo EAD and Retro Studios and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS handheld game console.^[2] The game was released worldwide in early December 2011.^[3] Mario Kart 7 is the most recent iteration in the Mario Kart series, following Mario Kart Wii from 2008.
Similar to previous games in the series, players participate in go-kart racing on various Mario-themed tracks, playing as one of seventeen different Mario characters. While racing, the players make use of power-up items that hinder opposing characters. New additions to the game include hang-gliding attachments for karts, the ability to drive underwater, and the ability to fully customize the vehicles' builds.^[4] Mario Kart 7 supports both local and online multiplayer for up to eight players.^[5]
Mario Kart 7 received positive reception, gaining aggregate critical scores of 85 and 84.96% on MetaCritic and GameRankings respectively.

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review by Madpenguin. June 13, 2012

Back on the track for the 7th run, with Lucky 7 in the arsenal for 7 times the mayhem.

To think that what began as a side series to hold fans over for the next Mario game. The Mario Kart series would go on to carve out its own legacy in the world of gaming. One would think the reason this series has enjoyed such a successful run is solely because the name Mario is attached somewhere in the title. They would be so wrong it wouldn't be funny. Making it's 7th appearance on the 7th Nintendo console, Mario Kart 7 sticks to the same formula we're all familiar … more

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Despite a few annoyances in the game play that has carried over from earlier entries. Mario Kart 7 is still a very addicting racer. With outstanding visuals, tight controls, and online play, this game is among the best reasons to own a 3DS. Full review coming soon.

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