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Walkthrough - Mario Kart DS FAQ=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Mario Kart DS FAQ/Walkthrough (DS) Time I Started This Guide: 12/25/05 Version: 1.2 Author: KoritheMan E-Mail: verykoolguy2002[at]gmail[dot]com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------ | Table of Contents | ------------------------------------ | 1. Introduction | | 2. Version History | | 3. Characters | | 4. Storyline | | 5. Controls | | 6. Game Basics | | 7. Walkthrough | | 8. Items | | 9. Karts | | 10. Techniques | | 11. Unlockables | | 12. Game Modes | | 13. Online Mode | | 14. FAQs | | 15. Codes n' Secrets | | 16. Copyright | | 17. Contact Info | | 18. Credits | |__________________________________| |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 1. Introduction | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| Nintendo has released a few of these Mario Kart games in the past, and they have become quite popular. The Nintendo 64 version, Mario Kart 64, revolutionized the gaming industry, and it sold very well, as well. Nintendo has released yet another Mario Kart game, which is, obviously, this one, Mario Kart DS. This game is overall fun, as the other ones have been, and if you are looking for a good racing game, then Mario Kart DS is definitely for you! Also, the online play on this game is what really prompted me to get this game, as communicating with users from across the globe is just fantastic! The game everything you'd expect from a Mario Kart game, and even more, because of the online play! I suggest you try this game out as soon as possible! |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 2. Version History | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| Version 1.0 / Completed the guide. Version 1.1 / Added a FAQ to the FAQs section, thanks to Brett Williams. He also gave me information on five shortcuts. Finally, he gave me added information to the description of the Spiny Shell item. Thanks! Version 1.2 / Added a website to the Copyrights section. |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 3. Characters | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| There are several different characters in this game, as you already know. I will list all the information about them below. Note that some characters are hidden characters, so see the Unlockables section for more information on that. Also, note that the stats I put for each kart may not be 100% accurate, but I tried to get the stats on the karts as accurate as possible. Mario: The famous plumber is back in this all new Mario Kart game (hence the title of the game)! Information On Mario: Stats In B Dasher Speed: Average To Decent Acceleration: Decent To Semi High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: Below Average To Average Drift: Average To Decent Items: Extremely High Stats In Shooting Star Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Decent To Semi High Items: Low To Average Stats In Standard MR Speed: Decent To Semi High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Average To Decent Items: Semi High To High Type: Medium-Weight Luigi: Mario's brother who is often overlooked, is back in this Mario Kart game to prove he's more worthy than most people think he is! Information On Luigi: Stats In Poltergust 4000 Speed: High To Very High Acceleration: High To Very High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: High To Very High Drift: Semi Low To Average Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In Standard LG Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: High To Very High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: High To Very High Drift: Semi Low To Average Items: Decent To Semi High Stats In Streamliner Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Semi High To High Drift: Low To Average Items: Extremely High Type: Medium-Weight Peach: The girlfriend of Mario, and the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom is here in this all new Mario Kart game, and she means business! Information On Peach: Stats In Light Tripper Speed: Decent To Semi High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Extremely High Items: Low To Average Stats In Royale Speed: Average To Decent Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Very High To Extremely High Items: Extremely High Stats In Standard PC Speed: Average To Decent Acceleration: High To Very High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Very High To Extremely High Items: Semi High To High Type: Light-Weight Yoshi: The cute green dinosaur is back in this new Mario Kart game. This little dinosaur may look harmless, but believe me, he isn't! Information On Yoshi: Stats In Cucumber Speed: Decent To Semi High Acceleration: Very High To Extremely High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: High To Very High Drift: Low To Average Items: Extremely High Stats In Egg 1 Speed: Decent To Semi High Acceleration: Very High To Extremely High Weight: Semi Low To Average Handling: Very High To Extremely High Drift: Average To Decent Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In Standard YS Speed: Decent To Semi High Acceleration: Very High To Extremely High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: High To Very High Drift: Average To Decent Items: Semi High To High Type: Light-Weight Toad: This little mushroom kid is back in this all new Mario Kart game, and he is more than ready to race! Information On Toad: 4-Wheel Cradle Speed: Low To Average Acceleration: High To Very High Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Semi High To High Items: Extremely High Stats In Mushmellow Speed: Average To Decent Acceleration: Very High To Extremely High Weight: Semi Low To Average Handling: Semi High To High Drift: Semi High To High Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In Standard TD Speed: Average To Decent Acceleration: High To Very High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Decent To Semi High Items: Decent To Semi High Type: Light-Weight Donkey Kong: The legendary hero of Kongo Jungle, Donkey Kong, is back in this new Mario Kart game, and is ready for some action! Information On Donkey Kong: Stats In Rambi Rider Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Average To Decent Weight: Very High To Extremely High Handling: Semi Low To Average Drift: Semi High To High Items: Extremely High Stats In Standard DK Speed: High To Very High Acceleration: Average To Decent Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Semi Low To Average Drift: Semi High To High Items: Decent To Semi High Stats In Wildife Speed: High To Very High Acceleration: Decent To Semi High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Semi High To High Items: Low To Average Type: Heavy-Weight Wario: Mario's evil rival is back in this game, and he's not to be taken lightly! Information On Wario: Stats In Brute Speed: Very High To Extremely High Acceleration: Average To Decent Weight: Decent To Semi High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Average To Decent Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In Dragonfly Speed: High To Very High Acceleration: Average To Decent Weight: Very High To Extremely High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Average To Decent Items: Extremely High Stats In Standard WR Speed: Very High To Extremely High Acceleration: Average To Decent Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Average To Decent Items: Decent To Semi High Type: Heavy-Weight Bowser: Mario's mortal enemy has returned in this game to prove what a tough opponent he can be! Information On Bowser: Stats In Hurricane Speed: Extremely High Acceleration: Average To Decent Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Semi High To High Items: Average To Decent Stats In Tyrant Speed: Very High To Extremely High Acceleration: Low To Semi Low Weight: Extremely High Handling: Semi Low To Average Drift: Decent To Semi High Items: Extremely High Stats In Standard BW Speed: Very High To Extremely High Acceleration: Semi Low To Average Weight: High To Very High Handling: Semi Low To Average Drift: Decent To Semi High Items: Decent To Semi High Type: Heavy-Weight Daisy: The rival of Princess Peach is back in this game to try and claim 1st place! Information On Daisy: Stats In Light Dancer Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Very High To Extremely High Items: Low To Semi Low Stats In Power Flower Speed: Decent To Semi High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Very High To Extremely High Items: Extremely High Stats In Standard DS Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Average To Decent Drift: Very High To Extremely High Items: Semi High To High Type: Medium-Weight Dry Bones: Dry Bones, one of Bowser's most loyal followers, who has faced Mario many times before, is back in Mario Kart DS. Information on Dry Bones: Stats In Banisher Speed: Low To Semi Low Acceleration: Extremely High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Very High To Extremely High Drift: Average To Decent Items: Extremely High Stats In Dry Bomber Speed: Semi Low To Average Acceleration: Extremely High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Extremely High Drift: Average To Decent Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In Standard DB Speed: Low To Semi Low Acceleration: Extremely High Weight: Average To Decent Handling: Extremely High Drift: Average To Decent Items: Semi High To High Type: Light-Weight Waluigi: Luigi's rival seeks to beat Luigi by claiming 1st place in this new Mario Kart game! Information On Waluigi: Stats In Gold Mantis Speed: High To Very High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Semi High To High Drift: Semi High To High Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In Standard WL Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Semi High To High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Decent To Semi High Items: Semi High To High Stats In Zipper Speed: Semi High To High Acceleration: Decent To Semi High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Decent To Semi High Items: Extremely High Type: Medium-Weight R.O.B.: R.O.B. was an add-on for the NES, but he has appeared in this new Mario Kart game as a playable character. Go figure. Information On R.O.B.: Stats In ROB-BLS Speed: Extremely High Acceleration: Decent To Semi High Weight: Semi High To High Handling: Semi High To High Drift: Low To Semi Low Items: Semi Low To Average Stats In ROB-LGS Speed: Very High To Extremely High Acceleration: Decent To Semi High Weight: Very High To Extremely High Handling: Decent To Semi High Drift: Low To Semi Low Items: Extremely High Stats In Standard RB Speed: Very High To Extremely High Acceleration: Decent To Semi High Weight: High To Very High Handling: Semi High To High Drift: Semi Low To Average Items: Semi High To High Type: Heavy Weight |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 4. Storyline | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| There is no story to this game, as it is merely a racing game, hence the title of the game. Basically, you race to see who reaches the finish line first. That's it. |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 5. Controls | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| Out of Race Controls -------------------- A Button: Confirm selected actions B Button: Cancel selected actions X Button: Does nothing Y Button: Does nothing L Button: Does nothing R Button: Does nothing Start: Does nothing Select: Does nothing D-Pad: Moves cursor In-Race Controls ---------------- A Button: Hold this button to make your kart race B Button: Hold this button to use the brakes (while steering only), also hold the button while you aren't steering to drive backwards Y Button: Changes the map view X Button: Fire an item L Button: Fire an item, hold this button when you have an item that can be thrown (excluding the Spiked Shell), such as a Red Shell, a Banana, a Green Shell, etc. R Button: Jump, and if you jump and hold Left or Right on the D-Pad, depending on the direction of the turn you are making, you can perform a Drift technique, as well as a Power Slide (see the Techniques section of this FAQ for more information) Start: Pauses the game Select: Does nothing D-Pad: Use this to steer your kart Touch Screen: Tap this to display toggle between the two different maps |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 6. Game Basics | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| Items: In each race in Grand Prix mode, as well as Balloon Battle mode, Shine Runners mode, and even Vs mode, you'll find "?" blocks. ? blocks house items, but what you get from them is random. To make the item shuffle go faster after hitting a ? block, tap the L button. Some items are extremely rare, some are not, it all depends on the item. I'll list all of the items in the game and how rare they are in the Items section of this FAQ. Also, do not be deceived by blocks that do not have ? marks on them, as this block is actually an item, and if you hit against it, you will be stunned for quite a few seconds. To fire an item straight, press L. To fire an item backwards, press Down on the D-Pad, then press L. Finally, to hold an item on your kart and not fire it, simply get the item, then hold L to keep it in your kart. If you keep an item such as a Red Shell or Green Shell, any opponent who bumps into it will be hit! This also works for blocks without ? marks, as well as Bananas. Speed Tiles: Speed tiles are colorful tiles, which you will find in Shine Runners, Grand Prix, Vs, and even Time Trial. When you find one of these colorful tiles, ride them to get a boost of speed. These tiles are very useful, so use them to your advantage. Item Box: At the top left corner of the screen during a race, you should see a black box with a white outlining on it. This is what I call an item box, because if you collect an item, the item you collect will appear in the item box. When you use an item, the item will disappear from the item box. Accelerating: This isn't really a game basic, but I'll list it here anyway. To accelerate, before you start a race, wait until the timer almost gets off of 2. When it is almost off of 2, hold A and when the timer lifts and the race starts, you will gain a boost of speed. Make sure, however, that you hold A RIGHT before, and I do mean right before the 2 on the timer goes off. If you do it too early, your kart will spin out of control and smoke for a couple of seconds, and that's always bad. Records: This appears just below the Single Player, Multiplayer, and Nintendo WFC icons after the title screen. This option allows you to check your Vs win/loss ratio, your Battle win/loss ratio, and your online mode win/loss ratio. Also, it allows you to check your Grand Prix and Time Trial records. Finally, this option allows you to check your friends' win/loss ratio, when they last played, etc. At any time by pressing X after selecting Grand Prix or any other option, you can erase your records. Options: This also appears below the Single Player, Multiplayer, and Nintendo WFC options that appear after the title screen. Here you can edit your Settings (You can edit the sound so it could be Stereo or Mono, whichever you perfer. Also, you can edit whether or not the function to allow you to search for an online friend is on or off). Secondly, you can edit your nickname (this'll appear in Multiplayer and online) and emblem here (this'll appear in Multiplayer and online). Finally, you can erase all of your data on MKDS (this includes missions, or anything else you've completed). Don't see why you would wanna do that, but you can. |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| | 7. Walkthrough | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-| Here is a complete walkthrough for all the cups in Grand Prix, as well as all of the missions in Mission mode. Note that the Grand Prix walkthrough covers 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc, as nothing is changed in the courses in the modes, except for how fast the karts go. Also note that the courses in the Retro Grand Prix mode are courses from the previous Mario Kart games, whereas the courses in the Nitro Grand Prix are MKDS exclusives. I also find that the computer opponents use items on you a lot more in 100cc and 150cc, so just be aware of that. Finally, after you beat Flower Cup, you unlock the Star Cup, but only if you get rank C or better. After beating the Star Cup with rank C or better, you unlock the Special Cup, and so on. Also, there are several ranks, which are namely: *, meaning the best rank you can get, even better than A. Rank A is another rank, which is near perfect, but still not as good as * is. Then there's B, which is ok, but not the best. Then comes C, which is not that good at all, but still worthy of unlocking the next cup if you finish the cup at that rank. Then there's rank D, which is pretty bad, but it can still unlock another cup or unlock Mirror Mode. Finally, there is rank E, which is the worst rank you can possibly get. Now we know that this rank isn't worthy of unlocking another cup. Seriously, if you get rank E, you desperately need to improve yourself. Grand Prix Walkthrough ---------------------- Nitro Grand Prix Walkthrough ---------------------------- Mushroom Cup Walkthrough ------------------------ Course #1 - Figure-8 Circuit ---------------------------- This an extremely straight-foward course with some straightaways. There are no obstacles in this course, except the grass on the side of the road, but who would intentionally drive on the side of the road, anyway? As long as you do not drive on the side of the road, then you are pretty much okay. Also, Drifting/Power Sliding on the turns isn't a bad idea, either. Course #2 - Yoshi Falls ----------------------- This course is nothing major, just like Figure-8 Circuit. Use the speed tiles you come across in the course to your advantage, and be careful not to fall off, as it is a possibility if you aren't careful. If you decide to drive on the waterfall, then there's a better chance than normal that you'll fall off, so please don't try and drive on the waterfall, as it might cost you. There are also some turns in this course that you'll have to make, but nothing significant. Course #3 - Cheep Cheep Beach ----------------------------- This is also another very straight-foward course. Nothing much to note here, except when you reach the part in the course where the water goes out and comes back in, try not to get caught in that water, and also try and avoid the crawfish's walking along the beach on that part, as well. When you reach the brown tiles with the "^" arrows on them, drive over them to use them to your advantage. Course #4 - Luigi's Mansion --------------------------- Nothing too terrible to look out for in this course. There are some trees in a muddy area that you'll come across later on in the course, as well as some sharp turns every now and then. Aside from the trees and the muddy area (Which you must drive through), there isn't much to worry about at all. Flower Cup Walkthrough ---------------------- Course #1 - Desert Hills ------------------------ Avoid the fireballs that the sun fires at you, as well as the Pokeys that you will come across. Also, stay off the sides of the road, as the sand there can really slow you down. Course #2 - Delfino Square -------------------------- Nothing much you need to watch out for here. This course is all about turning curves, so just be aware of that and try and Drift. There is a shortcut, however, that I've seen some people use online. To reach that shortcut, go through the course until you come across some wooden crates. In that area, drive slightly west, then north and through the muddy tunnel there (Look at the map if you don't get what I'm saying). This tunnel, if you go straight after going through it, will take you to the huge speed boosting tile near the finish line. Sure, you can get here normally, but this is still useful. Course #3 - Waluigi Pinball --------------------------- Use the three speed tiles in the beginning of the course to gain some speed. Avoid the black balls, and the other obstacles in this course. Also, this course, like Delfino Square, also requires a lot of turning curves, so try Drifting/Power Sliding a lot in this course. Course #4 - Shroom Ridge ------------------------ This course can be a bit rough if you aren't careful. There are tons of cars and trucks driving about the level, so please, by all means, don't bump into them if you want 1st place. Also, don't fall off into nowhere, as near the finish line, there is a place you can fall down, which will make you get out of that 1st place spot real fast. Star Cup Walkthrough -------------------- Course #1 - DK Pass ------------------- This course is actually a bit difficult. Be careful not to fall off, and avoid the snowballs, as well as the snowmen, as they can really slow you down. Also, like in all courses almost, except the ones like Delfino Square, avoid driving on the side of the road. Course #2 - Tick-Tock Clock --------------------------- This course is not that hard or annoying. In fact, I find it quite fun. Use the speed tiles in the beginning to give you a boost, be careful of the long and spinning red poles there. Look out for the pendulum, as well as the other black pole with the long red pole that spins, which you'll eventually come to (You'll come across two of these). Also, try and avoid the other obstacles that you'll encounter, as they can really slow you down if you hit them. Overall, this level is fun, but it is the course with the most obstacles in the game, by far. Finally, be careful not to fall off. Course #3 - Mario Circuit ------------------------- Avoid bumping into the Goombas in the course, and also avoid driving on the side of the road, as that will really slow you down on this course. Also, you will have to Drift a lot in this course, and I do mean a lot, because there are a lot of curves (They had to make something hard for such a short and straight-foward course). That's pretty much all you need to know here. Course #4 - Airship Fortress ---------------------------- I'll tell you now, this is not the best of levels, it is kind of annoying. It resembles Bowser's Doomship from Super Mario Bros 3, if you've ever played it and/or watched the show. In the beginning of the course, when you are beside the ship, avoid the Bullet Bills that are fired from the ship. Later on, you will come to two spinning fires, so just ride through them at the right time to avoid being hit. Eventually, you'll come to a speed tile, which carries you to a hole. Note that the computer opponents can knock you off so that you won't get into the hole, thus easily knocking you out of 1st place. That's pretty much all there is to know about this course! Special Cup Walkthrough ----------------------- Course #1 - Wario Stadium ------------------------- Use the speed tiles you come across in the course for some speed. Also, don't drive in the mud when you reach it. Also, you should try and get an item from one of the ? blocks in the middle of the circle of fire you come across, but in order to even reach the items, you'll need to use the speed tiles. Finally, avoid the spinning fire (There is more than one of these) that you come across, otherwise you'll be slowed down greatly. Course #2 - Peach Gardens ------------------------- Avoid the Chain Chomps at the beginning of the course, and don't fall into the water, either, which is also at the beginning of the course. Do not bump into the fences in this course, either. Avoid driving in the flower beds, as that will slow you down. Also, don't drive on the sides of the road, as I'm sure you already know. Try and avoid the moles as best you can, as well, as hitting one of them slows you down a good bit. When you come across bushes, try not to bump into them, as you'll be slowed down, and we don't want or need that. Course #3 - Bowser Castle ------------------------- This course is actually pretty hard, and I find that everytime you are on the moving log, the computer opponents use a Red Shell, a Green Shell, or a Blue Blue Spiked Shell on you. Anyway, the actual course itself has many areas where there's no railing, thus it's easy to fall off into the lava, so please drive carefully to avoid that at all costs. When you come to a spinning platform shortly after you meet the Thwomps, try and work your way to the other side, while fighting against the moving platform. Also, when you come to the moving log, be warned about the computer opponents using Shell items on you, as I mentioned above, as they ALWAYS do it to me, and that can get EXTREMELY annoying. Also, please try and avoid falling off of the moving log, because if you do, and it's 2nd or 3rd lap, you don't have a very good chance of getting 1st place, and you'll be knocked to 2nd or 3rd place. Finally, avoid the Thwomps in this course, as well, as being squashed can really slow you down. One more thing: Drive very carefully after you cross the moving log, as you will come across three moving platforms, and it's easy to fall in the lava there if you aren't careful. Course #4 - Rainbow Road ------------------------ Use the speed tiles in course to your advantage. Note that in this course you can fall off EXTREMELY easy, and the computer opponents always knock you off, back onto 5th place or worse, it seems. There is no doubt that this course and Bowser's Castle are the hardest ones in the game. Aside from the speed tiles, there's not too much to note in this course, except by all means, drive very carefully, and use the brakes on areas where you can fall off. Retro Grand Prix Walkthrough ---------------------------- Shell Cup Walkthrough --------------------- Course #1 - Mario Circuit 1 --------------------------- This is an extremely straight-foward course, with a lot of curves and some straightaways. This course is trying to familiarize you with the controls. In other words, this course is a beginners course. Aside from you having to make lots of turns (Be sure to Drift, so see the Techniques section of the guide for that information), this course is easy, just don't drive in the dirt on the side of the roads, and you should be fine. NOTE: The straightaways are good for Drafting (See the Techniques section for that information as well). Course #2 - Moo Moo Farm ------------------------ This is another very straight-foward course. There are some turns, like in Mario Circuit, that you'll have to make, but Drifting/Power Sliding doesn't come in handy on these turns, as the turns are on hill terrain. Also, watch out for the Monty Moles on the east side of the course, as they will slow you down if you hit one of them. Course #3 - Peach Circuit ------------------------- Like you'd expect from the Shell Cup, this course is another straight-foward course. In this course, however, you'll have to make some pretty sharp turns, so I hope you are getting used to Drifting/Power Sliding at this point, or you are really good at turning curves, because that's what is required here. Aside from that, there's nothing else worth mentioning, except that there are some straightaways you'll come across, which are good for Drafting. Course #4 - Luigi Circuit ------------------------- This is yet another straight-foward course with some straightaways, as well as some turns, but it's nothing beyond what you've experienced in the previous courses, except the fact that there are speed tiles in this course on the east side towards the finish line. Use those speed tiles to gain some boosts of speed, but be careful; the computer opponents seem to throw Bananas up there a lot, so just watch out for that, and you should be okay. Banana Cup Walkthrough ---------------------- Course #1 - Donut Plains 1 -------------------------- Nothing much to note here. This course is pretty straight-foward. Don't drive into the mud or the grass. That's all you need to know here. Course #2 - Frappe Snowland --------------------------- This course can actually be a bit tough. Avoid driving in the snow on the side of the road, and also avoid the snowmen you come across. Eventually, you will come across a huge pack of snowmen, so drive through that area very carefully when you come to it. You will also have to make a lot of turns in this course, so be prepared to Drift/Power Slide. Course #3 - Bowser Castle 2 --------------------------- This level is extremely difficult, and you have a really good chance of falling into the lava, so be extremely careful throughout the course, and maneuver your kart very carefully and cautiously. Also, use the speed tiles in the course to get you some boosts, but you can even fall in the lava then, so be very very careful, and don't get on the speed tiles that have a huge hole of fire below them, or it's a good chance you'll fall in. Course #4 - Baby Park --------------------- This course is extremely straight-foward, though I find that the computer opponents use a Blue Spiked Shell very often in this course, so be careful, as that can get frusterating really quick. Also, this is a turning course, so perform Drfits/Power Slides to get around the sharp turns. Other than that, this is, like I said, a very straight-foward course with straightaways and a few sharp turns. Leaf Cup Walkthrough -------------------- Course #1 - Koopa Beach 2 ------------------------- This is a fairly straight-foward course, but you are required to make some occasional turns here and there, but they don't really require extreme tactics to get around, as they aren't that sharp of turns. Also, try your best to avoid falling into those dark blue puddles that you see in the lighter blue water, as falling in those puddles can be very annoying, and make you lose the race easily. Aside from this, there's nothing much to note in this course, except don't drive on the side of the road where the lily pads are. Course #2 - Choco Mountain -------------------------- This is a foggy mountain, and it is a hilly and bumpy course, so be prepared to bounce up and down a lot. There are some turns that you'll have to make in this course, but they are nothing too incredibly difficult, unlike in some other courses, such as Baby Park. About half way through the first lap, you'll come to an area with rolling boulders and a huge pool of water to the left, so when you come to that area, try and avoid the rolling boulders, and don't drive to the left by all means. Also, I don't recommend Drifting/Power Sliding in that area, as that can knock you into the pool of water. Other than that, this course is fairly simple, except with a few bumps here and there. Course #3 - Luigi Circuit ------------------------- It's raining in this course, and there are puddles on the road. Don't drive in the puddles, by all means, as it will produce the same effect as a Banana. Also, avoid driving in the dirt on either side of the road, as that will slow your kart down considerably. Other than that, there are a few turns you'll have to make in this course, but that's it, just Drift/Power Slide around them and you should be fine. Course #4 - Mushroom Bridge --------------------------- This is a pretty straight-foward course with some trucks and cars driving about. If you hit one of the cars, you will spin out of control for a few seconds, so try and avoid that at all costs. Also, there are some turns that you'll have to make in this course, but nothing too terribly sharp, but as always, Drifting/Power Sliding comes in handy around the turns. Aside from this, there's really nothing worth mentioning about this course. Lightning Cup Walkthrough ------------------------- Course #1 - Choco Island 2 --------------------------- This is a fairly straightfoward course, with a few turns here and there where you will have to Drift. Also, when you are driving in the chocolate river, your kart will slow down, but you basically have to drive through the chocolate river. Also, stay off the side of the road, as the chocolate there will really slow you down. Finally, don't bump into any of the Piranhas if you somehow get onto the side of the road unintentionally. Course #2 - Banshee Boardwalk ----------------------------- This course is extremely difficult, so be warned. In the beginning on the boardwalk, there will be fishes that come out of the water, as well as Boos, but they never did me any harm, so I doubt they even harm period. Try and avoid falling off the boardwalk, and when you reach the room with the coffin of bats, as well as a cage with bats coming out of it, try and avoid them (It shouldn't be hard at all), as if they hit you, they will slow you down a bit. Finally, be warned: I find that the computer opponents throw items at you a lot on this course. Course #3 - Sky Garden ---------------------- Be careful not to fall off here, as it is sort of easy to, but not near about as easy as it is on say Bowser's Castle. Also, use the speed tiles for some speed, but be careful, as one of those tiles can cause you to have to Drift immediately, as you'll need to turn after using that certain speed tile. Other than this, there's not much to note about the Sky Garden. Course #4 - Yoshi Circuit ------------------------- This course is straight-foward. Just avoid driving on the side of the road, like in all courses. Seriously, that is pretty much all there is to note here. Mission Walkthrough ------------------- There are seven levels of missions, with 8 trials in each mission. In order to unlock another level in missions, you have to complete all 8 trials in one level. Also, to unlock the seventh level mission, which is the final one, you must complete all of the trials in the other six levels, and get a 1-Star rank on all of the trials in each level. There is also a boss stage that you must complete after completing the eight trials in each level before you can move onto the next level of missions. Level 1 Walkthrough ------------------- Mission 1-1 ----------- Game Description: Drive through all 5 numbered gates in order! NOTE: You are forced to use Mario in his Standard MR kart for this mission. To do this first mission, it's very simple; all you have to do is drive through the numbered gates in order, which means drive through the first one, which is number 1, then through the second one, which is number 2, and so on until you complete the mission. Also, there are, after the first gate, four Mushrooms beside each gate except number 5 (number 5 has 5 Mushrooms), which will speed you up, so be sure to use those Mushrooms. Note that I suggest you use the closest Mushroom to the gate, depending on your current position. You should also try and accelerate at the beginning of the race to gain a boost of speed. Overall, this mission is very easy, and you should have no problems with it, and it's also easy to get a good rank on this mission. Mission 1-2 ----------- Game Description: Collect all 15 coins! NOTE: You are forced to use Peach in her Standard PC kart for this mission. This is a bit harder than the previous mission, but it still shouldn't be that hard, though it might be hard to get a 2 or 3 star rank, but once you get accustomed to the game and get good at it, it shouldn't be hard at all. The object of this mission to collect all 15 coins in the course. When you start the race, you'll come to a straightaway, so collect those two coins, then quickly Drift to the right and collect the next two coins you encounter. Now, you'll come to another straightaway (a long one at that), so collect the coins there. Eventually, there will be some more turns that you'll encounter, just like in the beginning, so Drift accurately across those turns to get the coins. Then, after the turns, you'll come to two signs that say "STOP!", and if you collected all 15 coins, you'll have completed the mission. Mission 1-3 ----------- Game Description: Destroy all 10 item boxes! NOTE: You are forced to use Yoshi in his Standard YS kart for this mission. This is a very easy mission. Simply drive into the item boxes (? blocks) that you come across and you will complete this mission if you drive into all 10 of the item boxes. The first two are simple to get, as it's just a straight drive to get them, but on the third one, you have to go down to a hill and collect that one. After that, the other item boxes should be fairly easy to get. Note that each item box contains a Mushroom, so use them wisely. Mission 1-4 ----------- Game Description: Get the Star and use it to hit 5 Cheep Cheeps! NOTE: You are forced to use Wario in his Standard WR kart for this mission. This is a very easy mission to complete, just don't drive too fast, because of how much speed the Star item gives you. Each item box houses a Star, so keep that in mind. If you're fast enough, you can complete this mission using only one Star. You have to hit each Cheep Cheep in this mission in order to complete. Like the game's description says, there are 5 Cheep Cheeps that you must hit while the Star item has an effect on you. Mission 1-5 ----------- Game Description: Drive through all 6 numbered gates in order! NOTE: You are forced to use Toad in his Standard TD kart for this mission. This is a fairly easy mission to complete, just don't fall off. Your objective here is to drive through all six gates in order. You start from the east side of the course, then gradually make your way to the other side of where you started in this course while going through the gates. Unlike in the first mission, there are no Mushrooms by the gates, so keep that in mind. Note that you shouldn't be extremely careless in this mission, meaning like don't drive so fast and all over the place, just drive smoothly enough to where you can |