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# FAQ/ Walkthrough                  #
# By Sean Jones- TheFanBoyDestroyer #
# Version 0.30                      #
# 03/12/05                          #
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Mail-jarjar_11@hotmail.com
Copyright 2005 Sean Jones
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Table Of Contents
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1- Introduction
2- Dual Screen and Controls
3- Characters
4- Karts
5- Modes of Play
6- Tracks and Cups
7- Missions
8- Time Trial
9- Items
10- NWFC and Local Play
11- Unlockables and Secrets
12- Extras
13- Credits
14- Disclaimer
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1- Introduction
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Format: Nintendo DS
Launch Date: November 2005
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: Racing
Players: 1-8
Wifi Online Enabled: Yes
Multiplayer: Single and Multi Cart
Release Dates:
Europe: OUT NOW
America: OUT NOW
Australia: OUT NOW
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From www.nintendo.com
The acclaimed Mario Kart series has gone wireless! Race and battle with
up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether or not everyone has a
Game Card. The all-star cast includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey
Kong, Wario, Bowser, and Toad.
With courses drawn from every Mario Kart game - Super Mario Kart, Mario
Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash - players
may tour many of their favourites as well as all-new tracks and battle
arenas. The game has a new dimension of fun, since players can battle
others around the world by connecting to Nintendo’s new wireless gaming
service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, via Wi-Fi.
Mario Kart DS will feature Single Player and Multiplayer. In Single
Player expect the classic modes from Previous titles including Grand
Prix and Time Trial. Also, as a brand new addition to the Mario Kart
series, Verus Mode will now be accessible by yourself, computer-
controlled characters now becoming your opponent. This also goes with
Battle Mode.
Multiplayer will feature Offline and Online play. Offline will feature
Cooperative mode, Versus mode and Battle Mode for up to 8 players.
Online will feature 4-player mayhem for Versus Mode.
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About Me
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Hi, my name is TheFanBoyDestroyer but in most of the gaming world, I'm
known as Spirit. I decided to write this Guide shortly after E3 and have
since been tinkering on it ever since. This is my first Guide and
hopefully will be the first of many more to come. Please email me with
comments, requests and any mistakes you may pick up on. I am more that
happy to see constructive critsism. I am also 18 years old and have
been playing video games since as long as I can remember. This is my
first attempt at an FAQ so bare with me.
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About this Guide
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Work started on this Guide shortly after E3. With the release of the game
I have been labouring over getting everything sorted and neatly grouped
up so it represents at least some form of Walkthrough/ FAQ. What you
see now is the collective gathering of information over 6 months and
now the addition of all the goodies from the game itself. I will
continue to work on this FAQ for the next month.
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Version History
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Date: 19/11/2005
Version: 0.20
+ Basic design and information completed
+ Mission levels 1-1 to 1-4
+ 2 maps drawn for tracks
21/11/2005
Version: 0.25
+ FAQ section removed
+ Time Trials section added including Staff Ghost Times
+ Mission World 1 Guide Completed
+ Four Maps Completed
+ New Banner
Future Updates
Version: 1.00
+ Full Version. Instead of doing a gradual upate until the last version,
I have decided to simply do everything in one big upload. This will
include all maps, all Missions and all karts stats. Should be up before
Christmas.
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2- Dual Screen and Controls
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Controls
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A = Accelerate
B = Brake
Y = Toggle Map Sceen
X = Use Item
R = Hop
L = Use Item
START = Pause
Touch Screen = Change Map/ Draw Decals/ Select Options
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Power Sliding
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Power sliding is a feature already previously used in the Mario Kart
series and it has once again mades it's return. The feature is quite
easy to use once mastered, a requires very little skill at all.
To achieve a power slide it is best to wait until you come to a corner.
It can be down on wide straights but poor handling will leave you in
the mud. As you near a corner, tap and hold R to jump and then slide.
To preform the power sliding, move the directional pads left and right,
depending on which way you are turning. A blue spark should light up
under the cars tyres if you are doing things right. Repeat so the tyres
spark an orange colour and then either let loose for a quick boost of
speed or hold to inch around the corner and then achieve the boost of
speed.
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Rocket Start
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This is achieved by holding the Acceleration button as the countdown
reaches 2 and the number stops expanding. If done correctly, the Rocket
Start will give you a boost of speed at the begining of the race.
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Screen Display
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The top screen features the action of Mario Kart DS. Using a similar
HUD to recent Mario Kart titles, speed, weapon and Lap will be
displayed in the Top Screen.
The bottom screen (Touch Screen) will feature a detailed real-time map
of the course which functions similia to a rear view mirror. Also
featured on the bottom screen is the course Leaderboard.
Below is what the in game screen will look like as well as a description
of each parts significance.
Top Screen
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