What do reviews say about free roam?

Both expert reviews found free roam undercooked, with dull rewards.

What do reviews say about online?

Game Informer highlights 24-player online races.

What do reviews say about bad reviews?

68 of 220 Target ratings are 1 or 2 stars, far more than older Mario Kart.

Gaming · Games · 220 reviews · 3 sources

Mario Kart World

Best for: Switch 2 racing nightsPremium

The best-driving Mario Kart yet, with a thrilling Knockout Tour. Its open world feels thin.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You own a Switch 2
You love online Mario Kart races

Skip if

You want a rich open world
You are happy with MK8 Deluxe

How it scores

Controls9.5

Sound9.2

Gameplay9.0

Graphics9.0

Performance9.0

Price

$79.99

You pay for: Premium price for a racer

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Driving feelBest handling in the series

Knockout TourChaotic elimination rallies

SoundtrackCatchy remixes throughout

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Thin free roamFew tasks and weak rewards

Odd Grand Prix linksFiller drives between tracks

Buyer backlash31% rate it 1-2 stars

Reviewers disagree on

Racing feels superbOpen world feels empty

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Sources

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.