Mario Kart DS vs New Super Mario Bros.
If you are torn between Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros., the two share Minigames, NES and mario; here is how the numbers split. On raw data, Mario Kart DS takes 3 categories against 0 for New Super Mario Bros..
Mario Kart DS
New Super Mario Bros.| Metric | Mario Kart DS | New Super Mario Bros. | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.27 | ★ 4.17 | Mario Kart DS by 0.1 (2%) |
| Metacritic | 91 | 89 | Mario Kart DS by 2 (2%) |
| Catalog popularity | 571 adds | 567 adds | Mario Kart DS by 4 (1%) |
| Avg. playtime | 5h | 25h | New Super Mario Bros. is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2005 | 2006 | New Super Mario Bros. is newer by 1 yr |
Verdict
Mario Kart DS takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Minigames, NES, mario and console, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.