Mario Kart DS vs Super Mario Kart
If you are torn between Mario Kart DS and Super Mario Kart, the two share NES, mario and console; here is how the numbers split. On raw data, Mario Kart DS takes 1 categories against 0 for Super Mario Kart.
Mario Kart DS
Super Mario Kart| Metric | Mario Kart DS | Super Mario Kart | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.27 | ★ 4.06 | Mario Kart DS by 0.21 (5%) |
| Catalog popularity | 571 adds | 571 adds | Tie |
| Avg. playtime | 5h | 6h | Super Mario Kart is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2005 | 1993 | Mario Kart DS is newer by 12 yr |
Verdict
Mario Kart DS takes 1 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on 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.