After theMario Kart WorldNintendo Direct, fans appear to be confused about what the point of the Direct was, with many fans expressing disappointment, frustration, and even more resentment towards the game’scontroversial $80 price tag. The Direct was around 15 minutes long, and while there was some new information present, there wasn’t enough to convince some fans that the game is worth its asking price.
Over inmagnificent_maji’s Reddit post, a lot of fans are calling the Nintendo Direct"disappointing,“and are saying that the presentation had a lot of information that was already public, either from Nintendo itself or other media sources. Some new information included: drivers and karts having different stats, the open world having some missions like time trials and collectibles, and that the drive-through locations will allow players to unlock even more costumes for the game’s extensive roster.
The Reactions To The Mario Kart World Direct Are Mixed
Mario Kart Fans Are Divided
While having a single-game-focused Nintendo Direct can be a benefit for some players, and there was somenew information confirmed aboutMario Kart World, it doesn’t appear that fans are on the same page.MelodyLoveQueenon Reddit felt that the game’s lack of new information was even humorous, saying:“I’m actually quite shocked at the lack of new information in this direct that all I can do is laugh.“There have been particularly negative reactions to the perceived emptiness of the game’s open world, as well.
Other fans feel more positively about the game, but also agree that the Direct felt pointless. Reddit userDaKingOfDogsis still looking forward to the game but also felt the Direct was a waste of time, saying:“I’m still excited for the game regardless, as what we already knew was enough to get me hyped for the game, but… yeah I feel like I just wasted 15 minutes of my life…”
Our Take: The Reactions Are Understandable
There’s A Lot Of Heat Aimed At Mario Kart World Right Now
The reactions to the Nintendo Direct are understandable.A lot of fans were probably looking for a reason that would justify the game’s $80 price tag, like an expansive story mode or more details regarding online play and netcode, and that was not what was delivered. We did get a hint thatthe iconic Rainbow Road trackwill be unlockable and confirmation that the game will have four-player split-screen multiplayer, but that information was probably already assumed by a lot of fans given the series' history.
With a lot of heat aimed at Nintendo andMario Kart Worldsince the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, it doesn’t seem like this Direct was enough to change a lot of fans' opinions. How the game will be received on June 5 when it launches alongside the Switch 2 remains to be seen, but a lot of fans are justifiably skeptical still.
