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The main new feature of this installment is the hang gliding and [[underwater driving]], which allows racers to glide through the air and race in underwater sections of the new and old tracks. [[Kart]] customization is also introduced instead of racing in pre-made karts like the previous titles. In the game, players can exchange [[Ghost (Mario Kart series)|Ghost]] data and play online in multiplayer mode. Players can also receive Ghost data via [[Nintendo 3DS#StreetPass and SpotPass|SpotPass]] and race against other player's Ghosts from around the world. Nintendo stated that the game brings "a bunch of new elements" to the ''Mario Kart'' series. | The main new feature of this installment is the hang gliding and [[underwater driving]], which allows racers to glide through the air and race in underwater sections of the new and old tracks. [[Kart]] customization is also introduced instead of racing in pre-made karts like the previous titles. In the game, players can exchange [[Ghost (Mario Kart series)|Ghost]] data and play online in multiplayer mode. Players can also receive Ghost data via [[Nintendo 3DS#StreetPass and SpotPass|SpotPass]] and race against other player's Ghosts from around the world. Nintendo stated that the game brings "a bunch of new elements" to the ''Mario Kart'' series. | ||
''Mario Kart 7'' was the first [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' game]] to use the [[Nintendo Network]] service as it offered the ability to create custom communities, which would then become one of the features of the service; however, the service was terminated on April 8, 2024, making the game no longer playable online.<ref name=Shutdown> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=October 4, 2023|title=As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1709418623566020975|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=October 14, 2024}}</ref><ref name=ShutdownUpdate> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=January 23, 2024|title=Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1749963072998166670|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref> Once Nintendo introduced retail games that could be downloaded via the [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop]] until its discontinuation on March 27, 2023, ''Mario Kart 7'' was released in 2012 for the eShop, where it required 635.38 MB (5,083 blocks) to download. | ''Mario Kart 7'' was the first [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' game]] to use the [[Nintendo Network]] service, as it offered the ability to create custom communities, which would then become one of the features of the service; however, the service was terminated on April 8, 2024, making the game no longer playable online.<ref name=Shutdown> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=October 4, 2023|title=As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1709418623566020975|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=October 14, 2024}}</ref><ref name=ShutdownUpdate> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=January 23, 2024|title=Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1749963072998166670|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref> Once Nintendo introduced retail games that could be downloaded via the [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop]] until its discontinuation on March 27, 2023, ''Mario Kart 7'' was released in 2012 for the eShop, where it required 635.38 MB (5,083 blocks) to download. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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|colspan=13 style="text-align:justify;font-size:smaller;"|<span style="background:#096;color:white">A grove-green cell signifies victory results (great clapping, characters cheering) and the best after-race music.</span><br><span style="background:#CF0">A yellow-lime-green cell signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction) and the same music in Wi-Fi as the winner (different in ''Mario Kart DS'' GP).</span><br>A normal-colored cell signifies losing results and losing music.<br>In ''Super Mario Kart'', and ''Mario Kart Super Circuit'', 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this poorly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over. In ''Mario Kart 64'', 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race, but without the restrictions on how many times the player can retry a race. Starting with ''Mario Kart: Double Dash | |colspan=13 style="text-align:justify;font-size:smaller;"|<span style="background:#096;color:white">A grove-green cell signifies victory results (great clapping, characters cheering) and the best after-race music.</span><br><span style="background:#CF0">A yellow-lime-green cell signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction) and the same music in Wi-Fi as the winner (different in ''Mario Kart DS'' GP).</span><br>A normal-colored cell signifies losing results and losing music.<br>In ''Super Mario Kart'', and ''Mario Kart Super Circuit'', 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this poorly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over. In ''Mario Kart 64'', 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race, but without the restrictions on how many times the player can retry a race. Starting with ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', the Grand Prix normally continues. | ||
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===Online multiplayer=== | ===Online multiplayer=== | ||
With the Nintendo 3DS's online capabilities, players could look for other users for online play, local, or global range. Players | With the Nintendo 3DS's online capabilities, players could look for other users for online play, local, or global range. Players could choose a worldwide competition to race against other users who are connected, race with friends that were met via StreetPass, or play in communities formed by users with customized rules for the races. Just like in ''Mario Kart Wii'', ''Mario Kart 7'' had the [[Wii#Mario Kart Channel|Mario Kart Channel]] that showed updates of online activity automatically through the SpotPass and StreetPass modes. With StreetPass, the users can exchange their Miis, Ghost Data from Time Trials, players' names, and information about communities, while the user would only receive Ghost Data from other users and community recommendations via SpotPass. | ||
====VR==== | ====VR==== | ||
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|[[File:Shy Guy MK7.png|150px]] | |[[File:Shy Guy MK7.png|150px]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|'''{{color-link|Shy Guy|#D9D9D9}}''' | |style="text-align:center"|'''{{color-link|Shy Guy|#D9D9D9}}'''{{footnote|main|a}}<br>[[File:MK7_Shy_Guy_Emblem.png]]<br>''First time as a fully playable driver'' | ||
|style="text-align:center" data-sort-value="1"|'''<span style="color:gold">Feather</span>''' | |style="text-align:center" data-sort-value="1"|'''<span style="color:gold">Feather</span>''' | ||
|Win the 150cc Shell Cup | |Win the 150cc Shell Cup | ||
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|Successfully complete all cups in any class | |Successfully complete all cups in any class | ||
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{{footnote|note|a|When playing in Download Play, players without a game card are restricted to an alternate-colored Shy Guy.}} | |||
===Rival order=== | ===Rival order=== | ||
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===Available parts=== | ===Available parts=== | ||
There are 17 kart bodies, 10 tires, and 7 gliders for a grand total of 1,190 kart combinations. The following is a list of all the available parts, using the American English names. If the kart has a different name in the British English version, the British name is put in parentheses under the American name. All kart parts are sorted based on how they're ordered in-game, starting with the standard parts. The following notation is used: | There are 17 kart bodies, 10 tires, and 7 gliders for a grand total of 1,190 kart combinations. The following is a list of all the available parts, using the American English names. If the kart has a different name in the British English version, the British name is put in parentheses under the American name. All kart parts are sorted based on how they're ordered in-game, starting with the standard parts. The following notation is used: | ||
{{footnote|note|b|Changes color, depending on the character.}} | |||
{{footnote|note|c|Changes color for [[Daisy]], [[Rosalina]], and [[Honey Queen]].}} | |||
{{footnote|note|d|Not used by male or gender-indeterminate CPU drivers.}} | |||
{{footnote|note|e|Not used by CPU drivers, except for Miis obtained via StreetPass from this game's Mario Kart Channel, if they are equipped.}} | |||
====Karts==== | ====Karts==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MK7 Toad-Standard Kart.png|[[Standard Kart#Mario Kart 7|Standard]] | MK7 Toad-Standard Kart.png|[[Standard Kart#Mario Kart 7|Standard]]{{footnote|main|b}} | ||
MK7 Gold Kart.png|[[Gold Standard#Mario Kart 7|Gold Standard]] | MK7 Gold Kart.png|[[Gold Standard#Mario Kart 7|Gold Standard]]{{footnote|main|e}}<br><small>''(Gold Kart)''</small> | ||
MK7 Royal Ribbon.png|[[Birthday Girl]] | MK7 Royal Ribbon.png|[[Birthday Girl]]{{footnote|main|c}}{{footnote|main|d}}<br><small>''(Royal Ribbon)''</small> | ||
MK7 Bumble V.png|[[Bumble V]] | MK7 Bumble V.png|[[Bumble V]] | ||
MK7 Growlster.png|[[Bruiser]]<br><small>''(Growlster)''</small> | MK7 Growlster.png|[[Bruiser]]<br><small>''(Growlster)''</small> | ||
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MK7 Blue Seven.png|[[Blue Seven]] | MK7 Blue Seven.png|[[Blue Seven]] | ||
MK7 Bolt Buggy.png|[[Bolt Buggy]] | MK7 Bolt Buggy.png|[[Bolt Buggy]] | ||
MK7 Pipe Frame.png|[[Pipe Frame]] | MK7 Pipe Frame.png|[[Pipe Frame]]{{footnote|main|b}} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MK7 Standard.png|[[Standard (tire)|Standard]]<br><small>''(Normal)''</small> | MK7 Standard.png|[[Standard (tire)|Standard]]<br><small>''(Normal)''</small> | ||
MK7 Gold Tires.png|[[Gold Tires]] | MK7 Gold Tires.png|[[Gold Tires]]{{footnote|main|e}}<br><small>''(Gold Wheels)''<br></small> | ||
MK7 Roller.png|[[Roller]] | MK7 Roller.png|[[Roller]] | ||
MK7 Slim.png|[[Slim (tire)|Slim]] | MK7 Slim.png|[[Slim (tire)|Slim]] | ||
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====Gliders==== | ====Gliders==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MK7 Super Glider.png|[[Super Glider]] | MK7 Super Glider.png|[[Super Glider]]{{footnote|main|b}} | ||
MK7 Gold Glider.png|[[Gold Glider]] | MK7 Gold Glider.png|[[Gold Glider]]{{footnote|main|e}} | ||
MK7 Peach Parasol.png|[[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]] | MK7 Peach Parasol.png|[[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]]{{footnote|main|c}} | ||
MK7 Flower Glider.png|[[Flower Glider]] | MK7 Flower Glider.png|[[Flower Glider]] | ||
MK7 Beast Glider.png|[[Beast Glider]]<br><small>''(Ghastly Glider)''</small> | MK7 Beast Glider.png|[[Beast Glider]]<br><small>''(Ghastly Glider)''</small> | ||
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*The Mainland China release was published by [[iQue]]. It is one of the last two games published by the company, the other being ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. | *The Mainland China release was published by [[iQue]]. It is one of the last two games published by the company, the other being ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. | ||
*The flag of Taiwan (ROC) was removed in the China release. Any Taiwanese locations were also hidden.<ref>https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1152588845570908160</ref> | *The flag of Taiwan (ROC) was removed in the China release. Any Taiwanese locations were also hidden.<ref>https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1152588845570908160</ref> | ||
*The China release is the only ''Super Mario'' game, as well as the last Nintendo game officially released in China (PRC), to support global online multiplayer, as the next PRC release that supports online multiplayer is ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', published by Tencent, | *The China release is the only ''Super Mario'' game, as well as the last Nintendo game officially released in China (PRC), to support global online multiplayer, as the next PRC release that supports online multiplayer is ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', published by Tencent, operates completely separately from the global release and offers no interactions between the two versions. | ||
*''Mario Kart 7'' has more track name differences between the American English and British English versions than any other ''Mario Kart'' game, with a total of eight racetracks and one battle course. | *''Mario Kart 7'' has more track name differences between the American English and British English versions than any other ''Mario Kart'' game, with a total of eight racetracks and one battle course. | ||
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*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': Part of the [[3DS Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Castle]] and Rainbow Road themes are based on their respective themes originating from this game. Some voice clips are reused. Also, the [[Barrel Train]] returns from this game. [[GCN Daisy Cruiser|Daisy Cruiser]] and [[GCN Dino Dino Jungle|Dino Dino Jungle]] return as retro courses, and finally, the 3-2-1 starting countdown returns with a new design. | *''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': Part of the [[3DS Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Castle]] and Rainbow Road themes are based on their respective themes originating from this game. Some voice clips are reused. Also, the [[Barrel Train]] returns from this game. [[GCN Daisy Cruiser|Daisy Cruiser]] and [[GCN Dino Dino Jungle|Dino Dino Jungle]] return as retro courses, and finally, the 3-2-1 starting countdown returns with a new design. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'': The way that [[coin]]s give the kart a small boost upon being collected originated from this game. | *''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'': The way that [[coin]]s give the kart a small boost upon being collected originated from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'': The [[Egg 1]] and [[B Dasher]] return from this game as kart parts. [[DS Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]], [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]], [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]], and [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]] return as retro courses, plus [[DS Palm Shore|Palm Shore]] returns as a playable battle arena. During multiplayer with someone who doesn't have the game, [[Shy Guy]] becomes their automatic character like in this game. | *''[[Mario Kart DS]]'': The [[Egg 1]] and [[B Dasher]] return from this game as kart parts. [[DS Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]], [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]], [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]], and [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]] return as retro courses, plus [[DS Palm Shore|Palm Shore]] returns as a playable battle arena. During multiplayer with someone who doesn't have the game, [[Shy Guy]] becomes their automatic character like in this game. A portion of the [[Figure-8 Circuit]] and [[DS Mario Circuit|Mario Circuit]] theme from this game can be heard on the title screen. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': The playable Lakitu's artwork in ''Mario Kart 7'' is a color swapped version of Lakitu's artwork from this game. Koopa Troopa's artwork is also reused from the game. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': The playable Lakitu's artwork in ''Mario Kart 7'' is a color swapped version of Lakitu's artwork from this game. Koopa Troopa's artwork is also reused from the game. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'': The [[Comet Observatory]], some domes, the Starshroom and the starting planet of [[Gateway Galaxy]] appear in the background in the course [[3DS Rosalina's Ice World|Rosalina's Ice World]]. [[Rosalina]] and [[Honey Queen]] both originate from this game. | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'': The [[Comet Observatory]], some domes, the Starshroom and the starting planet of [[Gateway Galaxy]] appear in the background in the course [[3DS Rosalina's Ice World|Rosalina's Ice World]]. [[Rosalina]] and [[Honey Queen]] both originate from this game. | ||
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*''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'': The countdown timer and the signal light returns in Speed Golf to signal the start of the first hole. Various voice clips of Rosalina are recycled. | *''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'': The countdown timer and the signal light returns in Speed Golf to signal the start of the first hole. Various voice clips of Rosalina are recycled. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': The [[Wii U]] follow-up includes various elements from this game. [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]], [[3DS Music Park|Music Park]], and [[3DS Piranha Plant Slide|Piranha Plant Slide]] return as this game's retro tracks. The glider and underwater racing mechanics return. Customization returns as well. Some vehicle bodies, tires, and gliders from ''Mario Kart 7'' return also. [[3DS Neo Bowser City|Neo Bowser City]] returns as a downloadable retro course. | *''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': The [[Wii U]] follow-up includes various elements from this game. [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]], [[3DS Music Park|Music Park]], and [[3DS Piranha Plant Slide|Piranha Plant Slide]] return as this game's retro tracks. The glider and underwater racing mechanics return. Customization returns as well. Some vehicle bodies, tires, and gliders from ''Mario Kart 7'' return also. [[3DS Neo Bowser City|Neo Bowser City]] returns as a downloadable retro course. | ||
**''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'': The [[Koopa Clown]] kart body returns. [[3DS Wuhu Town|Wuhu Town]] returns as a retro battle course. [[Lunar Colony]] has a moon section with low gravity just like Rainbow Road. [[3DS Toad Circuit|Toad Circuit]], [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]], [[3DS Rosalina's Ice World|Rosalina's Ice World]], and [[3DS Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]] return as downloadable courses in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. | **''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'': The [[Koopa Clown]] kart body returns. [[3DS Wuhu Town|Wuhu Town]] returns as a retro battle course. [[Lunar Colony]] has a moon section with low gravity just like Rainbow Road. [[3DS Toad Circuit|Toad Circuit]], [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]], [[3DS Rosalina's Ice World|Rosalina's Ice World]], and [[3DS Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]] return as downloadable courses in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'': Various voice clips of Rosalina are recycled in these games. | *''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'': Various voice clips of Rosalina are recycled in these games. | ||
**Nintendo 3DS version: [[3DS Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]] appears as a stage in this game. The Rainbow Road theme music can play on the aforementioned stage, along with an arrangement of Rainbow Road themes from handheld ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' games. In addition, various trophies reference content from this game. | **Nintendo 3DS version: [[3DS Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]] appears as a stage in this game. The Rainbow Road theme music can play on the aforementioned stage, along with an arrangement of Rainbow Road themes from handheld ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' games. In addition, various trophies reference content from this game. | ||
**Wii U version: The Rainbow Road theme, an arrangement of Rainbow Road themes from handheld ''Mario Kart'' games, and an arrangement of this game's circuit theme appear as music tracks for the Mario Circuit stage. Various trophies reference content from this game. | **Wii U version: The Rainbow Road theme, an arrangement of Rainbow Road themes from handheld ''Mario Kart'' games, and an arrangement of this game's circuit theme appear as music tracks for the Mario Circuit stage. Various trophies reference content from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'': All of the game's race courses return in this game except for [[Wuhu Loop]], Music Park, [[Maka Wuhu]], and DK Jungle. All of this game's [[classic course]]s also return in this game. Many of ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s music is also included in the game. [[Honey Queen]]'s emblem appears on a badge. The [[Birthday Girl]], [[Cloud 9]], [[Zucchini]], [[Blue Seven]], [[Bolt Buggy]], [[Bumble V]], [[Bruiser]], [[Soda Jet]], [[Koopa Clown]], and [[Gold Standard]] return as kart parts, along with various tires that are no longer separate pieces. The [[Super Glider]], [[Parachute (glider)|Parachute]], [[Parafoil]], [[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]], [[Flower Glider]], [[Gold Glider]], and [[Swooper (glider)|Swooper]] return as gliders. | *''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'': All of the game's race courses return in this game except for [[Wuhu Loop]], Music Park, [[Maka Wuhu]], and DK Jungle. All of this game's [[classic course]]s also return in this game. Many of ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s music is also included in the game, including the local and online multiplayer menu music. [[Honey Queen]]'s emblem appears on a badge. The [[Birthday Girl]], [[Cloud 9]], [[Zucchini]], [[Blue Seven]], [[Bolt Buggy]], [[Bumble V]], [[Bruiser]], [[Soda Jet]], [[Koopa Clown]], and [[Gold Standard]] return as kart parts, along with various tires that are no longer separate pieces. The [[Super Glider]], [[Parachute (glider)|Parachute]], [[Parafoil]], [[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]], [[Flower Glider]], [[Gold Glider]], and [[Swooper (glider)|Swooper]] return as gliders. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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*The new courses use the current ''Mario Kart'' logo on their starting banners, while retro courses still use the classic logo. | *The new courses use the current ''Mario Kart'' logo on their starting banners, while retro courses still use the classic logo. | ||
*When unlocking a new kart part, if the player goes to the [[Wii#Mario Kart Channel|Mario Kart Channel]] to change parts, no jingle sound will play and the gift icon will not be there. However, it will still appear when going into the Grand Prix or Time Trials. | *When unlocking a new kart part, if the player goes to the [[Wii#Mario Kart Channel|Mario Kart Channel]] to change parts, no jingle sound will play and the gift icon will not be there. However, it will still appear when going into the Grand Prix or Time Trials. | ||
*This is the | *This is the first ''Mario Kart'' game that does not have its corresponding year of release on the title screen. | ||
*The Circle Pad can be used to manually rotate the trophy in the Grand Prix results screen, as well as move the camera in both ending screens. | *The Circle Pad can be used to manually rotate the trophy in the Grand Prix results screen, as well as move the camera in both ending screens. | ||