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'''Underwater driving''' is a game mechanic introduced in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. When drivers are underwater, a small propeller will pop out from the back of the kart. The mechanic returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', its [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|port]], ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''. The game mechanic is implemented on both [[new course]]s and [[classic course]]s. Underwater sections can also be found on battle courses. [[Ramp]]s, [[Dash Panel]]s, [[Antigravity Panel]]s and water-based enemies such as [[Cheep Cheep]]s and [[Sidestepper]]s can also be found underwater. Some courses have optional underwater sections, such as the lake in {{classic-link|GCN|Sherbet Land}}. Prior to the introduction of underwater driving, entering deep water will usually respawn or slow down the player. | '''Underwater driving''' is a game mechanic introduced in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. When drivers are underwater, a small propeller will pop out from the back of the kart. The mechanic returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', its [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|port]], ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''. The game mechanic is implemented on both [[new course]]s and [[classic course]]s. Underwater sections can also be found on battle courses. [[Ramp]]s, [[Dash Panel]]s, [[Antigravity Panel]]s and water-based enemies such as [[Cheep Cheep]]s and [[Sidestepper]]s can also be found underwater. Some courses have optional underwater sections, such as the lake in {{classic-link|GCN|Sherbet Land}}. Prior to the introduction of underwater driving, entering deep water will usually respawn or slow down the player. | ||
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==Courses with underwater segments== | ==Courses with underwater segments== | ||
[[File:Larry Lightweights MK8.png|250px|thumb | [[File:Larry Lightweights MK8.png|250px|thumb|Lemmy driving underwater on Water Park]] | ||
[[File:MKT Undersea Pipe Drivers.png|250px|thumb|Drivers tricking underwater on 3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon]] | |||
Courses with optional segments are marked with an asterisk.* | Courses with optional segments are marked with an asterisk.* | ||
*{{classic-link|3DS|Cheep Cheep Lagoon}}<br> | *{{classic-link|3DS|Cheep Cheep Lagoon}}<br> | ||
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Piranhaslider.png|[[Piranha Plant Slide]] | Piranhaslider.png|[[Piranha Plant Slide]] | ||
MK7-4.jpg|[[Wario Shipyard]] | MK7-4.jpg|[[Wario Shipyard]] | ||
RosalinaIceWorldUnderwater.jpg|[[Rosalina's Ice World]] | |||
DaisyCruiserMK7Aquarium.jpg|[[Daisy Cruiser]] | DaisyCruiserMK7Aquarium.jpg|[[Daisy Cruiser]] | ||
TwistedMansionUnderwater.jpg|[[Twisted Mansion]] | TwistedMansionUnderwater.jpg|[[Twisted Mansion]] | ||
Revision as of 22:18, October 5, 2021
Underwater driving is a game mechanic introduced in Mario Kart 7. When drivers are underwater, a small propeller will pop out from the back of the kart. The mechanic returns in Mario Kart 8, its Nintendo Switch port, Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. The game mechanic is implemented on both new courses and classic courses. Underwater sections can also be found on battle courses. Ramps, Dash Panels, Antigravity Panels and water-based enemies such as Cheep Cheeps and Sidesteppers can also be found underwater. Some courses have optional underwater sections, such as the lake in GCN Sherbet Land. Prior to the introduction of underwater driving, entering deep water will usually respawn or slow down the player.
In-game statistics
- Main article: Mario Kart 7 in-game statistics
- Main article: Mario Kart 8 in-game statistics
- Main article: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in-game statistics
In Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, when driving underwater, the handling, speed and drifting of most drivers, karts and tires are different than usual. Karts such as the Biddybuggy will become faster underwater while karts such as the Gold Standard will be slowed down. The mechanic is not featured in Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
Courses with underwater segments
Courses with optional segments are marked with an asterisk.*
- 3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon
- 3DS Piranha Plant Slide
- Wario Shipyard
- Maka Wuhu*
- 3DS DK Jungle*
- 3DS Rosalina's Ice World
- Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 7)
- N64 Koopa Troopa Beach*
- GCN Daisy Cruiser
- Wii Koopa Cape*
- Water Park
- Sweet Sweet Canyon
- Thwomp Ruins*
- Twisted Mansion
- Dolphin Shoals
- DS Cheep Cheep Beach*
- GCN Dry Dry Desert
- SNES Donut Plains 3
- DS Wario Stadium
- GCN Sherbet Land*
- Los Angeles Laps*
- GBA Cheep-Cheep Island*
- Lightning Lagoon
- Cheep Cheep Reef
DS Palm Shore is the only battle course to include underwater driving, while Dolphin Shoals is the only course to start underwater.
