Why Mario Kart DS Remains the Pinnacle of the Franchise 20 Years Later

Despite all the series’ current polish, some enjoyable features seem to have disappeared. The cooperative play of Double Dash is a clear example, and Mario Kart World offers fewer customization options than Mario Kart 8 (which, surprisingly, I think is a good thing). But in my opinion, Mario Kart DS was the peak of the series, packed with fantastic ideas, and I doubt future installments will ever be quite as innovative.






