Offered by Nintendo Co., Ltd, Mario Kart Tour is the all-time classic console game Mario Kart. It can be obtained on both Google Play and App Store for free installation with further in-game purchase options. This game is specifically rendered for mobile devices with touch-screen control system, therefore, its game control is greatly simplified and minimalized. Players only need to tap the screen of their devices left and right to move the character and hold the tap to lunch special motions such as jumps.  This edition of Mario race game is featured with a strong interactive focus where players are encouraged to participate in various online competitions and interactions with other players or their friends. This game can be played for free with a limited scope of contents while a full access to the gameplay contents is available through in-app purchase. Either players purchase the full game or start a free trial on some part of the game, they are required to have a legitimate Nintendo game account. Registered players can start their Mario Kart Tour on the go. This game is progressed through different tours that further divide themselves into sub levels known as the “cups”. It should be noted that each tour can only last for a limited amount of time (two weeks), which means players must complete the Tour they start within this period by finishing all the cups within the Tour. As its title suggests, the tour theme is inspired by different locations and landmarks throughout the world. Racing through those cups also enables players to experience a grand and constantly changing sightseeing from all over the world. When players kick a start of a tour, they automatically unlock one cup within the tour and start from there. When they run through the race, they can collect items including the grand stars, which are necessary for them to unlock further cups in order to complete the entire tour. Apart from the stars, players can also get other rewards depending on their choices on and combination of characters, carts or gliders. A theme-matching combination of these elements would give players a huge bonus. Apart from the themes of the gameplay, this mobile version of Mario Kart game is also highly customizable and interactive. Players can opt for the multiplayer mode where they can compete with a maximum seven players of their own choices or on a random basis. And this gaming mode can be personalized with various settings and preferences in game controls. 

Game Review  

This game is generally a successful mobile rendition of its time-tested original game. The characters and race style remain consistent with classic themes. The time-sensitive tour feature adds the fun of uncertainty and adventure into the gaming experience. Besides, this game also tries to increase the interaction among players and the multi-player mode creates such opportunities to enhance the competitiveness through ranking system and special mode. However, the programing should be further stabilized to pull off the multi-player game mode and reduce the technical failures and malfunctioning. Apart from that, since this game has largely simplified its control system, players on the one hand can enjoy this race game on the go; on the other hand, they may feel a bit constrained in terms of motion controls. However, overall, Mario Kart Tour still offers plenty of engaging contents with new features that improve the playability of the game.