Mario Kart 9 Should Upgrade Vehicle Customization
A lot of leaks surrounding Mario Kart 9 have focused on the additional features that the game might bring. Mario Kart 9 will reportedly be loaded with Nintendo crossover characters, which sounds like a pretty dramatic change for the Super Mario spinoff franchise. Aside from potential new content like drivers and courses from non-Mario franchises, however, fans want to know how Mario Kart 9 will handle the fundamentals of the series. For instance, in recent years, Mario Kart fans have gained the power to customize the wheels, body, and glider attached to their kart, giving them vastly more control over how their character feels on the racetrack.
Since kart customization has a positive reputation among Mario Kart fans, odds are good that it'll stay, but ideally the feature will evolve in the next game. It won't be enough if Nintendo simply adds more kart types and wheels to choose from during customization; ideally, Mario Kart 9 will feature some entirely new customization mechanics that give fans more control over each vehicle's statistics, as well as their appearances. Surprising new additions to the Mario Kart character roster will feel more meaningful if Mario Kart 9 comes equipped with some significant mechanical changes too.
Mario Kart 9 May Have Less Room for Retro Tracks
At the moment, Mario Kart's customization system is pretty simple, since players only have control over three basic parts of their vehicle. Mario Kart 9 could go a little further than that by separating certain segments of the kart's body. For instance, Mario Kart 9 might let players choose an engine that affects the vehicle's acceleration, speed, and weight, whereas the choice of a steering wheel could have a major impact on handling. As long as
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