| Mario Kart 7 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD Retro Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Kosuke Yabuki |
| Producer(s) | Hideki Konno |
| Series | Mario |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | Original release: Nintendo eShop: |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, local multiplayer (up to 8 players), online multiplayer |
Mario Kart 7 (also called MK7 and originally called Mario Kart 3DS) is a Nintendo 3DS racing game released on December 1, 2011. It is the seventh main game in the series. The game has additions, including hang-gliding attachments on karts and driving underwater. The player is able to customize their karts. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, DK, Koopa Troopa, Bowser, Daisy, Rosalina, Metal Mario, Lakitu, Wiggler, Shy Guy, Wario, Waluigi, and Mii appeared as playable characters.