A clever gimmick: a real RC kart that films your living room turned into an obstacle course. The magic lands hard for the first hours, especially with kids, before thin content and fading novelty start to show.
Your verdict
Category
Racing4 players3+
Co-op
Description
You drive a real miniature kart fitted with a camera that beams Mario's race into your living room. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2020. Tracks laid out with cardboard gates, series items in augmented reality and up to four locally linked drivers.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Driving a real little kart that zips across the living room while the screen layers virtual items and tracks over it surprises from the very first race and delights kids and adults alike. Watching your car dart under the table then drift past the couch blends reality and play in a one-of-a-kind way, perfect for family duels.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1 GB📅16/10/2020
Published by Nintendo
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
A hybrid of remote-control toy and video game, this oddball Mario Kart turns the living room into a track, a wild idea few took seriously. Its reliance on a physical kart and its price kept it a curiosity. Still, watching series items pop up in augmented reality on your carpet remains a singular thrill. A gem for families and anyone curious about playful tech.
