Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2 adds a new unique game mechanic for the series where courses that neighbor each other in the sprawling world map can physically and thematically morph over a short transitionary “lap”.

This new mechanic enables what I consider the highlight of the game: a new mode named “Knockout Tour” that is reminiscent of arcade racing games with time-based checkpoints. But in some ways, the mechanic also reminds me of the “seamlessness” and lack of ceremonies in modern digital media.

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