If you managed to get your hands on aNintendo Switch 2andshelled out another $80, you’re probably zooming away inMario Kart Worldright now. The latest entry in the beloved series boasts amassive open world where you can drive about leisurelyor partake in 24-racers tournaments.
Like in previous titles, should you manage to fall off the race course, you’re able to trust everyone’s favourite Koopa in the clouds, Lakitu, to help you out. However, it seems Lakito has become a bit overzealous in this latest title, reeling in players who haven’t even fallen off the course. There have been multiple reports of the Koopa scooping up player for going off track even a little bit.
Reel It In Lakitu
While Lakitu usually earns his coins by picking up racers that have fallen offRainbow Roador any other course, it seems he’s trying to earn a few extra bucks by helping out players that don’t need help (thanksKotaku). Going slightly off track to gain an advantage is part and parcel of Mario Kart. How many times have you overtaken an opponent from off the track? This isn’t Formula 1 racing, it still counts.
However, Lakitu has taken it upon himself to stop you from going off track entirely. Players have shared videos of themselves pulling off some great maneuvers to gain a few places, only to be brought back by Lakitu because they went slightly off track. Over on the Mario Kart subreddit, you’ll find numerous videos of players cursing the Koopa for picking them up for no reason.
“In a game where multiple mechanics literally encourage this sort of gameplay, Lakitu seems really poorly designed,” said one comment. “I’m convinced it has something to do with lap checkpoints. Where you skip one by doing those tricks or something,” added another, explaining why he’s so strict.
Unfortunately, this strict (and clearly corrupt) Lakitu is dampening the fun of Mario Kart World, which relies on chaos and creativity to pull off some daring moves. It’s especially confusing because courses have so many short cuts. Hopefully, Nintendo will address this situation soon.
