Six years after the announcement, Super Nintendo World has finally opened its doors (though apparently not officially) to Universal Studios Osaka – after significant delays regarding the coronavirus. As a result, video footage of the park began to appear online – including a full, first look at his Mario Kart ride, which has so far remained something of a mystery.
We know Super Nintendo World’s Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge ride would have been chased away in the imposing Bower’s Castle in the park for some time, but the experience that lies beyond the mighty rocks of the facade has been virtually nothing seen. Thanks to the Universal Parks News Today fan site, those who cannot visit the park in person can now enjoy an extremely thorough tour of the Mario Kart ride, and it’s a wonderfully detailed rope.
In fact, most of the 20-minute video is spent exploring the winding line that leads to the Mario Kart ride, but it’s a fascinating journey from the start, packed with Easter eggs and iconic sights. However, it’s about six minutes that things go up significantly, when the rope darts into Bower’s wonderfully realized library where Mario’s arch-enemy has picked up his gear on the race.
Mario Kart: Koopa’s challenge FULL RIDE WITH AR & QUEUE TOUR.
Strategy sheets were pinned to the walls, elaborate models of famous cuts, ghostly paintings, even shelves stacked with comic names like ‘brother or sister and how to utilize it’. And from there, we are guided through a Bob-omb factory to see how a Mario Kart TV broadcast explains the rules of the ride, and more.
Finally, around 3:30 p.m., it’s time to board the ride, and it’s an impressive bit of technological work, if nothing else, that includes high-definition projections, physical sets, motion cars, and AR goggles. combines that which is able to project Mario and friends seamlessly to the scene as they flush out in and out of sight – and it’s all tied up with a shell-throwing, scorer mechanic who makes the ride into a full-fledged game.
Super Nintendo World UPNT Preview.
Granted, its reasonable pedestrian speeds and claustrophobic sets are more or less the opposite of the expansive adrenaline rush I envisioned when the ride was announced, but it can not be denied that it was pulled off with a remarkable style – and that Rainbow Road’s order is absolute dazed. And if you’re curious about the rest of Super Nintendo World, Universal Parks News Today offers a wealth of additional material showcasing its other attractions.
Of course, those who cannot reach Osaka do not have to feel overwhelmed. Additional Super Nintendo Worlds, each with different ride choices and layouts, are currently in development and will eventually open in Orlando, Hollywood and Singapore – although there is no set word on when these other parks will be completed.