Mario Kart Hyperspeed

Mario Kart Hyperspeed (Japanese: マリオカートチャンピオンズ Mario Kart Champions) is a kart racing video game for the Nintendo Wii U and the ninth main installment (twelfth, including the three Mario Kart Arcade titles) of the Mario Kart series, and the sixth installment for a home console. This is the first game in the series to have dynamic courses.
==Gameplay==
Mario Kart Hyperspeed plays similarly to previous installments of the series: there are twelve racers who must race three laps on a course filled with hazards and obstacles. Various item boxes scatter the courses to give the racers items, which they can use to help themselves or hinder others. Some courses also feature the ability to glide over gaps of the track, go underwater or ride on walls, with the three gimmicks returning from and , respectively.
The game features a customisation feature, similar to Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8, though in a different way. The game includes pre-made karts, and allows the player to customise the stats of the kart, using various engines and wheels to change speed, acceleration, handling and off-road. The player can unlock new kart parts by collecting coins featured on every course, with a new part being unlocked for every 20 coins collected. In addition, an emblem creator similar to the one found in is also in the game, with the ability to save up to ten emblems for use on karts. Should the player not select an emblem, their character's default emblem will appear instead.
Similar to previous installments, the player is ranked when in single player Grand Prix mode. The rank is designated by the amount of items and obstacles (including railings) hit by the player, the amount of times the player comes in a top spot (first, second or third), and how many the percentage of items the player uses that actually hinder other racers. Certain characters and karts can be unlocked by getting one of the highest three spots (★, ★★ or ★★★), while the other ranks (F, D, C, B, B+, A, A+) simply designate the player's skill for that cup.
===Controls===
Wii Remote (Sideways)	Wii Remote (Sideways) 	Wii U Tablet 	Wii U Tablet
2 	Accelerate 	A 	Accelerate
1 or B 	Hop; Hold (whilst turning) to drift; Hold to reverse	B or Z1/Z2 	Hop; Hold (whilst turning) to drift; Hold to reverse
D-Pad 	Use item; Horn 	X or Y 	Use item; Horn
Tilt 	Turn 	Tilt or 	Turn
+ 	Pause 	+ 	Pause
A 	Look behind 	L or R 	Look behind
Wii Remote & Nunchuk 	Wii Remote & Nunchuk 	Wii U Pro Controller	Wii U Pro Controller
A 	Accelerate 	Z2 	Accelerate
B 	Hop; Hold (whilst turning) to drift; Hold to reverse	Z1 	Hop; Hold (whilst turning) to drift; Hold to reverse
Z 	Use item; Horn 	A or B 	Use item; Horn
Control stick 	Turn 	 	Turn
+ 	Pause 	+ 	Pause
C 	Look behind 	X or Y 	Look behind
===Modes===
There are various modes available to be played within Mario Kart Hyperspeed. Some are only available with a certain amount of players currently active on the Wii U.
The Grand Prix mode is the main focus of the game, and allows up to two players to play simultaneously. Players must race against computer players to claim the most amount of points and win the cup (Mushroom, Flower, Star, Special, Shell, Banana, Leaf or Lightning). Often, this mode is used to unlock other racers and karts, and this is how you unlock other cups as well (beat Mushroom & Flower for Star, Star for Special, Special for Shell & Banana, Shell & Banana for Leaf and Leaf for Lightning).
Time Trials mode is a mode available for only one player, although a similar mode, Versus, can be played with up to five. Time Trials pits the player against a ghost created by the staff, another player on the console or online or simply against time. Players can try and race to win the top spot in the worldwide rankings shown on the main menu.
Versus is a multiplayer mode that can be played by any amount of players. In this mode, players can adjust settings to their likeness: change the amount of laps courses have, what items are available, how many computer players and how many courses you play. Additionally, the player can also set various changes for the selection of courses, and can have it so the loser/winner of the previous race picks the next course, player one picks, the game randomly chooses, or a voting system chooses.
Battle is similar to versus, as it can be played by any amount of players. In this mode, players must use items to defeat computer players to complete objectives that differ on the battle mode chosen. Additionally, Battle Mode gets it's own set of courses to which can be played on, which are named "Battle Arenas".
:In Coin Battle, players must collect coins to increase the score of their team. Being hit by an item will remove 60% of all coins collected (rounding up, of course) and re-scatter them around the course.
:In Balloon Battle, players need to defeat computers to get rid of their balloons. Once all of a player's balloons are destroyed, they are eliminated and the opposite team gets a point. At the end, whichever team has a larger amount of players left (and therefore, higher score) wins.
:In Shine Duel, players must race around the track to protect the one carrying the Shine Sprite, which spawns in the centre of the course at the start. Should the Carrier be hit by an item, the timer will return back to 60 or 30 (should the person have gotten lower than 30 for the latter one) and the Shine Sprite will respawn at one of several pre-determined points. The team who successfully manages to get the timer down to 0, wins.
:In Bob-Omb Blast, players must use Bob-Ombs to attack each other, two fill up stars. Unlike other modes, this is a free-for-all that ONLY allows up to five players (none more). When you get hit by a Bob-Omb, you lose a star, meaning that you must fill all five of your stars in consecutive order. The person to do so first, wins.
Boss Battles is a special mode only available to four or five players. Boss Battles has the players pitted against a boss that they must beat using teamwork and solving puzzles. There are three bosses: Topmaniac, Dry Bowser and a giant Pokey, with several more confirmed to be DLC.
==Characters==
===Default characters===
Toad Brawl.png|ToadSmall|link=Toad
Baby Mario.....png|Baby MarioSmall|link=Baby Mario
BabyLuigibeinghimself.PNG|Baby LuigiSmall|link=Baby Luigi
Koopa Troopa SMBU.png|Koopa TroopaSmall|link=Koopa Troopa
Red Lakitu MK7.png|LakituSmall|link=Lakitu
Mario NSMB2.png|MarioMedium|link=Mario
Luigi Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|LuigiMedium|link=Luigi
Princess Peach Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|PeachMedium|link=Princess Peach
Daisy MK7.png|DaisyMedium|link=Princess Daisy
Yoshi Artwork - Mario Party Island Tour.png|YoshiMedium|link=Yoshi
Bowser HUGE.png|BowserLarge|link=Bowser
DK Strong.png|Donkey KongLarge|link=Donkey Kong
LazyWario.png|WarioLarge|link=Wario
Waluigi pose.png|WaluigiLarge|link=Waluigi
KingBooSML3D-solo.png|King BooLarge|link=King Boo
===Unlockable characters===
Toadette by Tom.png|ToadetteSmall|link=Toadette
Baby Peach (MKW).png|Baby PeachSmall|link=Baby Peach
BabyDaisySelectMKW.png|Baby DaisySmall|link=Baby Daisy
ParatroopaMKH.png|Koopa ParatroopaSmall|link=Koopa Paratroopa
E Gadd Solo LM2.png|Elvin GaddSmallNew Driver|link=Professor E. Gadd
250px-MP8 Birdo.png|BirdoMedium|link=Birdo
Bowserjr MP9.png|Bowser Jr.Medium|link=Bowser Jr.
DiddyKongReturns.png|Diddy KongMedium|link=Diddy Kong
Kamek Suprised.png|KamekMediumNew Driver|link=Kamek
Mona3D.png|MonaMediumNew Driver|link=Mona
Rosalina MK7.png|RosalinaLarge|link=Rosalina
Super mario Bros Petey.png|Petey PiranhaLarge|link=Petey Piranha
Wiggler MK7.png|WigglerLarge|link=Wiggler
SM3DL Boom Boom Solo Art.png|Boom BoomLargeNew Driver|link=Boom Boom
PiantaTree.PNG|PiantaLargeNew Driver|link=Pianta
Miis.png|Mii|link=Mii
====Unlocking criteria====
Criterion 	Criterion
Toadette 	Win 150cc Special Cup
Baby Peach 	Win 100cc Star Cup
Baby Daisy 	Win 150cc Leaf Cup
Koopa Paratroopa 	Win 50cc Star Cup
Elvin Gadd 	Win Mirror Lightning Cup
Birdo 	Complete Time Trials on 16 courses
Bowser Jr. 	Win 100cc Special Cup
Diddy Kong 	Complete Time Trials on 32 courses
Kamek 	Earn at least a one star rank on all 150cc Nitro Cups
Mona 	Win Mirror Leaf Cup or have a save file of Game & Wario on your Wii U
Rosalina 	Win Mirror Special Cup or have a save file of Super Mario 3D World on your Wii U
Petey Piranha 	Win 150cc Lightning Cup
Wiggler 	Win 100cc Lightning Cup
Boom Boom 	Earn at least a one star rank on all 150cc Retro Cups
Pianta 	Win 100cc Leaf Cup
Mii Outfit A(Racing jumpsuit) 	Earn at least a one star rank on all Mirror Nitro Cups
Mii Outfit B(Overalls / Princess dress)	Earn at least a one star rank on all Mirror Retro Cups
==Courses==
Mushroom Cup	Flower Cup	Star Cup	Special Cup
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
Shell Cup 	Banana Cup	Leaf Cup	Lightning Cup
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
===Battle arenas===
Nitro Arenas	Retro Arenas
 	
 	
 	
 	
 	
==Items==
Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items	Items
==Downloadable content==
Orange Productions had previously stated that each main downloadable content pack will cost $2 and include three characters, four courses and a new boss for boss battles mode. Some packs will cost less or only be available for a limited time. There are four content packs, named for the four nitro cups- Mushroom, Flower, Star and Special - while the others are named for why they were released.
Mushroom pack
*Release: September 12, 2014
*Price: $2
The first content pack for Mario Kart Hyperspeed includes three playable characters, a new boss and a brand new cup featuring new courses alongside popular retro courses.
Toadsworth Brawl.png|ToadsworthSmallNewDdriver|link=Toadsworth
Hammer Brother..png|Hammer Bro.MediumNew Driver|link=Hammer Bro.
PunpunSolo.png|Pom PomLargeNew Driver|link=Pom Pom
 
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Bell Cup
Halloween pack
*Release: October 1, 2014
*Price: $1
A free pack that includes three new characters and a brand new cup. These characters each have a spooky and mysterious background, and the courses each have an evil and ghostly atmosphere. Act quick! This pack is only available for the month of October.
DRY.png|Dry BonesSmall|link=Dry Bones
Ashley SSB4.png|AshleyMediumNew Driver|link=Ashley & Red
Dry Bowser Art.png|Dry BowserLarge|link=Dry Bowser
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Boo Cup
Flower pack
*Release: December 10, 2014
*Price: $2
The second main content pack for Mario Kart Hyperspeed includes three brand new racers, a new cup and a new boss for boss battle mode.
Shyguy MP9.png|Shy GuySmall|link=Shy Guy
MushroombanditNSMBU.png|NabbitMediumNew Driver|link=Nabbit
Dimentio3DbyHalf.png|DimentioLargeNew Driver|link=Dimentio
 
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Cherry Cup
Christmas pack
*Release: December 23, 2014
*Price: Free
A special Christmas-based content pack featuring three, cool new characters and a new Santa-inspired Mii costume. Happy Holidays, and a Merry Christmas!
Viking Art2 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Pointy TuckSmallNew Driver|link=Snowmad
Mr. Blizzard.png|Mr. BlizzardMediumNew Driver|link=Boo
Viking Art1 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Fish Poker PopsLargeNew Driver|link=Snowmad
Star pack
*Release: January 2, 2015
*Price: $2
The third content pack for Mario Kart Hyperspeed includes three brand new racers, a new retro cup and a new boss battle!
Goomba New.png|GoombaSmallNew Driver|link=Goomba
Boo Artwork - Mario Party Island Tour.png|BooMediumNew Driver|link=Boo
R.O.B..png|R.O.B.Large|link=R.O.B.
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Boomerang Cup
Special pack
*Release: February 15, 2015
*Price: $2
The final content pack for Mario Kart Hyperspeed includes one of Nintendo's greatest men as a new playable character, a brand new cup based upon Nintendo's past, and a brand new boss battle.
BabyWario.png|Baby WarioSmallNew Driver|link=Baby Wario
NokiShell.PNG|NokiMediumNew Driver|link=Noki
Miyamoto Mii.png|MiyamotoLargeNew Driver|link=Nintendo
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Super Cup
==Gallery==
MKHs logo English.png|English logo
==Trivia==
*This is the first installment of the series to have retro courses that were already used in a game after their origin.
**Baby Park, Frappe Snowland and Pipe Plaza were all re-used in Mario Kart DS prior to this game.
**Kalimari Desert was re-used in Mario Kart 7 prior to this game.
**This is only true if one does not count DLC, however. As GCN Yoshi Circuit and SNES Rainbow Road had appeared in Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 7 respectively before being added to .
*This is the first Mario Kart game since Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in which Koopa Paratroopa and Petey Piranha are playable.
*This game includes the largest roster of any Mario Kart game to date, with 31 (32, counting Mii Outfit B as a separate character) playable characters. Many more characters will also be available for download.
**Currently, 49 (50, counting Mii Outfit B as a separate character) characters are playable, should all DLC be downloaded.
*This is the first Mario Kart game in which a Wario series character is playable.
*This is the second Mario Kart game in which a Donkey Kong series character, aside from Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong, is playable.
**Though this is only true should DLC be counted.
**The first is Mario Kart Wii, in which Funky Kong is playable.
*This is the second Mario Kart game to include boss battles.
**The first was Mario Kart DS, in which bosses were "fought" during mission mode.
**Alternatively, Mario Kart Wii could also count, as various bosses were fought during online tournaments.
*This is the first Mario Kart game to be released on a system that already had a previous installment of the series, as Mario Kart 8 was released for the Wii U in May 2014.
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