Mario Kart DS Deluxe

Mario Kart DS Deluxe is a fan-made ROM hack of Mario Kart DS, created by Rafa4K. The project replaces all 32 race tracks from the original game with custom courses inspired by Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8, and several original creations. It also includes a modified character roster with guest racers from other video game series while keeping the original Nintendo DS driving mechanics.

🏁 Race Through 32 Different Courses

Every standard race track from the original Mario Kart DS has been replaced. You will race across courses inspired by several Mario Kart games, including:

• Mario Kart Stadium
• Moo Moo Meadows
• Mushroom Gorge
• Toad's Factory
• Koopa Cape
• Wario's Gold Mine
• Sweet Sweet Canyon
• Neo Bowser City
• Music Park
• Bowser's Castle
• Rainbow Road variations
• Original custom tracks

Each cup offers a different collection of tracks, so every Grand Prix feels different from the original Nintendo DS release.

🚗 Classic Mario Kart Gameplay Stays Intact

The driving mechanics remain very close to the original game. You still use familiar techniques such as:

• Drifting
• Mini-Turbo boosts
• Slipstream drafting
• Item Boxes
• Boost Starts
• Time Trials
• Grand Prix Cups
• Versus Mode
• Balloon Battle
• Mission Mode

If you already know how to play Mario Kart DS, you can jump into this ROM hack immediately.

🌟 Guest Racers Join the Competition

One of the biggest differences appears in the character selection. Depending on the version of the ROM hack, you may find guest racers such as:

• Sonic
• Crash Bandicoot
• Bomberman
• Diddy Kong
• Dry Bowser
• Kratos
• Master Chief
• Thanos

Some characters vary between releases because the project received multiple updates during development.

🎁 Familiar Items Return

The item system follows the original Nintendo DS version. You can collect classic Mario Kart items, including:

• Green Shell
• Red Shell
• Banana
• Mushroom
• Star
• Lightning
• Blue Shell
• Bullet Bill
• Bob-omb

Item balance remains similar to the official game, so experienced Mario Kart fans will quickly recognize each strategy.

🎨 Updated Visual Presentation

Several visual elements have been replaced throughout the game.

You will notice:

• New course textures
• Different track scenery
• Updated menus
• Modified cup icons
• Custom racer portraits
• New environmental details

The Nintendo DS hardware remains the same, but the custom artwork gives the game its own identity.

🏆 Grand Prix Progression

The overall game structure stays familiar. You can complete:

• 50cc
• 100cc
• 150cc
• Mirror Mode

You can also unlock trophies and improve your records in Time Trial mode.

⚡ Track Design

The custom tracks include a wide variety of environments. Some courses feature:

• Mountain roads
• City circuits
• Snow landscapes
• Desert routes
• Beaches
• Forests
• Castles
• Industrial areas
• Space-themed roads

Several tracks closely resemble their versions from later Mario Kart titles while remaining compatible with the Nintendo DS engine.

🕹️ EmulatorJS Controls

Keyboard Controls

• Arrow Keys – Steer
• X – Accelerate
• Z – Brake / Reverse
• A – Use Item
• S – Drift / Hop
• Enter – Start
• Right Shift – Select
• Q / W – Change Emulator Screen Layout (if supported)

Mobile Controls

• On-screen D-Pad – Steer
• A Button – Accelerate
• B Button – Brake / Reverse
• L Button – Drift
• X Button – Use Item
• Start – Pause
• Select – Select