This is the worst list of characters yet, and it would have been nice to play as different colors of Yoshi and Toad. Another flaw is the character roster where is Diddy Kong and Dry Bones? Instead of giving us these original characters (and more), we get five babies, two palette swaps, and the seven minions for Bowser. Even when you play at your best, especially in online races, you will frequently acquire coins from item boxes. The item balance was done perfectly in Mario Kart 7, but now, luck is your best friend in this unfair sequel.
