Okay, so get this. Mario Kart World just dropped, and they’ve thrown us a curveball. Yeah, a big open world. I didn’t see that coming, and I’ve played a few Mario Karts in my time. Free Roam is where you get to just… wander. I’m talking endless exploring, like you’re a kid in a candy store—except the candy’s Peach Medallions and Question Mark Panels. And those P Switches? They’re littered all over, just waiting for you to hit them and start a mission. Got to admit, it can get a bit mind-numbing trying to keep track of everything. I mean, who wants to play a game only to feel like you’re doing chores, right?
Anyway, thank goodness someone got the bright idea to make a new app for us lost souls. Some iOS app, MK World Travel Guide—made by Jeffrey Kuiken, bless his heart. It’s like having a treasure map, but without the annoying “X marks the spot.” You get an interactive map for all the goodies: P Switches, Medallions, even where to find the best diners. Wait, do Mario games actually have diners? I might’ve made that up. Ignore me.
I had a little side-eye when I realized it’s only for iOS. Seriously? Could we get an Android version, please? Anyway, for a couple of bucks, it’s all yours—no ads to mess with your vibe.
This brings me to the big issue: There’s no built-in way to track what you’ve done. I guess Nintendo thought we all wanted to play the guessing game. Lucky for us, this app is here to save the day, with options that let you dodge spoilers if you’re into that kind of thing.
Why am I talking so much about an app? Good question. Here’s the deal: it’s just nice to know there’s a tool out there that makes exploring more chill. Imagine if Link had an app in Zelda. But yeah, it’s a bit of a hassle to use another device while playing. Welcome to modern gaming.
So that’s the scoop, raw and a bit all over the place, just like a frantic Mario Kart race. What’s next for Mario? Outfits hiding secrets? But hey, that’s a story for another day.
