Top 10 WORST Mario Kart ITEMS!

Summary

In this video, Nico ranks the top 10 worst items in the Mario Kart franchise, starting with the Cape Feather from Super Mario Kart for its limited usefulness. Other items like Yoshi's eggs, Boo, and the POW block are criticized for being easily avoidable or counterproductive. The Blooper's ink screen and fake item boxes are highlighted for their failure to hinder players effectively. The Thundercloud and coin items are deemed underwhelming, while the Blue Shell is passionately denounced for targeting the leading player, often causing frustration and helplessness.

Takeaways

• 🏁 The Cape Feather from Super Mario Kart is considered almost useless because it only allows jumping over pits and finding shortcuts in a few tracks.
• 🥚 The Yoshi/Birdoh Egg in Mario Kart: Double Dash can be counterproductive as it often leaves useful items for the opponent you hit.
• 👻 The Boo item can be disappointing as it sometimes fails to provide any additional items and offers no attacking capabilities.
• 💥 The POW Block, despite its intention to affect all racers ahead, can be easily avoided by opponents who are airborne or using certain items.
• 💔 The Hearts item for Princess Peach and Daisy, while it can transform into a green shell, is often hit by more common items like banana peels and green shells, reducing its effectiveness.
• 🐙 The Blooper's ink screen effect is largely ineffective as players can use alternative screens or their knowledge of the tracks to navigate.
• 💣 Fake Item Boxes are easy to spot and avoid, diminishing their strategic value in the game.
• ⛈ The Thundercloud item automatically uses itself, which can be more of a hindrance than a help, especially when it shrinks your character.
• 💰 The Coin item is largely unnecessary as coins are abundant on the tracks, and receiving it when in first place provides little benefit.
• 💣 The Blue Shell is deeply disliked for targeting the leading player, creating a sense of helplessness and frustration.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The main focus of the video script is to discuss the worst items in the Mario Kart game series, as presented by Nico in a top 10 list format.

Which Mario Kart item is considered the first on Nico's list of worst items?

The first item on Nico's list is the Cape Feather, which was only present in Super Mario Kart for the SNES.

Why is the Cape Feather considered a bad item in Mario Kart?

The Cape Feather is considered a bad item because it only allows the player to jump above pits and find shortcuts, which is useful in very few tracks and not even very effective in those.

What is the issue with the Yoshi/Birdo Egg item from Mario Kart: Double Dash?

The issue with the Yoshi/Birdo Egg is that while it acts like a homing red shell, the items it leaves behind after hitting a player are often too close to the opponents, making it likely for the opponent to pick them up instead of the user.

What does the Boo item do in Mario Kart, and why is it considered not very useful?

The Boo item makes the player invisible and attempts to steal another item from a random player, but it often fails to steal any item. It provides no attack or defense boosts, making it mostly useless.

How does the POW block item work, and what is the problem with it?

The POW block is supposed to hit all players in front of the user by making them slide like on a banana peel. However, it can be easily avoided if opponents are in the air or by shaking the controller at the right time, rendering it ineffective.

What is the purpose of the Hearts item for Princess Peach and Daisy in Mario Kart: Double Dash?

The Hearts item provides a protective barrier against enemy fire. If hit by a green shell, the heart transforms into a green shell that can be fired back, but it's generally ineffective against common items like banana peels and green shells.

Why is the Blooper's ink attack not very effective in Mario Kart games?

The Blooper's ink attack is not effective because players can easily look at the bottom screen or gamepad to navigate, and the amount of ink is usually small enough that it doesn't significantly impair visibility.

What makes the Fake Item Box item predictable and easy to avoid in Mario Kart games?

Fake Item Boxes are easy to spot because they have an upside-down question mark in Mario Kart 64, are completely red in Double Dash, and are usually out of place when lined up with real item boxes.

How does the Thundercloud item work, and why is it considered a bad item?

The Thundercloud item automatically uses itself when obtained, providing a speed boost but eventually shrinking the player, making them slower and more vulnerable. It's considered bad because it's a time bomb that the player wants to get rid of rather than keep.

Why is the Coin item often considered annoying in Mario Kart games?

The Coin item is annoying because it only slightly increases the player's maximum speed, which is not very useful, especially when given to players in first place who have easy access to coins scattered on the track.

What is Nico's opinion on the Blue Shell item, and why?

Nico despises the Blue Shell because it targets the leading player, aiming to hinder the best player rather than help others win. It's seen as an item that's meant to cause frustration and is difficult to avoid.