Mastering Wall Riding in Mario Kart World
In the world of Mario Kart, racing around tracks is the main focus, but in the latest installment, there’s a new twist. Mario Kart World is now open-world, offering players a plethora of collectables and challenges to discover. One key skill to learn in this new world is how to wall ride, a technique that can help you navigate tricky obstacles and outsmart your opponents.
Understanding Wall Riding
Wall riding involves driving on walls, a skill that is essential for accessing certain collectables in free roam mode and gaining an advantage in races. While it may not make you faster than driving on the track, it adds a fun and strategic element to your gameplay.
How to Wall Ride in Mario Kart World
To execute a wall ride in Mario Kart World, you need to perform a charged jump onto the wall. If you’re unfamiliar with charged jumps, refer to our guide on jumping techniques in the game.
When approaching a wall that you want to drive on, hold ‘R’ to charge a jump as you accelerate towards it. Release ‘R’ when ready to jump onto the wall, and steer in the wall’s direction to execute the maneuver. You’ll briefly ride on the wall and receive a jump boost as a reward!
While wall riding may not make you faster, it’s crucial for collecting certain items in free roam mode and accessing shortcuts in races. Practice your charged jumps and wall rides whenever possible to hone your skills.
Remember, you can use the rewind function by pressing ‘down’ on your D-pad to go back in time temporarily, allowing you to perfect your jumps or secure elusive collectables.
Further Adventures in Mario Kart World
For more Mario Kart World tips, explore how to unlock all characters and their costumes, and discover the locations of all Dash Foods for an extra boost in your races.
