Master Mission 5-4 in Mario Kart DS! Learn the best routes and strategies to navigate the Bowser Castle track and pass through all 10 gates in order for a top time.
Walkthrough
- 1You'll start on a Bowser Castle track. Your main goal is to drive through 10 gates in the order they appear.
- 2Immediately after starting, try to drift through the first gate. Use a power slide to set yourself up for the boost pad on the left, which will help you hit the second gate.
- 3Power slide around the next corner and aim for the third gate. Keep an eye on the Thwomp; if it's currently down, you'll need to wait for it to rise or find a way around.
- 4During the first jumping section, hitting the boost pad on the far left is ideal. From there, move to the right to pass straight through gate 4. This is a big time saver. If you can manage a tight turn, you might be able to hit the boost pad on the right instead.
- 5In the second jumping part, position yourself towards the middle of the track, then shift right to ensure you pass through gates 5 and 6.
- 6As you approach the next grated section of the track, you'll see a pit. Instead of trying to hop over it to reach gate 7, aim to go *through* it. Use the boost pads located to the left after the pit.
- 7Steer around the subsequent jumps and carefully maneuver through gate 8, which should be ahead of you.
- 8Power slide around the upcoming corner. Use the mini-turbo you build up to blast through gate 9.
- 9Continue straight from gate 9 to reach gate 10. Just be mindful of any Thwomps that might be in your path and try to avoid their crushing blows.
Tips
- Mastering the power slide and mini-turbo is key to shaving off seconds and hitting the gates quickly.
- Pay close attention to the Thwomp patterns; timing your movements to avoid them is crucial.
- The boost pads are your best friend here – try to utilize them whenever possible, especially the ones mentioned in the walkthrough for gates 2, 4, and 7.
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