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DS Delfino Square
Mario Kart Wii

DS Delfino Square

Conquer DS Delfino Square! Learn the best routes, shortcuts, and item strategies to shave seconds off your time and dominate the competition in Mario Kart Wii.

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Conquer DS Delfino Square! Learn the best routes, shortcuts, and item strategies to shave seconds off your time and dominate the competition in Mario Kart Wii.

Alright, let's talk about DS Delfino Square! This track can be a bit tricky with its twists and turns, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be zipping through like a pro. We'll go over the main path, some sneaky shortcuts, and how to use items to your advantage.

Walkthrough
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    You'll start by heading up the hill towards the big statue. The key here is to go clockwise around it, hugging the inside as you drift. This will set you up perfectly to head down the main street.
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    As you go down the street, drift to the left to grab an Item Box. Immediately after, make a sharp right into a backstreet.
  3. 3
    The path will split here. You have a choice: a gentler turn to the left, or a more direct route straight ahead that involves going up some steps. For speed, you'll want to take the steps straight on – it's the faster way!
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    Both paths eventually lead you to a group of Item Boxes and then out to a bridge. Head left towards the side market. Keep an eye out for some Item Boxes tucked away on the side.
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    Around the corner, you'll see a booster suspension bridge. Drift to the right to line yourself up, then hit the booster to trick over it.
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    After the bridge, make a quick right turn, keep going, and then take a sharp right-angle turn. This will lead you to the checkpoint.

Shortcuts:

  • Shortcut 1 (Pre-Bridge): Before you reach the first stone bridge, look to your left. If you have a Mushroom, you can use it to fly across the river towards the pier. Drive up the pier, and you'll cut out a significant chunk of that corner. It's a bit tough to control, but very rewarding if you nail it!
  • Shortcut 2 (Muddy Backstreet): After the first stone bridge, you'll see a few Item Boxes on the left. Behind them is a small backstreet shortcut. It requires a very sharp turn to get into and it's full of mud. This is where a Mushroom is almost essential to get the most out of it. Using this shortcut will pop you out right at the booster suspension bridge. Be ready to use that booster immediately, or you might just fly off into the water!
  • Shortcut 3 (Post-Bridge Grass): After the suspension bridge, there's a patch of grass. If you have a Mushroom, you can use it to boost through this area for a bit of extra speed.

Other Tips:

  • Try placing your Bananas and other items strategically after the suspension bridge. Racers coming off the boost are often moving fast and might not see them, leading to easy hits.
  • For Time Trials, definitely use a Mushroom in that muddy backstreet shortcut – it's a huge time saver.
  • When you have to choose a path before the first bridge, remember that taking the right route (the one with the steps) is generally faster.

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