Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Neo Bowser City

History:

On the fringes of the Dark Land lay Neo Bowser City. Bowser built it to house the many Koopas and other citizens of the Dark Land who were either unfit for Military Service or who had more to offer. With the extensive economic growth of parts of the Mushroom Kingdom, such as Mushroom City, Lord Bowser realised that he needed to extend his sphere of influence as well beyond Military Might. To show off his new-found prowess, he build a Race Track through the high-rises.

His domination, however, would not last. Metal Mario, having already battled Bowser for his Airship Fortress, intimidated the Dark Lord into giving him the rights to Neo Bowser City as well. This was a shock across the Mushroom World, but it would appear that Bowser feared an incarnation of Mario that lacked a soul and seemed nigh invulnerable. Metal Mario, for his part feeling no resentment or propriety, didn't change any of the Enormous Bowser Billboards or even the name of the course. Also having no desire for financial gain himself, has offered the use of the course free of charge. This is unprecedented in the Grand Prix and flies in the face of every reason Bowser built the city. This would appear to further crush the ego of the Koopa King, and his vengeance, it would seem, should be swift.

7:

Neo Bowser City, one of the more awkwardly named courses, appears in the Star Cup in 7. It remains just the second track in Mario Kart History, after the Super Circuit incarnation of the Luigi Circuit to feature rain. It has a fair amount of turns and is a basic Figure-8 in layout. There are some perilous edges, but nothing truly substantial. There is also an Air Boost towards the end, but it, too, is not at all that significant. All in all, although this course looks pretty cool threading through the Upper City Levels after courses like Mushroom City from Double Dash explored the city floor, there isn't a tremendous amount of challenge here.

The Ghost is Metal Mario, which is kind of bizarre for a course named after Bowser. Bowser is featured on both hsi New and Retro Castle incarnations and the course's cold, metallic nature suits Metal Mario's persona. The Normal Ghost uses both the Standard Kart and Wheels, as well as the Super Glider in 02:11.032. There isn't anything special here and there's plenty of room for improvement. The Expert goes 01:58.996 using the Blue 7, Monster Wheels, and Paraglider, which should be substantially faster and plays to his strengths, although simultaneously emphasizing his weaknesses, part of which is a hideous drift. Using the Soda Jet and Slick Wheels can rectify this.

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