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[[File:MK8-Course-Tour LondonLoop.jpg|thumb|right|300px|London Loop in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']] | [[File:MK8-Course-Tour LondonLoop.jpg|thumb|right|300px|London Loop in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']] | ||
London Loop returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the third wave of the Booster Course Pass. It is the first course of the [[Rock Cup]]. The course has received significant visual upgrades, and is now set in overcast weather.<ref name=Wave3/> Various details on the top of [[Big Ben]] have been removed, such as windows and spires. A [[Chain Chomp]] has been added in the {{wp|River Thames}}, beneath the | London Loop returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the third wave of the Booster Course Pass. It is the first course of the [[Rock Cup]]. The course has received significant visual upgrades, and is now set in overcast weather.<ref name=Wave3/> Various details on the top of [[Big Ben]] have been removed, such as windows and spires. The {{wp|London Eye}} now moves, unlike its ''Tour'' counterpart. A [[Chain Chomp]] has been added in the {{wp|River Thames}}, beneath the London Eye. | ||
It is unknown what route will be taken for this iteration of the course, although racers are seen racing along the first two routes normally, as well as London Loop 3R. Additionally, an unused road to the right of {{wp|Leadenhall Market}} is accessed at some point, as indicated by promotional screenshots. | It is unknown what route will be taken for this iteration of the course, although racers are seen racing along the first two routes normally, as well as London Loop 3R. Additionally, an unused road to the right of {{wp|Leadenhall Market}} is accessed at some point, as indicated by promotional screenshots. |
Revision as of 04:05, November 26, 2022
London Loop | |||
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File:MKT London View.jpg View of Big Ben and the starting line | |||
Information | |||
Appears in | Mario Kart Tour (2019 (1), 2020 (2), 2021 (3)) | ||
Tour(s) |
London Loop:
London Tour 1st Anniversary Tour 2nd Anniversary Tour London Loop 2: Baby Rosalina Tour 2nd Anniversary Tour Metropolitan Tour London Loop 3: Halloween Tour (2021) Metropolitan Tour | ||
Based on | London and Westminster, England | ||
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London Loop is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is named after and inspired by London, England, and makes its debut in the city’s namesake tour, the London Tour. London Loop has three routes, named London Loop, London Loop 2, and London Loop 3, each with its own R, T, and R/T variant. The second route made its debut in the Baby Rosalina Tour, due to Baby Rosalina (Detective)'s outfit, which is a reference to Sherlock Holmes, a fictional resident of London, while the third route debuted in the 2021 Halloween Tour. The course features various landmarks from the cities of London and Westminster, with the first route focusing on the main metropolitan areas, the second route focusing on the outskirts, and the third route focusing on the River Thames. The first and second routes have the racers go around London clockwise; however, the third route has them go around counterclockwise instead.
The first route of this course is a favorite of Red Koopa (Freerunning), Daisy (Holiday Cheer), Luigi (Classic), Peach (Wedding), and Dixie Kong. The second route is a favorite of Baby Rosalina (Detective), Mario (SNES), Mario (Racing), Mario (Golf), King Boo (Gold), Kamek, Waluigi (Vampire), Dr. Bowser, and the Donkey Kong and Wario Mii Racing Suits. The third route is a favorite of Birdo (Black), Daisy (Holiday Cheer), Fire Rosalina, Mario (Baseball), Luigi (Golf), Dr. Mario, Cat Mario, Waluigi (Vampire), and the Gold Mii Racing Suit.
The music for this course bears similarities to that of Rock Rock Mountain, as well as being a reference to 1960s British rock music.
London Loop appears in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass as the first course of the Rock Cup.[1]
Mario Kart Tour
Course layouts
London Loop
The course begins to the right of Big Ben, followed by a gradual right next to a double-decker bus. The road then weaves its way around Nelson's Column, then makes another gradual right through Charing Cross and a part of Trafalgar Square before making a sharp left at St Paul's Cathedral. The player then reaches Leadenhall Market, which they exit after making a single slight right. After another sharp right with a Chain Chomp in a green space in front of the Tower of London, the player crosses Tower Bridge, then takes another sharp right to bypass City Hall and The Shard with the London Eye in the background. After a left sigmoid curve, the player returns to the finish line.
The course also appears as London Loop R (reverse), London Loop T (with ramps), and London Loop R/T (reverse and with ramps).
London Loop 2
The course begins to the right of the Big Ben on Westminster Bridge. Players take a slight right to enter the green space in front of Buckingham Palace, a few Chain Chomps are located in the green space, one in the very center, and one outside the palace. Racers drive down a long street shortly afterwards, driving past the British Museum, eventually leading to a ramp with The Shard visible in the far background. Racers take a right to Trafalgar Square, before eventually passing the London Eye. A U-bend to the right is taken, which leads racers back on to Westminster Bridge, before arriving at the finish line.
The course also appears as London Loop 2R (reverse), London Loop 2T (with ramps), and London Loop 2R/T (reverse and with ramps).
London Loop 3
The course starts on the Westminster Bridge, though it faces away from Big Ben, the opposite direction of London Loop and London Loop 2. Racers take a left turn and travel past the London Eye, before taking a right by the River Thames to bypass The Walkie-Talkie and the City Hall. Two boats can be seen floating on the river. Shortly after, the racers must take a U-bend to the left to cross Tower Bridge. A wide bend to the left around the green space of the Tower of London follows, with a Chain Chomp in the center. Players drive back to The Walkie-Talkie before taking a right to access a path besides the River Thames. After driving below a bridge, the player takes one last left to reach the finishing line, passing Big Ben.
The course also appears as London Loop 3R (reverse), London Loop 3T (with ramps), and London Loop 3R/T (reverse and with ramps).
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of London Loop tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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This notice should be removed after a month has passed since the DLC wave was first released.
London Loop returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the third wave of the Booster Course Pass. It is the first course of the Rock Cup. The course has received significant visual upgrades, and is now set in overcast weather.[1] Various details on the top of Big Ben have been removed, such as windows and spires. The London Eye now moves, unlike its Tour counterpart. A Chain Chomp has been added in the River Thames, beneath the London Eye.
It is unknown what route will be taken for this iteration of the course, although racers are seen racing along the first two routes normally, as well as London Loop 3R. Additionally, an unused road to the right of Leadenhall Market is accessed at some point, as indicated by promotional screenshots.
This course being positioned in the Rock Cup may be a reference to the course's music, which is based on British rock music from the 1960s and 1970s. It is also one of two courses in the third wave to utilize rock music for its theme, alongside Template:Classic-link. Both of these courses are in the Rock Cup.
London Loop is one of three Mario Kart Tour courses in the wave overall, alongside Template:Classic-link and Merry Mountain. It is the only one that is not in the Moon Cup.
Gallery
Mario Kart Tour
London Loop
Course icons
The icon of the Ring Race bonus challenge set on London Loop
The icon of the Glider Challenge bonus challenge set on London Loop
The icon of the Do Jump Boosts bonus challenge set on London Loop
The icon of the Smash Small Dry Bones bonus challenge set on London Loop
Screenshots
View of Leadenhall Market
View of Trafalgar Square
View of Tower Bridge
Daisy (Holiday Cheer) tricking in the Ribbon Rider
Lakitu and other racers drifting
Waluigi (Bus Driver) drifting in the Double-Decker
Peachette in the Swift Jack
Mario drifting in the Sports Coupe
Mario (Musician), Peach (Vacation), Baby Rosalina (Detective), Waluigi (Bus Driver), and Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) tricking on the course
Waluigi (Bus Driver) approaching Nelson's Column at the start of a race in London Loop
In front of St Paul's Cathedral
Approaching a row of Item Boxes at the entrance in Leadenhall Market
Around the park with the Chain Chomp
Preparing to cross Tower Bridge
At the curve from where the London Eye can be seen
On the last curve before the finish line
Approaching the finish line with Big Ben in sight
Lakitu on London Loop R, in a section with crates
Diddy Kong on London Loop T, driving on a large ramp near Nelson's Column
Peach on London Loop R/T
Shy Guy in London Loop's Ring Race bonus challenge
London Loop 2
Course icons
The icon of the Ring Race bonus challenge set on London Loop 2
The icon of the Steer Clear of Obstacles bonus challenge set on London Loop 2
The icon of the Vs. Mega Hammer Bro bonus challenge set on London Loop 2
Screenshots
View of Chain Chomps on a park in front of the Buckingham Palace
View of Saint Paul's Cathedral
View of the London Eye
Rosalina and Waluigi (Bus Driver) tricking near the finish line
Baby Mario drifting in the Bullet Blaster
Baby Rosalina (Detective), Peach (Vacation), Shy Guy (Pastry Chef), Mario (Chef), and Waluigi (Bus Driver) tricking on the course
London Loop 3
Course icons
The icon of the Break Item Boxes bonus challenge set on London Loop 3
The icon of the Combo Attack bonus challenge set on London Loop 3T
Screenshots
View of the road by the River Thames
View of the Thames and the Tower of London
View of the Walkie-Talkie
View of the London Eye
Waluigi (Vampire) gliding on the course
Rosalina (Halloween) gliding on the course with the Poison Apple Kart and the Wicked Wings
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Chinese (simplified) | 伦敦环线[?] Lúndūn Huánxiàn |
London Loop | |
Chinese (traditional) | 倫敦環線[?] Lúndūn Huánxiàn |
London Loop | |
Dutch | Londen-Ronde[?] | London Tour | |
French | Détour à Londres[?] | London Detour | |
German | London-Tour[?] | London Tour | |
Italian | Giro di Londra[?] | London Loop/Tour | |
Korean | 런던 루프[?] Leondeon Lupeu |
London Loop | |
Portuguese (NOA) | Arrancada em Londres[?] | London Sprint | |
Portuguese (NOE) | Ronda por Londres[?] | London Round | |
Russian | Лондонское турне[?] Londonskoye turne |
London Tournée | |
Spanish | Ronda por Londres[?] | London Round |
Trivia
- The first route for this course is the only European city course that was not brought back in the Metropolitan Tour.
References
- ^ a b Nintendo (November 21, 2022). Wave 3 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass arrives December 7th!. YouTube. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
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