Berlin Byways | |||
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View of the Schiller Monument | |||
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Appears in | Mario Kart Tour (2021 (2), 2022 (1, 3)) | ||
Tour(s) |
Berlin Byways:
Metropolitan Tour Berlin Byways 2: Berlin Tour 2nd Anniversary Tour Metropolitan Tour Berlin Byways 3: Anniversary Tour | ||
Based on | Berlin, Germany | ||
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Berlin Byways is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is based on Berlin, the capital city of Germany. Like Paris Promenade, London Loop, Los Angeles Laps, and Sydney Sprint, it has three routes, named Berlin Byways, Berlin Byways 2, and Berlin Byways 3. The first route made its debut in the Metropolitan Tour as one of two new city courses, alongside Amsterdam Drift 2, while the second debuted in the Berlin Tour and the third debuts in the Anniversary Tour alongside Sydney Sprint 3. The course visits various landmarks of the city it is based on, including a section featuring the Berlin Wall with Whomps filling the gaps as obstacles, and the streets of the city leading into the Berlin Hauptbahnhof train station. The third variant is the first course in Mario Kart Tour to have moving traffic. Additionally, the third route's starting line is in a different location compared to the other two.
The first route of this course course is a favorite of Rosalina (Chef), Chargin' Chuck, Pink Shy Guy (Ninja), Birdo (White), and Dr. Bowser. The second is a favorite of Peach (Halloween), Luigi (Lederhosen), Penguin Toad, Peach (Happi), Mario (Samurai), Dr. Luigi, Luigi (Knight), Shy Guy (Pastry Chef), King Bob-omb, King Bob-omb (Gold), Pink Shy Guy (Ninja), and the Wario and Chain Chomp Mii Racing Suits. The third is a favorite of Mario (SNES), Luigi (Lederhosen), Pauline (Rose), Yoshi (Kangaroo), Tanooki Mario, Dr. Luigi, King Boo (Luigi's Mansion), Wario (Hiker), Chargin' Chuck, Dr. Bowser, and the Bronze, Chain Chomp, and Bowser Mii Racing Suits. It is also a favorite of the Castle Mii Racing Suit if it reaches level 6.
Despite being labeled as the second route, Berlin Byways 2 debuted more than a year before the first route of Berlin Byways.
Course layouts
Berlin Byways
Racers start besides the Berlin Cathedral, facing away from the Brandenburg Gate. After a slight right turn, players pass the Rotes Rathaus and drive along the Berlin Wall, avoiding Whomps as they navigate the bendy road. After passing the wall, racers can drive either besides or under the Oberbaum Bridge in a long straight-away, which then turns to the right before reaching the Schiller Monument. Racers can chose to go either left or right around the monument, however both meet up very shortly after. After driving down a short, narrow staircase, players navigate along a small dirt path in the Tiergarten before driving on the long road behind the Brandenburg Gate. After driving through the large gate, and taking a slight left, racers drive to the finish line.
At the start of the Tiergarten section after the first curve, there is a path with slightly darker grass with a lower relief to the right that can only be taken with the use of a Dash Mushroom. Once taken, it leaves racers to the street leading to the Brandenburg Gate.
The course also appears as Berlin Byways R (reverse) and Berlin Byways T (with ramps).
Berlin Byways 2
In the standard layout, the racers start the course in a street next to the Berlin Cathedral, with the Brandenburg Gate and a few Glide Pads up ahead on the right. After driving or gliding through the gate, players go down the Straße des 17. Juni, which is littered with cars (which act as ramps) that lead through the Tiergarten (formally referred to as "Großer Tiergarten" in Germany) to Großer Stern where the Berlin Victory Column resides. After players make a sharp turn right around the Victory Column, they must make an S-curve into a train station; the exterior is based on Berlin Hauptbahnhof, while the interior takes inspiration from its predecessor station, Lehrter Stadtbahnhof. Inside, they can either drive down the tracks, on the island platform, or take a small shortcut through a stationary Berlin S-Bahn trainset (this train is not directly based on a specific model, but it most closely resembles the DR Class 270 with some inspiration from the DB Class 420) that leads them through another winding S-curve behind the Berlin Cathedral. Half of the S-curve is sunken into the ground, allowing for tricks to be performed at the beginning and ending of the dip, though only the raised portion has coins. Here, the Berlin Television Tower is visible in the background. Afterwards, taking a right turn brings the players to the street where the finish line awaits them.
The course also appears as Berlin Byways 2R (reverse), Berlin Byways 2T (with ramps), and Berlin Byways 2R/T (reverse and with ramps).
On the R/T variant of this course, the first red glider ramp redirects players onto the green train track leading out of the Bahnhof, before continuing on like normal. Thwomps also appear at the Brandenburg Gate.
When configured for Coin Rush, cars and fences will block off a lane in the highway and redirect Gold Mario through the train car, making the collection of coins easier.
Berlin Byways 3
Berlin Byways 3, unlike the other two routes, begins in the Tiergarten, specifically on the Straße des 17. Juni, facing away from the Brandenburg Gate and towards the Berlin Victory Column. Racers drive towards the Berlin Victory Column and turn left on the roundabout, before taking a right turn as they approach the Tempodrom. Racers drive by numerous buildings, such as the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Berlin Zoo. After a wide U-turn, players will pass the Schloss Charlottenburg before driving on to the road previously seen in Berlin Byways 2 briefly. Shortly after passing the roundabout again, racers turn right to a road that goes beneath the ground, with the New Synagogue on their right, and another building on the left, before driving up to the Brandenburg Gate, taking one last right turn, and driving along the Straße des 17. Juni again until reaching the finish line.
Throughout the course, moving cars appear as obstacles alongside moving coins and Item Boxes.
The course also appears as Berlin Byways 3R (reverse) and Berlin Byways 3T (with ramps).
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of Berlin Byways tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Profiles
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Cat Tour is wrapping up in blue. Next up is the Metropolitan Tour! Race through a variety of city courses, including Berlin Byways![1]
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: It's time for the Berlin Tour in blue! Some heated races are about to ensue on Berlin Byways 2, the first city course of 2021![2]
Gallery
Berlin Byways
Course icons
The icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge set on Berlin Byways
Screenshots
View of the Berlin Wall and a couple of Whomps
Rosalina (Chef) driving by the Berlin Wall with two Whomps
Berlin Byways 2
Course icons
The icon of the Ring Race bonus challenge set on Berlin Byways 2
The icon of the Smash Small Dry Bones bonus challenge set on Berlin Byways 2
The icon of the Big Reverse Race bonus challenge set on Berlin Byways 2
The icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge set on Berlin Byways 2
Screenshots
Mario (Musician), Baby Rosalina (Detective), and Luigi (Lederhosen) being inked by a Blooper
Luigi (Lederhosen) tricking in the Fast Frank
Pauline, Mario (Musician), Baby Rosalina (Detective), and Waluigi (Bus Driver) tricking on the course
Rosalina (Chef) and Luigi (Lederhosen) gliding on the course
Penguin Toad using the Dash Ring while in Frenzy mode
Berlin Byways 3
Screenshots
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ベルリン シュトラーセ[?] Berurin Shutorāse |
Berlin Strasse | |
Chinese | 柏林小道[?] Bólín Xiǎodào |
Berlin Trail | |
French | Balade berlinoise[?] | Berlinese Stroll | |
German | Pflaster von Berlin[?] | Pavement of Berlin | |
Italian | Gita a Berlino[?] | Trip to Berlin | |
Korean | 베를린 샛길[?] Bereullin Saesgil |
Berlin Byway | |
Portuguese | Berlim Bucólica[?] | Bucolic Berlin | |
Spanish | Berlín de Vértigo[?] | Vertigo Berlin |
Trivia
- Despite not being accessible in the course's normal variant, a patch of road from the T version is shown on Berlin Byways 2's map.
- Berlin Byways is the only city course whose first route didn't debut in a tour named after the city. The first route that was playable, Berlin Byways 2, however, did debut in a tour named after the city.