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==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT Icon NeoBowserCity3DS.png|thumbnail|right|The course's icon in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT Icon NeoBowserCity3DS.png|thumbnail|right|The course's icon in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Neo Bowser City reappears in ''Mario Kart Tour''. It shares its looks between its ''Mario Kart 7'' and ''Mario Kart 8'' versions. The screen near the starting line now shows four players racing. The bridge is now a glass tunnel. This course is favored by Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Waluigi (Bus Driver)
Neo Bowser City reappears in ''Mario Kart Tour''. It shares its looks between its ''Mario Kart 7'' and ''Mario Kart 8'' versions. The city now has more grey hues than blue. The screen near the starting line now shows four players racing. The bridge is now a glass tunnel. This course is favored by Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Waluigi (Bus Driver)


===Tokyo Tour===
===Tokyo Tour===

Revision as of 22:03, January 16, 2020

Not to be confused with Neo Bowser Castle.

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Neo Bowser City (known as Koopa City in the British English version) is the third course of the Star Cup in Mario Kart 7. It is a neon-lit city-themed course themed after Bowser, the only track of this sort to not be a version of Bowser's Castle. Neon signs are everywhere and images of Bowser himself and his signature emblem can be seen in various places.

Neo Bowser City is the second course in the Mario Kart series that is placed entirely in the rain, the first being Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

Neo Bowser City also appears as a retro track in Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Mario Kart Tour. In the former games, it is the first track of the Bell Cup, a cup that comes with the Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8 add-on content pack for the original Mario Kart 8, while in the latter game, it is one of the courses in the Tokyo Tour, Halloween Tour, Winter Tour, London Tour, and New Year's Tour.

Description

This course takes place in a brightly lit city in the rain. A large percentage of the course is winding roads with moving neon arrow railings. There is a small upward spiral section in the middle of the track that goes up a tower. Traction is decreased due to the rain. There is a tunnel close to the end of the course, that leads to a road that is covered with puddles. A Glide Ramp then appears just before the end. A billboard is seen near it with a picture of either Bowser (said picture is his artwork from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games), the player's view, or an animated "Overtake" ad from Toad Circuit. If gliding players veer left (right in mirror mode) from the starting line, they can fly over a Koopa Clown Car with a fan to give them lift enough for the first bend; in higher engine classes, however, they must steer back quickly to avoid hitting the wall.

Course layout

The course starts with an S-bend; however, players must steer back in quickly to avoid hitting the wall. Just before the player enters the air vent area, it is possible to be pushed through the guardrails by a heavier opponent. After that, the race continues under a tower with air ducts. Then there are two soft turns and a red tunnel. After many turns, the player exits and reaches the winding part of the road, which consists of three hairpin turns. Then, there is a shorter tunnel that leads to a road all to the left, that is covered with puddles. At the end, there is a glider ramp back to the finish line.

Shortcuts

  • After the S-bend, players can cut through the mud with a Mushroom. They must steer back in quickly to avoid hitting the wall.
  • Near the finish line, if players use a Mushroom or the Koopa Clown Car air current, they can glide into a secret zone on the S-bend under the red tunnel.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

3DS Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content.
Neo Bowser City, in Mario Kart 8

Neo Bowser City returns to Mario Kart 8 as a retro course in the second DLC pack Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 and as part of the base content of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is the first track of the Bell Cup. The city background is given an overhaul in design, featuring a glass tunnel where anti-gravity vehicles are driving in, and with more distinctive architecture, instead of having mushroom hills on the far background. The start and finish banner has been redesigned, featuring hexagon patterns behind the Mario Kart logo, and on the two neon pillars (previously one) supporting the banner. It is also possible now to hit the banner, like in Mario Circuit and DS Wario Stadium.

3DS Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content.
The course as seen from the starting line.

The new Bowser insignia that is now used in this course is also modeled around a hexagon. The blimp with a screen on it has been removed. Billboards now show an animated picture of the name of the course, along with Bowser in it, instead of displaying an ongoing video of the player's point of view, an animated ad, and a still picture of Bowser. The rails with scrolling neon arrows have been redesigned into neon rails with light arrows on top of them.

The overall course layout is unchanged, but has received a few minor modifications. A drop-off has been added at the entrance to the tunnel in place of a downhill slope. The three-quarter turn into the glider ramp at the end has been modified into an anti-gravity section, complete with spin boost pillars, while the water puddles have been removed. The Koopa Clown Car air current found near the S-Bend has been moved to behind the banner, instead of beside it. The music is also roughly the same, similar to 3DS DK Jungle and Wii Grumble Volcano, but an electric guitar has been added. Bowser's minions - Koopa Paratroopas, Dry Bones, Hammer Bros., Fire Bros., and Boomerang Bros. are spectators for this course. In addition, like in the rainy courses in Super Mario 3D World, rain drops flow down the screens of both the GamePad and the TV, just to add a minor effect.

Shortcuts

  • Like with the turn after the S-bend, it is now possible to use a Mushroom or Star to cut through the mud on the anti-gravity segment.

Mario Kart Tour

The course's icon in Mario Kart Tour

Neo Bowser City reappears in Mario Kart Tour. It shares its looks between its Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 versions. The city now has more grey hues than blue. The screen near the starting line now shows four players racing. The bridge is now a glass tunnel. This course is favored by Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Waluigi (Bus Driver)

Tokyo Tour

In the Tokyo Tour, Neo Bowser City appears as the first course in the Lakitu Cup, the second course in the Ludwig Cup, the location of the challenge in the Mario Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Larry Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the third course in the Bowser Jr. Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the first course in the Dry Bowser Cup.

Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour Lakitu Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr. Koopa ClownBlack Circuit Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star Larry KoopaLakituWarioDry BowserPauline Bullet BlasterCloud 9Super BlooperBlack B Dasher Shell ParachuteCloud GliderFare Flier
Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour Ludwig Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr. Koopa ClownBlack Circuit Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star Larry KoopaLudwig von KoopaWarioDry BowserPaulinePrincess Peach Bullet BlasterFlame FlyerSuper BlooperBlack B DasherQuickshaw Oilpaper UmbrellaShell ParachuteFare FlierPurple Oilpaper Umbrella
Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Jr. Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Bowser Jr. Koopa ClownBadwagon Lightning OilpaperCloud Glider
Two Star Roy KoopaWendy O. KoopaRosalinaDry BowserMario LandshipCloud 9Blue BadwagonKabuki Dasher Bob-omb ParafoilFull FlightSwooper
The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Dry Bowser Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Bowser Jr.Dry Bowser Flame FlyerBlack B DasherBlack Circuit Wario WingFare Flier
Two Star Iggy KoopaLarry KoopaMorton O. KoopaMario Koopa ClownQuickshawYellow Taxi Bob-omb ParafoilSwooper

Halloween Tour

In the Halloween Tour, Neo Bowser City appears as the first course in the Shy Guy Cup, the second course in the Baby Luigi Cup, the location of the challenge in the Toadette Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Metal Mario Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the first course in the Rosalina Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the second course in the Baby Daisy Cup.

The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Shy Guy Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr. Bullet BlasterKoopa ClownBlack CircuitGhost Ride Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star LarryFile:MKT Icon Shy Guy.pngWarioDry BowserPaulineRosalina (Halloween) Dark ClownSuper BlooperBlack B Dasher Bob-omb ParafoilShell ParachuteFare FlierRainy Balloons
Baby Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Luigi Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr.Rosalina (Halloween) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitGhost Ride Shell ParachuteWario WingFull Flight
Two Star File:MKT Icon BBLuigi.pngLarryWarioDry BowserPauline BiddybuggyBullet BlasterDark ClownSuper BlooperBlack B DasherTrickster Fare FlierRainy BalloonsWicked Wings
The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Rosalina Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star RosalinaWaluigi WarshipBadwagon Lightning OilpaperCloud Glider
Two Star RoyWendyBowser Jr.Dry Bowser LandshipCloud 9Dark ClownKoopa ClownSoda JetBlue Badwagon Bob-omb ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaRainy Balloons
Baby Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Daisy Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Bowser Jr.Dry Bowser Black B DasherBlack CircuitGhost Ride Wario WingFare Flier
Two Star File:MKT Icon BBDaisy.pngIggy KoopaLarryMortonMario (Musician)Rosalina (Halloween) Birthday GirlFlame FlyerKoopa ClownQuickshawTricksterYellow Taxi Flower GliderSwooperWicked Wings

Winter Tour

In the Winter Tour, Neo Bowser City appears as the third course in the Bowser Jr. Cup, the first course in the Toad Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Wario Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the first course in the King Boo Cup and the third course in the Roy Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the second course in the Larry Cup.

Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Jr. Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr. Koopa ClownBlack CircuitGhost Ride Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star LarryWarioDry BowserPaulinePink Gold PeachRosalina (Halloween) Bullet BlasterDark ClownSuper BlooperBlack B DasherWildfire Flyer Shell ParachuteFare FlierRainy BalloonsRoyal ParachuteSwooper
The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Toad Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr. Koopa ClownBlack CircuitGhost Ride Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star LarryToadWarioDry BowserPaulineRosalina (Halloween) Bullet BlasterDark ClownStreamlinerSuper BlooperBlack B Dasher Shell ParachuteCloud GliderFare FlierRainy Balloons
The icon of the King Boo Cup from Mario Kart Tour. King Boo Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star WaluigiShy Guy (Pastry Chef) WarshipBadwagon Lightning OilpaperCloud Glider
Two Star RoyWendyBowser Jr.King BooRosalinaDry BowserPink Gold Peach LandshipCloud 9Dark ClownKoopa ClownBlue BadwagonGhost Ride Bob-omb ParafoilRainy BalloonsWicked Wings
Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour Roy Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star RoyWaluigiPink Gold PeachShy Guy (Pastry Chef) WarshipBadwagon Lightning OilpaperCloud Glider
Two Star WendyBowser Jr.RosalinaDry Bowser LandshipPipe BuggyCloud 9Dark ClownKoopa ClownBlue BadwagonWildfire Flyer Piranha Plant ParafoilBob-omb ParafoilRainy BalloonsRoyal Parachute
Larry Cup from Mario Kart Tour Larry Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star LarryBowser Jr.Dry Bowser Black B DasherBlack CircuitGhost RideWild Wing Wario WingFare Flier
Two Star IggyMorton Koopa Jr.Mario (Musician)Mario (Santa) LandshipFlame FlyerKoopa ClownCheermellowQuickshawYellow Taxi BaNaNa ParafoilStarchuteSwooper

London Tour

In the London Tour, Neo Bowser City appears as the first course in the Bowser Jr. Cup, the third course in the Peach Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Luigi Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the second course in the Wendy Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the third course in the Rosalina Cup.

Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Jr. Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr.Waluigi (Bus Driver) Dark ClownKoopa ClownBlack CircuitGhost Ride Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star LarryWarioDry BowserPaulineRosalina (Halloween) Bullet BlasterPara-WingSuper BlooperBlack B Dasher Shell ParachuteFare FlierRainy BalloonsSwooper
The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Peach Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star BowserBowser Jr.Waluigi (Bus Driver) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitGhost Ride Wario WingFull Flight
Two Star LarryPeachWarioDry BowserPaulineRosalina (Halloween) Bullet BlasterDark ClownPara-WingRoyaleSuper BlooperDouble-Decker Peach ParasolShell ParachuteFare FlierRainy BalloonsSoaring Jack
Wendy Cup from Mario Kart Tour Wendy Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star WendyWaluigiShy Guy (Pastry Chef) LandshipWarshipBadwagonDouble-Decker Lightning OilpaperCloud Glider
Two Star RoyBowser Jr.RosalinaDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Dry BowserPink Gold Peach Cloud 9Dark ClownKoopa ClonwBlue BadwagonRibbon Rider ParafoilBob-omb ParafoilGlitter GliderRainy BalloonsSoaring Jack
The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Rosalina Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Bowser Jr.Dry BowserWaluigi (Bus Driver) Black B DasherBlack CircuitGhost RideWild Wing Wario WingFare Flier
Two Star IggyLarryMortonRosalinaMario (Musician) Flame FlyerKoopa ClownSoda JetDouble-DeckerQuickshawYellow Taxi Oilpaper UmbrellaSoaring JackSwooper

New Year's Tour

In the New Year's Tour, Neo Bowser City has a Reverse and Trick variant which appears as the third course in the Birdo Cup and the second course in the Pauline Cup.

The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R/T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Ludwig von KoopaDry BowserPauline (Party Time) Turbo BirdoBruiserWildfire FlyerPlatinum Taxi Bullet Bill ParachuteSoaring JackGift Glider
Two Star Diddy KongBirdoPaulineMario (Musician)Rosalina (Halloween)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Toad (Party Time) WarshipKoopa ClownPara-WingWild WingJingle BellsGlam Bruiser Piston GliderPink Flower GliderNew Year's 2020Fireworks Parachute
The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour Pauline Cup
3DS Neo Bowser City R/T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Ludwig von KoopaDry BowserPaulinePauline (Party Time) Wild WingBruiserWildfire FlyerPlatinum Taxi Bullet Bill ParachuteSoaring JackGift Glider
Two Star Diddy KongMario (Musician)Rosalina (Halloween)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Mario (Happi) WarshipKoopa ClownPara-WingTurbo BirdoQuickshawJingle Bells Piston GliderFare FlierNew Year's Kite

Staff ghost

In Mario Kart 7, the staff ghost for this track is Metal Mario. In Mario Kart 8, the staff ghost for this track is Dry Bowser on the Bone Rattler, with a time of 2:09.513. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on 200cc mode, the staff ghost is Bowser.

Sponsors

(Mario Kart 7 only)

Gallery

3DS appearance

Wii U / Switch appearance

Mobile appearance

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Chinese 新庫巴市 (Traditional)
Xīn Kùbā Shì
新酷霸王市 (Simplified)
[?]

Xīn Kùbàwáng Shì
New Bowser City
Dutch Bowser City[?] Bowser City
German Koopa-Großstadtfieber[?] Koopa City Fever
Italian Koopa City[?] Koopa City
Korean 네오 쿠파 시티[?]
Neo Kupa Siti
Neo Bowser City
Portuguese (NOA) Cidade Bowser[?] Bowser City
Portuguese (NOE) Cidade do Koopa[?] Koopa's City
Russian Город Купы[?]
Gorod Kupy
Koopa City
Spanish Ciudad Koopa[?] Koopa City

Trivia

  • Some of the buildings found in this course are based on the dome hills from the grasslands in the mainline Super Mario games.
  • In Mario Kart 8 the signs and animation of Bowser with the name of the course display the text "Neo Bowser City" even in non-American versions where the name of the course is different. This is the same in 3DS Music Park (called "Melody Motorway" in the British English version).
  • This track is one of three courses in Mario Kart 8 where the starting banner can be crashed into by playable characters via hang-glider. The other two courses are Mario Circuit and DS Wario Stadium.
    • However, the banner for this track spins when hit, whereas the other aforementioned track's banners only swing.
  • When exiting the tunnel in the Mario Kart 8 version of the track, a spotlight with Bowser's emblem points to the sky, possibly referencing the Batman spotlight (called the "Bat Signal") in the Batman series.
  • The track's music is a mashup of several other music tracks: the theme from Toad Circuit and Mario Circuit, the title theme of Mario Kart 7, the theme from Mario Kart Wii's Luigi's Circuit and Mario Circuit, and the theme of Mario Kart 64's Toad's Turnpike.[1] The theme was reused in the arrangement entitled "Circuit (Mario Kart 7)" from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

References

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