Remake of Diddy Kong Racing for the DS!

A Remake of Diddy Kong Racing for the DS. Who would have guessed? It's still hard to believe that the original game is actually about 10 years old already. But, is this game better than the original? The game follows in almost the same pattern as the original. You race levels in each of the 5 lobbys, and obtain balloons. Each race has a set number of balloons in order to get in though, so you can't just skip around everywhere. Once you've raced and won all the races in that particular level, you move on to the boss. You race him, and once you've beat him you move on to the Balloon Touch Challenge. This is what's different from the original. Instead of this Balloon Touch Challenge, it used to be a silver coin challenge. However, you can still unlock the silver coin challenge, but you don't need to beat it, to move on in your adventure. I'm not too impressed with this balloon challenge. You basically ride on a magic carpet and pop balloons, and occasionally you might pick up some coins. Then, after you've completed the Balloon Touch Challenge, you race the boss again, which this time he'll be harder. Then you beat him, and then it's your choice to do the trophy challenge, which is when you do all the races back to back in that particular level. And you can also open up a secret door to create your own level. Or you can race the boss again, doing a particular Touch challenge. Sounds pretty fun? Well, one thing is fun. Upgrading your vehicles. In this racing game, you use a car, hovercraft, and plane. However, theres only one downfall: the controls for plane and hovercraft. Sometimes when you're driving in plane, you move the control pad a tad, and you don't turn much, then you move it all the way, and you crash into the wall. Hovercraft on the other hand.... is just too hard to explain, let's just say, that it's bad. But, the good news is that it is possible to get used to them, it takes time, but after a while, you get used to them. And, besides, who said the computers are geniuses at them anyways? The games online system is very fun, mostly because it makes you want to upgrade your vehicle. Seeing other players speed across your face, tells you, that you need to do better. So, that's when the game becomes addicting. So, should you buy this game? Well, if you enjoy the original, then it is worth getting this version for various updates, but if you usually don't like games, such as mario kart, then this game probably isn't for you.