The first review for Mario Kart 7 has been published in Japanese gaming mag Famitsu, and they've blessed the upcoming 3DS racer with a respectably high score of 37/40. The praise comes shortly after Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed his initial hesitance over many new features of the game - specifically customisation - but all doubts can be quashed with the review noting that "There are a lot of changes here, but play it and it's definitely still Mario Kart". The review also states that "The game's made so you're always able to stage a comeback, making it approachable and enjoyable for anyone" while praise is also handed out to the spotpass and online functionality of the game. "Competing for time is also exciting, and there's more than enough room for hardcore play here. The Community feature makes netplay a lot more accessible than before, and finding opponents via Street Pass is also impressive. It's really exciting to think how the community's going to unfold." It's also seems that while many things have been added to Mario Kart 7, it's still the classic game we all know and love, with one reviewer writing that ""It's accessible enough that even new players can enjoy it, and when you get into it, you really get into it." Has this first review made you even more excited about Mario Kart 7 ? (source: 1up) Mario Kart 7 is released on December 2nd.Mario Kart 7 PreviewShigeru Miyamoto Talks Mario Kart 7 CustomizationNintendo Commission Life Size Mario Karts