Lakitu, the iconic character from Mario Kart, now playable in Mario Kart World, takes on a more aggressive role as a spoilsport on the race track.
Lakitu in Mario Kart World aggressively retrieves players who veer off-track, even for slight deviations, hindering players from exploring unconventional paths.
Players are frustrated by Lakitu's strict behavior, as he disrupts gameplay and takes away items and coins whenever he intervenes.
Gamers criticize Lakitu's overzealous nature in Mario Kart World, especially when compared to the game's expansive and open-world courses.
Lakitu's harsh actions, like removing items and coins when rescuing players, lead to dissatisfaction among players seeking a more relaxed gameplay experience.
Feedback from players on a subreddit highlights instances of Lakitu being overly strict, even in situations where players could easily correct their course.
Although Lakitu's interventions can be helpful in some scenarios, players express a desire for him to exhibit less aggressive behavior overall in Mario Kart World.
In Free Roam mode, Lakitu does not interfere with players, allowing them to enjoy certain features without his overbearing presence.
Despite some benefits of Lakitu's aggressiveness, like quick restart boosts, players hope for a future update to tone down his strict actions in the game.