Ranking All 21 Bowser Castle Racetracks

Is it LOWSER or WOWSER? Lets rank every Bowser Castle racetrack in the Mario Kart series, from Super to 8 Deluxe, to find out which Koopa Castle is fit for the king!
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Edited by Kevin - @kebab_man1441
And a BIG thanks to all the channel Members for supporting my work!
Tier 3 - Musquire Wizards
Cherry
Tier 2 - Musquire Royal Guard
Alfonzo
IronmanMK
Superstar Dream
Potato44
Castform 7
SuperaJokera
Luke Bower
LA_King
Super Raul 64
Gl1de
SaulXLvampire
Surgent189
Tier 1 - Musquire Knight
Kade
bit black boi
Callum Sparrow
f7 jin
Roseyruu
Tai's Commenting account used for commenting
Ray Ash
Mbubu 2009
Minister Chicken
CJ Adams
Rue
TheDangerStranger
HazboBaggins

[@Brad766-]

i actually kinda went through a mini childhood trauma arc with Wii Bowser's Castle. So for whatever reason little me was terrified of evil laughs and the Bowser laugh at the already unnerving wavy hallway scared the everloving shit out of me as a kid. It was so bad whenever i played the track i would have the TV on mute obviously i'm way over it now and it remains one of my favorite tracks ever

[@Sir_Musty]

What's worse is the GCN version does the laugh every time you got hit - imagine if you had to deal with that lmao

[@Zom_bike]

@@Sir_Musty that's just the big turtle mocking you for getting hit by a standby redshell like come on browser you can't do this to me man

[@castform7]

If it makes you feel any better, kid me was scared of the Blue Shell warning noise before it hit me. I was a timid child.

[@Chillygreen3]

​@@castform7tbf the blue shell warning strikes fear into even the most fearsome mario karters

[@CaptainRillaboom]

N64 Bowser’s Castle fans, UNITE!!!

[@Alfonzo69420]

We’re all in agreement that snes bc3 bcp is THE goat right? Also lovely editing from the editors

[@GeneralPenguinIsCool]

As a fellow Brit, I would really appreciate "names outside of america ranking". I would love to see about, for instance, Koopa City vs. Neo Bowaer City, Music Park vs. Melody Motorway, and Rock Rock Mountain vs. Alpine Pass. Love all the videos, and the Britishness 😂

[@MBubu-2009]

...Maybe my favorite video on your channel? If it isn't, then it has to be top 3 AT LEAST. The editing, the jokes, the explanations... everything is out of this f*king world, it's honestly impressive how much love and passion these videos have. And makes me even more happy to have found your channel. This is a special place of You2 that I can only see more and more people finding out and being comfortable around here as time goes on. Keep on going, my 🐐

[@Sir_Musty]

Thanks so much, my man! You're too kind!

[@Neo-Metal17]

It's a good one but not my favorite, my favorite has to be the Super Circuit ranking, it's what got me into Super Circuit and back into Mario Kart as a whole.

[@MBubu-2009]

​@@Neo-Metal17 More than understandable. For me, I'll say it's either this one or his 96 track ranking, but his super circuit tier list is also peak.

[@Neo-Metal17]

@@MBubu-2009 That one was good too, I also love his tier list reactions, especially by Biff or Schaffrillas.

[@MBubu-2009]

@@Neo-Metal17 Hello? Based department?

[@rue8929]

We rollin' in high production now gamers. Those prediction screens were clean af!

[@Besitzerstolz]

For the DS version, I really like the first half. Great turns, the spiral up to the spinny thing is awesome and thin enough to be dangerous. And let me tell you, as a top 100 MKDS player in the world (well at least of those, who did a 32 race speedrun), the fire at the shortcut is honestly the hazard I've been hit the most by in the time playing this game.

[@ziddie2376]

One thing I love about n64 bowsers castle is how the number of thwomps changes at the end of the second corridor based on the cc, only one thwomp in 50cc vs three in 150cc, such a neat difficulty change

[@kacpereklipok362]

One day in 2005 at the Nintendo Headquarters: “Hey, have you seen the guitarist? We were supposed to record the music for DS - GBA Bowser castle 2”. Meanwhile the guitarist back at home: *practicing for his prime time playing the guitar for 8 Bowser castle in the future*

[@I_Iron_ManMK]

W vid must man, idk what I would do without my Lowsers Castle ranking!❤🎉 And W Editing! Also, THANKS TO WHOEVER GIFTED ME A MEMBERSHIP, IDK who you are, but thanks!

[@JorgeOrtizSauc2]

Hey Musty, awesome to see my comment highlighted in your video!!! Big fan!!! To add to my comment on 7’s Bowser’s Castle being abandoned, there’s even webs you can see on the ceiling after the split path at the beginning, further adding to the idea that this particular castle has been completely abandoned and fallen into disrepair. Tour plays with this idea in a different way, it modernizes the track in color and tidiness, it looks like bowser decided to check in on it and decided to redecorate/fix it up a bit. Examples: The above mentioned spider webs are gone, some of the track has its ramps missing, and the final turn where the mountain was has been demolished into a rocky bridge turn instead. Btw, if you’re reading this comment before next Tuesday, Piranha Plant Pipeline is playable in Tour rn, so assuming you haven’t, this is your final few days of chances to do so!

[@AlbertBoris]

Never would SNES Bowser Castle 3 get anywhere near S-tier for me lol!

[@Sir_Musty]

You gotta stop playing it on mute, Boris, the remix alone makes it a strong contender!

[@thecelestialtoygazer7816]

Based Boris

[@De_an]

34:04 Unrelated, but seeing the crossed-arms Bowser render have his head at a different angle than I'm used to kinda messed me up.

[@IseeL2]

It was really cool to see gba bc4 up so high on the list. That's one of my favorite bowser castles and I feel like nobody ever really talks about it

[@jsenn8140]

Embrace the acronyms!! MK8DX BCP SNES BC3 is the GOAT

[@DaCol07]

I swear everytime i saw the MKW version being selected in the background in the low tiers it was like a jumpscare for me 😅

[@teeth227]

new musty uploads are always a serotonin boost. this had become one of my fav channels and i dont even watch streamers that much. u really deserve more attention and i know youll get it if u keep posting bangers!!!

[@Sir_Musty]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GeoDeo]

I love how particular you are with your explanations for why you like or dislike tracks! Idk if you’ve done it yet, but would you be opposed to doing a circuit tier list? Ik most of those tracks are boring but it’s still a good watch because of you!

[@Sir_Musty]

I'm seeing quite a few suggestions for a Circuit track ranking so I'll put it on the list for sure!

[@elijaharnold9050]

Musty, I wanted to thank you for the joy you have given me since I stumbled upon your channel a year ago. I am going on a religious mission that will make it so I am unable to watch your videos, but I want you to know that I love what you do, and I hope you keep making incredible videos that I can binge when I get home! I am also making sure the last KZbin video I watch will be one of yours!

[@Sir_Musty]

Good luck to you, man!

[@smackjack78]

I’m a sucker for the Bowser Castle archetype in Mario Kart, so more often than not, my favorite track in the game will be a Bowser Castle. Hell, Wii’s Bowser Castle is my favorite track in the series. It’s difficult with the turns and loads of hazards, it’s ominous and kinda bizarre, it’s always a blast to play. That being said, I also do love the N64 one (og and Wiimake), the GBA 3 and 4, (also og and Wiimake), the DS one is unique, the GC one is pretty cool, and the SNES one in MK8 was amazing

[@toxicjoshua7934]

N64 bowsers castle is my favourite but I personally prefer the wii version and wiis lighting cup is one of my favourites. Ok SNES Mario circuit 3 is very mid but that’s ok when you get to DS peach gardens a “calm before the storm” type of track then GCN DK mountain which shouts final stretch then you go from a difficult but extremely fun jungle to then the pits of N64 Bowser castle. It’s dark in the middle of nowhere surrounded by lava, music is creepy but I weirdly find it catchy it’s off guard to me after having the peaceful peach gardens theme 2 tracks ago, it feel’s empty at first but then thwomps are everywhere in the castle, I love the part where the 2 follow you and get ready to ruin your day, you barely get passed them just for 3 more to show up so you got to react fast, grab an item while you can from the empty hallway before seeing 2 more thwomps going back and forth blocking your path before turning left to a bridge over lava even if it’s only a bit of lava “why is it there?” Then you fall down the stairs into a garden that not much is happening but it’s eerie on how normal the garden is in the middle of nowhere because just as you turn right you see the ocean of lava for 2 seconds but a freaky 2 seconds, then you do a long turn up a spiral similar to airship fortress, before making a big jump and then 2 small jumps as it loops back to the beginner but on lap 2 and 3 lava geysers will shoot up on either the left or right so you have plenty of time to make a choice to go left or right and it’s a intense photo finisher especially on the last lap. And that’s why the wii version of N64 Bowser castle is my favourite!!

[@BiffWeed]

I forget if it was in your server or somewhere else but I remember one time seeing someone act like I'm the biggest fan ever of DS BC2 as if I didn't put it at the bottom of B-Tier, so I guess that means I have to get up in arms over its low ranking. How dare, I'm sobbing and throwing up as we speak. Genuinely though this was a fun watch! Glad to see you've come around to the right side of history on Wii BC. Did you know the music is actually a key shift of Maple Treewa-

[@Sir_Musty]

Wii BC in a lot of parts was like "hey, you wanna do some tricks?" and tricking in Wii is so much fun going back to it! And I'll also be keeping a look out for your DS BC2 defence video

[@avideoeditor7895]

Mk8 will always be the peak of Bowser Castle courses!!

[@panpangaming3418]

The editing and the winner overall were a surpise but very welcome, tier list man agrees with me, therefore its the best video ever made.

[@Kadeyladey]

Whoever edited this had an absolute blast faking everyone out. And I even fell for it. Cruel.

[@Sir_Musty]

Can't blame the editor for that one - that was my devious addition 😈

[@Xylluk]

Finally some N64 BC love. It's honestly my favorite, next to MK8's. A bit of nostalgia is the reason, but like you said I do like the Thwomp placements, and also the tight corridors and sharp corners. It's also the most atmospheric imo which is why I love it so much.

[@cobbledude5316]

Fantastic Video as always Musty. One thing I love about these Sir Musty ranking videos is that you give very detailed analysis/explanation behind your positive and negative takes about what ever the topic of the video is (in this case the BC tracks). A lot of genuine thought went into the ranking beyond surface thoughts, and it always leads me to come out with a new perspective that I may not have thought/seen before (whether I agree or disagree with said takes depends on what it is). Great explanation/analysis on top of great humour and solid editing, really enjoyed this one. Keep on going, you are doing great. (Good thing this was a strictly a Bowser Castle ranking instead of a Bowser track ranking, otherwise Neo Bowser City would have buried every BC track 100m under.)

[@Sir_Musty]

The referees didn't count it as a Bowser Castle, for the best since that would've taken up 90% of the video Appreciate the kind words, my man!

[@cobbledude5316]

True. Neo Bowser City is the 🐐. Its my favourite track in the series for a reason.

[@bianconoire]

Appreciate mentioning the background in Double Dash🗣️

[@MinisterChicken]

Can’t believe you gave Mayro the S word pass just to use it on me

[@belodie]

Imo, whenever MKDS's Bowser's Castle gets remade, it'll get a giant glowup

[@SMPSMLParodies_]

Bowser’s Castle were always my favorites in the series, they always provide some good obstacles!!

[@Michael-qt2jo]

THE WAY HE SAID MARTY LOL made me chuckle, unlike Knuckles. 38:57

[@Lucid_PZPL]

This is truly the most Marty video of all time 🔥🔥🔥

[@ianmarchese9557]

Every Mario Circuits Next PLS!!!

[@jgavidia6863]

The predictions music reminded me to the BCP rendition of Moonview Highway

[@LenHigashikata]

Who could have guessed a SNES track would be the best Bowser Castle? And one that was a port from tour too?

[@midnight_blue_moon]

I think the thing about the 8 dlc remake of SNES Bowser Castle 3 that makes it SO much better is that it's exactly what all retro tracks SHOULD be. They took the skeleton and theme of the original track and made it into something new - something so much better - using the new game's features and mechanics, as well as the updated graphics and visuals. When I first played it I was absolutely AWESTRUCK.

[@NathanHydra]

I’ll forgive your heresy that is the DS placement because your glasses absolutely slap

[@taiscommentingaccountusedf1908]

I have no opinion on 90% of these tracks But the two I have played are right at the top so the list is perfect Another Sir Musty W Although I personally prefer Wii U Bowser Castle over the SNES BC 3 remake because of how bombastic it is and how much variety it has in what you traverse and also in it’s obstacles It has fire bars, a giant swinging mace, big mecha bowser punching down on you, the rolling stones and even fucking LASERS?? Also the bowser statue pointing the way is really funny to me

[@Fall_Cake]

N64 Bowsers Castle has the best music of any Bowser castle and its the only mario lart track i hear playing in my head when im alone with my own thoughts for too long

[@Mappyfan83]

People should be grateful none of the GBA Bowser Castles were in the BCP or else it would mainly be the GBA BC1 background for all except 4 but even then the ruined castle still has it all because of tour being too damn lazy.

[@F7jin]

DS GBA BC is actually my goat of DS But I think that says more about my opinion on DS as a whole more than the track itself

[@thecelestialtoygazer7816]

On a gameplay front, BCP BC3 is great, I'll concede. But the complete lack of visual cohesion means I can only put it in B

[@SaulXLvampire]

I enjoy thw video. Also I can see why Neo Bowset City is not in the tier list for 2 reasons 1. Is not a Bowser Castle Track so it can't be in the list. 2. It would be easy #1 since Neo Bowser City will easily solo every single Bowser Castles Track. So it can't be in the Tier luist.Since we both know it the pure goat and beat out all of the Bowser Castle Tracks.

[@Arandomperson990]

3DS bowser’s castle in C? Soo you agree with the crab now?

[@Sir_Musty]

I have come down with a case of Schaffrillasitis

[@d500dev]

Should we be ignoring that Mayro appeared in chat

[@Sir_Musty]

No, tell a friend, tell your parents, tell the world

[@AwesomeMooseSmile]

It would have been insanely cool to see GBA BC4 in the booster's pass and given a glowup similar to SNES BC3, similarly to how there were two Rainbow Roads. It would have been cool and possibly just as good as BCP BC3.

[@Chillygreen3]

R.I.P cool bowser thumbnail you will be missed

[@Mskart109]

SNES BC 3 THE FREAKING GOAT!!!! (Even though Wii and N64 are tiny bit better in my eyes)

[@emperorfridgethedude]

Only issue I have with the original N64 BC is that in the off chance you're hit by lightning, it is quite literally impossible to make one of the jumps without a mushroom. It ends up being another Kalimari Desert train situation where a person that's further back is only punished more with an insurmountable obstacle. It's a rare occurrence, so I don't think it would affect the ranking. I just thought I should point it out since you're more keen on design analysis than most other KZbinrs I've seen. Awesome video as always btw. The editing and gags really got me a few times.

[@Sir_Musty]

Must've missed that in my notes, but I noticed that too, yeah It's a bit too rare an occurrence to affect my placement, but its definitely a drawback And thanks for the kind words, my man!

[@hazbobaggins]

WE LOVE LOWSER, DON'T... WE... CHAT!? Liked this vid a lot, wasn't expecting SNES BC2 to be as high as it was in C tier and I hinestly think it could be a good surprise retro for MKX. Netherless, SNES BC3 remake is the ultimate GOAT with MK8 BC close behind. And I honestly have such biased DS BC love it's unreal but I can see why itndoesn't stack up. The rotating spinner and metal carousel thing are the only major highlights aside from the oppressing skybox 😅 Great video again Musty, happy to now be a member of the KZbin Musquire Empire

[@Sir_Musty]

It's an honour to have you here Hazbo! 🔥

[@joshslater2426]

My favourite is the GCN one, followed by DS, BC3 (GBA), N64 (Wii version), BC2 (DS), BC3 (BCP), and the Wii one.

[@mancininichols8566]

It's weird, but I kinda like Bowser Castle 2 theme on MKDS with all its compression.

[@Ricardohaylock]

Ive always had a theory with the prisoned thwomp in n64 bowsers castle And is that, what if the castle was Made specifically to emprison that thwomp? Your in the middle of a pitch black bsckground, infinite lava por and the castle seems abandoned, what if it was Made to specifically have that thwomp in a place where he's not able to do whatever he did gor bowser to punish him again?

[@phantoniam]

you really need to see bc4’s remake in your it is amazing and i’m mad it didn’t get into the bcp

[@supermario6387]

When he put Wii on the screen talking about 7, my jaw dropped cause I thought it was in C Tier, almost had me fooled 😭

[@Iceiceoutpost]

Did you know that Bowser Castle is located in a Castle? 🤔

[@NateSullivan813]

its really sucks that maybe only 3-4 of these are good

[@Sir_Musty]

I blame his minions for constructing all the bad ones

[@originalitg]

You never would've expected an SNES remake to take 1st place but it does everything right. BC3 the GOAT

[@castform7]

I remember the DS Andys being RAMPANT for DS Bowser Castle. I appreciate the dedication but we all know the Spinamajig carries so hard it needs a chiropractor. Also, never noticed how hard it is to reference a BC *insert number here* remake. SNES BC3 MK8DX is the goat but damn is it a mouthful.

[@Penguino_E_Table]

What do you think of the tour remake of bc4? You should check out some footage of it, the bowsenheimer bomb exploded

[@Zom_bike]

i might as well be a mk DS/7 person from being attached to how stupidly great the models are and waluigi, my man your pinball was great but talking about DS bc it's meant to bite you in the ass but for the amount of times i played the game bc came from a pain in the ass in the spiral section to an easy troll fest dropping peels in it

[@TheManOfManyNames.]

you should rank every Mario/Wario Bros. themed track also it isn’t DS BOWSER’S Castle, it’s DS Bowser Castle

[@Sir_Musty]

My uncle (whose place of employment is at Nintendo HQ) insisted that the lack of an apostrophe and an S was his BIGGEST mistake working at the company He asked me to rectify that error in my ranking

[@brunolike8631]

C'mon Musty! You did DS Bowser Castle dirty! At least you didn't called it a clone of the gcn version.

[@Sammykyt]

My ranking: Failures: 21. SNES Bowser Castle 2 (GBA remix) 20. SNES Bowser Castle 2 Disappointing: 19. SNES Bowser Castle 1 (GBA remix) 18. SNES Bowser Castle 1 Certainly just okay: 17. GBA Bowser Castle 1 16. GBA Bowser Castle 1 (MK7 remake) 15. GBA Bowser Castle 2 14. GBA Bowser Castle 2 (DS remake) 13. 3DS Bowser’s Castle Beautiful: 12. SNES Bowser Castle 3 (GBA remix) 11. SNES Bowser Castle 3 10. GBA Bowser Castle 3 9. GBA Bowser Castle 3 (Wii remake) 8. GBA Bowser Castle 4 Amazing: 7. DS Bowser Castle 6. GCN Bowser’s Castle 5. Wii U Bowser’s Castle Spectacular: 4. N64 Bowser’s Castle 3. N64 Bowser’s Castle (Wii remake) 2. SNES Bowser’s Castle 3 (BCP remake) 1. Wii Bowser’s Castle

[@echos4454]

個人的には、マリオカートWiiが大好きです。コースやショートカット、思い出、そしてレイアウトが最高だと思います。

[@Waffletigercat]

Wut? GBA BC2’s jumps are the best part and the one thing that kinda helps them stand out compared to most of the GBA and SNES tracks.

[@Sir_Musty]

no tricky = no likely

[@Waffletigercat]

@@Sir_Musty I do get that tricks would make them better. But I still feel like the jumps help the track be more memorable than GBA 1 or 3, at least.

[@smashmikey]

DS LOWSER’S CASTLE HATE MUST RISE

[@supershituttp7425]

22:20 snes bc 3

[@supershituttp7425]

13:03 snes bc 2

[@Tsa_Miceloa]

i will NEVER conform to sir mustyism!!! you think mount wario is like s++ in 8 and anyone who thinks that is NOT smart (it goes in S at best, and A in my opinion)

[@JazzyWaffles]

I think if GBA Bowser Castle 4 was in the BCP instead of GBA Sunset Wilds, you'd have GBA BC4 high on this list. It's a really nice remake, and it's devastating that it didn't make it to the Pass when more garbage GBA remakes from Tour like Sky Garden and Sunset Wilds did.

[@Mr_Stone71]

If Sir Grampsty is the final boss for Mario kart super circuit then I’m the tutorial boss because I LOVE super circuit. GBA BC4 for the next Mario kart or I’m not buying it 👎🏻

[@walpol3]

mario car

[@supershituttp7425]

17:51 snes bc 2?

[@Chillygreen3]

:3

[@usmankakar183]

Bowser Castle 4 not in top tier? Musty fell off, not a real Super Circuit fan smh

[@Sir_Musty]

😔

[@Luigithegoat1]

Hey musty what’s your least favourite Mario kart game and why

[@supershituttp7425]

5:51 snes bc2?

[@belodie]

Blue.

[@supershituttp7425]

7:56 64

[@mailpaper7754]

Ooo a place for me to talk about my Wii Bowser's Castle opinions THIS IS THE WORST 3D BOWSER'S CASTLE IN THE ENTIRE SERIES. FIRST OFF, THE BEGINNING IS A HALLWAY WITH BOUNCY HALLS? NOT ONLY DO THEY SHOOT YOU INTO THE CEILING BECAUSE OF THIS GAMES CONTROLS, BUT REALLY? A GAME FULL OF CREATIVE AND UNIQUE IDEAS THIS TRACK STARTS WITH BOUNCY HALLS???? NEXT, THE GIANT BOWSER AREA IS POINTLESS SINCE YOU CAN AVOID IT BY HALFPIPES, yeah DK Summit had a section like this but that was thematically accurate, this is just shit. AND THEN YOU GET TURNS ON STAIRS SO YOUR MOVEMENTS ARE A LITTLE FUNKY, THEN POORLY PLACED THWOMPS??? AND THEN IT ENDS JUST AN UNINSPIRED AS IT STARTED WITH SOME LAVA SPITTING OUT AND TRICKS. How in god's name is this track praised when its a uninspired at best, and shit at worst.

[@Sir_Musty]

I like-a da boingy boingy

[@keksidy]

mario

[@Sir_Musty]

maro

[@harrisonward9240]

Bowser Castle is washed, where’s the Bowsette Castle map which we all want?