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Super Mario Kart (SNES)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Racing/Go-Kart Racing

ESRB RATING

EVERYONE,

DEVELOPER

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

PUBLISHER

Nintendo of America, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

One of the best, most influential games ever created for a 16-bit system, Super Mario Kart has eight classic Nintendo characters (including Luigi and Donkey Kong Jr.) driving go-carts around 15 different courses. Each racer has a different battle technique (such as Princess Toadstool throwing mushrooms), while power-ups enable racers to do such things as jump, drive faster, and throw shells at other cars. Each obstacle-filled track is flat but varies in texture (smooth, wood, and gravel), and the viewpoint is from behind the racer. Mode 7 effects, a Super NES specialty, allow for smooth rotation and ground movement, and the races are fast, fun, and fair. Two-player split-screen action only increases the enjoyment of the game, and an arena-style Battle Mode is available as well. Super Mario Kart has spawned numerous imitators over the years, but it finishes in front of the pack every time. ~ Brett Alan Weiss, All Game Guide

Super Mario Kart (SNES)

GENRE/STYLE:

Racing/Go-Kart Racing
TOP TRAITS:

Kart racing, Mario universe, Competitive
DESCRIPTION:

One of the best, most influential games ever created for a 16-bit system, Super Mario Kart has eight classic Nintendo... more

players 192

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POPULARITY: SNES PLATFORM

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Yaru played Super Mario Kart on 13/MAR/13

“Changing from Bowser to Koopa Troopa was a good decision. Gold Cup in all Cups in 50cc with Koopa. I want to do the same with the other characters another day. Silver Cup in Mushroom Cup 100cc with...”

created 13/MAR/2013

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: Yaru

“Very fun! A game that has aged well.”

created 13/MAR/2013

Yaru played Super Mario Kart on 12/MAR/13

“A game session in 50 CC. Bronze Cup.”

created 13/MAR/2013

littlechop played Super Mario Kart on 05/MAR/10

“Finished the first two 100cc GPs in Gold, but played a total of three (the second GP was silver first). I thought the Mario Kart 64 races were unfair at times, but those Super Mario Kart races can...”

created 06/MAR/2010

littlechop played Super Mario Kart on 28/FEB/10

“Finished all three 50cc GPs to get back into the game. Placed 1st on almost every race, excpet one of the Bowsers Castle tracks (I think it was Bowser Castle 2). Got a gold trophy for every GP with...”

created 01/MAR/2010

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: gurkepepinillo

“Don't remember it real well, I was so little when I played it.”

created 26/FEB/2010

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: xMrSamsax

“Back in the day, nothing beat the competitive kart racing that Mario Kart offered. Some tried, but failed. Still today, I don't know any other game that does it like Mario Kart did.”

created 17/JAN/2010

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: DevsterC

“Great split-screen multiplayer game. Lots of fun, whether doing the head to head racing or the arena style "pop the opponent's balloons" battles.”

created 20/SEP/2009

WILDMAMMOTH was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Man, I haven't played that game for so long... It was the first game I had that was actually mine, and that I didn't have to share with my brother.”

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: Vegeta

“Considering the lack of racing games for the SNES, this one was very unique and good for it's time; considering it was about as 3D as you could get.”

created 17/AUG/2009

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: Bonemane

“I know many people will admit that this game is what instilled competitiveness in them as a child. I myself remember playing with my brother and sister, battling it out on the track and having a ball. Its one of the most memorable party games ever.”

created 03/AUG/2009

Super Mario Kart (SNES) by: Shadsy

“Great kart racing with clever course design and a killer battle mode. The technical limitations - flat tracks, limited powerups, and special abilities only the computer can use - hold back an otherwise solidly fun racer.”

created 12/JUN/2009