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Super Mario Kart (SNES)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Racing/Go-Kart Racing

RELEASE DATE

--/--/92

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
RELEASE DATE:

--/--/92
TOP TRAITS:

Kart racing, nintendo characters, Power-ups
DESCRIPTION:

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

players 117

followers 0

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POPULARITY: SNES PLATFORM

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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 - 2 months 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