Super Mario Kart

Super Mario Kart

Released: August 27, 1992
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Super Nintendo Entertainment System Wii Wii U New Nintendo 3DS Super Famicom

Genres:

Racing Arcade

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer Split screen

Themes:

Fantasy Party

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

82.0
Based on 415 ratings

Critics Rating

90.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

86.0
Based on 416 ratings

Summary

Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track.

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Involved Companies

Nintendo

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Nintendo EAD

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Gradiente

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Playtronic

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Hyundai

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Keywords

vehicular combat go-kart crossover princess artificial intelligence drifting snow grand prix high score turtle vehicle combat anthropomorphism monkey throwing weapons split-screen multiplayer super-ness character select screen virtual console mascot sports combat racing difficulty level trophies temporary invincibility starting grid meme origin time trials upgradeable vehicles bots arcade driving physics ape music speed up greatest hits nintendo switch online wii virtual console nintendo 3ds virtual console wii u virtual console battery save player's choice snes enhancement chip - dsp-1 technical feature - snes mode 7

Alternative Names

SMK マリオカート 슈마카 슈퍼 마카

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