Super Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart is a 1992 kart racing game developed by Nintendo EAD for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. As the first entry in the Mario Kart series, it features eight playable Mario characters racing in go-karts across 20 tracks, using iconic power-ups like Banana Peels and Shells to gain competitive advantage.
Platform
SNES
Year
1992
Genre
Kart Racing
Developer
Nintendo EAD
Controls
About This Game
The game introduced the revolutionary Mode 7 graphics technology, allowing the track to rotate and scale dynamically to simulate 3D perspective while maintaining smooth 60fps gameplay - a technical marvel for 16-bit systems.
Super Mario Kart established core series mechanics including drifting, speed-boosting items, and distinct character stats across three weight classes (Light/Medium/Heavy), with four gameplay modes: Grand Prix, Time Trial, Versus, and Battle Mode.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential racing games ever made, it sold over 8 million copies and spawned one of Nintendo's most successful franchises, maintaining an active competitive scene decades after release.
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