Mario Kart 64
1996 • Nintendo
9/10Nintendo
Racing
Four-player kart racing with memorable tracks, improved battle modes, and enhanced multiplayer chaos.
Gameplay
Arcade kart racing with rubber-band AI, power-ups, and extensive 4-player split-screen multiplayer modes.
Historical Context
Developed by Nintendo EAD as an evolution of Super Mario Kart, designed specifically for 4-player multiplayer.
Fun Facts
- • Improved significantly on the SNES original
- • Battle Mode became as popular as racing
- • Featured some of the most memorable track designs
Cultural Impact
Established the template for multiplayer kart racing and became a staple of N64 multiplayer gaming.
Review
Mario Kart 64 perfected the kart racing formula with excellent track design and some of the best multiplayer gaming on N64.