Super Mario Kart

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Overview

Mario Kart is a racing game released by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment system in 1992. The game features single player mode, verse mode, and battle mode using one of eight playable characters.

Gameplay

Single player mode

In single player mode the players can race against computer opponents to win theme cups: Mushroom Cup, Flower Cup, Star Cup, and Special Cup.

Verse mode

In verse mode the players can compete with each other across many different courses. The first player to complete all the laps around the map, wins.

Battle mode

The objective of this mode is to destroy all three of the balloons on the other player's kart with items found by touching the question mark blocks. When the opponent loses all his balloons, he loses.

Characters

Mario

The plumber star of the series. His kart is average across the board.

Luigi

Similar to his brother, Mario, his kart also have average status across the board.

Peach

Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. She has the fastest of all the karts available; however, due to the speed, her kart lacks the ability to turn efficiently.

Toad

Below par speed-wise. His kart has the highest control and often loses control when hit by larger opponents.

Items

Green shell

The green shell is projection weapon that shoots front of the kart.

Red shell

Similar to the green shell except it is homing.

Star

Grants the player invicibility.

Banana Peel

Drops a banana peel for opponents to slip on.

Mushroom

Temporarily grants the player super speed.

Feather

Allows the player to jump in a 360 degree spin.

Coins

Gives the player a few coins.

Lightning

Shrinks all the other opponents. When shrunk, the enemy moves slower and can be run over.

External links

• Mario Kart Central