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'''Super Mario Kart''' is a racing game released by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment system in 1992. | '''Super 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== | == Gameplay == | ||
===Single player mode=== | === 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. | 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=== | === 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 course, wins. | In verse mode the players can compete with each other across many different courses. The first player to complete all the laps around the course, wins. | ||
===Battle mode=== | === Battle mode === | ||
The objective of battle 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. | The objective of battle 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== | == Characters == | ||
===Mario=== | === Mario === | ||
[[Image:Mario.gif]] The plumber star of the series. His kart is average across the board. | [[Image:Mario.gif]] The plumber star of the series. His kart is average across the board. | ||
===Luigi=== | === Luigi === | ||
[[Image:Luigi.gif]] Similar to his brother, Mario, his kart also have average status across the board. | [[Image:Luigi.gif]] Similar to his brother, Mario, his kart also have average status across the board. | ||
===Peach=== | === Peach === | ||
[[Image:Princssm.gif]] 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. | [[Image:Princssm.gif]] 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=== | === Toad === | ||
[[Image:Toadsm.gif]] Below par speed-wise. His kart turns the best, but often loses control when hit by larger opponents. | [[Image:Toadsm.gif]] Below par speed-wise. His kart turns the best, but often loses control when hit by larger opponents. | ||
===Yoshi=== | === Yoshi === | ||
[[Image:Yoshism.gif]] Yoshi is the green dinosaur from [[Super Mario World]]. His kart has the highest acceleration. | [[Image:Yoshism.gif]] Yoshi is the green dinosaur from [[Super Mario World]]. His kart has the highest acceleration. | ||
===Bowser=== | === Bowser === | ||
[[Image:Bowser.gif]] Bowser is the king of the turtle-like creatures called Koopas. His kart is good at crashing into other karts, due to the size. | [[Image:Bowser.gif]] Bowser is the king of the turtle-like creatures called Koopas. His kart is good at crashing into other karts, due to the size. | ||
===Donkey Kong Jr.=== | === Donkey Kong Jr. === | ||
[[Image:DKJ.gif]] The son of the famous gorilla, Donkey Kong. His kart's atrributes are similar to Bowser's. | [[Image:DKJ.gif]] The son of the famous gorilla, Donkey Kong. His kart's atrributes are similar to Bowser's. | ||
===Koopa=== | === Koopa === | ||
[[Image:Koopa.gif]] Member of the turtle clan that follows Bowser. Koopa's kart is easy to control, and can squeeze inbetween other karts. However due to his size, he gets knock away when crashed into by other karts. | [[Image:Koopa.gif]] Member of the turtle clan that follows Bowser. Koopa's kart is easy to control, and can squeeze inbetween other karts. However due to his size, he gets knock away when crashed into by other karts. | ||
==Items== | == Items == | ||
===Green shell=== | === Green shell === | ||
The green shell is projection weapon that shoots from the front of the kart. | The green shell is projection weapon that shoots from the front of the kart. | ||
===Red shell=== | === Red shell === | ||
Similar to the green shell except it is homing. | Similar to the green shell except it is homing. | ||
===Star=== | === Star === | ||
Grants the player temporary invincibility. | Grants the player temporary invincibility. | ||
===Banana Peel=== | === Banana Peel === | ||
Drops a banana peel for opponents to slip on. | Drops a banana peel for opponents to slip on. | ||
===Mushroom=== | === Mushroom === | ||
Temporarily grants the player super speed. | Temporarily grants the player super speed. | ||
===Feather=== | === Feather === | ||
Allows the player to jump in a 360 degree spin. | Allows the player to jump in a 360 degree spin. | ||
===Coins=== | === Coins === | ||
Gives the player a few coins. | Gives the player a few coins. | ||
===Lightning=== | === Lightning === | ||
Shrinks all the other opponents. When shrunk, the enemy moves slower and can be run over. | Shrinks all the other opponents. When shrunk, the enemy moves slower and can be run over. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://mariokart.planets.gamespy.com/smk/ Mario Kart Central] | *[http://mariokart.planets.gamespy.com/smk/ Mario Kart Central] | ||
[[Category:Computer and video games]] | [[Category:Computer and video games]] |
Revision as of 15:09, 21 August 2006
Super 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 course, wins.
Battle mode
The objective of battle 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
File:Mario.gif The plumber star of the series. His kart is average across the board.
Luigi
File:Luigi.gif Similar to his brother, Mario, his kart also have average status across the board.
Peach
File:Princssm.gif 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
File:Toadsm.gif Below par speed-wise. His kart turns the best, but often loses control when hit by larger opponents.
Yoshi
File:Yoshism.gif Yoshi is the green dinosaur from Super Mario World. His kart has the highest acceleration.
Bowser
File:Bowser.gif Bowser is the king of the turtle-like creatures called Koopas. His kart is good at crashing into other karts, due to the size.
Donkey Kong Jr.
File:DKJ.gif The son of the famous gorilla, Donkey Kong. His kart's atrributes are similar to Bowser's.
Koopa
File:Koopa.gif Member of the turtle clan that follows Bowser. Koopa's kart is easy to control, and can squeeze inbetween other karts. However due to his size, he gets knock away when crashed into by other karts.
Items
Green shell
The green shell is projection weapon that shoots from the front of the kart.
Red shell
Similar to the green shell except it is homing.
Star
Grants the player temporary invincibility.
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.