 | The success of Mario Kart has spawned many cartoon-style racing games published by various gaming companies from the 16-bit generation onwards. This Quest is sorted by USA release date. It includes all home console and handheld variants of Mario Kart. |
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| Super Mario Kart (Super NES) September 1, 1992 The first Go-Kart Racing game to come out for the SNES. Featuring all of the Super Mario bunch like Mario, Luigi, King Koopa, Toadstool, and the almost forgotten Donkey Kong Jr. Collect many power ups like mushrooms to speed you up; throw Koopa shells or banana peels at your opponent's to slow them down, plus many more items. NintendoLife: 9/10 (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64) February 10, 1997 Mario Kart 64 was a vast improvement from the SNES original. It moved the series to polygon-based true 3D computer graphics for track design, allowing for track features that were not possible with Mode 7, such as bridges, walls, pits, and elevation changes; however, the characters and items remain 2D pre-rendered sprites. Metacritic: 83% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart: Super Circuit (Game Boy Advance) August 27, 2001 This entry retains the traditional elements of Mario Kart established by its predecessors; however, it is not without its new additions. Mario Kart: Super Circuit is the first entry in the series to feature unlockable retro tracks from a previous installment. Metacritic: 93% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GameCube) November 17, 2003 Mario Kart: Double Dash!! introduced a number of new gameplay features. The most prominent feature is co-op gameplay with two riders per kart, where one player drives and the other uses items. Metacritic: 87% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart DS (DS) November 14, 2005 Mario Kart returns to the one-person karts used before Double Dash!!, and includes a new Mission Mode, where the player must complete eight missions (ranging from collecting coins to attacking enemies) in one of seven sets, and engage in battles with bosses from Super Mario 64 DS. Metacritic: 91% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart Wii (Wii) April 27, 2008 For the first time in the series, the player can race using bikes and perform tricks while driving that produce speed boosts, such as mid-air stunts, slipstreaming, and wheelies. Metacritic: 82% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart 7 (3DS) December 4, 2011 Mario Kart 7 features optional 3D stereoscopic graphics and can be played using the console's gyroscope, which allows players to race in first-person and steer vehicles simply by turning the game system. Metacritic: 85% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) May 30, 2014 Mario Kart 8 introduces anti-gravity sections that allow players to drive on walls and ceilings, allowing for more alternate paths in courses. In these sections, a player can bump into other racers or special bumpers to trigger a Spin Boost, which gives them an extra speed boost. Metacritic: 88% (As of April 6, 2018) |  | |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) April 28, 2017 Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, any-where! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Metacritic: 92% (As of April 6, 2018) |  |
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