Unfortunately, the game’s visuals really show their age on the Virtual Console, and this title does not hold up especially well these days. Graphics and Sound (2 out of 5)Īt the time of its release, Mario Kart 64 was lauded for featuring impressive 3D graphics. And gamers who get together with a friend (or three) will have the added bonus of playing the game’s multiplayer modes, which are the real meat and potatoes in any Mario Kart game. It’s not an overabundant number of modes-it never was-but it’s enough to keep you entertained for a good while. Each of the game’s 16 tracks is cleverly designed, and you’ll instinctively want to master all of the turns and shortcuts to be found in the game.Īll the basic modes are here: Time Trial, Grand Prix, Versus, and Battle, the last three of which can be played with friends.
Still, despite its over-accessibility, Mario Kart 64 is tons of fun. In other words, if you’re far behind the other characters, expect to receive speed-enhancing power-ups and multiple projectiles. To that point, this second entry in the series introduced the element of “pity” for racers who were trailing behind.
You must complete three laps around each course, using Red Shells, banana peels, and the ever unfair Spiny Shell. The formula in Mario Kart 64 is the same that we’ve all come to know and love about the series. Lightweights turn poorly, heavyweights take a while to reach their top speeds, and middleweights are fairly well-rounded but the differences are subtle at best, which is great for beginners, but leaves a bit to be desired for the more advanced Mario Kart player. Despite the fact that each character feels slightly different, it’s not difficult to master using all of the characters, because the basic controls, mechanics, and physics are not all that different. There are three different weight classes: lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight. Unlike the first entry in the series, Mario Kart 64 is a lot more accessible, and its learning curve is far lower. It may not be as deep as its predecessor, but Mario Kart 64 on the Virtual Console still provides some great racing gameplay. To this day, gamers continue to play Mario Kart 64, and it’s no surprise, because this little kart racer is fast and fun.
The game would sport real 3D graphics, tons of Mario charm, and addictive gameplay.
When word got out that a new Mario Kart game was coming out for the Nintendo 64, fans of the first entry in the series, the Super Nintendo’s Super Mario Kart, rejoiced.
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