Mario Kart 64 (1996)

Mario Kart 64 is the second main installment of the Mario Kart series. It is the first game in the series to use three-dimensional graphics, however, the characters and items in this game are still two-dimensional, pre-rendered sprites. The game offers two camera angles and three engine sizes: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc. Each kart has distinctive handling, acceleration and top speed capabilities. Shells that you fire at rival racers, Bananas that make them skid out and Lightning Bolts that make them small and very slow are just a few of the game's unique power-ups.

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Platforms: Wii, Nintendo 64, Wii U
Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher: Nintendo, iQue
Released: December 14, 1996
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective: Third person

IGDB rating 8.2/10 from 609 ratings.

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