| "> | | | | classes are of 150cc, 100cc and 50cc. The larger class |
| Super Mario Kart is the foremost video game in the | | | | engines end up in much speeding vehicles and a |
| series of Mario Kart. It was released in the year 1992 | | | | higher level of complexity of the game. There are 4 |
| for the Super Nintendo Entertainment | | | | different cups to choose from: the Special Cups |
| System’. In this game, players have to race | | | | (these are for the 150cc and 100cc only), Mushroom, |
| go-karts being one of 8 characters in the Super Mario | | | | Star, and Flower. Each of these cups consists of 5 |
| series. It traits the most advanced graphics for time, | | | | tracks and the racing player must at least receive the |
| all thanks to the use of Mode 7 texture | | | | fourth place to get to the following track. |
| mapping’ being made. Super Mario Kart ranks | | | | There are also 3 multiplayer modes. The Grand Prix |
| third in the list of all the best-selling games on SNES, | | | | mode plays exactly like the one played in the one |
| with over eight million copies sold. Super Mario Kart is | | | | player mode, but with a single computer-controlled |
| the foremost video game in the series of Mario Kart. | | | | driver lesser than usual. To get to the following track |
| It was released in the year 1992 for the Super | | | | either one of the players has to rank among the |
| Nintendo Entertainment System’. In this game, | | | | best four. The match Race is one of the typical |
| players have to race go-karts being one of 8 | | | | one-on-one races on any of the tracks and in the |
| characters in the Super Mario series. It traits the | | | | Battle Mode, 2 of the players select from the four |
| most advanced graphics for time, all thanks to the | | | | levels that are particularly designed for a battle mode |
| use of Mode 7 texture mapping’ being | | | | trying their best to pop three balloons that are |
| made. Super Mario Kart ranks third in the list of all the | | | | surrounding the opposite player with specific items |
| best-selling games on SNES, with over eight million | | | | like banana peels or Koopa shells to win. In both the |
| copies sold. | | | | Match Race and Grand Prix modes the racers are |
| Game-play | | | | free to collect the coins which influence acceleration |
| Super Mario Kart could either be used by 1 or 2 | | | | and top speed. In all the modes, Lakitu’ |
| players at a time. All of its game play makes use of a | | | | saves the drivers who go out of the track. |
| mandatory split screen view. While playing in the one | | | | Characters and Reception |
| player mode, the upper part of the screen shows | | | | The 8 drivers available are classified into four distinct |
| the course, conversely in the bottom part of the | | | | types on the basis of their steering, top speed, |
| screen you can either opt for the display of a | | | | acceleration and strength. With its grand release in |
| rear-view mirror’s perception, or the overhead | | | | North America, the Super Maria Kart video game sold |
| perspective of the entire track, showing the exact | | | | very well, eventually becoming a Player's Choice |
| current position of all the other racers. On the other | | | | Million Seller’ title. In the year 2001, Game - |
| hand, in the multiplayer mode, the lower screen | | | | Informer ranked the Super Mario Kart game as 35th |
| displays the view of the second player. | | | | in the list of its "Top 100 Games of All Times." Super |
| There are 2 distinct one-player modes. In the Grand | | | | Mario Kart was also placed 15th on IGN's Top 100 |
| Prix mode, one player has to race seven other | | | | Games’. |
| computer-controlled racers. The available engine | | | | |